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Withers: Santorum makes it cold for the devil

James Withers — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 15:15:48 +0000

Satan’s chair has a few icicles today. Last night the Republicans had a presidential debate. Former Sen. Rick Santorum lowered the temperature in Hades by going after Iran for “trampling the(...)

Withers: Bachmann and her man

James Withers — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 12:32:21 +0000

There will be some rule breaking this morning. Try to keep the limited brain space free from thoughts on the spouses of politicians. Mainly because I’ve never pulled a lever for a pol based on(...)

Sarah Palin leaves door open to Presidential bid

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:32:48 +0000

(New York) Sarah Palin said in an interview broadcast Tuesday that a 2012 presidential bid is “not on my radar,” but wouldn’t rule out playing some role in the next presidential election.

“My(...)

Withers: Obama disdain still out there

James Withers — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 17:24:32 +0000

You gotta hand it to the Obama refuseniks. They are a sturdy bunch and will march to heck and back to prove the president elect isn’t eligible to live in the White House. Oh, I’m sure they(...)

Withers: Obama wins and the struggle continues

James Withers — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 13:09:59 +0000

A chapter has closed. After two years of chicken dinners, shaking countless hands, traveling to and speaking in small towns and large urban areas, Barack Hussein Obama is president elect of the(...)

Withers: Obama talking

James Withers — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 05:22:08 +0000

Obama is setting the terms for his administration. Making sure people don’t get too excited and warns that there will be no picnic in the near future. But, and this is where he is a copy of Ronald Reagan, he articulates a belief in the country’s possibilities. That is what the best leaders do. Give [...]

Withers: McCain concedes

James Withers — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 04:26:44 +0000

Say what you wiil about Senator John McCain, but his concession speech shows what has been true about him. He is a class act. He takes the blame for the loss, offers kind words to Barack Obama, and tells his supporters that it’s time to turn the page. This is the McCain who could have [...]

Withers: Please make Chris Matthews stop

James Withers — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 03:27:17 +0000

I’ve had enough of MSNBC’s Chris Matthews! The man is constantly pushing the race memo and he just went on some rant how great it is the Bradley Effect tonight was minimal. First off he never acknowledges that theory has been put to rest many a time. Second he seems unable to pay attention to [...]

Withers: 538 calling Obama next president

James Withers — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 02:58:00 +0000

The people who run FiveThirtyEight.com are not waiting for the votes to come in. They are already calling Obama the next president. That seems like a fair bet right now.

Withers: North Dakota to McCain

James Withers — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 02:05:51 +0000

North Dakota was a toss-up state in many polls. MSNBC just called it for McCain. A sliver of hope.