That distinctive presidential conduct is now gone forever, banished to the snows of yesteryear by Barack Obama. From the beginning of his presidency to the present, he has spoken specifically and in unprecedented fashion of Republicans as his rivals, his stumbling blocks, the primary cause of his troubles.
John PodhoretzObama's presidency hasn't been dedicated to achieving economic growth in the short term, or about creating jobs.
John PodhoretzAll non-incumbent campaigns promise hope and change, but Obama took the promise to a new level of absurdity. He suggested that a vote for him would literally transform the Earth.
John PodhoretzThe problem is that borrowing money to pay back more borrowed money that will oblige you in the future to borrow even more money doesn't sound kosher. Because it isn't.
John PodhoretzI think making a pretense of civility toward Eric Alterman is like making a pretense of civility to a scorpion.
John Podhoretz