Editorials

Most politicians are careful not to use insensitive expressions, but Mitt seems unaware that his indifferent remarks distance him from ordinary people. Rachel Maddow likened him to the cash-flush Thurston Howell III of Gilligan’s Island, oblivious to those of lesser means than himself.

How has the ethically challenged former House Speaker advanced so far, so fast? Australian professor Howard Schewber has ventured a theory.

While Frank Luntz is coming up with new phraseology and word meanings, we shouldn’t let him have all the fun. Below are more re-definitions for the Luntz Lexicon, but not in alphabetical order--since that was too much trouble.

Pat Robertson, the 81-year demented minister, says the Lord hath told him who will be our next president.

Tempting though it may be, never insult fruitcakes by suggesting that a mouthy Republican embodies the spirit and makeup of this noble, holiday confection. If you have ever lifted a fresh-baked cake from the oven, you know that fruitcakes have far more gravitas than most of their politicians.

Is it presidential of Rick Santorum to show up on camera in a beige sweater vest worn atop a baggy, blue, long-sleeve shirt?

Gingrich might steal the Christmas season from Romney, says my friend, but he won’t be able to run off with the nomination.