Rick Perry On The Rise Before He Even Enters The Race
He’s not in the race (yet), but Rick Perry is already a top-tier 2012 candidate.
Erick Erickson Is Putting Party Before Country
How much of an American can you be if you are willing to wreck the economy for political gain.
Romney, Bachmann Lead GOP Field, Obama Leads All GOP Candidates
For the moment, the GOP race looks like a race between Mitt Romney and Michele Bachmann, which should make Romney happy
The GOP Is Now Controlled By Its Conservative Base
More than any other time in the past, the GOP is now firmly under the control of its most conservative members.
Casey Anthony Trial Got More News Coverage Than GOP Candidates
The biggest news story of the past six weeks was something completely trivial.
Obama Punts On Same-Sex Marriage, Again
President Obama came close to endorsing same-sex marriage last night, but stopped short yet again
Republican Party Politics And The Isolationist Canard
A few Republicans have picked up on John McCain’s criticism of critics of the Libya mission as being “isolationist.”
A Libertarian Moment?
Recent polls seem to indicate a shift in public opinion in a more libertarian direction.
Republicans At A Foreign Policy Crossroads
For the first time since the end of World War II, the GOP is wrestling with two diametrically opposed visions of foreign affairs.
Opposing Dumb, Unnecessary Wars Is Not “Isolationism”
Contrary to what Senator McCain, seeking realism in military policy does not make one an isolationist.
The “Unfavorite Sons” (GOP Candidates and their States)
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).
Post-Debate, Romney Is Clear GOP Frontrunner, Bachmann Surging
The race for the GOP nomination is taking shape.
Ten Congressmen Sue President Obama Over Libya Mission, War Powers Act
Dennis Kucinich and nine other Members of Congress are suing the President. They won’t get very far.
Boehner Gives Obama Until Friday To Justify Libya Mission
The House GOP and the White House moved one step closer to a constitutional confrontation, but is it much ado about nothing?
Can Government Get out of the Marriage Business?
Government is inextricably linked to the marriage business.
Romney & Bachmann Rise, Pawlenty & Cain Fizzle In Mostly Lackluster Debate
The debate format was the biggest loser last night, but there were a few memorable moments in New Hampshire.
Mitt Romney At The Top Of The GOP Field
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.
A Political Opening For Non-Interventionism
The American public is increasingly skeptical of foreign adventurism. Why aren’t our political candidates reflecting that?
Gary Johnson Excluded From June 13th New Hampshire Debate
Is it appropriate for news organizations to decide that the people don’t need to hear from certain political candidates?
Romney Leads Among Iowa Republicans, Cain And Palin Tied For Second
The battle of Iowa is beginning with Mitt Romney in the lead, but Herman Cain and Sarah Palin aren’t far behind.
Sarah Palin’s Bus Tour To Hit Iowa
Sarah Palin’s latest media spectacle will be heading west next month.
Rudy Giuliani Leads Republican Field: CNN Poll
Former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani tops the latest CNN poll of Republican presidential contenders.
After Shakeup, Romney And Palin Lead GOP Field
Gallup takes the first look at the GOP field after Huckabee, Trump, and Daniels dropped out.
Why 2012 Republican Field is So Weak
The Republican candidates of 2012 are so weak because of GOP losses in 2004 and 2006 Senate and gubernatorial races.
Republicans Waiting For Mitch Daniels
With the 2012 GOP field looking very underwhelming, GOP insiders are looking toward Indianapolis for a savior.
Ron Paul’s Election Problem: The Issues he Supports
No, Ron Paul is not a viable candidate for president.
