Bob Dole

Our friends at Daily Kos are crowing about Scott McClellan's endorsement of Barack Obama on CNN this evening (10.23.2008). McClellan, fondly dubbed a "Miserable Creature" by the beloved and irreverent Senator Bob Dole, is among a growing list of nitwits.. err.. "Republican Defectors" KOS is compiling. Funny thing is, back in May, on CNN, McClellan praised Obama and "declined to answer directly when asked if he still considers himself a Republican." I guess after receiving six figures from a leftist publisher, to stab your former boss, a sitting President, in the back, you do tend to question your alliances. "I think we all knew ... Read Full Story

Florida names a new senator, South Carolina legislators are talking about impeaching Gov. Mark Sanford and Massachusetts has a U.S. Senate seat to fill, after the death of Sen. Ted Kennedy. Meanwhile, former senator Bob Dole has a message for President Obama on health care. Dole joins NPR's Ken Rudin ... Read Full Story

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- Scott Miller Well at least Bob Dole wants to engage the newest Araiana Huffington (aka Scott McClellan). This from Fox News: Bob Dole Calls Scott McClellan a ‘Miserable Creature’ The former Senate majority leader and 1996 Republican presidential candidate sent a nasty e-mail to McClellan calling him a “miserable creature” for his latest book blasting the Bush administration, FOX News has learned. This is the original Dole e-mail: Scott, There are miserable creatures like you in every administration who don’t have the guts to speak up or quit if there are disagreements with the boss or colleagues. No, your type soaks up the ... Read Full Story

Some in the chattering class seem to have fallen in love with the "John McCain is another Bob Dole" comparison. In reality, the similarities begin and end with their age and distinguished service to the country.  The differences, however, are vast and profound.   Dole was a policy wonk and the ultimate party insider.  He was legendary for his ability to work the levers of Congress and turn legislation into law.  Bob Dole was the establishment; his opinion tracked with conventional wisdom on virtually every issue.   He understand the minutiae of policy, but struggled with the "vision thing." And Mccain? For starters, conservatives don't trust ... Read Full Story