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Kevin Bliss posted a blog entry
Weekend Roundup
I’m writing this from Santa Fe, New Mexico where I’m attending a meeting of the organization for which I work, the...
I’m writing this from Santa Fe, New Mexico where I’m attending a meeting of the organization for which I work, the...
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Plotting a “Conservative” Path
Exactly what is a “conservative”? I suggest that the political philosophy of the centrist is as conservative as...
Exactly what is a “conservative”? I suggest that the political philosophy of the centrist is as conservative as...
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Bailing Out Detroit
A federal bailout of Detroit automakers along the lines advocated by the industry and their Michigan Congressional allies...
A federal bailout of Detroit automakers along the lines advocated by the industry and their Michigan Congressional allies...
Kevin Bliss posted a blog entry
The Future of the Republican Party
The Republican Party is apparently doing some soul searching these days, as well it needs to. There’s no shortage of...
The Republican Party is apparently doing some soul searching these days, as well it needs to. There’s no shortage of...
Kevin Bliss posted a blog entry
Al Gore for Secretary of State?
Al Gore for Secretary of State? The Washington Post’s Richard Cohen argues in his Op-ed today (Obama’s Cabinet:...
Al Gore for Secretary of State? The Washington Post’s Richard Cohen argues in his Op-ed today (Obama’s Cabinet:...
Kevin Bliss posted a blog entry
Obama’s Winning Personality
This posting echoes the immediately preceding piece in arguing that Obama is very much the antithesis of George Bush in so many...
This posting echoes the immediately preceding piece in arguing that Obama is very much the antithesis of George Bush in so many...
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Divided Government
I am hopeful, however, that if he charts a relatively centrist path Barack Obama otherwise possesses the skills to be a great...
I am hopeful, however, that if he charts a relatively centrist path Barack Obama otherwise possesses the skills to be a great...
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Weekend Roundup - Some Reagan-Obama Similarities
It’s been quite a week, a week I’m sure one none of us will ever forget. I have no doubt that something...
It’s been quite a week, a week I’m sure one none of us will ever forget. I have no doubt that something...
Political Cowboy posted a blog entry
Amendments Split Victories
Wyoming’s ballot featured two proposed State Constitutional Amendments. While both proposals found aproval with Wyoming...
Wyoming’s ballot featured two proposed State Constitutional Amendments. While both proposals found aproval with Wyoming...
Kevin Bliss posted a blog entry
Why McCain Lost and Obama Won
I was writing a posting for the blog on Tuesday night as John McCain began his concession speech. I commented in the moment...
I was writing a posting for the blog on Tuesday night as John McCain began his concession speech. I commented in the moment...
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Looking Forward
Having had a day to digest what happened on Tuesday, I have a lot of thoughts that I’d like to share. Let me begin...
Having had a day to digest what happened on Tuesday, I have a lot of thoughts that I’d like to share. Let me begin...
Political Cowboy posted a blog entry
I Stand With Gov. Palin
So, now that the McCain/Palin ticket went depressingly down, it’s time for everyone to get all in a fuss over who did...
So, now that the McCain/Palin ticket went depressingly down, it’s time for everyone to get all in a fuss over who did...
Political Cowboy posted a blog entry
Wyoming’s New Lone Vote in The U.S. House
After a tough, highly contested Primary Campaign, Cynthia Lummis and the Republicans knew there would be work to do to rally...
After a tough, highly contested Primary Campaign, Cynthia Lummis and the Republicans knew there would be work to do to rally...
Political Cowboy posted a blog entry
Enzi Maintains Seniority As Wyoming’s Senior Senator
In a decisive show of support, Wyoming voters turned out supporting their Senior Senator, Mike Enzi. Sen. Enzi has enjoyed...
In a decisive show of support, Wyoming voters turned out supporting their Senior Senator, Mike Enzi. Sen. Enzi has enjoyed...
Political Cowboy posted a blog entry
Senator Barrasso Wins Right to Finish Term
With a fair majority of the state’s voters’ supporting him, Senator John Barrasso (R-WY) soundly defeated Democrat...
With a fair majority of the state’s voters’ supporting him, Senator John Barrasso (R-WY) soundly defeated Democrat...
Kevin Bliss posted a blog entry
President Barack Obama
It is now clear that Barack Obama will be the next President of the United States. No matter one’s politics, I hope...
It is now clear that Barack Obama will be the next President of the United States. No matter one’s politics, I hope...
Political Cowboy posted a blog entry
Republicans Rally In Cody
On short notice, the Park Counthy Republican Party was notified that Sen. Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis would be including Cody...
On short notice, the Park Counthy Republican Party was notified that Sen. Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis would be including Cody...
Political Cowboy posted a blog entry
Bucky Hall Just Lost My Vote!
