We agree with the Barackster that he's having to fight both Bill and Hill and their joint attacks against his campaign. But we probably would spend less timing talking about it and more time taking them both on. Cause they aren't going away. He has to realize that this is a two-headed hydra.
We spent an hour on the phone Sunday with a Florida political consultant, a longtime pal whose opinion we trust who gave us a rundown of the state. We went to school in Florida. We lived all over, and most recently we spent time in Miami. So we are TOTALLY interested. He said he feels like Mayor Rudy's support is waning -- that he's lost his onetime luster in the Sunshine State -- but also allows that Republics seem lukewarm on nearly everyone else, so it is his to lose, come Jan. 29. There really isn't a huge frontrunner. He says economy is a big issue with the housing crunch and insurance issues at the top of the heap for Florida voters, many of whom are increasingly in favor of anti-growth measures. Umm ... go figure, given that the entire state is now one big long strip shopping center. Immigration, not so much. Florida has dealt with that for a long time and isn't bothered by the current sitch. The war? Maybe it propelled some youthful interest in the Barackster, but not a hot button. He calls the political climate odd and says it's tough to handicap this year what might happen. The outcome might not make the playing field any clearer either.
We read a story about a scientist who planned to clone himself and it made us scared when we saw his picture. People who clone themselves need to be somewhat cute. Cloning should be for cows and mice, not everyone.
Speaking of weirdness, we probably cannot resist the new Andrew Morton bio.
That Marine on the run after he allegedly murdered a fellow soldier down in North Carolina -- he sure has been able to stay under the radar for a while. Perhaps his Marine training is serving him well in this regard. We are surprised.
The Oscars nominations will be out tomorrow. We look forward to this announcement but more hope that they are able to have a show -- what with the writers strike ongoing. We also hope the Grammy Awards will go on as planned. We look forward to both. Wonder how much money has been lost thus far over this strike? Billions, we're sure. The Hollywood awards season helps our winter pass more quickly. And we wouldn't be us if we couldn't make fun of all the bad outfits. Plus, there are actual famous people on these shows -- versus all the politicos we have to watch this time of the year.
We watched "Get Smart" DVDs all weekend. Such a hoot. We highly recommend. Barbara Feldman had the greatest mod outfits, right behind Emma Peel on the "Avengers."
We are sure we are not alone when we say that we totally miss Drudge radio. The only thing we like now, for the most part, is the Art Bell show. UFOs. Sasquatch. It's all there.
After this election, we think we'll take it all down a notch and go on tour with the Spice Girls. We like the outfits and they seem happy. We think we could blend. If anyone has see this show, please write and let us know. We hear it's superfun.
-- Andrea Billups, The Washington Times
