Peter Lawler

According to Ari Schulman: Because of Percy’s explicit engagement with Kierkegaard, we may justifiably interpret the ending as a representation of the ethical/aesthetic choice . . . .Binx, that is, begins the novel in the aesthetic mode, but by the end, he has given up moviegoing and committed . . . . Continue Reading »

Here is a (characteristically) sensible article by Bill Galston in THE NEW REPUBLIC. I quote from its postscript: This morning, Gallup released the latest in its series of polls focused on twelve swing states—Colorado, Florida, Iowa, Michigan, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, . . . . Continue Reading »

Two of the three FL polls reporting today have Newt creeping closer. How could that be? Maybe Jim is right, he is Freddie. . . . . Continue Reading »

HERE . . . . . Continue Reading »

Well, I’ve been waiting to use this headline—an erudite reference to the GILLIGAN’S ISLAND theme song—in reference to Gingrich and his second and vengeful ex-wife. I thought I’d better use it now, just in case Newt unexpectedly drops out after a poor showing Tuesday. . . . . Continue Reading »

Here. Meanwhile, someone might criticize Pete and myself for our tentative and wimpy semi-endorsement of Santorum for Florida purposes. But it really is too early to tell either whether Mitt is good enough or whether Rick is ready for sustained primetime. . . . . Continue Reading »

That’s what this guy says. Santorum will take votes away from Newt. The irony might be the highest of the high points of Rick’s performance was completely discrediting Mitt on health care. My own view: I”m not at all sure they’ll be a Santorum surge in FL. If there is, . . . . Continue Reading »

So I hustled to my computer to beat Pete to debate posting, only to find out he’s already been here three times. My headline is an apology for my earlier “Is Romney Finished?” I follow the Republican establishment in consistently overreacting. Listen, Santorum won the debate . . . . Continue Reading »

Studies show that Pete might have been right about the debate, insofar as Romney is now ahead a litte in Florida. The trend in Mitt’s direction is actually quite striking. This may prove that defense doesn’t win primaries. Newt decided to lay back last time and let Mitt attack. . . . . Continue Reading »

Hoped for by ME. . . . . Continue Reading »