Justice Scalia Shouldn't Speak to the Tea Party Caucus
There is a big dust-up about Justice Scalia speaking today before House Tea Party Caucus. The controversy comes mostly from the fact that this is Michele Bachmann’s newly formed group. Michele...
View ArticleMichele Bachmann: Minnesota Wild
If Representative Michelle Bachmann runs for president, one thing is certain — it will be a lively race. The Minnesota Republican is known for her use of provocative rhetoric and does not shy from...
View ArticleA Vigorous Debate with No Ideas
The first New Hampshire Republican presidential debate was about a lot of things.For Mitt Romney, it was about running away from his past as governor of Massachusetts. For Newt Gingrich, it was about...
View ArticleAn Iowan Take on New Hampshire Debate: Bachmann Wins
I was in New Hampshire last night for first formal presidential debate and had a chance to talk to many folks the days before the event and afterwards as well.I found New Hampshire citizens not very...
View ArticleBachmann Announces Her Run for President
Tea Party darling Michele Bachmann (R-MN) talked up her home-field advantage as she officially announced her run for presidency this morning in Iowa. Bachmann lived in Iowa (a state she's hoping to...
View ArticleOpinion: Why GOP Candidates Should Support Indie Music
Every campaign season, without fail, a Republican candidate or elected official is asked to stop playing some celebrity musician's music at their campaign appearances. It's a one-day story, liberals...
View ArticleOpinion: Obama's Enthusiasm Gap is a Major Problem
"I'm sure I'll vote for him…but I won't work for him."That common refrain captured the mood toward President Obama's reelection bid at Netroots Nation, the annual conference of progressive bloggers and...
View ArticleOpinion: The Iowa Tea Partier's Case for Michelle Bachmann
In Iowa, we have the unique opportunity to vet presidents in a way like no one else in the country. During this election cycle, I have been fortunate enough to get a behind-the-scenes look at almost...
View ArticleOpinion: Advice to GOP Debaters - You Can't Run on 'No'
You'd think the Republicans would be smiling. The economy shows no signs of turning by the 2012 election, a bad sign for any incumbent. The GOP caucus in the Capitol has ensured that Democrats can't...
View ArticleOpinion: What's Really Behind the 'Bachmann is Stupid' Theme? The Usual...
If it's a political season, as it always seems to be these days, there comes the inevitable chorus of smug liberals proclaiming a conservative candidate "stupid."Did you hear, Michelle Bachmann wished...
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House Races to Watch: Ideological Battle over Bachmann's Neighboring Minn....
Minnesota's 3rd Congressional District, which encompasses the wealthy suburbs west of Minneapolis, should be competitive. Political strategists have often rated the district a tossup, but Republican...
View ArticleOpinion: Why Each GOP Contender Thinks They Can Win Florida
"My fellow Americans…" Those will be the first words of whomever takes the stage on August 30th, 2012 - exactly one year from today - in Tampa Bay, Florida, to address the Republican National...
View ArticleOpinion: The One Way the GOP can Take Advantage of Anti-Incumbency Fever
The Republican race for the White House remains an interesting phenomenon with a large field of candidates and a great deal of action on the racetrack. While Sarah Palin is correct that "polls are for...
View ArticleOpinion: In Reagan Debate, Romney Must Fend off Also-Rans and Contend with...
Presidential primary debates are often more spectacle than substance. With eight candidates jockeying to be heard, there isn't much room for real debate. They will all see the two greatest threats to...
View ArticleOpinion: How Chris Christie Shakes up the 2012 Field? He Doesn't
Several months ago, Republicans began to kvetch about the weak field of contenders who were offering to do combat with Barack Obama for control of the White House. At that time, there were seven or so...
View ArticleFlexing the Money Muscle: Candidates Disclose Fundraising Totals
Here comes the money! Candidates Rick Perry and Mitt Romney have reported their earnings from the three-month fundraising quarter that ended last week.Texas Republican and...
View ArticleOpinion: In GOP Field, Line Between Contenders and Pretenders is Now Clear
"Tonight the light of love in your eyes, but will you still love me tomorrow?"Primaries are exposing and embarrassing for the party involved. They inevitably lead to infighting, dirty revelations, and...
View ArticleOpinion: Palin's Out, and Bachmann's Star Dims
We can barely keep up with the unfolding political events in the past week.The big panic is that with Nevada setting its caucus date for January 14 the whole calendar has been trashed. Iowa has to have...
View ArticleOpinion: Cain, Ron Paul and the Ever-Shifting GOP Sands
Romney and Perry? No! Ron Paul and Herman CainAs we try desperately to make sense of the Republican search for a presidential candidate to beat President Obama each week seems to bring a new fork in...
View ArticleOpinion: Instead of Econ Fixes, Tonight's Debate Will Show GOP Infighting
Tonight's GOP debate, sadly, will be more defined by what we won't see than what we will - an apt parallel to the "Party of No" approach to governing in America.What won't we see in tonight's GOP...
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