Michele Bachmann’s Odd Views On Slavery And The Civil War
Michele Bachmann’s view of history is based in a world view that would be foreign to most Americans.
Debt Deal Reveals GOP Split On Defense Spending
The cuts to Pentagon spending in the new debt deal are further revealing a split in the GOP over foreign policy and military spending.
Can Jon Huntsman Revive the Party of Reagan?
Condi Rice’s speechwriter thinks Huntsman can appeal to the Tea Party.
The Tea Party’s Utopianism Is Making It Irrelevant
By insisting on perfection in the debt ceiling debate, the Tea Party has made itself irrelevant to the process.
Mitt Romney’s Frontrunner Status In Danger If Rick Perry Enters The Race
If Mitt Romney looked in the rear view mirror he might just see Rick Perry gaining on him.
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.
Gary Bauer’s Absurd Attempt To Convince Libertarians To Oppose Same-Sex Marriage
A social conservative attempts to argue that same-sex marriage is a threat to liberty, and fails miserably.
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
Sarah Palin Newsweek Photo Shoot
Of the eight shots in the Sarah Palin cover shoot, all eight feature her in sweatshirts and similar togs. Not exactly presidential.
Obama Still Trying To Sell GOP On “Grand Bargain” Debt Deal
It was a largely fruitless weekend in the debt negotiations.
Stephen Colbert PAC Authorized by FEC
The Stephen Colbert Super PAC that began as a satire has now been blessed by the real FEC. What exactly this means is not yet clear.
Sarah Palin: The Most Significant Woman Of The Past Decade? Hardly
Just how significant is Sarah Palin in the grand scheme of things?
Should Jon Huntsman Be Considered A Contender?
On paper, Jon Huntsman looks like a great General Election candidate. The problem is it seems impossible for him to win the GOP nomination.
Sarah Palin Trademarks Her Name
As of June 17, Sarah Palin is a registered US trademark, serial number 85-170,226.
Jon Stewart vs. Fox News
Daily Show host Jon Stewart spent 15 minutes on yesterday’s Fox News Sunday with Chris Wallace trying to explain why he thinks Fox is a propaganda machine.
What Sarah Palin Can Teach Us About Writing
A distinguished linguist is quite impressed with Sarah Palin’s facility with the written word.
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.
Sarah Palin, Rick Perry, And Post-Debate Calculus
Will last night’s debate have any influence on the potential candidates who weren’t there?
Rick Perry Advocates the Biblical Virtues of Keynesianism
Rick Perry makes a valid point about bringing the economy back to Biblical principles.
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.
Sarah Palin’s Emails
A quick glance provides some insights into Palin’s thought processes and leadership style.
A Political Opening For Non-Interventionism
The American public is increasingly skeptical of foreign adventurism. Why aren’t our political candidates reflecting that?
