Outside the Beltway

Contrary to what Senator McCain, seeking realism in military policy does not make one an isolationist.

C. Boyden Gray, former White House Counsel and EU Ambassador, has signed on as the chair of the Jon Huntsman policy team, Mark Halperin reports.

Mitt Romney sought to clarify his pro-life bona fides yesterday. But, will it matter?

Louisiana’s Bobby Jindal sent a warning to his fellow Republicans. Too bad they probably won’t listen.

Mitt won’t sign the Susan B. Anthony List’s Pro-Life Pledge.

A new Gallup poll has “Generic Republican” beating President Obama. Unfortunately, the GOP won’t be able to nominate this anonymous candidate.

When one runs for president, it is assumed that one has a shot at one’s home state. Some of the GOP hopefuls, however, look more like unfavorite sons (and daughters).

Romney remains the clear front-runner in NH in a post-debate poll.

The race for the GOP nomination is taking shape.

Mitt Romney told a group of unemployed Florida voters that he was unemployed, too! It’s being touted as a gaffe on Twitter but appears to be a joke.

A retiree with some rather strange views hosted a Tim Pawlenty event.

Michele Bachmann is not Sarah Palin.

Despite one headline to the contrary, former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger did not endorse Jon Huntsman as our next president today.

WaPo’s Jackson Diehl asks, “Will the GOP nominate a dove?”

Will last night’s debate have any influence on the potential candidates who weren’t there?

The debate format was the biggest loser last night, but there were a few memorable moments in New Hampshire.

Why isn’t the GOP calling out religious bigotry from one of its candidates?

Rick Perry makes a valid point about bringing the economy back to Biblical principles.

Despite the disdain for him on the the hard right, Mitt Romney is the man to beat right now in the race for the GOP nomination.

Wives have played key roles in several GOP nomination trajectories this year. Newt Gingrich appears to be the latest example.

There’s precedent for this sort of thing happening and the candidate making the comeback. And you don’t have to go back too far.

Newt Gingrich’s entire senior presidential staff has resigned.