Predictions For Iowa

As you probably know, after a year plus of campaigning, the first caucus in the nation, in Iowa, occurs today. Although it’s notoriously difficult to predict who’s going to win and lose in Iowa because of the number of candidates still in the hunt, the tiny percentage of Iowians who actually vote, and because of […]

 



There’s A Simple Explanation For Why The Netroots Doesn’t Like Obama

Over at National Review, Stephen Spruiell writes, “The Des Moines Register’s final Iowa poll has Barack Obama trouncing Hillary Clinton in today’s caucuses, 32 to 25. This, the Register tells us, is thanks to high projected turnout from self-described independents, 40 percent of whom favor Obama. Nationally, polls show Obama beating prospective Republican nominees by […]

 



Conservative Grapevine Promo

Make sure to check out Conservative Grapevine today, where you’ll find links like: Mark Steyn: After Bhutto Bruce Bartlett: The racist history the Democratic Party wants you to forget. (Very good) Deputy Dog: 3 beautiful and bizarre natural phenomena Cracked: 2007: Seven things we should pretend never happened Hollywood Tuna: Elisha Cuthbert bikini pictures You […]

 

Now Is A Good Time To Winnow Down The Debates

ABC and Fox have made a decision to cut their next debates down to 5 candidates, which means that my former employer, Duncan Hunter, and Ron Paul aren’t going to be included. Unsurprisingly, Ron Paul’s supporters aren’t too happy about that, ABC and Fox News Channel are narrowing the field of presidential candidates invited to […]

 

On The Nature Of John McCain

Over the last few weeks, people have been focusing heavily on Mitt Romney and Mike Huckabee while giving John McCain a pass. During that time, he has managed to get back into contention and now has an excellent chance to capture the nomination. With that in mind, there are three things that people should not […]

 

Marvel No More By Noel

WHEN WE WERE KIDZ(TM), back in the 60’s, Marvel Comics were cool. Oh, sure; we’d read DC Comics sometimes, but Superman and Wonder Woman always seemed kinda corporate, our parents’ superheroes. While Marvel still had Capt. America and the Sub-Mariner from the 40’s, their heroes felt modern and hip. Looking back, Marvel was always liberal—but […]

 



Retro RWN For New Year’s Day, 2008

Tomorrow RWN returns to normal, but for today, here are some retro RWN posts related to the presidential campaign. Enjoy! The Conservative Case For Fred Thompson Video: Vote Fred Thompson — unless you hate children and puppies Video: Fred Thompson: Kill, Protect, Punch Video: Fred Thompson’s Defining Moment: “I’m Not Doing Hand Shows” On The […]