Where Newt Gingrich’s new Iowa ad waxes poetic about American exceptionalism, Ron Paul goes for the Spike TV production route in his new commercial set to air in Iowa and New Hampshire. Titled “Big Dog,” the ad doesn’t actually feature Paul himself until the necessary approval tag at the end. Instead, it’s a series of […]
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DNC Fights Back Against Voter Suppression
Democrats are waking up and fighting back against Republican electioneering efforts.
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Gingrich Runs First Iowa Ad
Even though the Republican presidential nomination is set to kick off when Iowans head to their local schools and community centers for the caucuses in just 30 days, I’m skeptical of current polls. Over the weekend, the Des Moines Register found that 64 percent of likely caucus goers have yet to see any of the […]
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Let Elections Be Elections Again
This primary season is different from the others—no, it really is!
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Are Republicans Stuck?
For a member of the conservative establishment, the last two weeks have not been ideal. Your nominal candidate – former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney – has not been able to consolidate his position among Republican voters, and has hit a wave of intense criticism as Democrats and Republicans begin to wonder about his core beliefs, […]
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Don’t You Forget About (Huntsman and Perry)
Conservatives should reconsider Jon Huntsman and Rick Perry.
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Gingrich Leads Confused Iowans
Former House Speaker holds a substantial lead, but polls shows voters still largely undecided with a month to go before the primaries.
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Walls Close In on OWS
After an hours-long standoff, police demolish a D.C. #OWS shelter.
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Cain’s Book Tour Comes to an End
The former Godfather’s Pizza exec was never a serious contender for the Republican nomination.
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What to Read Before You Unwonk for the Weekend
Want to be the nerdiest person at happy hour? Read this before you head out of the office.Â
