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Primary Disappointment

Posted on January 31, 2008

In the past couple days, Republican Rudy Giuliani and Democrat John Edwards have dropped from the race for president. Giuliani now endorses John McCain, while — as of this writing — Edwards has not declared his preference between Hillary Clinton

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Nevada

Posted on January 19, 2008

Today’s is Nevada’s turn in the caucus spotlight. It’s three in the afternoon, and I can’t take it any more. I’ve watched Fox and CNN for the past hour, and most of what I’m hearing falls into two categories. First,

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Thoughts on Michigan’s Primary

Posted on January 15, 2008

Today is the Michigan State Primary, but from what I can see it’s a non-event. The Democratic National Committee put the state committee on notice that it will not recognize any Democratic delegates from Michigan at the summer convention in

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After New Hampshire

Posted on January 9, 2008

The second state to weigh in held its primary yesterday. Judging from the results, it’s going to be a long spring. Anybody who is interested has probably already learned the results, so I have other observations to ponder.

The efficacy

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Conservative vs. Liberal

Posted on January 6, 2008

A lengthy article in today’s local newspaper used the term “conservative Christian” several times. One interviewee, for example, said, “If conservative Christians get excited about a candidate and come out and vote . . . they’re a force to be

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Freezer Frenzy

Posted on January 5, 2008

The presidential candidates are on to New Hampshire for a blitz between now and Tuesday evening’s voting. In honor of that state, I’ve decided to clean out our two freezers over the next few days. These two things might seem

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Thoughts the Morning After

Posted on January 4, 2008

Barack Obama and Mike Huckabee won in Iowa last night, although I can’t say theirs were decisive victories. I know they want to think that, and maybe the media promotes it; but let’s put the Democratic and Republican caucuses in

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Politically Astute

Posted on January 2, 2008

Nobody can call me politically astute; in fact, I’ve spent most of 2007 trying to avoid any discussions, debates, or debacles that reek of politics. But, with the Iowa caucus being held tomorrow, it’s time to become an educated voter.

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A Patriot

Posted on September 13, 2007

It all started when I programmed my new Sirius to specific stations ranging from fifties rock ‘n’ roll to classical to talk. Now I am not a devotee of talk radio at all, but I am getting ready to become

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John McCain

Posted on July 24, 2007

Last night Earl and I saw Senator John McCain speak at the local college. He was clearly running for president.

Weeks ago, I made up my mind that I will not become involved in the jockeying for presidential position that

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