Not Now, Not Ever — The GOP’s Craig Woes

So much for the hope held out by some in the GOP that Larry Craig would make this embarrassing episode go away quickly by announcing that he wouldn’t seek re-election. Instead, as the senator just made clear, for at least the next month (when, he said, he’ll announce his 2008 intentions), the Craig scandal will [...]

First Big Union Endorsement

This news release just in from the Dodd campaign: WASHINGTON, DC – Democratic Presidential Candidate Chris Dodd will receive the endorsement of the International Association of Fire Fighters at an event with IAFF General President Harold Schaitberger at the Capital Hilton in Washington, DC tomorrow at 11 am. Saying that Dodd is the candidate that [...]

Fla$hback to 1996

Commenter ivb calls our attention to this intriguing story by Brody Mullins in today’s Wall Street Journal: One of the biggest sources of political donations to Hillary Rodham Clinton is a tiny, lime-green bungalow that lies under the flight path from San Francisco International Airport. Six members of the Paw family, each listing the house [...]

Re: Florida vs. the DNC

Our Miami Bureau Chief Tim Padgett argues that the Democratic National Committee made a big mistake in sanctioning Florida for moving its presidential primary. He also says don’t expect state Democrats to cave on their January 29 date.