The distraction

By: Erick Erickson (Diary)  |  August 25th at 12:48 PM  | 

This Radtke business is a serious distraction from a larger issue. I am convinced that George Allen is not going to be able to beat Tim Kaine. And even if George Allen could beat Tim Kaine (and polling suggests he can), there is a more problematic issue — while I have no doubt George Allen will routinely tell the Democrats no, I also have no | Read More »

George Allen’s Problem

By: Erick Erickson (Diary)  |  January 24th at 08:43 AM  | 

Today, former Senator George Allen is expected to announce his intention to run against the man who beat him six years ago — Jim Webb. Of course it remains uncertain whether Webb will even run again. I have met George Allen a number of times, like him tremendously, but I have personally decided to support Jamie Radtke for the Senate. Once someone has been beaten, | Read More »

To Democrats, Words Are More Dangerous Than Physical Violence

By: Erick Erickson (Diary)  |  June 15th at 02:49 PM  | 

The Democrats are crying foul over a college student videotaping Congressman Etheridge’s assault. You see, it was a right-wing ambush and Bob Etheridge was justified in assaulting the college student. Caught on tape, Etheridge pulled the student’s hand toward him and the student asked to be released. Etheridge refused. This all happened after the student asked Etheridge if the Congressman supported the Obama agenda. Contrast | Read More »