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Hispanics Take Center Stage In 2012 Elections

Posted on January 25, 2012 by editor

CHARLOTTE, NC – New Census data indicates Latinos could play a critical role in the 2012 elections. This information comes out just as President Obama hits an all-time low with Hispanic support. And except for Texas Governor Rick Perry, Republican … Continue reading →

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US election 2012: Jon Huntsman says US must expand foreign ties

Posted on January 25, 2012 by editor

Republican presidential hopeful Jon Huntsman called on Monday for a new era of U.S. global engagement based on strong economic partnerships and a leading role in what he said would be a new “Pacific Century.” Telegraph (UK) Related articles US … Continue reading →

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‘Now Is Not My Time’ to Run, Christie Says

Posted on January 25, 2012 by editor

Saying “now is not my time,” Gov. Chris Christie of New Jersey announced that he would not seek the Republican nomination for the presidency. NYT Related articles Chris Christie: Newt “Has Been An Embarrassment” (alan.com) “Classless Chris Christie”: There’s Just … Continue reading →

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Republicans in Pennsylvania map strategy on electoral votes: Thomas Suddes

Posted on January 24, 2012 by editor

Ohio Republicans’ devilish new congressional map will make the Republican-run U.S. House an even tougher audience for President Barack Obama. Cleveland.com Related articles Inside Obama’s re-election math (cnn.com) Wisconsin GOP Lawmaker Proposes Change to Presidential Voting System (ibtimes.com) GOP Pa. … Continue reading →

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Three key issues in the 2012 election

Posted on January 24, 2012 by editor

–the role and size of government –fairness, both in terms of economic outcomes and tax policy –the effect of supply-side, trickle down, deregulatory economics CSM Related articles Is The GOP’s Supply-Side Revolution Toast? (andrewsullivan.thedailybeast.com) Supply-Side Guru Backs Gingrich (myfoxny.com) Gingrich … Continue reading →

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Sarah Palin 2012: Could She Hurt the Republican Party’s Quest for the Presidency?

Posted on October 19, 2011 by editor

Now back to the Republican Party’s worst nightmare. What is it? Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin enters the race, but not as candidate vying for the Republican Party’s 2012 nomination, but as a third party candidate on the Tea Party … Continue reading →

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2012: Recapping Bachmann’s launch

Posted on August 23, 2011 by editor

“Republican Michele Bachmann officially launched her White House bid … casting herself as hard-charging conservative capable of carrying the party into the 2012 election over a crowded field of GOP rivals,” the Boston Globe writes. MSNBC Related articles Message to … Continue reading →

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American Crossroads PAC casts 2012 as ‘David and Goliath’ struggle against Democrats

Posted on August 23, 2011 by editor

American Crossroads, the massive political action committee that helped propel Republicans into the House majority last fall, is planning to spend $120 million on a 2012 election cycle it is casting as a “David and Goliath” struggle between well-funded Democrats … Continue reading →

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GOP poll: Tea party movement could cost Republicans in 2012

Posted on August 13, 2011 by editor

Beware, Florida Republicans: The tea party movement that swept you into office in 2010 could cost you the next election Miami Herald Related articles Tea party fortunes are fading even as its star Michele Bachmann shines (csmonitor.com) Voters prefer Dems … Continue reading →

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Iowa, New Hampshire and the Christian right in 2012

Posted on August 13, 2011 by editor

Thus, the the thinking goes, if Michele Bachmann or Herman Cain or Rick Santorum or any of the other ideologues in the race end up breaking out of the pack and getting 15 minutes of fame early next year, it … Continue reading →

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Religious Right Seeks Comeback in 2012, Though Economic Issues Dominate

Posted on August 13, 2011 by editor

Conservative Christians – the so-called Religious Right – swayed many votes in U.S. presidential elections over the past two decades. But their influence was not as clearly felt in the 2008 election. VOA Related articles Perilous Plot: Religious Right leaders … Continue reading →

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Why Rick Perry should run for president

Posted on August 13, 2011 by editor

After Gov. Rick Perry was interviewed on Fox News Wednesday, a republican activist said, “You need to understand the basis of government to run a much larger government,” and she is exactly right. Perry’s experience as this country’s longest-serving governor … Continue reading →

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The G.O.P. Debate

Posted on June 18, 2011 by editor

For all the noise from the Republican field, there remains a vast silence on the real issues. NYT Related articles 7 in G.O.P. Square Off, 7 Months From First Vote (nytimes.com)

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GOP candidates slow to reach Hispanic voters

Posted on June 18, 2011 by editor

Republican leaders have repeatedly stressed the need for their 2012 nominee to win the growing Hispanic vote, but most of the party’s president contenders have no outreach focusing specifically on Hispanics. USA TODAY Related articles Hispanic conservatives keep close eye … Continue reading →

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Michele Bachmann running for President in 2012 election

Posted on June 18, 2011 by editor

Spokane Republicans might be happy to learn that Michele Bachmann is running for President in the 2012 election. Bachmann made her official declaration using Facebook on Monday, announcing that she would be seeking the office of president now. It’s not … Continue reading →

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“The world is getting warmer”: Romney

Posted on June 9, 2011 by editor

Presidential hopeful Mitt Romney broke with Republican orthodoxy on Friday by saying he believes that humans are responsible, at least to some extent, for climate change. Reuters Related articles Romney Agrees Global Warming is Real (politicalwire.com)

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Obama holds big 2012 lead over Republicans

Posted on June 9, 2011 by editor

President Barack Obama retains a big lead over possible Republican rivals in the 2012 election despite anxiety about the economy and the country’s future, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll on Wednesday. Reuters Related articles Obama trails Romney … oh, wait! … Continue reading →

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With Santorum In, Religious Conservatives May Have a 2012 Candidate

Posted on June 9, 2011 by editor

Former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum, who officially announced his candidacy for the GOP presidential nomination Monday morning, could be the best hope for social conservatives to have a say during the 2012 presidential race. With Mike Huckabee bowing out, and … Continue reading →

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Can a Mormon presidential candidate win over the Republicans’ evangelical base?

Posted on June 3, 2011 by editor

…But the fact that two of top-tier GOP contenders are Mormons is one of great sensitivity as Republicans contemplate the presidential race ahead. Conservative Christians have deep theological differences with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Some evangelical … Continue reading →

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Sarah Palin is a carnival sideshow to Paul Ryan main act

Posted on June 1, 2011 by editor

Just when the slow bicycle race stage of the contest for the Republican 2012 presidential race appeared to be over, Sarah Palin has ensured that we will have to endure weeks, if not months, of more confusion and carnival. Telegraph … Continue reading →

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