A new study by William A. Galston and Elaine C. Kamarck suggests that Democrats should move toward the center if they have any realistic dreams of winning back the presidency. The two researchers argue that there isn’t enough critical mass in the liberal base to pull off a presidential win, and that so-called “swing voters” …
During the 2004 campaign, it was refreshing (and bittersweet) to see Al Gore lash out against the complacency within the Bush administration, the Dems and the media. It made me wonder: will he continue? Well, he’s back. And he’s good.
I won’t admit to being the best speechwriter on the planet. Nor will I admit to being the best public speaker. But usually, I’m seldom at a loss for words. Right now, I’m writing a speech for an upcoming wedding, and it’s proving incredibly tough. I have plenty of material, but I just can’t find …
It’s always energizing for me to see pictures of the first snow in Utah. Ski season is just around the corner, and all the signs are there: the leaves are beginning to turn, there’s snow in the Rockies, Ski Center had its first sale of the season, and the shoulder is beginning to get strong …
After reading this article about consumers’ changing habits due to rising fuel prices, I can think of two big benefits: Families will return to driving sensibly-sized cars. Why a family needs to have a minivan or SUV with their kids is beyond me. Most families with two kids got away with a typical 4-door sedan …
A quick tip ‘o the hat to Nipsey Russell, who died this past Sunday. A regular contestent on TV’s “Match Game” and other panel shows, Russell was known to recite impromptu poetry during his appearances – a feat that earned him the title “the poet laureate of television.” So goodbye, Nipsey, And when you reach …
Go ahead – check ‘em out! UPDATE: thanks to sprite’s editorial eye, the captions of the Andover shots have been corrected.
The Nationals have played their final game of the 2005 season. The game – a 9-3 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies – capped a remarkable year that finally brought baseball back to DC. The second half of the season proved a mirror image of the first half: 50-31 before the All-Star break, 31-50 after. The …
…. when Andy Rooney rants about ‘em on “60 Minutes.” And Andy did just that last night: a slam against BushCo and the war in Iraq. Go, Andy, go!
As much as I was a critic of the September 24 march in DC, there were some great moments amongst all the noise. In particular, Etan Thomas of the Washington Wizards spoke truth to power. It’s well worth a read. And it’s refreshing to see a professional athlete speak out – and speak out so …
