WASHINGTON POST
Novak Q&A on WashingtonPost.com [Greg Pollowitz]
Some highlights from Robert Novak's online chat at WashingtonPost.com:
Toronto: Good afternoon. Why is there such an aversion to paying taxes among conservatives — how else can a country maintain the infrastructure and services necessary for long-term prosperity?
Robert D. Novak: If you enjoy paying taxes so much, you're more than welcome to pick up mine as well. I think the Treasury would take a check from a Canadian.
and...
Kennewick, Wash.: Why should I consider you nonpartisan?
Robert D. Novak: Only because so many Republicans think I am a pain in the neck.
and...
Arlington, Va.: Please describe the qualities of your ideal next president of the U.S. and how each of the prominent candidates "stack up." My wife loved your book!
Robert D. Novak: My ideal candidate would support limited government, low taxes and a strong but prudent government; would be able to communicate with the American people; and would be electable. In my view, no current candidate meets those standards, and I find it difficult even to rate them.
and...
Denver: Have you rethought the admiration you expressed for Ambassador Joseph Wilson in the column that he still claims ruined his wife's life?
Robert D. Novak: Yes, I was much too kind to him.
and...
Woodbridge, Va.: Any ideas on why Fred Thompson's campaign has not taken off yet?
Robert D. Novak: I was surprised how inept Fred has been, particularly because in failing to organize his thoughts. Going on the Fox News Channel yesterday to attack Fox suggests a dysfunctional candidate.
11/26 08:11 PM
Share
