Tag Archives: Slate

An Embarrassment Of Riches (Newt Gingrich Edition)

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Campaign Outsider

Today’s New York Times features a Political Memo that puts the accent on Newt Gingrich: All That Glitters May Redefine Run by Gingrich WASHINGTON — To the long list of rich-guy foibles that turned into defining campaign moments — John … Continue reading →

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Mickey Kaus: Double Dip

Posted on April 8, 2010 by Campaign Outsider

Slate blogiator Mickey Kaus is leading two lives. The longtime author of Kausfiles decided last month to launch a quixotic challenge to Barbara Boxer (D-They Call Me Senator Boxer) in California’s Democratic Senate primary. One problem: What to do about … Continue reading →

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Clove Hurts

Posted on October 28, 2009 by Campaign Outsider

Excellent A-Hed in Tuesday’s Wall Street Journal: To the FDA, This Indonesian Smoke Is Close but No Cigar The story: Sometimes a cigar is just a cigar — unless the Food and Drug Administration and a congressional committee think it … Continue reading →

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