Well a lot has happened in this last week which, if it is any measure, means we are in for a roller coaster ride up to November 4th. We saw the House fail to pass a bailout bill, the Senate pass one, a Vice Presidential debate viewed by record numbers of people, and finally a [...]
Five Weeks To Election: Countdown Begins
I have decided to continue blogging throughout the entire campaign. As a result, I may get a bit more partisan. To kick off the home stretch of the campaign, we should first cover the debate. I had the great opportunity to discuss my views on the debate and the recent bailout proposal on Bruce Dumont’s [...]
Convention Day 3: Service
Each day, there is an assigned theme and that is the focus of the groups and speeches for that day. The first day was Service, and due to the truncated event as a result of Gustav, all efforts were focused on the relief efforts for the Gulf states. Day 2 was about Reform and everyone [...]
Convention Focuses on Gulf States
I know that conventions are about fundraising, but this one is clearly about a different kind of fundraising. Clearly the focus this week is on the plight of those in the Gulf states and as a result, each delegation is working hard with various charities to raise money to help those in the greatest need. [...]
Convention Countdown: 3 Days to Go and a VP!
What an exciting day. Obama and the Democrats have had their big night and by all accounts it was as expected: a lot of smoke and mirrors (literally), a well delivered speech laying out pie in the sky promises, and the “crowning” (not my words but an ABC reporter’s) of their nominee. But the celebration seems [...]
My Journey
In early 2007, with the encouragement of a friend on the Illinois McCain Finance Committee, I signed on to support Senator McCain. The Senator was strong on so many of the issues I care about: national security and defense, lower taxes, pro-life and the committment to support non-activist judges. It seemed early to pick a candidate [...]
