Peter Wehner gives a spot-on assessment of what Senator McCain needs to do in the remaining weeks before election day: This past weekend has made it clear that Obama’s unremittingly liberal voting record, as well as some of his past associations (weirdly excluding the Reverend Jeremiah Wright, which is the association that deeply troubled a lot of us), will be an issue during what I have called Act III of the McCain campaign. What remains to be seen is whether this line of criticism will succeed given the current environment. If so, the case McCain makes needs to be powerful and precise, … [Read more...] about John McCain’s Act III?
McCain’s Health Care Policy
Michael Cannon provides a helpful corrective on the caricature conveyed by Senator Biden at the VP debate last week. Excerpt: He [Biden] suggested the $5,000 family tax credit is paltry compared to the $12,000 average premium for a family plan, as if the two numbers were comparable, and complained that the $5,000 "will go straight to the insurance company," calling that "the ultimate Bridge to Nowhere." Yes, the tax credit would go to the insurance company of your choice, where it would reduce the cost of your coverage by $5,000 - which, we apparently must repeat, is larger than the tax … [Read more...] about McCain’s Health Care Policy
Mike Huckabee on “Bailout” Bill
Mike Huckabee writes: "I wanted to write you to convey my disgust with the passing of this 451 page bailout bill. Wall Street has gone trick-or-treating in Washington a little bit early this October. Wall Street is getting the treats and America is getting tricked. The “Axis of Arrogance” has tried to pull the wool over the eyes of the Main Streeters and in doing so hid a sty full of pork in a bill whose constitutionality is questionable at best. Friends, the folks in Washington continue to treat your wallet as their tip jar and this has to stop."Huckabee goes on to list some of the earmarks, … [Read more...] about Mike Huckabee on “Bailout” Bill
Bush Signs Pork-Ladden “Bailout” Bill
I question the wisdom of the recently passed "bailout" legislation. I find it strange that while Americans from all political parties overwhelmingly expressed concern over Congress's $700 billion bill (see full text), our national leaders rushed to pass it (except, of course, those leaders most vulnerable in the upcoming election). Tammy Bruce (with help from Ed Morrisey) provide a list of new earmarks that helped sweeten the deal, successfully enticing legislators to sign the bill: Film and Television Productions (Sec. 502) Wooden Arrows designed for use by children (Sec. 503) 6 page … [Read more...] about Bush Signs Pork-Ladden “Bailout” Bill
Narrative And Theology: Modern Parables
Melissa Morgan, writing for By Faith magazine, interviews Thomas Purifoy, producer of Modern Parables. I previously reviewed Modern Parables, a rare blend of cinema and theological truth, produced and directed with finesse and creativity. Here's an excerpt of their rendition of the parable of the two Prodigal Sons (Luke 15:11-32) -- which goes excellently, I might add, with Tim Keller's forthcoming book The Prodigal God (release date: October 31). Related: Interview with Tim Keller on The Prodigal God. … [Read more...] about Narrative And Theology: Modern Parables
Vulnerable GOP and Dem Representatives Reject Bailout
This is probably old news by now, but I find it interesting that although there has been widespread criticism of the House Republicans, it seems that vulnerable members of both parties in the House voted against the "bailout bill" earlier this week. Josh Kraushaar of Politico reports: The vast majority of politically vulnerable members from both parties voted against the $700 billion package, fearing serious flak from their constituents back home. Of the 205 members who supported the bill, only seven — four Democrats and three Republicans — are facing highly competitive races. The vote … [Read more...] about Vulnerable GOP and Dem Representatives Reject Bailout