Tag Archives: 2012

Cheney in Exile

Despite his numerous heart problems, despite the continued attacks on his tenure, and despite his politically divisive nature, it appears that Dick Cheney is going to have a significant role to play in shaping the Republican Party of the future.

How Mitt Romney Blew It (Again)

Mitt Romney just blew his chances at the 2012 nomination by stubbornly insisting his disastrous Massachusetts health care plan was “the ultimate conservative plan.”

Mike Pence Not Seeking Senate After All

It looks like the GOP just lost their best hope for beating Evan Byah in Indiana in 2010, as Congressman Mike Pence has bowed out of a Senate run.

Rick Perry vs. Kay Bailey Hutchison, Showdown at the TX Corral

In the old west, two fierce rivals would gather on opposite ends of a dusty street, itchy trigger fingers at the ready. In race to be the leader of the Lone Star state, it’s Governor Rick Perry vs. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison in a shootout.

Is Sarah Palin the Ross Perot of 2012?

It seems that we may still not have learned the lessons of Ross Perot and Ralph Nader, modern third-party candidates cannot win and only serve to elect the opponents nominee. Will we have a repeat of that in 2012?

2012’s Republican Dark Horses

As compiled by Real Clear Politics. I could easily see myself supporting Mitch Daniels, who has tremendous experience as a political aide, a successful pharmaceutical executive, a Director of the Office of Management and Budget, and as Governor of Indiana.

Can Everyone Please Calm Down Now?

I cannot believe this story actually had to be written:

Pawlenty 2012: The Ascent of the Bland?

Is TPAW’s middle-American, blue-collar style enough to win the GOP nomination and beat Obama in 2012?

Of Canaries And Coal Mines

I think it is far too early to take serious reports that Barack Obama may face a challenge for the Democratic Presidential nomination in 2012.

Majority of Americans Now Disapprove of Obama’s Job Performance

The bad polling news for Obama just keeps on coming. A new Rasmussen Poll out this morning shows that only 49% of Americans approve of Obama’s job performance.

It Is Way Too Early To Handicap 2012 . . .

But it is not too early to note that Barack Obama is not the exceptionally popular politician so many people make him out to be:

Obama Neck and Neck with Romney and Palin in New 2012 Poll

Both former Presidential candidate Mitt Romney and outgoing Alaska Governor Sarah Palin have a shot at beating Obama in the next Presidential election in a new poll from Rasmussen.

- March 21, 2010 -

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