Call It A Comeback
The Times does a good job describing the historical patterns of air pollution. It is a good rejoinder to the more chicken-little approaches to environmental regulation on both sides. However, it also demonstrates the remarkable effectiveness of government regulation.
The NY Times has a good article on Morella and the future of the Republican Party. The Democratic Party is largely run from the center. Partisans can dispute this, but comparing the leadership (especially with Bonior gone) demonstrates the difference. One of the larger problems in the Republican Party is no one doing anything about the problem as many in the 80s did in the Democratic Party. Boehlerts, Shays, Leach and others exist, but there is no corresponding DLC. Adding to the thesis of the Emerging Democratic Majority, this bodes poorly for Republicans in the long run. Not only are they moving away from the center, they aren’t doing anything to moderate themselves.
Order up some special ed classes for these morons.
For an publication based in University City, the River Front Times is an especially poorly named publication. But they have discovered the secret to John Ashcroft.
Actions by the FEC. Could Dubya be that bold? Can you say 3rd Party Challenge!
Trial Lawyers are one of the most influential lobbies within the Democratic Party. Thus, Dems do bad with doctors compared to other professionals because of doctors’ desire for tort reform. This is sort of a universal maxim for the parties, except when the ICFST is in place . First the teachers’ union, then the retailers and now the docs. Ryan did get the Chamber of Commmerce though!
In danger of becoming collateral damage to the Illinois Circular Firing Squad Team, Topinka has found some help from Bobby Rush. This could be a good sign that even with historically low Republican turnout expected given the ICFST Ticket, Topinka will have a shot. She is professional and moderate and while Dart is an okay guy, it is always nice to have responsible checks on government.
Miller reports nearly a 20 point lead for Blagojevich. This is going to be a significant drag on the rest of the ticket with only Madigan and Dart seriously challenged.
Ya know you go to your blog and plan to make a nice column like statement and some guy gets there first and does a better job of it.
Josh Marshall further analyzes the administration’s problems with explaining the war.
Who would be surprised that an area that elected Newt Gingrich several times, would want to teach creationism?
Coincidence? I think not.
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