http://www.redstate.com/hooah_mac Mon, 09 Nov 2009 04:59:51 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Cross posted at Freedom Defended This installment is one of the more important ones, even though it deals mostly with minor players. This is the one that puts the lie to two very prevalent media myths about NY-23.  See The Other McCain's excellent write up about Frank Rich and the ... http://www.redstate.com/hooah_mac/2009/11/08/in-ny-23-some-unlikely-backers-part-5-tim-pawlenty-george-pataki-dick-armey-rudy-giuliani/ Cross posted at Freedom Defended As I continue the observations about what happened in NY-23 from my boots on ground perspective, I am now going to do one that is a little different. Sarah!! was catapulted to national prominence when she was picked as John McCain’s running mate. The right instantly ... http://www.redstate.com/hooah_mac/2009/11/07/in-new-york-23-some-unexpected-backers-part-4-sarah-palin/ Cross-posted at Freedom Defended . Some might wonder why I use the term unexpected to refer to Fred Thompson's support of Doug Hoffman for Congress.  In hindsight, it seems perfectly natural. Let's look a little closer though.  NY-23 was originally a small time special election.  The result would not have affected the ... http://www.redstate.com/hooah_mac/2009/11/06/n-new-york-23-some-unexpected-backers-part-3-fred-thompson/ I'll admit that I have become heavily emotionally invested in the Doug Hoffman race. These last two days I have gone with very little sleep and put a lot of effort in. I saw a lot of things, met people I never thought I'd meet. I was treated as any ... http://www.redstate.com/hooah_mac/2009/11/04/ny-23-the-agony-of-defeat-not-so-much/ The campaign is cautiously optimistic.  Anecdotal reports from all over are looking very good, but the campaign is not satisfied with the turnout numbers so far.  They can't emphasize enough how much they need to get Hoffman voters out to the polls. The biggest difficulty at this point is that there ... http://www.redstate.com/hooah_mac/2009/11/03/boots-on-ground-in-ny-23-part-2/ John Rich is a giant in the country music industry. He is one half of the country duo, Big & Rich. He was responsible for the country music reality show Gone Country. John Rich is not a person that anyone would consider a rabid conservative. He recently was all over radio ... http://www.redstate.com/hooah_mac/2009/11/03/in-new-york-23-some-unexpected-backers-part-2-john-rich/ Okay, so maybe unexpected isn't the best word, but certainly not people who come to mind when you think of politics, especially not the type of politics that the old stream media suggests is going on in NY-23. CPT Scott O'Grady is a former Air Force pilot. His F16 was ... http://www.redstate.com/hooah_mac/2009/11/03/in-new-york-23-some-unexpected-backers-part-1-cpt-scott-ogrady/ I arrived here in Watertown, NY about an hour ago.  There is lots of energy as the campaign enters the final stretch. Bob Adney, field director for Hoffman for Congress greeted me as I came in and immediately asked me to go to work at the phone bank.  Here in Watertown they have over ... http://www.redstate.com/hooah_mac/2009/11/02/boots-on-ground-in-ny-23/ Unless you've been in a political coma, you know about the three way race in NY-23 between Owens(D), Scozzafava(R?) and Hoffman(Conservative Party).  The election takes place on November 3rd, 9 days from now.  You probably know by now that the endorsements break down as follows - Owens- President Obama DNC Scozzafava- NRCC RNC Newt Gingrich DailyKOS Margaret Sanger Award Hoffman- Fred!! Club ... http://www.redstate.com/hooah_mac/2009/10/25/hoffman-and-the-final-push/ Minnesota's GOP had their state convention on October 3rd. The night before they held a forum for the Governor candidates. For those just tuning in, two term Governor Tim Pawlenty(R-ish) will not be running for re-election in 2010. Most assume that he is interested in a 2012 ... http://www.redstate.com/hooah_mac/2009/10/08/mn-gov-and-the-return-of-the-1994-republican-party/ Death panels. Cash for clunkers. Guns at protests. Racism! Racism? Card check. Everyone is debating and discussing, arguing and accusing on all these issues. Average American is concerned about whether he can get $4500 for his old car or whether Uncle Sam is going to ... http://www.redstate.com/hooah_mac/2009/08/21/the-army-is-still-rolling-along-and-the-marines-air-force-navy-and-coast-guard/ If you have never heard of Saint Cloud, Minnesota, don't feel bad. Based on the 2000 Census, this town has 59,107 people, and is located in the middle of the northern most state in the center of the United States. Per Capita income in 2000 was $19,769 as ... http://www.redstate.com/hooah_mac/2009/04/16/saint-cloud-mn-proud-tea-party-location/ A few weeks ago I was getting my haircut.  As I was on my way to do PT(physical training) with some of my junior enlisted folks, I was in my Army PT uniform.  The discussion came around to military things and my upcoming return to Iraq.  The young(low twenties) lady ... http://www.redstate.com/hooah_mac/2009/04/02/we-are-still-at-war/ In my opinion, the American people chose wrong yesterday. Even more to the point, the American people chose the man who disrespects my service and my sacrifices. I feel hurt, and somewhat depressed, not so much because of all the negatives that are to come for our country, but because ... http://www.redstate.com/hooah_mac/2008/11/05/i-am-gi-joe-part-2/ On behalf of myself, and hundreds of thousands of soldiers, sailors, marines and airmen, let me say this simply - If the people of the United States of America elect Barack Obama to the Presidency, they have broken faith with us. When our beloved country called, we stood up. These last ... http://www.redstate.com/hooah_mac/2008/11/04/i-am-gi-joe/ Driving to work and home today has convinced me that John McCain's speech wasn't a base hit, it was a grand slam home run. I was listening to the radio, but that isn't what convinced me that John McCain filled the world with awesome. It wasn't pondering the ... http://www.redstate.com/hooah_mac/2008/09/05/stealth-grand-slam/ Veterans for Freedom members were invited to the premiere, so my wife and I headed down to Minneapolis to see it. Let me keep it simple – if you like parody movies and/or love America, you will love this movie. I found myself with tears in my eyes repeatedly. Half ... http://www.redstate.com/hooah_mac/2008/08/31/from-the-american-carol-premiere/