Jay began writing politically themed commentary and founded his blog, Swimming Freestyle, in October 2007. Here he'll write about politics from a progressive perspective.
John McCain raves about Gen. David Petraeus; he claims the general is a trusted advisor and believes he may have singlehandedly saved the American adventure in Iraq (the jury's still out on that one). Conservative pundit, Bill Kristol, had even... Read More Topics:
John McCain ,
David Petraeus
Obama supporters collectively cringed when Joe Biden predicted U.S. enemies would "test" a new President Barack Obama with an international crisis. At this point in the game, up in the national polls and in good shape in state polling,... Read More Topics:
John McCain ,
Barack Obama ,
elections 2008
From Kevin Drum: Let's summarize the past couple of days: (a) Politico reports that La Palin has spent $150,000 on campaign outfits, (b) John McCain's brother calls 911 to complain about a traffic jam and then curses at the operator for telling him to... Read More Topics:
John McCain
John McCain appeared on David Letterman last night. Letterman took the opportunity to ask about, among other things, Sarah Palin's selection as McCain's VP partner and William Ayers. Letterman asked McCain if it was fair to judge folks by the deeds... Read More Topics:
John McCain ,
Gordon Liddy ,
David Letterman
Both Barack Obama and John McCain appeared tonight at the Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation Dinner tonight in New York. Both were very funny and very gracious. This is the last time they will appear together before the election.... Read More Topics:
John McCain ,
Barack Obama
Smuggled out of McCain for President campaign headquarters, here's the video preparted for the Senator in advance of tonight's debate:... Read More Topics:
John McCain
I have no idea how this election is going to turn out. I do know John McCain has slipped in the polls over the last several weeks and swing state poll results must be a major concern for his campaign. Some analysts are expressing hope or... Read More Topics:
John McCain ,
Black Knight ,
elections 2008