Amos the sage:

"The highly intelligent Maureen Dowd"
"That Dowd gal is hotter than a Saturday night special."
"Maureen Dowd, the bright light lady warrior of the New York Times"
"I really am POd at the New York Times for putting Maureen Dowd behind the Subscription Curtain, especially when she comes up with sharp analyses"
"More from my favorite chile roja, Maureen Dowd"
"I am pleased to report that Maureen Dowd, the spicy red-headed NY Times columnist"
"I _am_ goiung through withdrawal symptoms and I miss her keen wit, her sharp ability to cut through Republican bullshit with the grace of a samurai sword, and her sharp tongue."
"Maureen Dowd rides again with a shap-edged piece"
"Maureen is her usual sharp and articulate self "


Is 'The One' Cocky or Commander in Chiefy?
By MAUREEN DOWD July 23, 2008

"..............Obama finally found a Muslim with whom he's willing to be photographed.

At moments, Obama was acting as though he were already "on a coin," as Jon Stewart would say. But cocky or not, he needs to swoop up to conquer so Americans can picture him in the role.

The One left them swooning in Jordan.........."