Can the GOP please flip the ticket?
I was a bit confused that Mitt Romney announced (via leak) his new running mate late Friday night. It was as though he didn’t want anyone to know. Friday night…
Wanted: Ross Perot or someone like him
Twenty years ago I made the most life-altering change a boy of 17 can make; I left my parents’ home, put Western New York in my rearview mirror and moved…
Obama’s subtle class warfare may work
Seldom do I put my hand up to my gaping mouth and say, “Oh my God” following a television commercial. Almost never following a political ad. But President Barack Obama’s…
They’re going to have the Olympics this year, right?
Maybe I’m in my own zone. Or maybe I’m out of touch with the rest of the world. But I feel like I should be overwhelmed by something. And I…
Superstitions and the power of one
It’s funny the little things we do. Some of them are done without really thinking about it. Some of them are very much on purpose. Call them habits. Call them…
I remember the scream
If you’re sick of news of the run for the White House, I’ve got some really bad news for you: It’s about to get worse. Today if the first step…
Rick Perry adds hate to the mix
Last week it was Herman Cain. This week, we’re focusing our attention on the reincarnate of George W. Bush — Rick Perry. I want to like the Texas governor for…
Cain's departure makes GOP field less entertaining
The field of Republican presidential candidates narrowed slightly over the weekend as Herman Cain “suspended” his campaign. For Cain fans, don’t let that fool you into believing he may unsuspend…