politics
The Veepstakes
Wednesday, September 3rd, 2008Sarah Palin takes to the national stage tonight in a speech at the Republican National Convention. Voters and the media will be eagerly watching to find out more about the surprise vice presidential pick of John McCain. See Midlife Musings.
More Coverage Please
Tuesday, September 2nd, 2008If Gustav doesn’t further postpone or cancel proceedings, the Republican National Convention will begin in earnest this evening. But don’t expect the major broadcast television networks to give you the whole story. See Midlife Musings.
If Dogs Vote, McCain Wins
Monday, August 18th, 2008Public opinion pollsters ask all sorts of tangential questions. When it comes to the presidential election, only one query matters. See Midlife Musings.
On the Campaign Trail
Thursday, July 31st, 2008Yesterday when I went to see a presidential candidate I saw a lot of grizzled photographers that look my age. But how come all the national reporters look like they just finished college? See Midlife Musings.
Running Mate Speculation
Thursday, July 24th, 2008Zogby International and Rasmussen Reports polls during the past week having suggested that Joseph Lieberman might be John McCain’s running mate and that Colin Powell might be Barack Obama’s vice presidential nominee. Don’t believe them. See Midlife Musings.
Gay Marriage Approved in California and New York
Thursday, May 29th, 2008See Snapshots for an opinion on what Christians’ response should be.
Denigrating the Candidates
Monday, March 31st, 2008Only a couple of months ago various media outlets touted either Obama, Clinton or McCain as the only hope to turn the nation around in 2009. The idealism apparently is over. To listen to bloggers, cable news pundits and ideological columnists, none of the remaining contenders can get through the day without blundering. See Midlife […]
What’s the Rush?
Thursday, February 14th, 2008Why are the media in such a hurry to winnow the presidential field when this summer’s political conventions might actually have some significant developments? Check out Midlife Musings.
What is a bellwether? And why should churches have them?
Thursday, February 7th, 2008Find out on Ken Horn’s blog, Snapshots.
Super Tuesday
Wednesday, February 6th, 2008For John W. Kennedy’s take on Super Tuesday see his new blog, Midlife Musings.