Perry Pushes Bachmann Into Fourth Place In New Poll
Rick Perry’s entry into the race could quickly turn the 2012 GOP fight into a two man race.
Rick Perry’s Grades
Texas Governor Rick Perry got lousy grades as an undergrad at Texas A&M. Does it matter?
Most Hated Congress Ever
The job approval numbers for Congress are at historic lows, but will that matter in 2012?
An Observation about Rick Perry
Perry has a combo of Tea Party populism and establishment going for him.
Rick Perry Is A Tenth Amendment Hypocrite
First it was same-sex marriage, now it’s a abortion. Rick Perry hasn’t met a Constitutional Amendment usurping state power he doesn’t like.
The Tea Party’s Utopianism Is Making It Irrelevant
By insisting on perfection in the debt ceiling debate, the Tea Party has made itself irrelevant to the process.
Boehner Bill To Be Amended To Please Tea Party, Thus Making It Totally Irrelevant
John Boehner’s debt ceiling plan is being amended. And not in a good way.
Mitt Romney’s Frontrunner Status In Danger If Rick Perry Enters The Race
If Mitt Romney looked in the rear view mirror he might just see Rick Perry gaining on him.
State’s Rights Is Not The Answer To The Same-Sex Marriage Debate
Does the 10th Amendment contain the answer to the same-sex marriage debate? Not really.
Rick Perry On The Rise Before He Even Enters The Race
He’s not in the race (yet), but Rick Perry is already a top-tier 2012 candidate.
Star Of “Sister Wives” To Challenge Constitutionality Of Utah’s Anti-Polygamy Law
The star of a controversial reality show about polygamy is suing to have Utah’s law that makes his living arrangement illegal struck down.
Romney, Bachmann Lead GOP Field, Obama Leads All GOP Candidates
For the moment, the GOP race looks like a race between Mitt Romney and Michele Bachmann, which should make Romney happy
Dead Children Make For Bad Laws: The Case Against “Caylee’s Law”
The result in the Casey Anthony case is leading, inevitably, to a host of new proposed laws.
Humberto Leal Garcia Execution and International Law
The US Supreme Court declined to stay the execution of a child raping murderer over a technical violation of a treaty.
Film School Bubble
More people are chasing careers in film than there are careers in film. And not just in front of the camera.
Caffeine Makes Us Feel Better
Yet another study shows that people who drink diet soda actually gain weight. But it probably doesn’t matter, since that’s not why people drink them.
Is A Three-Term Congresswoman Who’s Never Sponsored A Law Ready For The White House?
The odds of history are against Michele Bachmann.
Is an Electoral College Sweep even Possible?
Sunday afternoon musings on an electoral college sweeps.
Should Jon Huntsman Be Considered A Contender?
On paper, Jon Huntsman looks like a great General Election candidate. The problem is it seems impossible for him to win the GOP nomination.
Texas Unconstitutionally Attempts To Nullify Federal Law On Incandescent Light Bulbs
How many Texas politicians does it take to screw in a non-communist light bulb?
States Rigging 2012 Elections?
States are racing to put obstacles in front of voters in the name of fraud prevention.
The “Unfavorite Sons” (GOP Candidates and their States)
When one runs for president, it is assumed that one has a shot at one’s home state. Some of the GOP hopefuls, however, look more like unfavorite sons (and daughters).
Post-Debate, Romney Is Clear GOP Frontrunner, Bachmann Surging
The race for the GOP nomination is taking shape.
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