Edwards on Bill Clinton's affair:

"I think this president has shown a remarkable disrespect for his office, for the moral dimensions of leadership, for his friends, for his wife, for his precious daughter. It is breathtaking to me the level to which that disrespect has risen."

Guess it WAS part of his politics.

Oh no, not that Ol' Hundred Years War meme. It's really getting kinda shopworn, doncha think? Guess not. Well, for the upteenth time, let's put it in context again --

When McCain was asked whether U.S. troops might have to remain in Iraq for as long as 50 years, he replied, “Maybe 100” — explaining, “As long as Americans are not being injured or harmed or wounded or killed, it’s fine with me, and I hope it would be fine with you if we maintain a presence in a very volatile part of the world. ...” He went on to say he is open to an extended military presence in Iraq, similar to ones we’ve had in Germany, Japan or Kuwait. He does not wish for, nor does he anticipate, a 100-year war in Iraq. So please retire the phrase. The Washington Post has given it four Pinocchio’s. And even Obama has stopped using it.

"I'm always happy when events conspire to prove that a nasty Maureen Dowd column was fantasy as quickly as possible. It only took a day to disprove her fanciful depiction of Hillary Clinton trying to topple Obama in Denver, 'Yes, She Can.'" -- Joan

Yes, they've agreed to put Hillary's name into nomination. But what is it about this arrangement that makes you think Clinton and her supporters are going to get behind Obama now? The truth be told, this only opens up the door to a floor fight. What appears to be a simple vote can now escalate into an impromptu battle for a new candidate. Namely Hillary. Do you honestly think that Slick Willie hasn't been on the phone everyday trying to get the superdelegates committed to Obama to reconsider? My God, these are the Clintons after all -- two snakes in the grass just waiting to strike.

Why old school scribe's letter isn't an instant editor's choice confounds me. Perhaps it's because it's criticism of Shapiro.

The "cheating Story" is untrue, Teresa. Senator McCain was in a motorcade to the event and then held in a green room with no broadcast feed. Besides, in his official correspondence to both campaigns, Pastor Rick Warren provided the candidates with information regarding the topic areas to be covered in advance. This is why when asked about Pastor Warren's idea of an emergency plan for orphans, Obama said, "I cheated a little bit. I actually looked at this idea ahead of time, and I think it is a great idea." Also -- John McCain actually requested that he and Barack Obama do the forum together on stage at the same time, making this kind of after-the-fact spectulation rather juvenile.

As I already said, in his official correspondence to both campaigns, Pastor Rick Warren provided the candidates with information regarding the topic areas to be covered in advance. This is why when asked about Pastor Warren's idea of an emergency plan for orphans, Obama said, "I cheated a little bit. I actually looked at this idea ahead of time, and I think it is a great idea."

McCain had a better night then the Messiah. It's no big deal. But if you feel more comfortable seeing black helicopters everywhere, have a ball.

Obama wasn't sandbagged. He did fine. McCain just did better. As he tends to be in that format. And everybody knew that going in -- whether the crowd was Evangelical or otherwise. McCain is better "off the cuff." Obama needs a teleprompter. But he didn't perform badly. In fact, I believe he gained the respect of the Evangelicals just for showing up. He sure did get is fair share of applause. No?

Wah-wah-wah. McCain cheated. Wah-wah-wah. Warren lied.

Sniffle. Sniffle. Sniffle.

I can't even imagine what the comments will be like if McCain actually wins.

Move on already.

Why in the world would you be surprised. Joan? Obama's mad dash to the center has taken its toll on his base and on potential independents alike. So far, Obama has jettisoned his original positions on off-shore drilling, tapping into the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, a timetable for withdrawal from Iraq, campaign finance reform, telecom accountability (fisa), NAFTA renegotiation, gun control, late-term abortion, social security taxation tiers, an undivided Jerusalem, faith-based initiatives, merit pay for teachers, Jeremiah Wright and his own grandmother.

When you try to be all things to all people, you quickly become a very ordinary politician. He's disappointed his base. And independents now view him as nothing more than a transparent opportunistist. Surprise, surprise.

Duh.

Wow, isn't that special.

Wow, isn't that special.

The country's oldest gasbag joins America's newest gasbag. Great.

Great choice, Obama. Biden's mouth will have you in deep do-do in no time.

In the wake of 9/11, in a meeting with his staff, Biden shared his epiphany:

"Biden launches into a stream-of-consciousness monologue about what his [Senate Foreign Relations] committee should be doing, before he finally admits the obvious: "I'm groping here." Then he hits on an idea: America needs to show the Arab world that we're not bent on its destruction. "Seems to me this would be a good time to send, no strings attached, a check for $200 million to Iran," Biden declares. He surveys the table with raised eyebrows, a How do ya like that? look on his face."

Be scared. Be very scared.

Is this what Obama meant by "sticking to the issues"? He looks like an pretty ordinary politician to me. What a load of crap.