In today’s media-driven political environment, virtually every action by any political leader is questioned and viewed with suspicion. Today, I read that California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger officially proclaimed Thursday, November 26 as Thanksgiving. Well, now it’s official. That’s leadership.
But what of the leadership that it took to declare the first national day of thanksgiving?
Our nation [...]
Monthly Archives: November 2009
May God bless you, your family and our nation on this Thanksgiving Day
November 26, 2009 – 6:06 am
"Fighter" Admits Defeat in First TV Spot
November 21, 2009 – 10:11 am
If non-verbal communication tells the truth, then Kay Hutchison is admitting defeat in her first television ad in her race for Governor of Texas.
Don’t get me wrong, I like Kay, and I think she had the potential to be an outstanding Governor of Texas. But her campaign continues to lack emotional horsepower and she has [...]
Texas Tribune poll shows Perry up 12 points over KBH
November 3, 2009 – 6:03 am
The Texas Tribune launches today and its inaugural publication includes a University of Texas poll the Tribune commissioned on the Texas political landscape. Not surprisingly, its poll shows Governor Rick Perry leading Senator Kay Hutchison by 12 points, 42-30. You can find more of the results including the poll and relevant cross-tabulations here.
I am confident [...]
Bivins remembered with 'skill and grace'
November 2, 2009 – 6:15 am
A great deal has been written in memory of Ambassador Teel Bivins, who passed away last week after a long illness. He was 61, and, as his friend Karl Rove noted in the memorial service, “we were denied the fullness of his life.”
And we were. Teel lived his life with complete passion and enthusiasm but [...]