debates

Why President Obama won the second debate

In these polarized times, not everyone agreed but by any reasonable metric President Obama clearly trounced Mitt Romney in their second debate last Tuesday. Mitt tried to pull the same tricks he used in the first debate but they didn’t work this time. Candy Crowley is no milquetoast like poor old Jim Lehrer. Ms. Crowley … Continue Reading →

Biden rolls over Ryan in VP debate 2012

Wondering who won the night at the 2012 VP debate? It depends on whom you ask. From my seat, Joe Biden won hands down. Congressman Ryan discovered all his vague pseudo-wonkery falls apart when he’s pressed to provide details or show us his math. He couldn’t do it, because then he would have to tell … Continue Reading →

What Is a la Carte?

Gloves are off in GOP presidential race

While Newt is wise to issue a half-serious edict for all of his staff to keep things civil,  other candidates stuck in the wings of this rapidly-narrowing field are beginning to feel like Vice President Cheney’s hunting partners.  Anyone’s votes are up for grabs, but perhaps the GOP candidates should consider consolidating their message backstage, then … Continue Reading →

Friendly wagering in the Republican debates

Well, back from a whirlwind tour of these United States, mixing business with pleasure, and I must say that nothing is more fun than practicing capitalism while preaching real world economics and walking the lost into the light. I believe I’ve gotten the 99% down to about 98.8%, and the number may get better.  Some of … Continue Reading →