At this juncture, it is unclear if the eventual GOP presidential nominee will be able to defeat President Obama. Therefore, in this time of high unemployment and out of control spending, if Republicans want to limit the Obama administration’s negative … Continued
Iowa Caucuses: A Wide Open Affair
Seven weeks out, the high percentage of “undecideds” is the top line story in Iowa. If the Tea Party gets behind one candidate that could change the entire landscape in January’s Hawkeye State nominating contest. James Q. Lynch of KCRG has … Continued
Ford O’Connell At Politico’s Arena: Can The Newt Boomlet Last?
Back from the dead, Newt Gingrich has landed a leading role in the James Bond-inspired political thriller “You Only Live Twice!” Gingrich’s remarkable rebirth is a direct result of his superior debate performances, the fact that his name is not … Continued
Out Of Control Federal Debt Exceeds $15 Trillion
In this time of global financial instability, if we do not get America’s debt under control in the very near future, the federal government will be ceding America’s economic future to China. It is important to stop the bleeding as … Continued
Does Gingrich Have Staying Power At The Top Of The GOP Polls?
Back from the political dead, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich is now at or near the top of the polls for the 2012 GOP presidential nominee. Can Gingrich catch fire or will he eventually fade like the other “Mitt Romney” … Continued
Bloomberg: Romney Up By 10 On Obama In New Hampshire; Independents Key To Romney’s Lead
Once the general election begins, the eventual GOP nominee will need every electoral vote he or she can get. The fact that former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney is leading President Obama by 10 percentage points in New Hampshire is a … Continued
Ford O’Connell At Politico’s Arena: Can Nancy Pelosi Retake The House?
Republicans are likely to lose seats in the House next November, but Nancy Pelosi will have to do more than just channel her inner-Sam Rayburn for the GOP to lose control of the lower chamber. For the Democrats to net … Continued
ABC News/Washington Post Poll: Cain Train On Steep Decline
This is unfortunate, because Georgia businessman Herman Cain was a breath of fresh air for the Republican Party. Had Mr. Cain handled the sexual allegions differently, his campaign might not be on the decline. That said, Cain’s latest gaffe concerning … Continued
Obama 2012 Electoral Strategy: Ohio Or Southwest Parlay?
You know that the battle for the White House is getting tight when the folks at The New Yorker have a handle on electoral strategy. If Florida goes to the eventual GOP presidential nominee, Ohio will likely decide the 2012 election. … Continued
Can Newt Gingrich Win Over The Anti-Romney Voting Bloc?
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich is making a comeback, and his stock rising in the latest polls. Will the anti-Romney voting bloc coalesce behind Gingrich’s presidential bid? Only time will tell. Amanda Paulson at The Christian Science Monitor has more: … Continued