It looks like the field of 2012 GOP candidates are quickly setting up their boogeyman – Sharia law. For years now there has been noise on the right that Sharia law is taking over the country and now that noise is getting louder. Over at Ben Smith’s blog, he has gathered a sampling of what […]
There’s a lot of talk right now about earmarks. The Tea Party/GOP candidates, who campaigned heavily on getting rid of things like earmarks, have now reversed their positions since winning their elections. Examples of this can be seen in John Boehner and Rand Paul. But what about the non-Congressional supporters of the Tea Party/GOP? Well […]
This is very disturbing from Newsweek: The Obama campaign was provided with reports from the Secret Service showing a sharp and disturbing increase in threats to Obama in September and early October, at the same time that many crowds at Palin rallies became more frenzied. Michelle Obama was shaken by the vituperative crowds and the […]
When asked about the economy, none of them (well except Ron Paul) would give Bush any blame for the economy. The spin machine was in full force trying to blame everyone else, but the person who voters traditionally blame. With the news of 17,000 jobs lost yesterday, that could really end up hurting the eventual […]
There was a story in the Politico yesterday that didn’t get much attention, but seeks to tell the GOP’s biggest problem this year. Ten months before Election Day, Republicans are facing a threat that spells serious trouble for GOP candidates from the top of the ticket down to the most obscure races. The problem is […]
The Politico takes an good look at how the GOP is in an “anemic” state: As the New Year arrives at last in Iowa, the signs are everywhere why Democrats have much more reason than Republicans to welcome 2008. Iowans are voting with their feet. While both parties have wide-open nomination contests, crowds for the […]
Wow! With all the problems facing these GOP candidates, it makes a $400 haircut seem like nothing! When Hank Asher reached into the bag and pulled out the two $15,000 gold Cartier watches, the holiday crowd at Carmine’s restaurant on 44th Street in Manhattan noticed, patrons recalled. Later, so did the U.S. attorney in Orange […]
Yup – some notable voices in the GOP appear to be upset at the front-runners for blowing off black and Latino voices: “We sound like we don’t want immigration; we sound like we don’t want black people to vote for us,” said former congressman Jack Kemp (N.Y.), who was the GOP vice presidential nominee in […]
In the weeks leading up to last month’s elections, there were tons of stories coming out of possible wrong-doing by mostly GOP candidates. Well now it seems that the FBI is playing catch up with investigations into these claims, and here is another one to add to the mix: A federal investigation is underway after […]