And doesn't it present absolutely perfect opportunity for TV: combine Mitt's houses and McCain's houses to make them the fat cat ticket? Recipe for the perfect 529 ad campaign.  You can make it funny.  You can make it a series, … [Read more...]

Let's face it, Obamas face a higher burden just to prove the "normalcy" of their family.   If they can do that, Bush's -298% approval rating should do the rest.   I agree with John Dickerson of Slate:It was a beautiful family … [Read more...]

Via McSweeneys: (JOHN EDWARDS is in a Manhattan bar, talking to himself. Sad.) JOHN EDWARDS I'm running for president, The highest office in the land. Look, I'm right there in the mirror, Smoothing my hair down with my hand. I am handsome. … [Read more...]

GGW's Obama DNC Speech Let there be no mistake. As president, I will build a stronger military.  Any attack on the United States will be met with a swift, certain, forceful, aggressive response.   The next president must be … [Read more...]

I know, I know.  Why get off our butts?  We like sitting there.  It's the perfect position to try to turn EB3's latest bulletin on State House wives into a screenplay (Eva Longoria as Ms. Petro?) But you, yes you, can start a … [Read more...]

A political blog by 3 guys Attracted both wise and gadflies One day Guarino joined in So did Doug Rubin Even Ernie recanted goodbyes … [Read more...]

3. No Child Left Behind remains thru 2009.  At that point, likely  reauthorized with few changes, no matter who wins Presidency.   This assumes Dems control both chambers, so Ted Kennedy in Senate and George Miller in House … [Read more...]

Match the headline to the media outlet: Drudge, CNN.com, Foxnews.com, MSNBC.com -- as of 11.15am.   "A more perfect union" "Constitution stained by sin of slavery" "Pastor painted distorted view of US" "Obama speech covers race … [Read more...]

The top NY Times story today is about a new charter school which will pay its teachers the big bucks.  $125k/year.   Bonuses on top.  Very thin admin, year-round contract, etc.   What thinks you? I like it.  So does … [Read more...]

I think if Obama sticks with this message, he'll a) be doing a good thing, and b) get some political benefit.   From the Los Angeles Times: They came to cheer. They got a lecture. The crowd went wild. During a Barack Obama town-hall … [Read more...]