The dearth of snowfall, in tandem with the pompatus of
frigid drizzle, is making for a bleak 2015 launch. The raindrops are packed with hydrogen,
oxygen and ennui.
Former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee’s announcement that
he is leaving his Fox News television program to explore the possibility of a
second presidential campaign no doubt sent shockwaves through his audience of
hundreds. I just can’t see a GOP field that contains both Huckabee and former
Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum.
Perhaps they both enter, but one of their campaigns would be on life
support the day after the Iowa caucuses. In any event, Huckabee seems like
yesterday’s news…which is not disqualifying…but he isn’t adding any energy to
the emerging contest. At least not yet.
This is a bit insider-y but former Virginia Senator Jim
Webb’s decision to bring Craig Crawford on board as his Communications Director
is a moderately big deal. If you had asked me back in 1999: “Who will host Meet the Press in 2015? The Hotline’s Chuck Todd or Craig
Crawford?” First, I would have replied, “What? Hold on. I had my Discman
on. TLC’s ‘No Scrubs.’ What did you
say?” After the question was repeated,
Crawford would have been my reply. Smart, witty, engaging on television. He seemed more of a natural for the milieu
compared to the knowledgeable and earnest Todd.
I don’t know if Webb is the best vehicle for an Outsider Democratic
presidential campaign, but Crawford is a great hire who adds some gravitas to
the effort.
First post of ’15 and 100th overall. Let’s keep it short and sweet. Go Lions!
Stay tuned, as more will follow.
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