Fox News wimps afraid of Ron Paul

Roger Ailes, the dude who runs Fox News, is a big buddy of Rudy Giuliani, which explains this.

This is beyond bad

The Rudy Giuliani camp has taken complete leave of its senses with this commercial, which only dramatizes the emptiness of Rudy's baseless posturing as a tough guy who knows how to protect us from the boogeyman.

I don't figure he wins over even one voter with this spot; quite the opposite, I expect.

If you've seen one Muslim, you've seen 'em all

That's the opinion of one of Rudy Giuliani's campaigners in New Hampshire.

Ah, but the fellow's intolerance seems to be a bit much for the poohbahs in Rudy's camp.

Surprise! Rudy invokes 9/11 in his latest ad

For good measure, he throws in some World War II:

Bhutto slaying boost to Rudy and Hillary?

That's what Joe Scarborough said this morning on MSNBC:

Huckabee will win GOP nomination?

That's what this guy says.

I'm not so sure. I think Romney still has a decent chance.

McCain? His prospects are exceedingly slim. He's a long, long, long shot.

Giuliani? Thompson? No way for either of them. They're toast.

Ron Paul? C'mon. Get serious.

UPDATE: Bob Novak, the Prince of Darkness, writes of infighting on the Religious Right over Huckabee's candidacy.

Rudy's fading fast

Too bad.

It would have been great fun to see the Democratic presidential nominee do battle with Rudy Giuliani in the general election campaign.

It also would have been entertaining to see how the right-wingers in the Republican Party cope with the spectacle of having a thrice-married, pro-choice, pro-gay rights guy as their standard-bearer.

But it's not to be. Rudy is sinking like a stone and will be out of the race before Valentine's Day.

Meanwhile, let's all hope that Mike Huckabee wins the GOP nomination. That, too, would be big fun.

Right-wing scribe fears GOP "Huckacide"

Rich Lowry, editor of the conservative magazine National Review, sees a disaster for the Republicans if the party nominates Mike Huckabee for president.

Of course, there'd also be a disaster for the GOP if the nod goes to Rudy Giuliani, who would drive away evangelicals by the droves.

These are not happy times for Republicans.

Drudge says Dems rooting for Huckabee

The theory is that the religious extremist from Arkansas would be, by far, the easiest Republican to beat in next year's presidential election.

The Rascal has long figured that Rudy Giuliani would be the most likely pushover. But, upon reflection and in light of recent events, I'm beginning to see the logic of hoping that Huckabee gets the GOP nod.

Actually, I don't see any of the Republican candidates as tough to beat.

Romney? Flip-flopper whose Mormonism would drive away lots of evangelicals. Thompson? Boring and out of his league. McCain? Craven geriatric whose straight-talk pretensions have long since worn thin; besides, the GOP right-wing base doesn't trust him. Tancredo? Paul? Hunter? Get serious.

Rudy should note that FDR did it, too

If Rudy Giuliani becomes president (heaven forbid), he won't be the first occupant of the office to have been married to his cousin.

Franklin Delano Roosevelt's wife also was his cousin. In fact, Eleanor's maiden name was Roosevelt.

Here's the skinny on seven famous folks who married their cousins, including FDR and Rudy.

Reefer makes you giggle and laugh a lot

Don't get me wrong. I'm not saying that Rudy Giuliani smokes dope on Sunday mornings, but he was pretty giggly yesterday when he appeared on "Meet the Press."



UPDATE: There's more about Rudy's giggling here.

WatchforRudytorunhiswordstogether

I've never noticed this, but Oliver Willis has.

Pinocchio Giuliani

Rudy's got a problem with the truth.

Ignore this story...please

Those of us who really care about America don't want any new scandals to erupt that might impede Rudy Giuliani's bid for the Republican presidential nomination. He's the guy the Democrats can most easily defeat next November.

So, please, don't say anything to anybody concerning the story that broke today about Rudy sticking the taxpayers with expenses for some of his extramarital trysts.

Remember, mum's the word. And for good measure, you should tell your Republican friends that "America's Mayor" is the best candidate the GOP could field in the presidential race.

Go, Rudy, go!

The Prince of Darkness doesn't like Mikey

Bob Novak, conservative columnist extraordinaire, seems a little upset at indications that Mike Huckabee (left) is gaining a head of steam in his bid for the Republican presidential nomination.

Novak's tirade portends a broader campaign of attacks on Huckabee and further division between the theocrats and pragmatists in the Republican Party. Sounds like fun.

Who could have foreseen this?: The GOP front-runner is a thrice-married pro-choicer who favors gun control and gay rights, while a prominent right-wing pundit is bad-mouthing a Christian clergyman who's running for president on an anti-abortion platform.

Ronald Reagan must be spinning in his grave.

POSTSCRIPT: Newtie says Obama's gonna kick ass in Iowa. Let's hope so.

Mr. September Eleventh

Is this guy full of shit or what?:

Rudy blames himself for 9-11

Rudy Giuliani is now in bed with Pat Robertson, who has said that the terrorist attacks of 9/11 were God's revenge on advocates of abortion rights and gay rights. Rudy, of course, is one of those advocates.

Josh Marshall has more on this matter here:

A prayer for Rudy

Please, God, please see to it that Rudy Giuliani wins the Republican presidential nomination. Please, please, please.

Griper Blade, a blogger up in Madison, explains why Democrats should be rooting for Rudy.

Theocratic third party if Rudy gets GOP nod?

Steve Benen says yes, but Kevin Drum isn't so sure.

Rudy speaks

Funny: