Two New Polls Confirm It’s A Romney/Cain/Perry Race, For Now
The Republican race remains as fluid as it has ever been.
Romney’s Mormon Problem Returns
Is Mitt Romney’s religion returning as an issue for Republican voters?
Romney’s Realism Redux
The key to my understanding of Mitt Romney’s foreign policy rollout is the assumption “this is fundamentally a campaign document rather than a governing platform.”
Rick Perry’s Immigration Problem Isn’t Going Away
Rick Perry has serious problems with what people think about his immigration position.
Romney’s Realist Foreign Policy
My latest for The Atlantic, “Romney’s Realist Foreign Policy Is a Lot Like Obama’s,” has been posted.
Mitt Romney’s Foreign Policy White Paper
Mitt Romney has rolled out his foreign policy strategy in a white paper titled “AN AMERICAN CENTURY—A STRATEGY TO SECURE AMERICA’S ENDURING INTERESTS AND IDEALS.”
Economy Adds Jobs, But Recovery Still Weak
September’s jobs report was better than expected, but still not very good.
Mitt Romney’s National Security Team
Ahead of his big foreign policy speech, Mitt Romney has unveiled his “Foreign Policy and National Security Advisory Team” which “will assist Governor Romney as he presents his vision for restoring American leadership in the world and securing our enduring interests and ideals abroad.”
Obama’s Populism At Odds With His Path To Re-Election
The partisan crowds like President Obama’s populist rhetoric but it seems ill-suited for his re-election strategy.
Herman Cain Rising: New Frontrunner, Or Flash In The Pan?
Is Herman Cain for real, or is this rise int he polls just another boomlet destined to fade away?
Sarah Palin’s Law Firm Checking Primary Deadlines
Sarah Palin’s law firm has been calling states about primary filing deadlines.
It’s Mitt Romney’s Nomination to Lose
Mitt Romney is once again the clear frontrunner for the Republican nomination.
Chris Christie Makes It Official, Again: He Isn’t Running
After three weeks of speculation, we’re back where we started.
Obama Answers Reagan’s Question
In an interview, President Obama says that Americans are worse off than they were four years ago.
The Rick Perry Hunting Lodge Story: A Trivial Distraction?
What was written on a rock outside of a hunting lodge in Texas 30 years ago doesn’t really matter all that much.
More on the Former Name of Perry’s Hunting Lodge
The story of Perry’s hunting lodge probably doesn’t tell us that much about Perry, but it is still telling.
Rick Perry’s Bad Rollout
The first two months of Rick Perry’s campaign are a good example of why it helps to start a Presidential campaign early.
Rick Perry Faces Criticism Over Hunting Lodge With Racially Tinged Name
Why does what was painted on a rock 30-odd years ago matter today?
Rick Perry’s Worst Idea Yet
He suggested the possibility of sending troops to Mexico to fight drug cartels.
Some Political Science on Obese Candidates
Some actual political science suggests that being an overweight male candidate may not be a negative for voters.
New Candidate Window Closing Fast
Pundits love to speculate about new candidates entering the race and spicing things up. This will all be academic quite soon because filing dates in key states are fast approaching.
Chris Christie And Other Weighty Issues
Chris Christie’s weight has become a political concern, apparently.
Christie Now Allegedly “Seriously Considering” Presidential Race
And, the week closes out with another round of rumors about New Jersey’s Governor.
No Evidence GOP Voters Are Dissatisfied With 2012 Field
Despite what the media keeps saying, there’s no real evidence that GOP voters are dissatisfied with the 2012 field.
Chris Christie Too Fat To Be President?
Can someone who doesn’t look like a GQ model make it in politics anymore?
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