Tony Snow to Radio Factor

By Rick Pearcey

Former White House Press Secretary Tony Snow will be joining the Radio Factor as Bill O'Reilly's permanent fill-in host.

First Program: Today, Friday, Feb. 22, 2008. There's more at the O'Reilly blog.

Blog Reax:

* LoRiseAntlers over at Huffington Post digs deep: "It's really too bad there's no such thing as Hell, because these two morons would definitely have a special place reserved for them."

* Limpidglass at DailyKos is thankful for little things: "Well, one day of the week without O'Reilly is a start."

* Bigdadgib is glad it's snowing again.

* A humane being showed up over at Chickenhawk Express: "Thrilled . . . great to see him doing so well after his cancer treatment."

Photo: paul morse

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Rick Pearcey is editor and publisher of The Pearcey Report (articles).

McCain Helped by NYT Attack

By Rick Pearcey

Sen. John McCain may want to thank the New York Times for its attack story "For McCain, Self-Confidence on Ethics Poses Its Own Risk." The story hit the net last night and the papers today.

I have read the Times report and watched coverage of this story by Keith Olbermann on MSNBC, as well as the response of McCain lawyer Bob Bennett on Hannity & Colmes.

The explosive charge of a possible romantic relationship between McCain and lobbyist Vicki Iseman is not substantiated, in my view.

This does not mean it didn’t happen; it does mean the Times has taken an unfair swipe at McCain and thereby justly suffers another blow to its credibility.

Click here to continue reading "McCain Helped by NYT Attack."

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Rick Pearcey is editor and publisher of The Pearcey Report (articles).

Jai and Rene's Baby Shower

By Rick Pearcey

While Obama was making it 10 in a row over Hillary last night in Wisconsin, I was in northwest Washington, D.C., for a baby shower in honor of Jai and Rene, who have little Isaiah on the way.

Jai and I are soccer teammates on 2 indoor teams. He was born in Ghana and educated in England and the U.S. (Atlanta), where he played on a championship high school soccer team. I have gotten to know sweet Rene through Jai, and both attend nearby Howard University.

Here they are, holding an autographed copy of what I've heard is a pretty good book. We await a review from young Isaiah.

On the wall above Jai's piano and next to the kitchen:

My 3 soccer amigos, all of Howard U. Left to right: Derrick (from Trinidad), Kyle (from Trinidad), and Jai.

A wonderful time with friends old, new, and yet to arrive.

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Rick Pearcey is editor and publisher of The Pearcey Report (articles).

Movable Type Expert Wanted

By Rick Pearcey

If you are an expert in Moveable Type, please contact us at The Pearcey Report.

Email: pearcey@thepearceyreport.com.

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Rick Pearcey is editor and publisher of The Pearcey Report (articles).

Why Con Men Live in Fear

By Rick Pearcey

Why con men live in fear, even if they have a lifetime of records, resumes, PR, and "good friends" to back them up.

Here's the story from AFP:

"A 70-year-old Italian man who had been pretending to be blind for 40 years to get an invalid's pension was arrested as he drove his car, Sky TG24 television said Thursday . . . ."

More here.

He had everything going for him but the truth.
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Rick Pearcey is editor and publisher of The Pearcey Report (archives).

Pro-Abort Ad Helping John McCain?

By Rick Pearcey

Gary Bauer says McCain is pro-life. So does Planned Parenthood. Here's the pro-abort group's radio ad, just in time for today's Potomac Primary.

"With enemies like this, who needs friends?," asks an "Embed Producer" over at the Fox News blogs.

The only thing missing: "I'm John McCain, and I approved this ad."
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Rick Pearcey is editor and publisher of The Pearcey Report (archives).

Nancy Pearcey Speaking at Philadelphia Biblical University

By Rick Pearcey

Nancy Pearcey will be speaking at Philadelphia Biblical University this Wed., February 6.

Her talk during the 10 a.m. chapel is part of a series of events and activities celebrating the inauguration of Dr. Todd J. Williams as the 5th president of the university.

For a schedule of PBU inaugural events, driving directions, and additional information, please go here.

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Rick Pearcey is editor and publisher of The Pearcey Report (archives).

The Coulter Gambit

By Rick Pearcey

Yesterday author and commentator Ann Coulter upset the political world by asserting on “Hannity and Colmes” that she would “vote for” and “campaign for” Hillary Clinton if the former First Lady wins the Democratic nomination and the GOP picks Sen. John McCain as its standard-bearer for President in the November elections. Coulter argued that Clinton is more conservative than McCain in several respects.

What to make of this? Go here for the rest of the article.

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Rick Pearcey is editor and publisher of The Pearcey Report (archives).