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alicublog — ... of the most eloquent and least insane party spokesmen I saw on television. I saw him less frequently during the McCain campaign, which may have just been my inattention, or the GOP's stupidity, or else it is further proof that he's not crazy. He does have a wacky side, but is probably smart enough to keep it in check now that he's not running for anything. Even the GOP's lunatic fringe seems comfortable with Steele (though he wasn't their first choice), and what they don't like about him other people will. The question is: what will ...
Judge Not the Judge
Cold Fury —
... parolees have returned to jihad. But I don’t hear Obama calling for a 120-time out on paroles. Besides, anything Obama does will be easier, not harder, on these killers. This judge is absolutly right. In their zeal to win power, Obama and his pals have smeared everyone at Gitmo–including this judge. They didn’t give him or anyone else at Gitmo the benefit of the doubt–except for the prisoners, of course– so they are not entitled to it either. I’m on safer ground with Mr. McCarthy here ; we both oppose Eric Holder’s nomination and hope Michael Steele shows some steel. At Pres. ...
How steely is Steele?
Power Line —
... Andy McCarthy has identified a more recent instance of what might be viewed as irresolution -- Steele's initial praise of President Obama's nomination of Eric Holder and his subsequent argument that Republicans should vote to confirm Holder because opposition is futile. "Futility" cannot be the test for whether Republicans oppose the administration because, unfortunately, nearly every instance of opposition will be futile in the short run. As McCarthy puts it, the "GOP. . .leadership has to start embracing these important battles, not ducking them." ...
Deep Thought.
INSTAPUTZ —
... Proof? The National Review, who just a month ago said that Steele was "a good guy and he certainly has the gifts to be what the party desperately needs," just ...
