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John Nichols and Liberal Overreach on Obama Mandate Speculation

If there ever was a word which explained the Liberal reaction to President Obama’s victory it’s”overreach.” A fine example of this proclivity is John Nichols, a writer for the liberal publication, The Nation. Mr. Nichols’s latest article is a veritable … Continue reading

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The GOP Dilemma: Minorities, Whites, and Political Modernization

Contrary to popular belief, President Obama’s victory in 2012 was not a result of a shifting demographic trend in the United States. Accordingly, it resulted from the Democrat’s aptitude for effectively organizing and mobilizing increased voter turnout among populations which … Continue reading

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Wither, Romney?

In the aftermath of the 2012 elections, Republicans and Conservatives alike are finding themselves lost, hollow, and angry, scurrying around trying to make sense of their loss. At first it seemed that everyone from the electorate to pundits to party … Continue reading

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High-profile Conservatives jumping on the immigration bandwagon.

In lieu of President Obama’s victory supposedly brought on by a “shifting demographic” which favors the Democrats, some high-profile Conservatives are now lamenting that the GOP needs to soften its stance on amnesty for illegals. All of this in theory … Continue reading

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Labor Day Thoughts: Unions and the GOP

(Being that it’s Labor Day and I just read this article in Politico on why unions matter, I thought I would share some thoughts on organized labor and the GOP which I have kicked around in my head for some … Continue reading

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What is Conservatism?

Since we are groin deep in the GOP primary season–17 or 18 debates deep–it isn’t surprising that many people are rallying around their favorite candidate. You have the Romney crowd, the anti-Romney crowd, and the folks leftover who hover from … Continue reading

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If I were Romney I would…

Quite dealing in meaningless platitudes and take honest stock of the political realities that I was facing. Then I would break with conventional political wisdom and do something utterly unconventional. I would approach the Gingrich camp with an offer. You get out … Continue reading

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Gingrich: The Newt that wouldn’t die.

Nationally, Newt Gingrich is probably one of the most hated politicians around. His negatives are, as they say, in the tank. Washington insiders detest him because of his bombastic leadership style as Speaker, crazed pseudo-conservative pundits can’t stand his futurist progressive … Continue reading

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John Huntsman Calls It Quits; Set to Endorse Romney

Huntsman will put the brakes on his candidacy for the GOP nomination tomorrow at which time the former governor will throw his support behind Mitt Romney. The man he often railed against and called unelectable. Huntsman received support from The State … Continue reading

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Why I support…gulp…Mitt Romney for the Presidency of the United States.

I hereby and forthwith support Mitt Romney for the GOP nomination for the Presidency of the United States! There I said it…even after almost throwing up in my mouth. My initial apprehension towards Romney has never been inspired by his … Continue reading

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GOP Iowa Caucus Poll

 

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I Guess the GOP Has Its Frontrunner

A lot has been made about the shuffling of candidates within the GOP field. Whose got it?Who can keep it? Aside from Romney’s sustained support for much of the contest, no one appeared able to answer those questions. Judging from … Continue reading

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Election 2012: Lame Ducks and Congressional Critters

Rightfully so members of the media, political scientists, pundits, news junkies, activists, and so on are getting very caught up in the GOP primaries and gleefully await the coming general election. And why shouldn’t they? This is possibly going to … Continue reading

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Super Committee Failure: Democrat Political Opportunism and Why the Republicans are Right on Taxes

Most Americans who have a television or a computer probably know by now that the so called bipartisan Super Committee (SC) has miserably failed. This has caused blame to be passed up and down, from right to left, and otherwise. … Continue reading

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