Quick Hits

I'm back from my short break, and of course am swamped at work. I was blissfully unplugged most of the weekend, but here are some quick thoughts on which I may opine more later.

Representative Patrick Kennedy says he didn't consume alcohol prior to his crash. He also claims he can not remember getting into his car and driving into the wreck. Perhaps he got drunk during this 'black out.' How does he know for a fact he did not consume alcohol if he can't remember the crash? Thanks to some of the supervisors in the Capitol Police, he doesn't have to worry...

All of this talk about Republicans attempting to amend the State Constitution in the middle of the night is pure rubbish. Passage of the TPA last week would not have amended the Constitution, it would have been the first step in a process which would have included review by another session of the legislature and voter input via referendum...

As it was, the TPA experience was an example of disorganization and poor messaging. I feel for Representative Wood who was given the impossible task of leading from the middle of the pack. I like John Gard, but the Speaker didn't marshal the troops on this. And, the ad campaign and grassroots organization was also weak. Talk Radio and the blogs were the only consistent force on this. Speaking of blogs, I think it's safe to say Owen, Wigderson and GOP3 did more to advance the cause of the TPA than Americans for Prosperity or WMC did...

The more I talk to Republican voters who are not insiders, the more convinced I am that the Gay Marriage amendment vote will be a lot closer than advocates think...

Tony Danza is, by my book, pound for pound the best daytime talkshow host in America...

Oops, sorry, this stream of consciousness blogging had me channeling Larry King for a moment there. I better log off for now.