Posted in Election 2012, Politics, tagged Democrats, Independents, Moderates, Partisan politics, President Obama, Republicans on July 22, 2009 | 4 Comments »
Note: I wrote this the day before the release of the Brooks column and the latest ABC/Washington Post poll that support the text.
Moderates appreciate both the political left and right because while each promotes the extreme, each also serves as guideposts for moderates to pull the power toward the center, thus not letting one side [...]
Posted in Election 2012, Politics, tagged 2012 election, Palin, Palin resignation, Republicans, Sarah Palin on July 15, 2009 | 10 Comments »
Sarah Palin continues to be an intriguing personality. To some she is a popular icon, while to others she’s an ongoing reality show. To some she’s a dose of fresh air, to others a bag of wind.
Since her recent surprise resignation announcement, here are some thoughts.
No matter the spin or the reason, she quit
For someone [...]
Posted in Election 2008, Election 2012, Politics, tagged Election 2008, Election 2012, Republicans, Sarah Palin on November 7, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Now that the election is over, political pundits are looking ahead to 2012 – and Sarah Palin is central to that discussion. Granted, Governor Palin energized the Republican base. She’s young, ambitious, and has gained much experience and exposure since vaulting into the national spotlight. Given the way she attracts crowds, some call her the [...]
