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John McCain, the Accessible Underdog of 2000, Has Been Replaced by John McCain, the Slimy Attack Dog of 2008
By John Mashek -
A Capital View
- August 7, 2008
The happy warrior of 2000 has been replaced by a sleazy political attacker in the 2008 elections.
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Gun Control Update: Maryland Teen Stockpiling Guns and the Plans for Bush's Motorcade Route
By John Mashek -
A Capital View
- August 6, 2008
Why was a Maryland 18-year-old stockpiling weapons and tracking Bush's motorcade route?
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When You Think About the Election, Think About Guns and the Supreme Court
By John Mashek -
A Capital View
- August 4, 2008
The next president will have a big say in how safe our streets are.
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GOP Oil and Gas Scare Tactics, Cont.
By John Mashek -
A Capital View
- August 1, 2008
Exxon Mobil posted a record profit for the quarter, but yeah, they need more.
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Don't Buy the Republican Oil and Gas Scare Tactics
By John Mashek -
A Capital View
- July 31, 2008
The Republicans want to energy-scare you into supporting them, but they share plenty of blame, too.
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Appreciating Bob Novak
By John Mashek -
A Capital View
- July 29, 2008
You might be surprised to learn that the Prince of Darkness and I are old friends. Don't be.
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John McCain's Negative Attacks Against Barack Obama Hit a Low Mark
By John Mashek -
A Capital View
- July 28, 2008
What will the Arizona senator come up with next? A charge of treason against Barack Obama?
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The Incredible Shrinking Democratic and Republican Conventions
By John Mashek -
A Capital View
- July 25, 2008
The media are going to cover the political parties less this year. Will anyone notice or care?
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The Myth of the Media Bias Toward Barack Obama
By John Mashek -
A Capital View
- July 23, 2008
Candidates have always complained about media bias; John McCain is no different—and is off base.
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Democrats Should Toss Joe Lieberman
By John Mashek -
A Capital View
- July 21, 2008
If he speaks at the GOP convention, so long and good riddance to the controversial senator.
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The GOP Should Recall the Tradition of Moderate Republican Governors Like Linwood Holton
By John Mashek -
A Capital View
- July 18, 2008
Former Gov. Linwood Holton is the model that Republicans need to win again in place like Virginia.
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The Failed Legacy of George W. Bush
By John Mashek -
A Capital View
- July 14, 2008
The incumbent will be leaving an array of problems for John McCain or Barack Obama.
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Jesse Jackson's Barack Obama Lesson: His Time Has Passed
By John Mashek -
A Capital View
- July 10, 2008
His remarks about Obama demonstrate that he has lost his touch.
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Douglas Feith Keeps Spinning Fairy Tales About Iraq
By John Mashek -
A Capital View
- July 7, 2008
Once again, the Bushie omits key facts about the run-up and inept execution of the war.
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Let's Skip the Patriotism and Religious Talk About McCain and Obama and Move On to Substantive Issues
By John Mashek -
A Capital View
- July 2, 2008
Can we please move on to more substantive issues like the wars, taxes, energy costs, and so on?
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Presidential Debates Between McCain and Obama Will Have Extra Importance
By John Mashek -
A Capital View
- June 30, 2008
But let's kick out the spinners and allow the candidates' performances to speak for themselves.
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Supreme Court's Decision Will Spark Lawsuits and Violence
By John Mashek -
A Capital View
- June 27, 2008
The ruling was ill considered and dangerous.
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Dobson for President—Let Him Test His Rigid Views With the Voters
By John Mashek -
A Capital View
- June 25, 2008
Let's see him offer his wacky, rigid views to the voters instead of demanding pols follow his line.
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John McCain Is the Top Flip-Flopper
By John Mashek -
A Capital View
- June 23, 2008
McCain supporters suffer from political amnesia when they say Obama is the top flip-flopper.
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Barack Obama's Bad Decision on Public Financing
By John Mashek -
A Capital View
- June 20, 2008
It won't hurt much, but Obama looks smaller.
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The Insultingly Irrelevant George W. Bush and One More Word on Ron Paul
By John Mashek -
A Capital View
- June 19, 2008
The lame duck president can't even generate outrage abroad, while Paul stirs controversy here.
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Ron Paul, the Political Wild Card in This Presidential Election
By John Mashek -
A Capital View
- June 16, 2008
If they stay home, it could cripple John McCain's candidacy.
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Hot Weather Brings Negative Charges in the Obama-McCain Presidential Campaign
By John Mashek -
A Capital View
- June 12, 2008
McCain and Obama try to paint each other in the worst possible light in the campaign's dog days.
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Afghanistan Remains a Question Mark Even as First Lady Laura Bush Visits
By John Mashek -
A Capital View
- June 9, 2008
The country remains a major question mark as President Bush's term winds down.
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Obama's Veep Choice
By John Mashek -
A Capital View
- June 6, 2008
Five names (other than Clinton) to consider.
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