Now that I have watched the first GOP debate, I think it is a good time to discuss the contenders. Of course, I have no interest in a GOP President being elected, and given what I saw in the debate, and what I know of the candidates, a GOP President in 2008 would be an … Read more
I’m pleased to announce that Dwight Leister, a frequent commenter on this site, has decided to take up his own blog. I suggested the name "American Chauvinist" and Dwight couldn’t be more delighted. He’s agreed to move in and promulgate his philosophy at his own blog if I would provide a link to his new … Read more
Bush’s approval rating has fallen to 28%, its lowest level yet. Much further and his quip about Laura and his dog being the only ones following him might turn out prophetic. But the Harris poll revealed a few things more than just how disliked Bush is, it revealed how much we Americans dislike our government … Read more
Many have pondered the reason why Presidential campaigns have started earlier and earlier the last few cycles. There are many theories: the pressure to raise ever more money, the front-loading of primaries, the lack of clear front-runners, etc. I think these are all plausible components of an explaination, but none are indespensible. I’m listening to … Read more
NAU’s Social Research Laboratory apparently having nothing better to do with its funding decided to run a Presidential poll.Download srl_release_2008_election_matchups.pdf The poll was conducted April 13-19, 2007 among 493 randomly selected, registered Arizona voters. Survey results are valid at a +/- 4.5 percent margin of error, at a 95% confidence level. Unfortunately, I don’t know … Read more