Topic: Peggy Noonan
Look Away!
Federalism, modesty, and states' responsibilities.
By John Schwenkler, November 11, 2008
In the wake of the Democrats’ Election Day sweep, it is only natural that Republican Party leaders and other political observers have begun turning to the party’s governors for potential sources of leadership and innovation. Bobby Jindal, Tim Pawlenty, Mitch Daniels ...
With the rise to enduring power of President Franklin Roosevelt's New Deal in 1933, a new type of Republican emerged in reaction to FDR's attractive and overawing power: the me-too Republican. Until the election of President Reagan five decades later, these me-too Republicans supported, rather than opposed, Democratic Party policies but claimed they would administer them better. Of ...
With a forceful speech that served as her introduction to millions of Americans on Wednesday, Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin seduced many on television who had spent days doubting her candidacy. It wasn't just a home run, said CNN's Wolf Blitzer; it may have been a ...
Last night, Wall Street Journalist columnist and former presidential speech writer Peggy Noonan appeared on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart to talk about the elections and plug her new book, Patriotic Grace. About halfway through the interview, Mr. Stewart got off on a mini rant about why the candidates are no longer talking about the issues and worked himself ...
