Getting Nasty

Unbelievable story about a nasty fight between a Collegeville man and his brother in law over their favorite presidential candidates.

Two interesting observations. First, according to the story, the stabber (and Hillary supporter) is registered republican?? Second, if this is what's happening to democrat voters now, how bad will late October be?

Kats Meow

It's 1979, behind the iron curtain in former Soviet-controlled Ukraine. A teenager is about to embark on a journey which will bring her to the United States and the City of Brotherly Love.

One can only imagine how Marina Kats must have felt as she left her home for the rough landscape of Philly. She didn't speak a word of English back then, so chances are Joey Vento wouldn't have served her a cheesesteak, but that was just the first of many obsticles she's since overcome.

Now, nearly 30 years later, she's the president and founder of a respected litigation firm, and president of the Russian-American Chamber of Commerce. Marina is also on the board of Einstein Hospital, Temple's Presidential Advisory Board as well as Temple's School of Law Alumni Board.

She's been honored by the Governor as one of the "50 Best Business Women in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania", and one of Pennsylvania's "Super Lawyers" as described by Philadelphia Magazine.

It's a good ol' American Story. Leaving communism behind for capitalism, leaving socialism for a piece of the American Dream, at the height of the cold war. Finding success despite the odds. Even though the Obama's are calling for change, it seems to me Marina proves things in the USA are just fine, as is.

On Monday, Montco's half of the PA-13th congressional district will endorse a candidate to challenge the incumbant democrat. Those I talk to give her a good chance at gaining the endorsement.

Given her credentials, Marina will succeed at one thing Raj Bahkta never could: Causing Allyson Schwartz to lose sleep.

Star Wars - Revenge of the Gipper

Personally, a little smile came to my face when I heard the news of the US successfully shooting down the falling satellite last night.

Despite Chinese protests and years of Donkey denials about the potential success of the program, SDI finally pays off.

Somewhere in heaven, Reagan and our Lord are doing a chest bump. Meanwhile, former Tip O'Neill top aide Chris Matthews must be kicking his dog.

McCain Honeymoon Over

It took them long enough to turn on their maveric darling, but the New York Times finally let McCain know exactly where they stand with him. Wondering how many moderate Republicans are having buyer's remorse.

1976 Redux

I now know how the Goldwater wing of the party felt following the bicentennial convention.

Most of those delegates knew they made a mistake in choosing Ford over Reagan that year, although I'm not sure how many felt that Carter would go on to beat the President that fall. Mitt Romney's decision to suspend his race leaves the neocon base with a serious conservative void this election season.

Over sixty percent of the republican party has voted for someone other than John McCain through super Tuesday. Is he talented enough to win them over? I doubt it.

I wonder if Rick Santorum is available for a late entry...

Fading into the Florida Sunset

A lot of conservatives were excited at the prospect of a Fred Thompson presidential bid. But once he hit the stage, the script-less Fred lacked the presence of Reagan; unable to capture the moment. Had he been engaged earlier, and with a lot more energy, Romney may never have evolved into a viable conservative candidate.

Likewise, Rudy seemed destined for a showdown against the presumed Democrat nominee Clinton. Until the game plan was revealed.

Rudy, not to mention the DuHaime/Seaborn duo, failed to see the big picture of presidential politics. These contests are all about momentum and sustainability. Had Rudy been engaged in Iowa, showing strength and organization, Huck may never have emerged from nowhere. More likely, had Rudy been engaged in New Hampshire, McCain's express may never have gotten out of the bus terminal. Rudy's expected endorsement of McCain tomorrow, shows at least he's being consistent.

Most compelling to see how stoic Rudy looked in tonight's concession speech. Too he bad waited until the contest was over to give such a performance.

Falgoust Running in PA 13th

Upper Moreland Municipal Chairman Lee Falgoust announced his intention to seek the republican nomination in PA's 13th congressional district via a January 18th letter to GOP Committeepeople in Montgomery County.

Falgoust joins Marina Kats, a personal injury attorney from Elkins Park, in an attempt to capture the seat presently occupied by Allyson Schwartz. Either candidate faces an uphill battle against one of Southeastern PA's best-funded liberal (as in way out in left field) Democrats.

Origianlly from New Orleans, Falgoust is the President and Founder of Crosslink Technology Group, LLC and coaches both girls softball and soccer in Hatboro and Willow Grove.

Olympic Horserace

Romney finally bags a relevant state, and handily at that (with 34% in - 39 to 30 over McCain). So if I'm following the media's conventional wisdom, this means he's not dead.

With 2 gold's, 2 silver's, and the potential for a bronze in South Carolina, could Romney be considered an emerging front runner by the MSM now? If this were the Winter X Games or the Olympics, ESPN would be doing one of those feel-good Sunday Night Conversations with Mitt. Somehow, I doubt the MSM will go there.

Interesting point by Nina Easton on FOX (Boston Globe, Wife of Romney staffer), will the ever-so-slightly mussed hair show he's human, much like Hillary's fake crying did? Fred Barnes also noted some potential persperation showing.

So all we need now is a win by Fred in SC and Rudy holding onto the Sunshine State and we are right back where we started heading into Super (I refuse to call it Duper) Tuesday. Except the Dr. Paul fantasy will thankfully be DOA.