Politics Rundown

“Absolutely no one was allowed to see her smoking”

First Lady Laura Bush Smoked Cigarettes before Public Appearances During Reelection Campaign [11/16/04]: Excerpts from: Burning BushNew York Daily News [11/7/04] So that’s why the Bushes don’t like New York City: Laura can’t smoke here. The presidential campaign was stressful enough to send the First Lady, an avowed nonsmoker, back to her chain-smoking ways. “Absolutely […]

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Ephron Slams George Will

Writer Nora Ephron Slams George Will’s ‘Civility’ Column: Writer Nora Ephron Slams George Will’s ‘Civility’ ColumnBy E&P Staff Published: December 01, 2006 12:30 PM ET NEW YORK Columnist George Will has accused U.S. Sen.-Elect Jim Webb (D-Va.) of bad manners, which led to a strong blog response on the Huffington Post by writer Nora Ephron. […]

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Remembering St. McCain’s attack on Kerry’s botched joke

St. McCain’s look of desperation By: John Amato @ 10:15 AM – PST Submit or Digg this Post johnmccain-hc.jpg John McCain had this weird—glazed look in his eyes as he attacked John Kerry’s botched joke on Hannity & Colmes Tuesday night. (Here’s Kerry’s reply to the distortions) Video -WMP Video -QT How quickly St. McCain […]

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