To many Republican primary voters, the latest Rasmussen survey (released 8/16/11) will not be a shocker. The only question is: Will the enthusiasm for Texas Gov. Rick Perry last? The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey of Likely Republican Primary … Continued
Monthly Archives: August 2011
Hilary Clinton For Joe Biden?
We discussed this possibility one year ago at The Daily Caller. Now it appears the White House, in an effort to redefine itself, could once again be toying with the notion of dumping Biden in an effort to save Obama’s … Continued
Florida U.S. Senate Race: A Source Of Concern For Republicans
Unfortunately a GOP frontrunner does not seem to be emerging in Florida’s 2012 U.S. Senate race., and this should be a source of concern for Republicans in the Sunshine State and around the country. The GOP needs to net at … Continued
Republicans Look To Pick-Up At Least One State Senate Seat In Final Round Of Wisconsin Recalls
Wisconsin Republicans want to pad their slim state Senate lead in the final round of recalls later today. The Washington Post’s Rachel Weiner explains what is at stake in the Badger State. Right now, Republicans have a 17-to-16 majority in … Continued
Ron Paul’s Media Blackout
Ron Paul finished just behind Michele Bachmann in Saturday’s Ames Straw Poll, yet the mainstream media chose to downright ignore this impressive achievement. And while it is extremely unlikely that Rep. Paul will win the GOP presidential nomination in 2012, … Continued
Should Chris Christie Enter The GOP Presidential Fray?
Probably not a wise move for the first-term New Jersey governor, but The New York Times’ Ross Douthat makes a compelling case for Chris Christie’s entrance into the race. Of course it would be an epic gamble on his part, … Continued
Mitt Romney’s Iowa Strategy
Winning the GOP presidential nomination is all about capturing lightening in a bottle, and it is never wise to publicly downplay the importance of a nominating contest, particularly the first one out of the chute (Iowa). But Mitt Romney’s strategy … Continued
Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell To Chair RGA
We have the utmost confidence that Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell will build on the success of the past two RGA chairs (Haley Barbour and Rick Perry), and maybe even parley his new role into a possible 2012 vice presidential bid. … Continued
Ford O’Connell Discusses Rick Perry’s Impact On The 2012 GOP Presidential Field At Fox News
Ford O’Connell and Democratic strategist Christy Setzer discuss Rick Perry’s impact on the 2012 Republican primary field and the race for the White House.
U.S. Senator Tim Pawlenty?
If the eventual GOP presidential nominee is unable to win the White House in 2012, the best way to check President Obama’s power is to control the U.S. Senate. The Republican Party currently needs to net four seats in 2012 … Continued