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  • The Reality of Right vs. Left in the Midwest

    BY KEVIN DEUTSCH The recent New York Times editorial by Professor Lawrence R. Jacobs misrepresents how Republican Governor Scott Walker of Wisconsin and DFL Governor Mark Dayton of Minnesota have led their states through the economic recovery. Jacobs compares the two Midwestern states, which elected governors from different parties in 2010, as a sort of…

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  • GOP Field Comes Into Focus

    With only eight months to go until the Iowa caucuses, the Republican field still isn’t set in stone. Most of the major potential candidates, however, have declared their intent. Here’s a snapshot of where the field currently stands, complete with notes on each candidate. Officially Running Tim Pawlenty – Former governor of Minnesota has executive…

  • President Obama Announces Re-Election Bid

    President Barack Obama announced today that he will be running for re-election, and has filed the necessary papers to form a campaign committee and begin assembling a fundraising apparatus. The newly redesigned barackobama.com has taken on a more spartan appearance, and prominently displays a video  featuring Obama supporters discussing the upcoming election. The video presents…

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  • Tim Pawlenty Is Running

    Tim Pawlenty, the former Governor of Minnesota, has announced that he plans to run for President. His announcement makes him the first strong contender to officially enter the race. His campaign launch video emphasizes his family’s working-class background, which Pawlenty will likely use to differentiate himself from the well-heeled Mitt Romney, who is expected to…

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  • Possible Republican Candidates

    Over the next few months, Republicans will begin to announce their candidacies for their party’s nomination, and political observers are watching closely to see how the field shapes up. Speculation has centered on the following ten potential candidates, but there are likely to be some surprises as well. Mitt Romney – The former governor of Massachussetts,…

  • Texts From Last Night: DC Edition

    H. Clinton: Dude, how drunk was I last night? Emanuel: You went up to Medvedev and told him to take the training Putins off of his presidency. H. Clinton: LOL! What’d he do? Emanuel: He cried a little. It was awesome. ———– B. Obama: I’ve got it: next Supreme Court Justice will be Beyonce. Imagine…

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  • The Future of Republican Politics

    As the Republican Party continues to suffer through difficult times, conservatives across the country are hunting for a source of revitalization. While they may not always agree on which path to renewal is most efficient, many GOP affiliates recognize the need for fresh and innovative leadership. They want vitality, youth and brains – the type…

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