A week with no presidential debates is a relief of sorts for PJM political columnist William Bradley, who notes there's still several chances to hear the candidates in high profile public appearances. Plus, some fashion advice for Fred Thompson!
There is no rest for the weary in the age of the permanent campaign, reports PJM political columnist William Bradley. Crisscrossing Iowa may not seem like the ideal destination for an August vacation - but the presidential contenders fighting to hold their own don't really have a choice.
Practically comatose after the endless parade of presidential forums which can hardly be called debates, PJM's political analyst William Bradley makes the case for fewer debates with fewer candidates.
Democrats debate gay and lesbian issues this week, while Republicans participate in the Iowa straw poll. Could there be a bigger contrast between unconventional and the traditional? PJM political prognosticator William Bradley also describes the big Democratic turf war over labor support and explains why the debates (yawn) are getting increasingly boring.
The displacement of the once fabled Democratic Leadership Council by a seemingly rag-tag group of angry bloggers is big story this week, with every Democratic candidate choosing to snub the DLC confab for the YearlyKos convention, reports PJM's William Bradley. On the Republican side, it seems the Fredheads are going to have to cool their heels till September for a Thompson announcement.
With many months ahead until the primaries and the first real Democratic debate is tonight. But it already feels like this presidential race has been going on forever. PJM columnist William Bradley wonders whether campaign fatigue may have already set in. Maybe tonight's cool and groovy YouTube Democratic debate will spice it up? (PROGRAMMING NOTE: Vodkapundit's Stephen Green has his cocktail shaker ready and will be liveblogging in his own inimitable style tonight on Pajamas Media. Bring a glass and join him.)
Obama is still going strong among Democrats and it appears that his edge over Hillary is likely to grow this week. As for the Republicans, it's all question marks. Will McCain dissolve completely? Will either Rudy or Mitt gain momentum? Will "Fred!" announce already? PJM's William Bradley checks his crystal ball for the answers.
John Edwards struggles to pay his hairdresser bills, while Barack Obama is so flush that the strapped Republican candidates might want to ask him for a loan. Especially John McCain, who now has less cash than Ron Paul. PJM political prognosticator Bill Bradley follows the money into another week of presidential follies.
Despite the Fourth of July holiday, PJM's presidential prognosticator William Bradley predicts a busy week for the candidates - with Obama and Hillary (this week morphing into Bill-ary) fighting over every dollar, Giuliani taking advantage of the fact that terrorism is back in the news, and McCain trying to get people to forget about the immigration bill.
Traditionally, a Monday morning quarterback analyzes the game that took place on Sunday with the benefit of 20/20 hindsight. In this new weekly feature, PJM's William Bradley is doing the opposite -- looking at the week ahead in American presidential politics, with what he describes as "blurry foresightedness." The week ahead, he predicts, will be all about the money.
"Right-wing mouthpiece" Brit Hume of Fox
The Democrats are having a presidential debate in Reno, August 14th in preparation for their early Nevada primary. Fox News was supposed to be the cablecaster, but certain of our more "progressive" cousins on the Internet are up in arms, trying to block the involvement of the "right-wing mouthpiece." PajamasXpress blogger Bill Bradley of New West Notes investigated for Pajamas Media.