Tag Archives: Mitt Romney

Caught My Eye…

Congratulations!  Friday has finally arrived and for your reward I’ve prepared another edition of Caught My Eye!

If this is your first time visiting The Western Word, the “Caught My Eye” column is posted every Friday morning right here!  This is where I take a quick look at some of the stories I did not have time to write or comment about during the week – and I often throw in a touch of sarcasm just to keep it zesty.

BE ADVISED:  Everyone and everything is fair game…

Today I write about a difficult boss, political coordination, senate internships, ethics review, a Gallup poll, being polled, packing the beef, a privileged path, the birth to 12 video, the BCS, and I crack open my political inbox and share!

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Monday Morning Politics

It looks like warmer weather is here (for a few days at least) and that means my faithful readers will be out and about enjoying it instead of reading my columns!  Have no fear – The Western Word (TWW) has a mobile version for you to access while you are on the go.

If you are a new visitor to TWW, “Monday Morning Politics” is where I put together several of the political stories from the past weekend all in one place for your reading pleasure.  I also offer some personal commentary…

Today I write about polygamy, a day in the life part two, Veterans, Rocky Mountain Front Heritage Act, the U.S. Justice Department, Orrin Hatch, Chuck Colson, Ted Nugent, Jon Huntsman, DUIs, and much more.

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Politics 2012: ICBMs, House Money & Packing

Today is Tax Day 2012.  My condolences…

Today on The Western Word I write about the Huffington Post story on Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles (ICBMs) and politics, Montana’s U.S. House At-Large money race, going after Daines, blanketing Bullock, packing, talking candidly, and much more.

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Monday Morning Politics

Wow – another week is upon us – welcome to The Western Word!  I actually mowed my yard for the first time on Saturday and it was covered in snow on Sunday.  For you folks who do not live in Montana, I know you are jealous…

If you are “new around these parts” Monday Morning Politics is where I put together several of the political stories from the past weekend, and I offer some commentary with them (often the commentary is dripping with sarcasm).

Today I write about a Buffett (or buffet) rule, Brian and David and Michael, a bounty, a Day in the Life, hearing and listening, wolf, the KKK, the Tea Party, Taxes, a new heart, Clemens, Romney, Rosen, and much more so read on…

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Caught My Eye…

Watch out – today is Friday the 13th.  Maybe you should just take the day off?

Today I am posting the 90th edition of Caught My Eye.  Caught My Eye is posted every Friday morning right here!  In this column I take a quick look at some of the stories I did not have time to comment about during the week – and I often throw in a touch of sarcasm just to make you smile…

ADVISORY:  Everyone and everything is fair game…

Today I write about Tester/Rehberg fundraising, the postal service, the Veterans Administration, planning ahead, Perry v. Schweitzer, rent a celebrity, my book, rocket man, I peek inside my political inbox and share, and there’s a lot more!

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Thursday Numbers

Welcome to Thursday Numbers!  If this is your first time stopping by The Western Word (TWW), Thursday Numbers is where I take a look at the numbers mentioned in the news and provide commentary (often with a touch of sarcasm).

NOTICE:  You will gain an immeasurable amount of knowledge by reading this column!  You will probably be able to use this knowledge to impress your family, friends and co-workers!  At least it might be something to use as trivia!  The information might even be life-changing.  Consider yourself warned…

This week I write about campaign ads, unemployment, Petrino, nude maids, Romney making stuff up, communists and unicorns, birthdays, popular governors, Ann Romney tweets, and much more…

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Monday Morning Politics

Happy Monday faithful readers – I am blessed that you stopped by – so thank you!  We are now entering April and spring fever is in full swing.

Since Saturday night was the deadline for the first quarter of fundraising, many politicians are waking up in piles of money raised (more on that below).

If you are new to Monday Morning Politics, this column is where I take a look at political stories from the past weekend and provide (sometimes snarky) commentary about them.

Today I write about a new poll, Baucus and Rehberg as The Godfather, military support, going to court with the Governor, profiles of the candidates, non-native, a big dinner, hiring veterans, I share some fundraising e-mails, I talk about the transportation bill and much more! Continue reading →

Politics 2012: “Like”

With campaign season in full swing, it is fun to see how the candidates, their supporters, and their opponents are using social media sites, like Facebook, to get their message out.

We see the normal “Women for XXXX” and “Veterans for XXXX” “Students for XXXX” plus there are Facebook pages for several local and state-wide candidates just waiting for you to “Like” them – so get out there and explore!

Listed below are a few sites that I found interesting:

“Dogs Against Romney” states that they are about “Educating the public about Romney’s treatment of his pet.”  This site has 43,486 likes.  They proudly say they are a “Super Pack.”  They provide a link to a website that has the story about Romney’s “dog on the car roof” vacation story.  Continue reading →

Caught My Eye…

Congratulations on making it to Friday!  If this is your first time visiting The Western Word and reading “Caught My Eye,” welcome!

Caught My Eye is posted every Friday morning right here!  In this column I take a quick look at some of the stories I did not have time to comment about during the week – often with a touch of sarcasm thrown in.

Be Advised:  Everyone and everything is fair game…

Today I write about health care, the Rocky Mountain Front, drinking buddies, lending a hand, BRAC, bounty hearing, University of Montana, opposition research, Etch A  Sketch, plus I peek inside my political inbox and share some of the best e-mails from the week!

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Monday Morning Politics

It’s Monday and it’s snowing – but spring is almost here (my glass is half-full)!  Monday Morning Politics was posted just a little late this morning, as I was busy scooping snow.  In case this is your first time stopping by, this is the column where I take a look at some of the political news from the past weekend and put it in one place for all to see.  I also add my personal commentary!

Today I take a look at Libertarians and Montana, a Romney fundraiser, a dream candidate, flunking transparency, candidates and battle lines, Sweet Home Alabama, raising $45 million, and much more!

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