Mitt Romney “Wins” Iowa By Eight Votes, Santorum A Very Close Second
It was a photo finish in the Hawkeye State.
The GOP’s Ridiculous Appeasement Argument
To Republicans, even thinking about engaging in diplomacy is enough to accuse the President of appeasement.
The Presidency That Republicans Would Rather Forget
The Republican candidates for President have apparently forgotten that this guy was their party’s nominee twice.
Like it or Not: IA+NH=Important
Since the adoption of the current rules for delegate allocations only twice has either party nominated someone who did not win either IA or NH.
Sometimes, It Makes Sense To Skip New Hampshire
If you’re running low on cash, keeping it low-key in a state you can’t win sometimes make sense.
Perry, Bachmann, and Gingrich: Signals of Doom
When candidates start talking about focusing on post-IA/NH primaries, they are in trouble.
Finally, It’s Caucus Day; Plus, A Prediction
After almost a year of campaigning, it’s finally time for someone to cast a vote.
Ron Paul Versus The Fourteenth Amendment
Ron Paul’s opposition to the Fourteenth Amendment would make a Paul Administration an enemy of civil liberties.
A Traffic Jam At The Top In Iowa
Heading into the last day of campaigning, the race in Iowa is too close to call.
The 2012 Election And “The Soul Of The Country”
Mitt Romney said the other day that the 2012 Election is about “the soul of the country.” This is most assuredly not true.
Romney Leads Paul, Santorum Surges, In Final DMR Iowa Poll
Romney, Paul, Santorum. The last set of Iowa frontrunners seems to be set.
Rick Perry Campaign Blame Game Already Underway
Rick Perry’s campaign team is already starting to blame each other for the collapse of a campaign that isn’t over yet.
Rick Perry Hates Activist Judges, Except When He Needs Them
For a guy who says he dislikes “activist judges,” Rick Perry sure wants a certain Federal Judge in Virginia to be an activist.
Republican Candidates Love The Imperial Presidency
Not surprisingly, most of the Republican candidates for President aren’t too keen on reducing the excessive growth in Executive Branch power.
Michele Bachmann’s Epic Collapse
Executive summary: She’s a kook unfit to serve as dog catcher, much less leader of the free world.
Romney, Paul At Top In Iowa; Santorum, Gingrich, Perry Splitting Conservative Vote
Yet another clue about what’s going on in the Hawkeye State.
Ron Paul: Yea I Wrote The Newsletters, But Not Those Icky Parts
Ron Paul has a new explanation for those newsletters of his.
GOP Candidates Losing To Obama Among Latino Voters
Republicans are learning that their hard line on immigration comes with a political price.
Debunking Yet Another Obama-Clinton Fantasy, Two of Them Actually
Once again, people are engaging in largely mindless speculation involving Hillary Clinton.
Richard Lugar: Tea Party Cost GOP Senate Control In 2010
Facing his own Tea Party challenge, Richard Lugar reminds Republicans of an uncomfortable truth.
Iowa Will Be Over Soon, But Not Soon Enough
The constant drumbeat of not-really-news stories out of insignificant little Iowa will soon be behind us.
Gary Johnson Leaves GOP, Declares For Libertarian Party Nomination
Gary Johnson’s quest is quixotic, but interesting nonetheless.
Newsletters Issue Not Hurting Ron Paul In Iowa
So far, Iowa voters don’t seem to be bothered by the Ron Paul newsletters.
Vote Moderate Republican: Vote Obama
Understanding the state of the GOP field requires recognizing that President Obama is actually pretty moderate.
Rick Perry Sues Over Virginia Ballot Exclusion
Rick Perry is seeking Court intervention to get on the Virginia ballot. He isn’t likely to get very far.
A Two Man Race In Iowa, Or Still Room For A Breakthrough?
Right now, Iowa is all about Mitt Romney, Ron Paul, and a bunch of also-rans.
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