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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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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GOP vs. Job Creators
Despite their rhetoric about small businesses, Republicans side with millionaires when it comes down to it.Â
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GOP vs. Job Creators
Republican opposition to extending the payroll tax misses the point.
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Despite Previous Denials, Romney Is Competing in Iowa
Any lingering doubts on Romney’s new commitment to winning the Iowa caucus can now be laid to rest. He’s opened a new campaign headquarters in Des Moines, a campaign spokesperson said his ” strategy is to win there,” and starting tomorrow Romney will begin airing a new commercial, his first in Iowa since his 2008 […]
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GOP Candidates: Let’s Resegregate the Military!
Around this time last year, the Senate was setting in to tackle various pieces legislation it put off over the course of the year and capitalize on the remaining time before the House majority switched parties in January. Repealing “don’t ask, don’t tell”-the ’90s-era provision that allowed LGBT soldiers to serve in the military so […]
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God Help Us
Will Rick Perry’s blend of Christian-right, small-government, and pro-corporate fervor land him in the White House?
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Newt Gingrich Deviates From Republican Script on Immigration
Gingrich said the party should find “humane” ways of keeping immigrant families together.
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What to Read Before You Unwonk Tonight
Maximize your Twitter snark for tonight’s debate by making sure you know all the news.
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“Pepper Spray…It’s a Food Product, Essentially”
Fox News host claims UC Davis students were sprayed with derivative food product.
