Ross Perot

Blue county

With his mantra of “Change you can believe in,” a mountain of campaign cash and a remarkably disciplined political organization, Barack Obama's sweep to victory even carried through historically conservative San Diego County.

Election in figures

The votes cast in the US presidential and congressional elections are still being counted - and in some cases, recounted. But as the dust settles, certain figures stand out. The approximate percentage of the voting age...

Richland College professor honored by Dallas Historical Society

is among 11 individuals and organizations that will be recognized as the 2008 recipients of the Dallas Historical Society’s Awards for Excellence in Community Service. The Awards for Excellence in Community Service recognize...

Even Hedge Funds Doing Well Are Facing Redemptions

It's a tough world out there - I saw in the Wall Street Journal the average hedge fund lost 18% in October. Considering what their mandate is i.e. hedge - that is amazing. September was awful as well. We see stories of hedge...

The fault dear Brutus....

Why, man, he doth bestride the narrow world Like a Colossus; and we petty men Walk under his huge legs and peep about To find ourselves dishonorable graves. Men at some time are masters of their fates: The fault, dear Brutus,...

A towering presence

Statue of Navy pilot-hero dedicated at the academy Vice Adm. James B. Stockdale, a pilot who died in 2005 at age 81, is perhaps best known for his heroic turn as a prisoner of war in Vietnam. He spent the next 7 1/2 years in...

VANITY: What if McCain would have picked H Ross Perot?

How does one win over terrorists? KILL them with UNKINDNESS) Did someone say another Maverick was needed for the ticket? Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily...

If Only Journalists Voted: Presidents Mondale, Dukakis, Kerry...

Going into Tuesday's election, polls show Democrat Barack Obama with a modest lead over Republican John McCain, but one group whose support of Obama should not be in doubt is the national media. Surveys of journalists conducted...

Taking Stock

Well, before we start all the recriminations and the strategerizing, or even the post-mortems, lets just look at what we're left with; what do we hold from which to plan a return? The picture here this morning looks...

Live-Blogging Election Night: One State Apiece, and We're Off

All times listed below are Eastern Standard Time (EST). James Poniewozik: Metaphor junkies: Don't forget that Dan Rather is anchoring Election Night on HDNet, with guests including Nate Silver of fivethirtyeight.com. James...