Why even the “liberal media” is craven in the face of Republican criticism.
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Vander Plaats Still Open to Endorsing Gingrich
The Iowa Tea Party leader might endorse the former speaker despite his refusal to sign a values pledge.
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Pocketbook Rules
In the GOP nomination fight, money trumps morality.
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Countdown to 2012…and Shutdown
Despite the importance of the legislation that must be passed before the holidays, don’t expect Congress to agree before a clear winner emerges.
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Good Ol’ Iowa
Ever since Jimmy Carter door-to-doored his way to an eye-opening Iowa victory in 1976-he actually finished second to “uncommitted,” but he beat the other candidates-the first-in-the-nation caucuses have played a supersized role in both parties’ nomination processes. In spite of quadrennial grumblings about Iowa becoming “less relevant,” it never happens. The charm of Iowa isn’t […]
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To Flop or Not to Flop: That is the General Election Question
If Romney become the GOP nominee, will he run as a conservative or a moderate?
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One Small Step for Newt
Gingrich indulges a number of fantasy ideas, but he gets it right for space exploration.
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Important Election News from Across the Pond
A reminder that what happens in Europe will mean more for the presidential election than almost anything the GOP does.
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How We’ll Talk About the Affordable Care Act in the Fall
When the discussion moves beyond “Repeal Obamacare!” the Democrats could regain the advantage.
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Ron Paul’s Threat to Gingrich
Gingrich’s entire path to the nomination depends on Iowa. Will Ron Paul ruin it?
