Outside the Beltway

Are you better off than you were three years ago? 44% of Americans say no.

Recent polls seem to indicate a shift in public opinion in a more libertarian direction.

President Obama is expected to announce the withdrawal of the 30,000 Surge troops.

As of June 17, Sarah Palin is a registered US trademark, serial number 85-170,226.

Former United Nations Ambassador John Bolton: “I will say this, unequivocally: I would not work in Barack Obama’s administration.”

Contrary to what Senator McCain, seeking realism in military policy does not make one an isolationist.

States are racing to put obstacles in front of voters in the name of fraud prevention.

Louisiana’s Bobby Jindal sent a warning to his fellow Republicans. Too bad they probably won’t listen.

A new Gallup poll has “Generic Republican” beating President Obama. Unfortunately, the GOP won’t be able to nominate this anonymous candidate.

When one runs for president, it is assumed that one has a shot at one’s home state. Some of the GOP hopefuls, however, look more like unfavorite sons (and daughters).

The White House’s assertion that Libya isn’t covered by the War Powers Act isn’t being accepted on Capitol Hill.

The race for the GOP nomination is taking shape.

The Obama Administration tells Congress that it doesn’t need to comply with the War Powers Act because the Act does not apply to the mission in Libya.

Dennis Kucinich and nine other Members of Congress are suing the President. They won’t get very far.

The House GOP and the White House moved one step closer to a constitutional confrontation, but is it much ado about nothing?

Tammy Duckworth has resigned as Veterans Affairs assistant secretary and may make another bid for Congress.

A company called Hero Builders is offering this for sale

The United States is pressuring the Netanyahu government to move off its hard line.

A quick glance provides some insights into Palin’s thought processes and leadership style.

Hillary Clinton is actively lobbying to be the next president of the World Bank, Reuters reports.

American drone strikes in Yemen are intensifying. Is this a new war. or just the same one we’ve been fighting since October 2001?

President Obama comfortably leads all Republicans but one.

Another sad chapter in the slow death of a once proud magazine.

Unemployment was high when Barack Obama took office and it’s gotten substantially higher. Does that mean he won’t get re-elected?

Sarah Palin will be heading to yet another important primary state while insisting she isn’t running for President yet. And the press follows her like a lonely puppy.

Army Sergeant First Class Leroy Arthur Petry will become the ninth Medal of Honor recipient for actions in Iraq or Afghanistan–and one of only two who lived to tell the tale.

Once again, Sarah Palin has made herself the center of attention in the political world.

The House of Representatives has voted 416-5 for a resolution prohibiting President Obama from sending ground troops to Libya

The GOP doesn’t have a charismatic superstar waiting in the wings. That’s okay.

This is how President Obama signed the guestbook at Westminster Abbey earlier today, where he got a tour from the Very Reverend Dr. John Hall and laid a wreath on the Grave of the Unknown Warrior.
It is a great privilege to commemorate our common heritage, and common sacrifice.

Barack Obama

24 May 2008

It was really nice until he got the date wrong by three years. Granted, 2008 was a great year for him, and we might try to live it for as long as possible, too, if we were him. Also, though, he may have had a stroke.

Voters in New York State may help move the budget debate on Capitol Hill.