http://www.primetimepolitics.com/primetime/site/index/ en jason@siffring.org Copyright 2007 2007-11-05T23:36:00-05:00 Written by Alec MacGillis in The Washington Post http://www.primetimepolitics.com/primetime/site/page/for_the_republican_base_palin_pick_is_energizing/ http://www.primetimepolitics.com/primetime/site/page/for_the_republican_base_palin_pick_is_energizing/ Socially conservative voters in battleground states are reinvigorated by selection of Sarah Palin. 2008-09-08T10:32:01-05:00 Written by James R. Hagerty, Ruth Simon and Damian Paletta in The Wall Street Journal http://www.primetimepolitics.com/primetime/site/page/us_seizes_mortgage_giants_fannie_mae_and_freddie_mac/ http://www.primetimepolitics.com/primetime/site/page/us_seizes_mortgage_giants_fannie_mae_and_freddie_mac/ In its most dramatic market intervention in years, the U.S. government seized two of the nation’s largest financial companies, taking direct responsibility for firms that provide funding for around three-quarters of new home mortgages. American Interest 2008-09-08T10:30:01-05:00 Written by Michael Yon in Michael Yon Online http://www.primetimepolitics.com/primetime/site/page/where_eagles_dare/ http://www.primetimepolitics.com/primetime/site/page/where_eagles_dare/ When I was briefed on the top-secret mission before it was launched, I thought : “Good grief.  I might have to report on the failure of one of the largest and most important missions of the entire war.” The War 2008-09-08T10:30:00-05:00 Written by Tim S. McWilliams in Human Events http://www.primetimepolitics.com/primetime/site/page/anbars_historic_moment/ http://www.primetimepolitics.com/primetime/site/page/anbars_historic_moment/ A U.S. Marine reports on U.S. success in Iraq.  The War 2008-09-08T10:25:00-05:00 Written by William Kristol in The New York Times http://www.primetimepolitics.com/primetime/site/page/a_heartbeat_away/ http://www.primetimepolitics.com/primetime/site/page/a_heartbeat_away/ Should voters be alarmed by a relatively young or inexperienced vice-presidential candidate? No. Politics & Election '08 2008-09-08T10:20:00-05:00 Written by David A. Gross and Amir Zai Sangin in The Washington Post http://www.primetimepolitics.com/primetime/site/page/afghanistans_communications_revolution/ http://www.primetimepolitics.com/primetime/site/page/afghanistans_communications_revolution/ Cell phones, Web access and fiber optic networks are expanding across the country, much to the Taliban’s dismay.  The War 2008-09-08T10:20:00-05:00 Written by Byron York in National Review http://www.primetimepolitics.com/primetime/site/page/what_did_obama_do_as_a_community_organizer/ http://www.primetimepolitics.com/primetime/site/page/what_did_obama_do_as_a_community_organizer/ And is it really a qualification to be president? Politics & Election '08 2008-09-08T10:15:00-05:00 Written by Damien McElroy in The New York Sun http://www.primetimepolitics.com/primetime/site/page/china_outflanks_us_with_iraqi_oil_deal/ http://www.primetimepolitics.com/primetime/site/page/china_outflanks_us_with_iraqi_oil_deal/ China has secured Baghdad’s first post-Saddam Hussein oil deal by reviving a 1997 concession to exploit reserves on the al-Ahdab field south of the capital. The War 2008-09-08T10:15:00-05:00 Written by David Frum in National Post http://www.primetimepolitics.com/primetime/site/page/sarah_and_todd_palin_and_the_quiet_success_of_the_pro_life_movement/ http://www.primetimepolitics.com/primetime/site/page/sarah_and_todd_palin_and_the_quiet_success_of_the_pro_life_movement/ Whoever imagined that we would see a Republican convention rapturously applaud an unwed teen mother? American Interest 2008-09-08T10:15:00-05:00 Written by Editorial in The Washington Times http://www.primetimepolitics.com/primetime/site/page/the_mexican_american_drug_war/ http://www.primetimepolitics.com/primetime/site/page/the_mexican_american_drug_war/ Mexican drug wars are wreaking havoc on the northern border towns of that country, and the violence is now spilling over into southern border towns in the United States. World Affairs 2008-09-08T10:15:00-05:00 Written by Fred Barnes in The Weekly Standard http://www.primetimepolitics.com/primetime/site/page/a_party_of_mavericks/ http://www.primetimepolitics.com/primetime/site/page/a_party_of_mavericks/ Can there be such a thing?  Politics & Election '08 2008-09-08T10:10:00-05:00 Written by Benny Morris in The New Republic http://www.primetimepolitics.com/primetime/site/page/the_darker_side/ http://www.primetimepolitics.com/primetime/site/page/the_darker_side/ Cutting through the propaganda about the history of Muslim anti-semitism. World Affairs 2008-09-08T10:10:00-05:00 Written by Jeff Jacoby in The Boston Globe http://www.primetimepolitics.com/primetime/site/page/driven_to_regulation_madness/ http://www.primetimepolitics.com/primetime/site/page/driven_to_regulation_madness/ If Boston regulated baked goods the way it regulates taxicabs, fewer families would eat fresh bread, and those that did would pay a premium for the privilege. American Interest 2008-09-08T10:10:00-05:00 Written by Glenn Thrush in Politico http://www.primetimepolitics.com/primetime/site/page/7_things_to_watch_as_the_fall_race_kicks_off/ http://www.primetimepolitics.com/primetime/site/page/7_things_to_watch_as_the_fall_race_kicks_off/ This race may be determined by forces beyond the control of either candidate.  