New Jersey Governor Chris Christie would surely make a fine president if elected. But a successful run through the thorny gauntlet of the GOP nominating process requires an unquestioned commitment. It takes serious preparation, buy-in from your family, excellent messaging … Continued
Monthly Archives: September 2011
Will President Obama Lose Colorado?
If the eventual GOP presidential nominee wins Colorado in addition to Florida, that individual will be the next president of the United States. But winning the Centennial State will not be easy. It will require an expansive, but efficient Republican … Continued
Larry Sabato: Chris Christie Could Win It All In 2012
On the heels of a poor showing by Texas Governor Rick Perry in the debates and some Republican primary voters’ reservations about former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney, famed political prognosticator Larry Sabato stokes the New Jersey Governor Chris Christie for … Continued
Bill Clinton: Obama’s Plan To Raise Taxes Is Not The Answer
Former President Bill Clinton tells Newsmax’s Jim Meyers and Christopher Ruddy that President Obama’s plans to increase taxes in this economic downturn won’t solve anything. President Obama this week unveiled his plan to raise taxes on the wealthiest Americans in … Continued
Electability Becoming A Factor In Romney/Perry GOP Battle
In the battle for the 2012 Republican presidential nomination between Texas Governor Rick Perry and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney, Gallup indicates that general election electability is beginning to become an issue for Republican primary voters. Perry seems to have … Continued
Fact Check Of Obama’s ‘Fair Share’ Argument Against Wealthy Simply Doesn’t Add Up
Clearly the tax code needs to be reformed, because there is so much uncertainty for individuals and corporations when it comes to paying federal taxes. But according to Stephen Ohlemacher at the Associated Press, President Obama’s “fair share” argument against … Continued
Solyndra: Scandal Of Political Influence Or Scandal Of Ineptitude?
At half a billion dollars, there is no doubt that Solyndra is a scandal. The only question is whether it is a scandal of bad judgement or a scandal of political influence. Regardless of whether this is a case of … Continued
Aftermath Of NY-9 Special Election: Will Jewish Voters Support Obama In 2012?
Special elections rarely reveal general election trends, but the outcome of NY 9 should certainly give Team Obama pause. The NY 9 special was a direct repudiation of Obamaâs Israel policy, more than a knee-jerk response to the dilapidated state … Continued
Will Pennsylvania Allocate Its 2012 Electoral Votes By Congressional District?
Should this plan succeed in Pennsylvania, the eventual GOP presidential nominee would certainly benefit because he or she would be able to win a portion of the state’s 20 electoral votes. While Pennsylvania is considered a battleground state, it is … Continued
Florida, Florida, Florida
Florida will definitely be center stage in the Republican presidential sweepstakes for the next two weeks. The state is hosting two debates among the contenders, a major conference where they will all speak and a straw poll. Some analysts say … Continued