Tag Archives: 2012

Why Obama’s Second Term Will Be the Best

Posted on January 1, 2012 by Mr. Universe

The Republican strategy of painting President Obama as an ineffectual Jimmy Carter Democrat has been somewhat successful up until recently (Jimmy Carter was actually not that bad of a President but Republicans successfully portrayed him as such. But this is an argument for another … Continue reading →

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The Smart Ones Stayed Out of the Clown Car

Posted on October 14, 2011 by Mr. Universe

Think about it. Mitch Daniels, Chris Christie, Mike Huckabee, Haley Barbour; all politically smart cookies. They knew better than to get engaged in the 2012 presidential race. Oh…well, of course there’s Sarah Palin and Donald Trump. Not so smart but … Continue reading →

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Channeling Your Inner Political Nerd

Posted on April 23, 2011 by Mr. Universe

Sabato’s Crystal Ball has put out it’s first 2012 electoral speculation map. And while it’s really too early to make any legitimate forecast for 2012; particularly since there is no declared Republican candidate, it’s still fun to play around with … Continue reading →

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Help the Kyl-less

Posted on February 10, 2011 by Monotreme

Over at the original 538 blog, Nate Silver has just posted up an article on the contenders for the seat now held by Sen. Jon Kyl (R-AZ). Sen. Kyl announced his decision to not seek re-election today. Read Nate’s article, … Continue reading →

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