Obama, Iraq, and the GPA

By Matt Hurley | 10/08/08

I've watched two presidential debates now and the veep debate and something continues to nag my subconscious. Team Obama continues to harp on the $10 billion a month spent on Iraq, but Barack's attack on that score is rather hollow. Obama keeps saying things like "We need to find a responsible end to the war" but he tried to secretly negotiate with the Iraqi politicos to extend the decision on the Status of Forces Agreement until the next... read more »

Boehner in Texas

By Matt Hurley | 10/08/08

After the vote on the "flawed but necessary" economic rescue bill, Republican Leader, my Congressman and a Great American -- John Boehner -- hit the road to campaign for GOP candidates in the Lone Star State of Texas.   At an event for Rep. Mike McCaul (TX-10), Boehner discussed the Democrats' role in the blocking of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac reform, which brought about our the financial crisis.  Quoth Boehner: "Barack Obama and his... read more »

Cardinal Points: An Update on Ohio Politics

By Matt Hurley | 10/07/08

Cardinal Points: An Update on Ohio PoliticsCardinal: state bird of the Great State of Ohio Points: particular details Cardinal Points: the four chief directions of the compass; the north, south, east, and west points.Here are the latest updates from my various sources around the Great State of Ohio and Washington DC: OH-01: Rep. Steve Chabot (R) voted "NO" on the bailout both times. Rumor has it that he has angered a number of prominent local... read more »