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And So It Begins…

The Convention has ended, and it was a success by any measure. And while John McCain’s speech may not have had the historic quality that Sarah Palin’s address did last night, I think he can rest assured that his mission was accomplished. John McCain is not an orator. He doesn’t possess the natural skills that [...]

The Next Generation

Win or lose, I think it’s obvious that John McCain is going to be the last major presidential candidate of his generation. Republicans and Democrats alike are at a turning point, awaiting the next generation of leaders to step up and take the reigns of this nation. But as I pointed out in a post [...]

Morning Thoughts of Day Four

Last night was a late one.  I got back to the room at about 4 after attending a party hosted by former RNC Chair Ken Mehlman. It was, needless to say, full of people far more important than myself. When it was done I went back to the hotel bar with Eric, Todd, and Cyrus [...]