Re-Posted From Newmax.com New Jersey Republican Gov. Chris Christie was on vacation in Disney World during this week’s huge snowstorm. And he may suffer some political damage as a result, experts write on Politico. “Perception, however superficial and flawed, is … Continued
In Print
Steele Misses His Bus Stop
Re-posted from Daily Caller RNC Chair Michael Steele is claiming credit for the Republican wave in 2010, but he was just along for the ride — literally. Spending the last months of the campaign season driving around the country in a … Continued
Earmarks: Congressional Addicts In Denial
Re-posted from Daily Caller On Thursday, Politico reported that Congressional Republicans are having second thoughts about their self-imposed earmark moratorium. At issue for Tea Party favorite Michelle Bachmann (R-MN) is the definition of what actually constitutes an earmark. According to Republican … Continued
California GOP: Shutout In 2010, Apocalypse In 2012?
Re-posted from Daily Caller California’s struggling economy, downward-spiraling fiscal position and ongoing legislative gridlock would have seemed to be fertile ground for the voter revolt that swept across the country in November. Yet, with the greatest enthusiasm gap in recent memory favoring … Continued
Bush 41 Has Lost His Marbles (Daily Caller)
Re-posted from Daily Caller By: Ford O’Connell Let me start off by saying that I am a fan of former President George H.W. Bush, and I truly respect his opinion on a host of political issues. The elder Bush was … Continued
O’Connell: Pelosi Provides A “Bad Cop” Foil For Obama (S.F. Chronicle)
CivicForumPAC Chairman Ford O’Connell was recently quoted in the The San Francisco Chronicle about Nancy Pelosi’s new role in Washington: GOP strategist Ford O’Connell, a former aide to GOP presidential nominee John McCain, disagreed, saying Pelosi provides a “bad cop” foil … Continued
The GOP Left A Lot On The Table In 2010
While Republicans celebrate their historic gains in state legislatures, governors’ mansions and in the U.S. House of Representatives, we should also pause to ask why the GOP came up short in many races. After all, leading up to Tuesday the GOP had one … Continued
Colorado Election Day Smackdown: Tea Party Enthusiasm Versus Progressive Infrastructure (Colorado Independent)
Reposted From Colorado Independent Republicans expect this year’s Tea Party enthusiasm to translate to enormous victories for the GOP tonight. Yet evidence on the ground seems to be confirming what some political analysts have been saying for a while: that … Continued
The GOP’s Road To 51: Senate Predictions
This is the sixth and final in a series of articles looking at the races most likely to determine whether Republicans capture or Democrats hold the majority in the U.S. Senate after Election Day. As we wait for the election results on … Continued
O’Connell: The GOP Congress Has 100 Days To Improve The Economy
Pelosi began her career in California as a Democratic money machine, the paramount prerequisite for being a party leader. She has not slowed since. “That is always a big, big thing. That is a huge plus in her column,” said … Continued