Debate Questions I'd Like To Ask
Tomorrow night may be the last debate in the Democratic primary race. This will be the twentieth debate so far, which has to be some kind of record. ...
Tomorrow night may be the last debate in the Democratic primary race. This will be the twentieth debate so far, which has to be some kind of record. ...
Chris Weigant | Posted 02.22.2008 | Politics
No awards this week A few quick thoughts this week before we get to the talking points. First, I will not be awarding the Most Impressive Democrat Of...
Chris Weigant | Posted 02.20.2008 | Politics
Since Republicans have all but anointed John McCain as their presidential nominee, it's about time to start speculating on who he's going to choose to...
Chris Weigant | Posted 02.18.2008 | Politics
Professional pundits like conventional wisdom. It's comfortable for them to say what "everyone knows" with the voice of authority. But, seeing how o...
Chris Weigant | Posted 02.15.2008 | Politics
It's been a busy week for Democrats, with a lot to cover. There has been good news and bad, but on the whole I'd have to judge the week a success for...
Chris Weigant | Posted 02.13.2008 | Politics
Hillary and Bill, who are masters at brokering political deals, can sheath both edges of the party rules by engineering a compromise on Michigan, Florida and the super-delegates.
Chris Weigant | Posted 02.11.2008 | Politics
Mulligan -- (noun) A golf shot not tallied against the score, granted in informal play after a poor shot especially from the tee. This is ...
Chris Weigant | Posted 02.08.2008 | Politics
I'm going to start off with a quick piece of advice for both Democratic campaigns (or perhaps for Howard Dean) -- spend the next few weeks taping ever...
Chris Weigant | Posted 02.07.2008 | Politics
I think the Clinton camp already has reams of spreadsheets showing exactly how many votes in which states are added for each possible VP nominee.
Chris Weigant | Posted 02.04.2008 | Politics
Between Obama and Clinton, it's going to be a virtual tie. Both campaigns will immediately release spin on why they are now the frontrunner, and why the other should politely drop out of the race.
Chris Weigant | Posted 02.01.2008 | Politics
This column is dedicated to the idea that Democrats can learn to use talking points as effectively as Republicans often do. This idea annoys many who...
Chris Weigant | Posted 01.30.2008 | Politics
Out of the frozen tundra of Iowa, out of the snowy mountains of Vermont, out of the brightly-lit casinos in the Nevada desert, out of the churches of ...
Chris Weigant | Posted 01.28.2008 | Politics
Ever onwards, into the fray, we return to the latest in a series of primary "picks" columns, this time heading down to Florida to examine the Republic...
Chris Weigant | Posted 01.25.2008 | Politics
Netizens, fellow bloggers, Speaker Pelosi, Majority Leader Reid, Members of Congress, Supreme Court Justices, and all Americans... I am proud to stand...
Chris Weigant | Posted 01.21.2008 | Politics
To be VP, you have to be legally able to serve as President if need be. Since Bill Clinton has already served two terms, he is ineligible. There won't be any "Clinton/Clinton 08" bumper stickers this year.
Chris Weigant | Posted 01.18.2008 | Politics
I apologize in advance for the disjointed nature of this week's column. There are a lot of odds and ends to cover, including tomorrow's primary picks...
Ann Medlock | Posted 01.14.2008 | Politics
In the blue-collar world, in the world of conservative Christians, and among many of the military, "Iron my shirt" isn't an unreasonable order. It's the way things have been and ever shall be.
Chris Weigant | Posted 01.11.2008 | Politics
Time for another fun round of Democratic talking points for the weekend ahead! After a hiatus for the year-end awards, and then a special "all electi...
Chris Weigant | Posted 01.09.2008 | Politics
On the morning after the New Hampshire primary, one strong conclusion can be drawn: the media collectively blew it. This should be seen as downright ...
Chris Weigant | Posted 01.07.2008 | Home
Welcome to the second of a continuing series of my attempt to emulate a television sports reporter by giving "picks" for the winners in the New Hampsh...
Chris Weigant | Posted 01.04.2008 | Politics
Special All-Election Edition Well, it looks like I owe some young folks an apology. To the youth of Iowa: Sorry! I've been predicting for a wh...
Chris Weigant | Posted 01.02.2008 | Politics
Tomorrow's Iowa caucuses are certainly reaping a bumper crop of blather in the news. Pundits everywhere are weighing in on every aspect of both the D...
Chris Weigant | Posted 12.19.2007 | Politics
The news just broke that Dems have completely and utterly caved on the State Children's Health Insurance Program bill.
Before the largest crowd of his campaign, Democratic presidential contender Barack...
**UPDATE 7/25** ThinkProgress now reports that the bar...
John McCain's famously cozy relationship with the press is getting a bit testy. Taking questions in...
There is one more John McCain gaffe that...
As we have observed throughout the last several years,...
In a flagrant political act, the State Department has...
Major news organizations are drawing...
** Update below: Nas delivers Fox petition to Stephen...
BARCELONA, Spain — Christian Bale swept into Barcelona on Wednesday night to attend a...
I have a wait problem. I hate to wait. When...
DEARBORN, Mich. — Ford Motor Co. posted the worst...
Ashcroft Claims Waterboarding...
Chris Weigant | Posted 02.25.2008 | Politics