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From Century of the Common Iowan:

Rudy’s Downfall

Posted at January 30, 2008 at 2:30 pm

Excerpt:

From Andrew Sullivan…

“Rudy didn’t even care enough about conservatives to lie to us,” - Republican consultant, Nelson Warfield.

Rudy’s Worst Week Ever
“Judge”ing Rudy’s Record
Hey Iowa, Rudy’s Just Not That Into You
Summarizing the Republcian Field
The void

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From Century of the Common Iowan:

2008 New Hampshire Primary Predictions

Posted at January 8, 2008 at 2:33 pm

Excerpt:

I posted my predictions for the Iowa caucuses right before I left work. On the home I started thinking about how ridiculous it would be for Obama to beat Edwards by 8%, so I decided to change them to make it closer. However, when I got home my internet wasn’t working and I couldn’t.

As it turns out, my predictions were darn close, getting the top 2 exactly right (though I had Richardson and Biden way too high and Clinton too low). My Republican predictions weren’t bad either, except I gave McCain too much support and not enough to Fred Thompson.

So here are my predictions for New Hampshire…

Democrats
1. Barack Obama 42%
2. Hillary Clinton 27%
3. John Edwards 24%
4. Bill Richardson 9%

Republicans

1. John McCain 32%
2. Mitt Romney 29%
3. Mike Huckabee 16%
4. Ron Paul 11%
5. Rudy Giuliani 9%
6. Fred Thompson 3%

Thoughts on Clinton’s Win in New Hampshire
Predictions
Re: Iowa Caucus Predictions
New Poll in New Hampshire
Iowa Caucus Predictions
New Hampshire Makes It Official-(Updated) Primary Schedule Posted.
Predictions!!

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From Century of the Common Iowan:

Republican Caucus Guide

Posted at January 2, 2008 at 8:00 am

Excerpt:

The Cornbelt Blather Boys have a pretty nifty caucus guide that outlines the pros and cons of the Republican candidates.

As the January 3rd Iowa caucuses approach, it has been reported that many voters are still undecided as who to vote for. Enter CBB’s handy dandy pocket, blog voting guide:

Mike Huckabee: Former Arkansas governor and Baptist minister.

Pros: Lost over 100 pounds, meaning there is less of him to dislike. Figuratively speaking.

Cons: Mike has over a thousand cons, as in he pardoned over a thousand convicts.

Mitt Romney: Former Massachusetts governor and Mormon.

Pros: America can always use another elitist, politician from Massachusetts to govern our lives.

Cons: How many lawyers does it take to invade a nation? Believes a lawyer should be consulted before he would take military action as President.

Ron Paul: Congressman from Texas

Pros: Maybe you missed the part where he’s from Texas? As a bonus, he’s an angry Texan.

Cons: As a strict Constitutionalist surely Ron Paul has observed his Presidency is not mentioned anywhere in the US Constitution.

Rudy Giuliani: Former mayor of New York City.

Pros: He’s been through two nasty divorces which, of course, makes him over qualified to handle diplomatic relations with rogue states like Iran and North Korea.

Cons: He is a Yankees fan.

Fred Thompson: Former senator and actor.

Pros: Starred in such movies as Days of Thunder and Aces: Iron Eagle III.

Cons: Starred in such movies as Days of Thunder and Aces: Iron Eagle III.

Good luck finding a good candidate in that bunch.

DLC Translation Guide
New Hampshire Makes It Official-(Updated) Primary Schedule Posted.
GOP Hopes To Avoid “Macacca” Moments
Wacky Caucus Poll Numbers
Rants Kicks Republican Out of Republican Caucus for Disagreeing With Him
Caucus Art
Krusty’s 2008 State House District 69 Voter Guide

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From Century of the Common Iowan:

Who is the best Republicn to Cheat With?

Posted at December 4, 2007 at 8:35 am

Excerpt:

Check out this parody ad about Rudy Giuliani’s use of the NYPD to provide security for his mistress and to walk her dog.

Tax Amnesty
The Pumpkin Tax Party
The Edwards Tax Plan

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From Century of the Common Iowan:

Rudy the Megalomaniacal Nutcase

Posted at November 7, 2007 at 8:34 am

Excerpt:

That’s what Andrew Sullivan says…

Chris Orr sums it up:

To recap: Rudy Giuliani has now argued that his tenure as Mayor of the Universe New York City gives him better foreign policy credentials than Joe Biden, a keener understanding of torture than John McCain, more experience at Ground Zero than the actual recovery workers, and a unique ability to secure the nation’s borders against illegal immigrants.

