Saturday, October 09, 2004
Wednesday, October 06, 2004
The New Republic Online: Middle Management
The New Republic Online: Middle Management
I don't often agree with Andrew Sullivan, but this time I think he's insightful and on right on target. The initial post-debate analysis was all over the map, tended toward the extremes, and is mostly likely irrelevant. Polls indicate a basically split decision on the debate with undecideds giving the edge to Edwards.
I don't often agree with Andrew Sullivan, but this time I think he's insightful and on right on target. The initial post-debate analysis was all over the map, tended toward the extremes, and is mostly likely irrelevant. Polls indicate a basically split decision on the debate with undecideds giving the edge to Edwards.
Tuesday, October 05, 2004
Saturday, October 02, 2004
MSNBC - The Race is On
A new Newsweek national telephone poll of over 1000 registered voters, shows Kerry ahead. Now that’s a bounce. Even if it evaporates in a week, it shows the potential and volatility in the race. From MSNBC.com:
The Race is On -Oct. 2 - In the first national telephone poll using a fresh sample, NEWSWEEK found the race now statistically tied among all registered voters, 47 percent of whom say they would vote for Kerry and 45 percent for George W. Bush in a three-way race.
The Race is On -Oct. 2 - In the first national telephone poll using a fresh sample, NEWSWEEK found the race now statistically tied among all registered voters, 47 percent of whom say they would vote for Kerry and 45 percent for George W. Bush in a three-way race.
The New York Times > Opinion > Op-Ed Columnist: Iraq: Politics or Policy?
The New York Times > Opinion > Op-Ed Columnist: Iraq: Politics or Policy?
Friedman returns and focuses on policy rather than the political horserace. What a concept.
Friedman returns and focuses on policy rather than the political horserace. What a concept.
See Bush Debate. See Him Squirm
See Bush Debate. See Him Squirm
And now Businessweek speaks the truth.
And now Businessweek speaks the truth.
National Review Editor Speaks The Truth About Election 2004 & Debate #1
Okay, the world didn't change overnight because of a single debate. Nonetheless, it is important to give credit when it's due. And Senator Kerry deserves a great deal of credit right now, especially for making a conflicted agnostic like myself believe in resurrection.
Let's say you think it's important to at least hear a different perspectives. You scan a variety of political news magazines, some left leaning (the Nation), some right (National Review, the Weekly Standard). In the conservative pubs, amongst the usual Kerry condemnations, you would find a few surprises. Most important, you'd find that even some of the staunchest, most serious, most conservative political analysts in the country are conceding Kerry's strength and Bush's weakness in this initial debate.
Jay Nordlinger, Managing Editor of the National Review, who says he thinks Bush belongs on Mount Rushmore, who says he “loves” the guy, shared these observations:
“I thought Kerry did very, very well; and I thought Bush did poorly — much worse than he is capable of doing. Listen: If I were just a normal guy — not Joe Political Junkie — I would vote for Kerry. On the basis of that debate, I would. If I were just a normal, fairly conservative, war-supporting guy: I would vote for Kerry. On the basis of that debate.”
And, again from Nordlinger:
“Bush said, "We're makin' progress" a hundred times — that seemed a little desperate. He also said "mixed messages" a hundred times — I was wishing that he would mix his message. He said, "It's hard work," or, "It's tough," a hundred times. In fact, Bush reminded me of Dan Quayle in the 1988 debate, when the Hoosier repeated a couple of talking points over and over, to some chuckles from the audience (if I recall correctly).
Staying on message is one thing; robotic repetition — when there are oceans of material available — is another.”
This article is well worth reading in full before they yank it.
http://www.nationalreview.com/nordlinger/nordlinger200410010114.asp
Let's say you think it's important to at least hear a different perspectives. You scan a variety of political news magazines, some left leaning (the Nation), some right (National Review, the Weekly Standard). In the conservative pubs, amongst the usual Kerry condemnations, you would find a few surprises. Most important, you'd find that even some of the staunchest, most serious, most conservative political analysts in the country are conceding Kerry's strength and Bush's weakness in this initial debate.
Jay Nordlinger, Managing Editor of the National Review, who says he thinks Bush belongs on Mount Rushmore, who says he “loves” the guy, shared these observations:
“I thought Kerry did very, very well; and I thought Bush did poorly — much worse than he is capable of doing. Listen: If I were just a normal guy — not Joe Political Junkie — I would vote for Kerry. On the basis of that debate, I would. If I were just a normal, fairly conservative, war-supporting guy: I would vote for Kerry. On the basis of that debate.”
And, again from Nordlinger:
“Bush said, "We're makin' progress" a hundred times — that seemed a little desperate. He also said "mixed messages" a hundred times — I was wishing that he would mix his message. He said, "It's hard work," or, "It's tough," a hundred times. In fact, Bush reminded me of Dan Quayle in the 1988 debate, when the Hoosier repeated a couple of talking points over and over, to some chuckles from the audience (if I recall correctly).
Staying on message is one thing; robotic repetition — when there are oceans of material available — is another.”
This article is well worth reading in full before they yank it.
http://www.nationalreview.com/nordlinger/nordlinger200410010114.asp
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William F. Buckley Jr. on First Bush-Kerry Debate on National Review Online
William F. Buckley Jr. on First Bush-Kerry Debate on National Review Online
And now this? What's going on at the National Review? It's another sound and fair analysis.
Never thought I'd be recommending anyone read William F. Buckley, but here I am.
And now this? What's going on at the National Review? It's another sound and fair analysis.
Never thought I'd be recommending anyone read William F. Buckley, but here I am.
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