Washinton Times: "The unexpected consequence of the filibuster compromise is to give a boost to the presidential prospects of Sen. George Allen, Virginia Republican."
Thanks to Stygius for the link.
The Moderate Voice: "...the stem cell issue is simmering and on the verge of the boiling point. Even if you don't factor in the recent House or Representatives vote, the stem cell issue is a potentially devastating not only because it directly impacts so many Americans - but because it's going to sharply bring into focus for many Americans how theology may be starting to trump science in government policy. Our bet is that most Americans won't like that...The old image of the GOP has been replaced. It certainly isn't Senator Specter, who is a moderate Republican - and has NEVER reflected his party's mainstream in recent years. But it isn't Ronald Reagan. It's a seemingly unfeeling Senator Brownback putting all kinds of spin to cover up the fact that he opposes stem cell research because it doesn't fit into the theological agenda that he wants the country to follow."
Harper's Magazine: "They are drawn as if by magnetic forces; they speak of Colorado Springs, home to the greatest concentration of fundamentalist Christian activist groups in American history, both as a last stand and as a kind of utopia in the making. They say it is new and unique and precious, embattled by enemies, and also that it is 'traditional,' a blueprint for what everybody wants, and envied by enemies."
Thanks to Walter In Denver for the link. He writes, "The bulk of the article deals with the nutzo fundies around The Springs, scary stuff, and I'd rather they kept religion out of politics, but my impression is that Jeff Sharlet isn't a reliable source. He's got a thing about religion, it seems, and perhaps he's just playing to the prejudices of Harper's readers."
George Will: "Sam Brownback, 48, won the Senate seat Dole vacated when he became the Republican presidential nominee in 1996. In 2008, all Republican aspirants will seek the support of the religious right and other social conservatives. Those factions are a large portion of the party and a larger portion of the party's primary voters."
Thanks to Political Wire for the link.
Category: 2008 Presidential Election
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