This country was founded by the union of 13 colonies. And though these 13 colonies did not agree on all points, they were able to reach an accord, bringing together a diversity of opinions and ideas. Each colony has its own voice – its own opinion.
What do we lose with a two-party system? We lose [...]
Entries from February 2008
February 12, 2008
Dance, monkey. Dance.
February 10, 2008
“Vicissitudes of Fortune”
I would like to respond to Janus’s post, which seems to call into question the validity of a two party system. It is true that we as Americans at times feel overburdened by the strain of partisanship in a two party system that offers moderates and independents little breathing room. I would like to address [...]
February 9, 2008
How are the mighty fallen.
John McCain will win the Republican nomination. But at what cost? He has been known for decades as a cowboy, following his own beliefs rather than being a servant to his party. But as McCain attempts to placate the conservative base, we come to question how strong his resolve really is. We hear him reverse [...]
February 7, 2008
Romney Drops Out
Romney is out. That leaves McCain, Huckabee, and Paul. Now for certain, McCain will win the nomination.
Romney says he is bowing out for party and country, and now the polarized Republican Party will have to come together as the far right is left without a champion. The uneasiness between conservatives and John McCain will become [...]
February 6, 2008
Missouri Republican Race – 8:42 pm
This is a close one. It’s going to be between McCain and Romney, although Huckabee will be a close third. I predict McCain will win in Missouri by a small margin, probably two percentage points. This will bode extremely well for McCain, as Missouri is far from the moderate mid-atlantic states that he will definitely [...]
February 6, 2008
Georgia Results – 8:15 pm
The exit polls are in and with 2% of precincts reporting, I am projecting Huckabee the winner there, with Romney in a very close second and McCain in a very close third. The news outlets won’t call this one for a while, but as I am not just looking our for my reputation, I am [...]
February 5, 2008
Delaware Democratic Results – 8:51 pm
Obama will carry Delaware. This will win him a few more delegates, but far more importantly than that, it will win him a bit more credibility with moderates, as Delaware is an incredibly moderate state on the grand spectrum.
