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November 2011

Posted by William A. Jacobson on November 10, 2011 12 Comments

While Newt's answer taking on the Occupy Wall Street movement and challenging Maria Bartiromo has received all the attention. I think this was the best answer of the night, taking on the academic establishment rather than accepting the premise of the question, which was an attempt...

Posted by William A. Jacobson on November 10, 2011 61 Comments

That's the suggestion made by some readers in response to my post about Rick Perry's brain freeze in last night's debate.  It's also a theme followed up by commenter OwenJ in an e-mail to me, which reads: Some time ago, responding to the response from some...

Posted by William A. Jacobson on November 10, 2011 20 Comments

Yesterday I saw a lengthy thread at Memeorandum about a "HermanCainPAC" website which had a large cover story calling Karen Kraushaar an "ugly bitch." Here's the screenshot: The website looked real, with a donate page and so on. But I didn't post about it because it looked...

Posted by William A. Jacobson on November 10, 2011 2 Comments

Thanks to frequent photographer Thomas who took this photo back in August, and writes: Here are some bumper stickers spotted this sunny afternoon in Portland, Oregon. Apparently, going to hell and back makes you an Obama voter. ...

Posted by William A. Jacobson on November 09, 2011 82 Comments

Full report on CNBC debate here.  The only part that will be remembered is Rick Perry's freeze on stage.  He was having a reasonable debate until that point.  I feel sorry for him.  One freeze on stage should not end a campaign, but the reaction...

Posted by William A. Jacobson on November 09, 2011 18 Comments

Final assessment:  Newt was the star, combative in a good way and very knowledgeable.  Romney was strong at the start but faded.  Cain dealt with accusations well but went to 9-9-9 for everything, I think he's still well liked but not making the case for...

Posted by Kathleen McCaffrey on November 09, 2011 11 Comments

As I mentioned yesterday, Ying Ma came back to Cornell last night to present her take on "Chinese state capitalism." I took notes on the presentation: Basic overview: In the 1990s, China had an acrimonious relationship w. US. Politicians and commentators were constantly complaining about China's...

Posted by William A. Jacobson on November 09, 2011 10 Comments

... when I'm a big, powerful blogger, I'll get offers like this: CHARGING IN MY GARAGE RIGHT NOW:  A NISSAN LEAF.  Actually, it’s fully charged  this morning after about 12 hours on the 110v portable charger.  No, I didn’t buy one:  The Nissan folks loaned me...

Posted by William A. Jacobson on November 09, 2011 17 Comments

The long-promised Phase 2 is here: Phase 2 will take place sometime over the summer [hah!], hopefully sooner rather than later.  Phase 2 will include the creation of a format off the home page for registered users in which we can focus on specific political races,...

Posted by William A. Jacobson on November 09, 2011 24 Comments

I did not follow yesterday's elections as closely as I should have.  I've been a bit, er, distracted the past week. Ohio was a loss for those who want to save state and local governments from the grip of unsustainable union control.  The national unions went...

Posted by William A. Jacobson on November 09, 2011 25 Comments

Newt appeared on Center Seat to face the panel Mitt Romney refuses to face (video h/t The Right Scoop): Steven Hayward at Powerline points out a key point: Maybe the best part was when Steve Hayes played the infamous TV ad Newt cut with Nancy Pelosi three...

Posted by William A. Jacobson on November 09, 2011 28 Comments

How ironic that Karen Kraushaar, whose identity became known only yesterday, called Herman Cain a serial denier. It turns out that Kraushaar is a serial complainer, demanding money at a second employer for supposed inappropriate language, via AP: A woman who settled a sexual harassment complaint against...

Posted by William A. Jacobson on November 09, 2011 3 Comments

and pretty soon the nanny state will try to stop us from using cell phones while driving. Thanks to reader Robert in Texas, who writes: I saw this in the visitors parking lot at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs this summer. Covers all the bases, yes? ...

Posted by William A. Jacobson on November 08, 2011 59 Comments

Summary of press conference.  Complete denial.  Doesn't even remember Bialek.  As to other named accuser, Karen Kraushaar, repeats that only accusation he remembers is about gesturing the height of his wife.  Took plenty of questions from reporters from major networks. ------------ Starts with lawyer Lin Wood, who...

Posted by William A. Jacobson on November 08, 2011 11 Comments

I've enjoyed watching various candidates on Brett Baier's Center Seat. It's a place for the panel to question the candidates pretty vigorously. But one candidate will not appear. It's inexplicable. And now confirmed:  Added: Baier still is trying, this time for a one-on-one. If Romney is...

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