The Other McCain

"One should either write ruthlessly what one believes to be the truth, or else shut up." — Arthur Koestler

He Used to Be Somebody

BLAH, BLAH, BLAH, BLAH … BLAH, BLAH, BLAH, BLAH … BLAH, BLAH, BLAH, BLAH … It was a little less than two years ago that he “parted ways.” Can anyone remember the last time he wrote anything important? While I was writing this, Ali Akbar called to talk about his success with NotMittRomney.com. Ali is now […]

‘Unwanted Advances’

On Fox News this morning, Martha MacCallum interviewed The Accuser, who characterized Herman Cain’s behavior toward her as “unwanted advances,” rather than “sexual harassment.” Watch the latest video at video.insider.foxnews.com Professor Jacobson has said that Cain is accused of “attempted adultery” and, without regard for whether we believe The Accuser or not, it is important to […]

Herman Cain Will Hold Press Conference Today in Arizona to Address Charges

Press release from the campaign: Herman Cain to Conduct Press Conference in Phoenix In response to the allegations made [Monday] by Gloria Allred, Mr. Cain will conduct a press conference on Tuesday, November 8th at the Scottsdale Plaza in Phoenix, Arizona at 3:00 pm local time [5 p.m. ET]. It is noteworthy that Gloria Allred […]

So … How Was Your Monday?

Mine could have been better, as I was compelled to endure the mortification of reading these sidebar headlines at AOSHQ: Iowa social conservatives, who are practically Kos diarists, urge Cain to clear the air. Haley Barbour, who only became a conservative, like, this morning, advises Cain to get all the facts out. Johnny-come-lately conservative Bill Bennett, […]

GLORIA ALLRED PRESS CONFERENCE WITH NEW HERMAN CAIN ACCUSER UPDATE: VIDEO, HEADLINES ADDED UPDATE II: CAIN CAMPAIGN: ‘ALL ALLEGATIONS … COMPLETELY FALSE’

UPDATE 3:18 p.m. ET: Video via Nice Deb: A quick sample of headlines: Woman: Herman Cain put hand up my skirt — USA Today Herman Cain and Sharon Bialek: How it came about — Washington Post Cain accuser says candidate groped her in 1997 — CNN UPDATE 3:35 p.m. ET: The Anchoress speaks: The MSM […]

Zombie Allegation Against Herman Cain Hopes Gloria Allred Can Give It Brains

by Smitty Via Drudge, Radar Online reports that Gloria Allred will lend her considerable legal credibility to the search for the first substantial allegation against Herman Cain: A new woman alleging sexual harassment by presidential hopeful Herman Cain will break her silence at a news conference with her powerhouse attorney Gloria Allred Monday afternoon in […]

Dear Byron York: Huh?

“This could have been Tim Pawlenty’s moment. With many Republicans writing off Rick Perry, worried Herman Cain can’t last, and perpetually dissatisfied with Mitt Romney, the former Minnesota governor might have gotten another look, had he stayed in the race. Given all the changes that have taken place in the GOP presidential contest, who knows? […]

ObamaCare Is The Issue Of Our Day, According To Cuccinelli

by Smitty Getting to hear my state’s rock star Attorney General, Ken Cuccinelli, at the Defending the American Dream Summit was every bit the treat that was expected. Leading off and actually upstaging him slightly however, was former NY LT Governor, Betsy McCaughey (pronounced like ‘McCoy’) who had the finest blend of passion and wonkery I’ve […]

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