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).
The race for the GOP nomination is taking shape.
Despite one headline to the contrary, former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger did not endorse Jon Huntsman as our next president today.
Will last night’s debate have any influence on the potential candidates who weren’t there?
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.
The battle of Iowa is beginning with Mitt Romney in the lead, but Herman Cain and Sarah Palin aren’t far behind.
Herman Cain is getting a lot of attention lately, but will he amount to anything?
Sarah Palin’s latest media spectacle will be heading west next month.
Gallup takes the first look at the GOP field after Huckabee, Trump, and Daniels dropped out.
The GOP doesn’t have a charismatic superstar waiting in the wings. That’s okay.
Fox News chairman Roger Ailes has come to regret the direction he took the network after the 2008 election.
Tim Pawlenty may face trouble from a pardon he issued while he was Governor of Minnesota.
The Republican candidates of 2012 are so weak because of GOP losses in 2004 and 2006 Senate and gubernatorial races.
Jon Huntsman made his first stop in New Hampshire as he explores a presidential bid. So far, so good.
With the 2012 GOP field looking very underwhelming, GOP insiders are looking toward Indianapolis for a savior.
Erick Erickson questions Jon Huntsman’s loyalty to America.
David Brooks declares Mitt Romney, Tim Pawlenty, Mitch Daniels, and Jon Huntsman the only serious candidates for the Republican nomination.
Presidential wannabe Jon Huntsman wrote some embarrassing letters about President Obama and the Clintons.
All of the plausible Republican contenders for 2012 have significant downsides.
Polls matching President Obama against potential Republican contenders are entertaining but not informative.
Ron Paul has won the CPAC straw poll for a second straight year. But YAF has voted him off its board over his opposition to the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.