Bird’s-Eye View

In on a Friday, again. So it’s a special Friday edition of “Evening Coffee,” and we’re pointing the mug toward Millersville University.
Members of the public, you won’t get to meet Bill Ayers in person when he comes to MU’s campus on March 19. It’s unlikely you will even see Ayers in person, period. Find out why in tomorrow’s […]

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Anyone who’s been watching Michael Steele, the new chairman of the Republican National Committee, knows he’s had a rough go of it since being elected. Since being named the head of the RNC, he’s had some media stumbles, most recently when he said to GQ abortion was an “individual choice” and legalized abortions should be a decision left to […]

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Welcome to “Evening Coffee,” which unfortunately has not come out with an instant brew version.
 
But our friends at Starbucks have (you may have heard), and in Chicago they gave away free samples of their VIA instant brew. The on-the-street reviews … not entirely overwhelming, according to the Chicago Sun-Times:
While no one spat it out, reviews […]

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This has been making a lot of noise lately:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DRuBdW0yBUY

Here’s what I want to highlight. Palin says, “As mayor, and then as governor and even as a Vice President, if I’m so privileged to serve, wouldn’t be in a position of changing those things but in supporting the law of the land as it reads today.”
As […]

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While no one in the crowd at today’s F&M event with John McCain and Sarah Palin will say it was a failure, they did miss some opportunities to inspire that crowd in ways they will never forget. But the McCain/Palin team did not mention Obama’s answer about when life begins from the Saddleback forum last […]

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Democrat Barack Obama tried Sunday to backtrack comments he made during the Saddleback forum about when life begins. If you remember, the Illinois senator and presidential nominee said making a judgment about when life begins was “above my pay grade.” On Sunday, Obama said that answer was too flip, according to the Associated Press.
“And so, all […]

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Let’s summarize the last five days for Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin:
Friday: She’s introduced to the world as Republican John McCain’s running mate. While many conservatives praise her stances on abortion and reputation as a fighter against corruption, many scratch their heads in confusion as they wonder just who is Palin.
Saturday: While in Washington, Pa., Palin’s […]

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Josh Drobnyk of the Allentown Morning Call reports that the McCain campaign has finalized plans to hold a rally in a Pennsylvania minor league stadium on the Saturday prior to the Republican National Convention. No, it’s not Clipper Magazine Stadium. It has, however, fueled more speculation that Gov. Tom Ridge is closer to becoming the GOP’s […]

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Intrigue continues to grow about a possible McCain/Ridge ‘08 ticket. Here’s what the former governor said to Fox News this Sunday, according to the Associated Press:
Former Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Ridge said Sunday he thinks Republicans would accept a vice presidential candidate who supports abortion rights.
But, he said, whomever John McCain picks as a running mate […]

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