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- The GOP, a Party at War with ItselfWho is the Republican party and why have they not coalesced around one candidate? If the GOP is going to claim victory this November, they'll need to unite around the candidate with the most broad appeal. Who is that candidate? The answer may surprise you
- Obama Makes a Ghastly Mistake on Contraception…or Does He?Republicans claim Obama made a huge miscalculation on his contraception mandate and admitted his outrageous mistake. Republicans think they smell blood in the water on this one, but was it a huge miscalculation and an outrageous mistake?
- Budget Proposal Sparks Republican OppositionPresident Obama introduced a budget plan during an address to college students.
- Christianity and PoliticsEvery American should exercise their right to vote. That applies in a larger degree to Christian Americans. There hasn’t been a greater need for political leaders with strong Christian convictions as there is today.
- “Right to Work” Laws Mean Less Rights for WorkersIndiana becomes the 22nd state with a "right to work" law that strips unions of their power to collect union dues to operate. It also takes bargaining rights out of the hands of workers and lowers wages and takes away benefits for middle class workers.
- The Brave New World of Political CampaignsThe pre-nominating convention battle, now in full swing among Republicans, is a painful winnowing process. Already a number of Republican presidential hopefuls have succumbed to the political grim reaper.
- One Republican's Support for the Buffett RuleMost republicans heard president Obama's state of the union address and bristled at mention of the Buffett rule to raise taxes on the wealthy. Well, I'm a republican and I agree with the president on this one.
End of the Tea Party?What Mitt Romney’s Florida win means for the long term viability of the conservative movement- Republican Campaigns Turn Nasty Ahead of Florida's PrimaryName calling and nasty accusations were the order of the day as the republican front runners Newt Gingrich and Mitt Romney finish out their campaigns in the sunshine state before Tuesday's Florida Primary.
- The Republican Presidential Debates: From the Bizarre to the SinisterThis is an unusual year in Republican politics. The ambiguity about who the Republican candidate for President will be has led to an elevated level of combativeness in the Republican primaries. Although entertaining, this has a darker side as well.
- Mitch Daniels' Moment Solidifies Him as a Strong Republican Alternative CandidateIndiana Gov. Mitch Daniels delivered the Republican response to President Barack Obama's State of the Union Address, and light up the Internet. Here is why Daniels would be a great Republican candidate for the 2012 election.
- House Republicans Question Safety of Chevy Volt BatteriesHouse Republicans railed against the Obama Administration Wednesday during a hearing on General Motor’s Chevy Volt, after a probe conducted by the federal auto safety agency ruled that the electric cars’ batteries are not prone to causing fires.
- State of the Union and Responses Show Country's DivideThe State of the Union showed the differences in the country's parties.
- Ron Paul and the Search for the Christian RepublicanEvery egg tossed at Ron Paul is an egg tossed at Jesus.
- Republicans and the MediaA journalist's response to Newt Gingrich's attack on the media.
- Gingrich: Will Pride Come Before the Fall?Newt Gingrich, the Republican establishment, and their electorate have a common purpose in mind for the upcoming November election. However, in order to have their goals become reality, they must work together.
- Democrats May Be Behind Ron Paul's SuccessDemocrats may be crossing party lines to vote for the Texas libertarian.
- The Republicans to Save the Day?Will the Republican party save America?
The Fate of Republican Power in Government as it Relates to 2012My view of the Republican party as it concerns the 2012 U.S. Elections.- Republicans Might Save the Keystone PipelineThe Republicans in the House of Representatives are considering measures to keep Americas focus on the Keystone Pipeline construction project.
- It’s Official: Mitt Romney is Too RepublicanWhy Mitt Romney is just too Republican to win in 2012.
- President Obama Nixes Keystone Pipeline Ahead of 2012 ElectionsOn Wednesday President Barack Obama Killed the Keystone Pipeline that would have ran from Canada to Texas.
- Wisconsin Democrats Get Nearly Double the Signatures Required for the Recall ElectionWisconsin Democrats along with others from organized labor, delivered over one million signatures to trigger a recall election of embattled Republican Governor Scott Walker.
- Ron Paul: Republicans' Only HopeIs he more akin to the crazy grandpa whose outlandish ideas draw the rolling of eyes, or Congressional stalwart who has been a fierce advocate of the Constitution? The presidential candidacy of Ron Paul seems to fall somewhere in between.
- Libertarianism: The Roots of the 'Real' RepublicanWhy America's original Republicans would be libertarians today.
- Why Nominating Jon Huntsman Would Cost Republicans More Than Just the PresidencyRepublican Presidential Candidate Jon Huntsman is regarded by the Left as the "moderate" candidate Republicans need to compete in the 2012 Presidential election, but his nomination would not only cost Republicans the Presidency, but the Congress as well.
- The Republican View of Small Government and Freedom Contradict Their RecordRepublicans pontificate the efficiencies of a limited federal government. They preach on how freedom needs to be restored after the attack on it by Barack Obama. However, in light of their congressional record, their words are not to be believed.
- Republican Ideology in a NutshellUnfettered profiteering for the few at the expense of the American standard of living for everyone else.
- The Americans Elect Presidential Convention and Civil DebateAmericans Elect should include civility as a consideration when they select a presidential candidate.
- Republican Attacks on Romney Are OKWould you rather have a candidate's dirty laundry aired before the convention or in the general election? As long as the attacks are fair and honest they should continue.
- Republicans Target Romney with Harsh Attacks -- Maybe Too HarshMitt Romney is under attack by his challengers. Have Rick Perry and Newt Gingrich brought too much force to the dogfight? These harsh blows may wound the Republican Party this round.
- Republicans Targeting Romney: The Attacks Are Fair GameRick Perry and Newt Gingrich are stepping up their attacks on Republican frontrunner Mitt Romney, leading up to the South Carolina primary. If I were a Republican strategist, here is how I would view these attacks on Romney overall.
- Republicans Passing Over Best Chance to Beat Obama: Jon HuntsmanIn the desire to nominate a more conservative candidate for the 2012 Election, I believe the GOP is passing over the one candidate who has a chance to beat Obama; Jon Huntsman.
- Foot in Mouth Disease - Republican Verbal Missteps Continue UnabatedFrom Gingrich's 'food stamp' remarks to Romney's 'I like to fire people' speech, Republican presidential contenders seem intent on finding a permanent home for their feet - in their mouths.
- Republicans Must Stop Beating Bigotry Drum to Win VotersAn analysis of how bigotry reduces Republicans' chances to beat Obama in 2012
- The Republican Dilemma, Starting in IowaBy what standards should Republicans choose a nominee?
- If Republicans Win Control of White House and Congress; What Then?What can we expect if a Republican wins the White House and Republicans take over Congress? Will it be good or bad for the country? These are questions I will try to answer.
- Ol' Great Grampaw Bill Tells the Younguns About RepublicansOl' Great Grampaw Bill gathers the younguns around his feet to tell them about the early 21st Century when the Republicans "stupided" themselves out of existence.
Iowa Narrows, Clarifies the Republican FieldThe Iowa caucuses have a history of shortening the list of candidates for nominations and clarifying what exactly voters want. This year was no exception.- Iowa Caucus Big Winner -- Third Party Politics?How Romney's Iowa win could lead to the rise of serious third-party politics in America.