Remember that ol’ “Republicans for Trauner” clan that was based out of Cody, WY and headed up by a now famous...
Remember that ol’ “Republicans for Trauner” clan that was based out of Cody, WY and headed up by a now famous...
Political Cowboy posted a blog entry
My Nov. 2008 Ballot
Well, it’s that time of year again. Time to get out and vote if you haven’t already done so. Here in Park County,...
Well, it’s that time of year again. Time to get out and vote if you haven’t already done so. Here in Park County,...
Political Cowboy posted a blog entry
Lummis Sets Record Straight
From time to time, I am privileged to have friends send along notes that are really good. After contemplating the content and...
From time to time, I am privileged to have friends send along notes that are really good. After contemplating the content and...
Political Cowboy posted a blog entry
Cowboy State Senators Endorse Lummis
Casper, Wyo. - Cynthia Lummis is the right candidate for the U.S. House because she has not only the experience necessary to...
Casper, Wyo. - Cynthia Lummis is the right candidate for the U.S. House because she has not only the experience necessary to...
Kevin Bliss posted a blog entry
Election Day
If all goes according to plan, today or tomorrow will be election day for me by means of early voting (I don’t want to...
If all goes according to plan, today or tomorrow will be election day for me by means of early voting (I don’t want to...
Kevin Bliss posted a blog entry
Proposals for the Stimulus Bill
Robert J. Samuelson in his column this morning entitled Stimulus For the Long Haul suggests a new multi-billion dollar...
Robert J. Samuelson in his column this morning entitled Stimulus For the Long Haul suggests a new multi-billion dollar...
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| Topics: Economy, Energy Efficiency and..., Energy Policy, Offshore oil and natural...Political Cowboy posted a blog entry
Will History Repeat?
Remember Election 2000? That historic first election of the new millennium and 21st century? The one reportedly stolen by...
Remember Election 2000? That historic first election of the new millennium and 21st century? The one reportedly stolen by...
Kevin Bliss posted a blog entry
Saturday Morning Roundup
We’re another week closer to an end to this far-too-long presidential campaign. There’s an amusing cartoon in...
We’re another week closer to an end to this far-too-long presidential campaign. There’s an amusing cartoon in...
Kevin Bliss posted a blog entry
New McCain Ads
There are two new McCain ads which are both interesting. I’ve got them embedded below if you want to see them. I...
There are two new McCain ads which are both interesting. I’ve got them embedded below if you want to see them. I...
Political Cowboy posted a blog entry
Lummis Wins Praise From Music Legend Pat Boone
Arlington, VA – Legendary entertainer Pat Boone, spokesman for a national non-partisan senior citizen group, has presented...
Arlington, VA – Legendary entertainer Pat Boone, spokesman for a national non-partisan senior citizen group, has presented...
Political Cowboy posted a blog entry
Majority of Trauner Campaign $$ from out-of-state
Riverton, WYO (October 23, 2008) Using the September 30th Federal Election Commission (FEC) report as the barometer for ...
Riverton, WYO (October 23, 2008) Using the September 30th Federal Election Commission (FEC) report as the barometer for ...
Political Cowboy posted a blog entry
Republicans, Dems, Gear Up for Hot Congressional Race
With less than two weeks to go until Election Day, the two major parties are going all-in on the contest for Wyoming’s...
With less than two weeks to go until Election Day, the two major parties are going all-in on the contest for Wyoming’s...
Kevin Bliss posted a blog entry
All Over But For The Voting
It is becoming clear that this election is pretty much over and, for a change, it is unlikely to be a squeaker. This is a...
It is becoming clear that this election is pretty much over and, for a change, it is unlikely to be a squeaker. This is a...
Kevin Bliss posted a blog entry
Why It’s Hard to Be A Moderate Republican
Although I don’t usually turn to liberal columnists for useful critiques of the Republican Party, Richard Cohen of the...
Although I don’t usually turn to liberal columnists for useful critiques of the Republican Party, Richard Cohen of the...
Kevin Bliss posted a blog entry
An Independent Nation
I have felt for a number of years that the political center is far more powerful than conventional wisdom would have us...
I have felt for a number of years that the political center is far more powerful than conventional wisdom would have us...
Political Cowboy posted a blog entry
NFIB Concerned about Trauner’s Union Ties; Endorses Lummis
Yet another pro-business group has weighed in on the election for Wyoming’s open U.S. House seat being vacated by seven...
Yet another pro-business group has weighed in on the election for Wyoming’s open U.S. House seat being vacated by seven...
Kevin Bliss posted a blog entry
Perspectives on Barack Obama
As promised, here are two Op-eds by men whose opinions I value and respect. They have had the opportunity, which I have...
