Just like the writers at Red State, we too have a day job, and have to make a living for our family, so here are a couple of interesting links.

First, Hugh Hewitt has two great articles. The first is, A house on fire. Here is a part:

“Whether this was a blunder or a plan to recover from a blunder, we won’t know for years. Mr. McCain at first said he would “listen to the leadership” regarding judicial nomination procedure, only to suddenly, on an apparent impulse, declare to Chris Matthews that he would vote against ending the disfigured filibuster. The backlash against him was immediate and intense. Perhaps he thought he could undo the damage to his carefully planned political rehabilitation with a bold “compromise.” The result seems just the opposite. Not only is his political house on fire, so too is (Read the rest of the story below the fold...)

Peggy Noonan is at her finest in this piece in the Wall Street Opinion Journal, entitled, Mr. Narcissus Goes to Washington. This is just enough to make you go read the whole article:

“John McCain wryly reminded us not to miss A&E’s biography of his heroic Vietnam experience. Joe Lieberman referred to the group as “this band of brothers, and sisters.” But my favorite was Lindsey Graham, who said, “I know there will be folks ‘back home’ who will be angry, but that’s only because they’re not as sophisticated and high-minded as I am. Actually they’re rather stupid, which is why they’re not in the Senate and I am. But I have 3 1/2 years to charm them out of their narrow-minded resentments, and watch me, baby.”

Oh, excuse me, that’s not what he said. That’s only what he meant. It was the invisible scroll as (Read the rest of the story below the fold...)

It would be impossible to describe the outrage we feel towards Republican Senator John McCain of Arizona after his statement on Hardball with Chris Matthews last night. The transcript can be found on Radio Blogger, here. This is Senator McCain’s statement:

“CM: But bottom line, would you vote with the people that are for what’s called the nuclear option, to get rid of the filibuster rule on judgeships?

JM: No, I will not.

CM: You’ll stick with the party then.

JM: Oh, I will vote against the nuclear option. Against the nuclear option.

CM: You will. So you’ll vote with the Democrats?

JM: Yes.”

It is clear from this statement, Senator McCain has finally made his decision to align himself once more with the Democrats and their unconstitutional use of the filibuster against judicial nominees.

It is our contention that Senator McCain feels more important when (Read the rest of the story below the fold...)

The questions for today are: Where do we stand as Republicans, and where are we headed?

As to the first question, Real Clear Politics, has a great commentary written by Michael Barone entitled, The Hardest Numbers. Mr. Barone makes a great case for just how strong we are as a party, and possible gains in the future. Here is a small portion:

“The implications? In the long run, Republicans are well positioned to increase their numbers in both the Senate and the House. Some Democrats hold seats because of personal popularity or moderate voting records. But when they retire, Republicans may well succeed them. In the short run, very few Republicans run great political risks by supporting Bush. Significantly more Democrats run great political risks by opposing him. Obstruction doesn’t work well for Democrats in Bush seats: Just ask former Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle. (Read the rest of the story below the fold...)