Politics & Election '08 2008-09-08T10:09:00-05:00 Written by Victor Davis Hanson in Pajamas Media http://www.primetimepolitics.com/primetime/site/page/the_race_tightens_up_again_and_again/ http://www.primetimepolitics.com/primetime/site/page/the_race_tightens_up_again_and_again/ I predict we will be astonished that in comparison to their normal cursus honorum, Sarah Palin’s up-by-the-bootstraps background is itself nothing short of astonishing.  Politics & Election '08 2008-09-08T10:08:00-05:00 Written by Staff in Gallup http://www.primetimepolitics.com/primetime/site/page/gallup_daily_mccain_moves_ahead_48_to_45/ http://www.primetimepolitics.com/primetime/site/page/gallup_daily_mccain_moves_ahead_48_to_45/ Bounce.  Politics & Election '08 2008-09-08T10:06:00-05:00 Written by Ralph Peters in New York Post http://www.primetimepolitics.com/primetime/site/page/russia_1_freedom_0/ http://www.primetimepolitics.com/primetime/site/page/russia_1_freedom_0/ In the wake of Russia’s ruthless invasion of Georgia, the United States sent relief supplies on military aircraft and ships. Our vice president went to Tbilisi. And we promised a billion dollars in reconstruction aid.  The European Union sent a get-well card. With no return address. World Affairs 2008-09-08T10:05:00-05:00 Written by Paul Ingrassia in The Wall Street Journal http://www.primetimepolitics.com/primetime/site/page/detroits_blackmail_attempt_is_beyond_shameless/ http://www.primetimepolitics.com/primetime/site/page/detroits_blackmail_attempt_is_beyond_shameless/ How can Obama and McCain ask taxpayers to support for-profit industry? American Interest 2008-09-08T10:05:00-05:00 Written by Steven Malanga in New York Post http://www.primetimepolitics.com/primetime/site/page/organizer_in_chief/ http://www.primetimepolitics.com/primetime/site/page/organizer_in_chief/ Barack’s controversial roots.  Politics & Election '08 2008-09-08T10:05:00-05:00 Written by Brian Stelter in The New York Times http://www.primetimepolitics.com/primetime/site/page/msnbc_takes_incendiary_hosts_from_anchor_seat/ http://www.primetimepolitics.com/primetime/site/page/msnbc_takes_incendiary_hosts_from_anchor_seat/ MSNBC tried a bold experiment this year by putting two politically incendiary hosts, Keith Olbermann and Chris Matthews, in the anchor chair to lead the cable news channel’s coverage of the election.  That experiment appears to be over. Politics & Election '08 2008-09-08T10:04:01-05:00 Written by Robert D. Kaplan in The Atlantic Monthly http://www.primetimepolitics.com/primetime/site/page/africa_from_anarchy_to_normalcy/ http://www.primetimepolitics.com/primetime/site/page/africa_from_anarchy_to_normalcy/ Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe was heckled and jeered by a feisty opposition as he opened parliament recently. World Affairs 2008-09-08T10:00:00-05:00 Written by Editorial in Investor's Business Daily http://www.primetimepolitics.com/primetime/site/page/drill_for_oil_and_cut_interest_rates1/ http://www.primetimepolitics.com/primetime/site/page/drill_for_oil_and_cut_interest_rates1/ Two things need saying about Friday’s jobs data showing marked deterioration in the U.S. economy. One, it’s not as bad as it looks. And two, it might get worse if policymakers do nothing. American Interest 2008-09-08T10:00:00-05:00 Written by Mary Anastasia O'Grady in The Wall Street Journal http://www.primetimepolitics.com/primetime/site/page/latin_america_wants_free_trade/ http://www.primetimepolitics.com/primetime/site/page/latin_america_wants_free_trade/ But Barack Obama has promised greater protectionism. World Affairs 2008-09-08T09:45:00-05:00 Written by Joshua Kurlantzick in The Washington Post http://www.primetimepolitics.com/primetime/site/page/so_far_it_just_isnt_looking_like_asias_century/ http://www.primetimepolitics.com/primetime/site/page/so_far_it_just_isnt_looking_like_asias_century/ The countries of the East won’t be banding together to replace the West as the seat of global power—at least not anytime soon. World Affairs 2008-09-07T11:55:00-05:00 Written by Editorial in Investor's Business Daily http://www.primetimepolitics.com/primetime/site/page/drill_for_oil_and_cut_interest_rates/ http://www.primetimepolitics.com/primetime/site/page/drill_for_oil_and_cut_interest_rates/ Two things need saying about Friday’s jobs data showing marked deterioration in the U.S. economy. One, it’s not as bad as it looks. And two, it might get worse if policymakers do nothing. American Interest 2008-09-07T11:52:01-05:00