As promised, here are two Op-eds by men whose opinions I value and respect. They have had the opportunity, which I have...
Political Cowboy posted a blog entry
Liberal Blog Picks Up Enterprise and Vandalism
It happened again. I figured a story had been exhausted, and then somebody tipped me off to a follow-up to the story, and so, I...
It happened again. I figured a story had been exhausted, and then somebody tipped me off to a follow-up to the story, and so, I...
Kevin Bliss posted a blog entry
Tear Up The Script John McCain
I had a fantasy at one point in the primary campaign when McCain was obviously struggling to sound more conservative that he...
I had a fantasy at one point in the primary campaign when McCain was obviously struggling to sound more conservative that he...
Kevin Bliss posted a blog entry
A History of Negativity
There’s a number of pieces in the Monday papers I read (the New York Times and the Washington Post) that expand upon the...
There’s a number of pieces in the Monday papers I read (the New York Times and the Washington Post) that expand upon the...
Kevin Bliss posted a blog entry
Negative Ads are Positive?
While on the topic of negative ads, there’s an Op-ed in today’s Washington Post by John G. Geer arguing that...
While on the topic of negative ads, there’s an Op-ed in today’s Washington Post by John G. Geer arguing that...
Political Cowboy posted a blog entry
Four Statewide Electeds Endorse Lummis for Congress
Wyoming Secretary of State, Max Maxfield; State Auditor, Rita Meyer; State Treasurer, Joe Meyer and State Superintendent of...
Wyoming Secretary of State, Max Maxfield; State Auditor, Rita Meyer; State Treasurer, Joe Meyer and State Superintendent of...
Kevin Bliss posted a blog entry
Going Negative
There’s a new McCain ad this morning accusing Obama of lying. Here it is:In his column today, Charles Krauthammer...
There’s a new McCain ad this morning accusing Obama of lying. Here it is:In his column today, Charles Krauthammer...
Political Cowboy posted a blog entry
Why I’m Voting….Democrat?!?!?!?
I about fainted when I saw that Karen Sautter had joined a Facebook group called Why I’m Voting Democrat. I was stunned...
I about fainted when I saw that Karen Sautter had joined a Facebook group called Why I’m Voting Democrat. I was stunned...
Kevin Bliss posted a blog entry
A Useful Perspective on the Ongoing Crisis
I observe the Dow Jones Industrial Average is down over 600 points today. It looks like the crisis is still fully with...
I observe the Dow Jones Industrial Average is down over 600 points today. It looks like the crisis is still fully with...
Kevin Bliss posted a blog entry
Conceding McCain’s Defeat
George Will’s column today entitled McCain in a Bear Market all but concedes McCain’s defeat at the polls. ...
George Will’s column today entitled McCain in a Bear Market all but concedes McCain’s defeat at the polls. ...
Political Cowboy posted a blog entry
NRA - PVF Endorses Cynthia Lummis for U.S. House of Representatives in Wyoming
Wednesday, October 08, 2008Fairfax, Va. - The National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund (NRA-PVF) announces its...
Wednesday, October 08, 2008Fairfax, Va. - The National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund (NRA-PVF) announces its...
Political Cowboy posted a blog entry
Chicago Democrat Politics In Cody, WY? (video)
The photo essay from yesterday’s post put into a YouTube video!
The photo essay from yesterday’s post put into a YouTube video!
Political Cowboy posted a blog entry
Park County Ballot Thoughts
Yes, after a couple days of posting press releases, I figured I’d wax eloquently (or should it be elephantly, given my...
Yes, after a couple days of posting press releases, I figured I’d wax eloquently (or should it be elephantly, given my...
Kevin Bliss posted a blog entry
Tough to Sleep At Night
I don’t know about other people, but I was awake last night for a couple of hours. I find days when the DOW dips 800...
I don’t know about other people, but I was awake last night for a couple of hours. I find days when the DOW dips 800...
Political Cowboy posted a blog entry
Cody Life Chain Draws Record Crowd
Sunday, October 5, Life Chains were done in numerous cities and towns across the nation and in Canada, recognizing the need for...
Sunday, October 5, Life Chains were done in numerous cities and towns across the nation and in Canada, recognizing the need for...
Kevin Bliss posted a blog entry
More Complicated Than It Seems
From a number of sources we learn a variety of interesting things. Would that things were as simple as the candidates make...
From a number of sources we learn a variety of interesting things. Would that things were as simple as the candidates make...
Kevin Bliss posted a blog entry
Who Are These Guys?
A good follow-up to my previous posting is a piece in today’s Washington Post Outlook section entitled Who Are These...
A good follow-up to my previous posting is a piece in today’s Washington Post Outlook section entitled Who Are These...
