Daily Archives: November 6, 2006

They’re Worried

Posted on November 6, 2006 by Gaius

The folks over at The New Republic are honest enough to be very, very worried at the results of the Pew poll that shows a sharp break toward the Republicans. They dig into the cross tab data and conclude that … Continue reading →

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The Politics Of Gridlock

Posted on November 6, 2006 by Gaius

Peter Brown, the assistant director of the Quinnipiac University Polling Institute, argues that no matter who wins tomorrow, not a lot will change. But he also mentions that if the Democrats should win at least one chamber, the level of … Continue reading →

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Will Saddam’s Sentence Affect The Vote?

Posted on November 6, 2006 by Gaius

Peter Baker asks the question. The answer, I suspect is not that Saddam's death sentence will have an impact on the election directly. Rather, I believe the impact will come from the reactions to the conviction and sentencing. GRAND ISLAND, … Continue reading →

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Why We Have To Win

Posted on November 6, 2006 by Gaius

The Opinion Journal has an editorial that describes what is happening over in Iraq right now. It is much more than the media has let Americans know. It is also of vital importance that we defeat these elements and not … Continue reading →

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The Only Issue

Posted on November 6, 2006 by Gaius

Orson Scott Card has a long essay posted over at Real Clear Politics that explains why he believes there is only one choice this election, because there is only one issue of any importance: the war on terror. Period. There … Continue reading →

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Ground Game

Posted on November 6, 2006 by Gaius

It's down to the wire now for the election. Both parties are trying to get voters to the polls using every tool in the box. This is where the Republicans have been extremely successful in recent elections. Their GOTV operation … Continue reading →

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“I’d Like To See It Through.”

Posted on November 6, 2006 by Gaius

The words of SGT Jonathan Kirkendall of the 2nd Brigade, 10th Mountain Division, in today's Washington Post. He's talking about Iraq, of course. That's where he and a number of other soldiers were interviewed . And they want to finish it … Continue reading →

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