Conservative columnist Robert Novak has been diagnosed with a brain tumor.

Statement from Novak:

“On Sunday, July 27, I was diagnosed with a brain tumor. I have been admitted to Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, where doctors will soon begin appropriate treatment.

“I will be suspending my journalistic work for an indefinite but, God willing, not too lengthy period.”

Bob Novak is a great guy and a brilliant columnist. He and his family will be in our prayers, and we wish him a speedy recovery.

Conservative columnist Robert Novak has a good column on Real Clear Politics analyzing both Obama’s and McCain’s strategy for the general election.

One point very good point he hits on is the strategy by Obama’s campaign to call any attack by McCain or Republicans “swift boating” rather than just a criticism. Obama continues to level charges against McCain and call him a “3rd Bush term” and when McCain responds it’s labeled as “Swift boating”.

The truth is that so-called “swift boating” only means telling the truth about Barack Obama and Democrats which is why they hate it so much.