At least now his contention that his wife is a bioterror expert thanks to her nursing background seems a little less out of left field.

Why is Giuliani even a faintly serious candidate? He’s a megalomaniacal nutcase.

Rudy! Rudy!
A Krusty Value Pack
Rudy in Des Moines Wednesday.
Forgetful Jones
BREAKING: DuHaime to Giuliani
Pollpodge
The New York Duo-

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From Century of the Common Iowan:

A Noun, A Verb, and 9/11

Posted at October 31, 2007 at 11:07 am

Excerpt:

The best line of last night’s debate was made Joe Biden, when talking about Rudy Giuliani’s experience to be President…

A sentence for Rudy Giuliani consists of “a noun, a verb and 9/11.

For proof, just look at how Rudy answered a question about aids while campaigning in Cedar Rapids over the summer.

Here’s a challenge…………….
2007 Jefferson Jackson Dinner Liveblog
What do you think ………
Chelsea, Davey and Hill, oh my!

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From Century of the Common Iowan:

Right-wing Facebook

Posted at October 22, 2007 at 7:20 pm

Excerpt:

My addiction to Facebook has cooled down a bit after peaking over the summer. However, I still found this Republican Facebook parody site pretty hilarious.

Here’s a taste of what’s on the site….

Fred Thompson added “Convincing everyone my presidential run isn’t really Method-style research for a movie role” to his Interests.

John McCain is appealing to Ron Paul for fundraising tips.

Rudy Giuliani is wondering how he can fit 9/11 into a speech about agriculture policy.

Mitt Romney is shredding some old speeches.

Mitt Romney joined the group “Pro-Lifers.”

Mitt Romney left the group “Pro-Choicers.”

New Hampshire Democratic Debate
Tennessee GOP strikes hard!
Teachers and Personal Websites
The Washington Fringe
Economic Populism is the Democratic Party of the Future
The West Wing Primary
IA-04: Miskell Launches Website

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From Century of the Common Iowan:

Who Will Brownback Endorse?

Posted at October 19, 2007 at 11:11 am

Excerpt:

With Sam Brownback dropping out of the Presidential race today, the question then turns to who he will endorse. Marc Ambinder thinks it will be McCain or Giuliani. I could see Brownback supporting McCain because they have worked together in the Senate for years, however Brownback doesn’t necessarily line up on the issues with McCain and Giuliani.

The candidate that is most in line with Brownback on the issues is Mike Huckabee. However, Huckabee and Brownback had a hard fought and sometime nasty fight in the Iowa Straw Poll.

Huckabee was asked last night about getting Brownback’s support…

Asked by MSNBC’s Tucker Carlson on Thursday if he will seek out Brownback’s support, Huckabee said, “I’d love to talk to Sam. … I don’t know of many areas in which we’re incompatible. I’d certainly love to have his support and that of his supporters. But that’s something the senator will have to decide.”

Rasmussen Reports: GOP Candidate Brownback Just Five Points Behind Clinton
Brownback Getting Into Bed With Giuliani?
Brownback gets supporter
Hillary’s In To Win
A force to be reckoned with
Ruth Harkin Endorses Clinton
Is this Iowa? Brownback dreams of having $4 corn

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From Century of the Common Iowan:

Giuliani’s Advisors

Posted at October 16, 2007 at 2:21 pm

Excerpt:

Ezra Klein has the story…

If you look at the people who’re advising Rudy Giuliani, it turns out they were the ones who were too insane, or too extreme, to get on Bush’s team.

CBN’s Brody File Blog: Giuliani’s Controversial Judge Pick
New York Post- Judi Giuliani’s Secret Husband Revealed
Tommy Boy
Mr. Mo
McCain’s Straw(n) Man
Gilmore!
Dodd speaks out on report of potential Iraqi benchmark failures

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From Century of the Common Iowan:

At Least He Will Try to Follow One of Them

Posted at October 15, 2007 at 10:42 am

Excerpt:

From Political Wire…

“I’m going to try to follow that commandment as much as I can.”

— Rudy Giuliani, quoted by the AP on Ronald Reagan’s 11th commandment, “Thou shalt not speak ill of a fellow Republican.”