Monthly Archives: October 2016
October 30, 2016 — Steven Hayward
What’s going to happen this week? Maybe Donald Trump’s tax returns will be leaked. It is a strange thing that to date none of the Wikileaks dumps of John Podesta’s emails have included any emails to or from Hillary. Is it possible that Podesta, Hillary’s campaign chair, never communicated with Hillary by email? I suppose it is possible, but it seems unlikely. This is the week we’ll find out. And
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October 30, 2016 — John Hinderaker
If you are a Donald Trump fan, you don’t need to be persuaded to vote for him over Hillary Clinton. But for those who are not high on either candidate and haven’t yet made up their minds, Glenn Reynolds makes a strong argument for Trump in USA Today. Briefly put, Trump is the less dangerous choice. You should read the whole thing, which is copiously supported with links. Here are
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October 30, 2016 — Scott Johnson
John Podesta holds the position of chairman of the Clinton presidential campaign. He appeared this morning on CNN’s State of the Union for an interview by Jake Tapper regarding James Comey’s announcement that the FBI has obtained additional emails bearing on the Clinton email investigation (video below). CNN reports on the interview here. Podesta talks like he can run out the clock with his gums flapping until November 8. Summarizing
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October 30, 2016 — John Hinderaker
The Democrats’ hysteria over the latest twist in the Hillary Clinton mishandling of classified information scandal is entertaining to watch. One of their themes is that former hero James Comey was warned not to let Congress know that the FBI’s investigation had been reopened. Today’s Minneapolis Star Tribune headline made me laugh out loud: He was warned not to meddle–by Loretta Lynch! When Comey let Hillary skate, despite overwhelming evidence
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October 30, 2016 — Scott Johnson
The prospect of a second Clinton presidency lies before us. I find it almost unbelievable. FBI Director Comey’s announcement of the investigation of newly discovered emails is a timely reminder of what a Clinton presidency holds in store for us simply in terms of lawlessness and scandal, not to mention the horribly destructive public policies she advocates. In her four-minutes press conference this past Friday evening, Clinton was asked what
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October 30, 2016 — Scott Johnson
With the arrival of Halloween tomorrow, it may be an opportune moment for a diverting change of pace. If you listen to the right radio stations at this time of the year, you will hear a few songs associated with the holiday. Probably foremost among them is “I Put a Spell on You” by Screamin’ Jay Hawkins. Here is the improbable backstory offered by Bill Diehl at AllMusic: “Hawkins originally
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October 29, 2016 — Paul Mirengoff
The Washington Post claims that Speaker Paul Ryan “is on the verge of a reckoning with House conservatives that threatens to end his speakership and extinguish his future as a national political leader.” Post reporters Kelsey Snell and Mike DeBonis say that, given the likelihood of an enhanced presence of Democrats in the new House, it might take less than one-third of the 40-member House Freedom Caucus to end Ryan’s
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October 29, 2016 — John Hinderaker
FBI Director James Comey wrote Congress to say that his prior testimony, to the effect that the agency’s investigation into Hillary Clinton’s private email server was concluded, was no longer accurate due to the discovery of a new batch of relevant emails. The Clinton campaign predictably reacted with outrage. Was that a good faith response, or just political posturing? I find it revealing that when the Clinton campaign launched its
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October 29, 2016 — John Hinderaker
After I wrote a post on voter fraud in Minnesota earlier today, a frequent email correspondent wrote: Nate Silver (I think it was) just published an electoral college scenario in which Minnesota becomes the Florida of 2016, reprising 2000. Trump wins Ohio, Iowa, Nevada and Florida while retaining the Romney states…EXCEPT Utah, which votes improbably for Evan McMullen. He also wins one elector in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District. That results
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October 29, 2016 — Paul Mirengoff
Until yesterday, some conservatives were demonizing James Comey for being a tool of the Democrats. Now, many on the left are demonizing him for assisting Republicans. Both sides misunderstand the FBI director. It has been clear all along that Comey is trying to strike a balance in his handling of the Clinton email matter. He doesn’t want to come down so heavily against Clinton as to tilt the election decisively
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October 29, 2016 — Steven Hayward
I keep swearing I’m never going to do any more “Hitler Learns About. . .” parody videos, but then something happens, like Carlos Danger emerging once again to create havoc in the Democratic Party firmament, and, well, you just have to. Herewith, from Power Line Productions, “Hitler Learns the FBI Has Reopened the Email Investigation.”
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October 29, 2016 — John Hinderaker
That’s a big topic, as Minnesota’s same-day registration scheme is notoriously subject to–in fact, invites–abuse. But a group called Minnesota Voters Alliance has brought to light another problem: substantial numbers of felons, among others, are illegally being allowed to vote, because Minnesota’s Secretary of State refuses to follow the law. Yesterday, lawsuits were commenced by three election judges: Minnesota Secretary of State and county election managers are being sued by
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October 29, 2016 — Scott Johnson
Yesterday I briefly noted “The Clinton cash nexus” with links to pieces touching on the recent “Bill Clinton Inc.” WikiLeaks revelations. Now comes Andrew McCarthy with a look at the Clinton cash nexus through the eyes of a former federal prosecutor (i.e., his own). Plot spoiler: Andy finds a criminal racketeering enterprise at the heart of the enterprise. Andy’s column — “Clinton’s State Department: A RICO enterprise” — presents the
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October 29, 2016 — Scott Johnson
Obamacare premium rate hikes have hit big time in Minnesota, which has gone all in on Obamacare courtesy of Governor Mark Dayton. Governor Dayton professes himself shocked that the Affordable Care Act is “no longer affordable.” Thanks, guy. Gee, who could have seen it coming? Dayton is trying to create some distance between Democrats standing for election to the legislature and the unfolding catastrophe of Obamacare. He must think we’re
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October 29, 2016 — Steven Hayward
“Knock, knock.” “Who’s there?” “Trick or treat!” “So, what is your costume supposed to be, Timmy?” Timmy: “I’m a Title IX investigator, the most frightening person on a college campus—after all white people that is. I’m here to make sure no one comes to our neighborhood with offensive costumes that offend racial or ethnic or trans-stereotypes.” “Well that’s a relief. But shouldn’t you be arresting those kids over there dressed as
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October 28, 2016 — Paul Mirengoff
A reader points out the irony of Hillary Clinton complaining about timing of the reopening of the FBI investigation. In 1992, the reader reminds me, President Bush was gaining on Bill Clinton as Election Day approached. But just four days before the election, the special counsel, Lawrence Walsh, obtained a new indictment of former Secretary of Defense Caspar Weinberger. Weinberger had been indicted earlier in the year. But the new
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October 28, 2016 — Paul Mirengoff
This evening in Iowa, Hillary Clinton made a brief statement to the press about the FBI’s decision to reopen its criminal investigation into her email scandal. She even deigned to take three questions. The best question, as is almost always the case, was a simple factual one: Have you spoken to Huma Abedin about this development? Clinton did not answer. Instead, she said she doesn’t know any more than anyone
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