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Friday Talking Points [47] -- Our First Anniversary

Chris Weigant | Posted 09.12.2008 | Politics


Chris Weigant

Surprise! It's our first anniversary column! But before we get to that, I have to pass on this information, in the hopes nobody will get stung by a v...

Friday Talking Points [46] -- Moose Poop!

Chris Weigant | Posted 09.05.2008 | Politics


Chris Weigant

Sarah Palin has already singlehandedly introduced several terms into our political lexicon. "Hockey mom" is probably the most recognizable of these. ...

Sarah Palin, Explain Yourself, or Stop Using the USW as a Prop

Leo W. Gerard | Posted 09.03.2008 | Politics


Leo W. Gerard

When presumptive Republican presidential nominee John McCain introduced Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as his intended vice presidential running mate, those ...

Framing Sarah Palin

Chris Weigant | Posted 09.01.2008 | Politics


Chris Weigant

Democrats should stay away from the baby stories. They must resist the urge to comment at all on it. Let the media do the muckraking.

Obama Should Go North To Alaska

Chris Weigant | Posted 06.16.2008 | Politics


Chris Weigant

Alaska is going to be very close this year. This stems from Republican office-holders apparently trying to take the "first in political corruption" award away from Louisiana.

Friday Talking Points [17]

Chris Weigant | Posted 02.01.2008 | Politics


Chris Weigant

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...