Category Archives: National Politics

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Going From Primary to General: Can They Do It?

The race for the GOP has hit that crucial period where the votes really matter.  The candidates are now waged in a nasty war against each other which has left everyone involved a little battered.  And all of this is … Continue reading

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Best Moment From the State of the Union

Watch for Congressman Chaffetz’s response to the President’s joke (at the end of the clip)

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Quick Hits

Today is the big day in the hunt for the next Republican nominee for President, at least that’s how it’s being played out in the press.  The truth is that due to Iowa’s strange caucus system the results of this … Continue reading

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Where They Stand: Michele Bachmann

Up To This Point- Michele Bachmann has had a roller coaster of a campaign.  A year ago, people were really excited about the possibility of a Bachmann run for President.  When she officially announced her candidacy, there was an outpouring … Continue reading

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Nov. 9 Debate: The Losers

Although I have been primarily writing individual profiles instead of post-debate analysis for the 2012 Republican candidates, I want to take a quick break to discuss last night’s debate. The big winners of last night’s performance were Newt Ginrich, Herman … Continue reading

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Fantastic New RNC Ad

I hope we see more ads like this in the year to come.

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Where They Stand: Rick Santorum

Rick Santorum is widely considered to be wasting his time at this point.  Today, I would like to examine whether or not that is true. Up to This Point As far as his policy ideas are concerned, Rick Santorum is … Continue reading

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Where They Stand: Herman Cain

Today, I would like to take a look at perhaps the most surprising candidate so far, Herman Cain. Up to This Point Okay, okay, I admit it.  Although I always liked Herman Cain, I was one of the people who … Continue reading

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Attack Watch: More Fun Than A Barrel of Monkeys

I had another article just about ready to be posted today, but I decided to delay it so that I can briefly address the Attack Watch controversy.  In case you are unfamiliar with this site, it was launched by the … Continue reading

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Afraid Of A Little Tea?

“Some of them in Congress right now with this tea party movement would love to see you and me, I’m sorry, … hanging on a tree.”   By now, we’re all familiar with the insane accusation of Rep. Andre Carson … Continue reading

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