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Posted in National GOP on Mar 19th, 2010
The Hill has an interesting profile of the Republican Leader, John Boehner. It is based upon the possibility of his being the Speaker in waiting. It is a good read.
Note: Our Twitter subscribers often get a head start. They got live feeds from the Lincoln Day Dinner. They received some of the first special election [...]
Posted in Conservatism, Liberalism, National Dems, National GOP on Mar 7th, 2010
Republicans propose limiting the size of government to balance the budget. The difference between the party of government and the party of the people couldn’t be clearer.
Posted in Conservatism, National GOP on Feb 20th, 2010
Our friends at Get Liberty had this astute observation.
If Republicans fail to address the legitimate concerns of the tea party movement and political Independents — especially the demand that Washington actually reduce, pay-off, and one day retire the gargantuan $12.4 trillion national debt — they will have simultaneously passed up on an historic opportunity to [...]
Posted in National GOP on Feb 18th, 2010
I believe that Republicans need a positive agenda to build a sustainable majority. I side with leaders like Congressman Ryan and former Speaker Gingrich as well as talk show host Shawn Hannity. Some like former Congressman Davis believe that all we need to do is oppose the Democrats then worry about policy later. There [...]
Posted in Election 2010, Mike Castle, National GOP, Republican Party on Dec 24th, 2009
In 2010 Delaware is going to be getting a lot of attention for its Senatorial Race. In fact it already is. We haven’t even had a primary yet and the NRSC is trying to tell Delaware how to vote. Sen. Cornyn, Chairman of the NRSC has made Rep. Castle his poster boy for championing moderates [...]
Posted in National GOP, Republican Party on Dec 15th, 2009
As members of the GOP we are seeing across the nation a back lash against the policies and agenda of the Democrats in general and against Pres. Obama specifically.
From the bailouts, to cap-and-trade and of course against their plan to socialize health care. The American people are concerned and in some cases frightened [...]
Posted in National Dems, National GOP, Polls, Tea Parties on Dec 7th, 2009
The tea party movement is more popular than the GOP. Tim, Frank, and I have been making a point for months that the GOP needs to get back to Constitutional, common sense conservatism or it may be in jeopardy. This poll proves the point. It should also be a warning to third [...]
Posted in Healthcare, National Dems, National GOP on Nov 22nd, 2009
UPDATE: Landrieu outraged at $100 million figure. She says it was $300 million and she is proud of it.
The Lapdog Democrats have caved yet again. All 58 Democrats and 2 independents formed the bare 60 vote super majority need to bring Reid Health Deform to the floor. Senator Mary Landrieu accepted a 100 million dollar [...]
Posted in Election 2012, National GOP, Stuff on Nov 16th, 2009
There is speculation that recent CNN anchor Lou dobbs would consider a run for the U.S. Senate In New Jersey. Dobbs self describes himself as a “Rockefeller Republican” which does not warm the cockles of my heart. However, he was a fierce opponent of the amnesty bill of the Bush administration and he has been [...]
Posted in Michael Steele, National GOP on Nov 15th, 2009
Steele and Gingrich discuss a positive GOP strategy. As Chairman Steele transforms the image of the party from the party of no to the party of know. Gingrich discusses.
Posted in Election 2010, Mike Castle, National GOP on Nov 6th, 2009
The complete release is on our first draft page, but I find this part of it interesting. Do they think this helps him? Especially where they state that Congressman Castle is ideologically similar to Senator Carper or remind people about the contemplated challenge to conservative hero Senator Roth.
… U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX), Chairman of the [...]
Posted in Delaware GOP, National GOP, Obama on Nov 4th, 2009
Two of the three most watched races on this election day have been called for the Republicans.
In Virginia , Bob Mc Donnell has beat out Democrat Creigh Deeds for Governor, and in what will be seen as the biggest upset , Republican Chris Christie defeats Democrat incumbent John Corizine for Governor of New Jersey.
As [...]
Posted in National GOP on Oct 29th, 2009
I believe the reason Republicans lost the House and Senate in 2006 is because they refused to take chances. They promised tax reform if they had a Republican in 2001. 2003, 2004, 2005 passed and they made the code more contorted and complicated. They promised a more open budget process. They [...]
Posted in Economics, National GOP, Regulation on Oct 29th, 2009
There is an attack on the Community Reinvestment act led by Republicans. It is blamed for everything from collapsing the financial system to the ACORN scandal. Leftwingers say there is no problem and Republicans are racists for having a problem with it.
The left is so far out that even when they raise valid points, conservatives [...]
Posted in Election 2010, Mike Castle, National GOP on Oct 6th, 2009
“Though Delaware’s political terrain presents challenges for the GOP, First Staters have rewarded Mike Castle for his independent leadership time and time again. With Rep. Castle leading our ticket in 2010, we are confident that a strong Republican will emerge to build on his legacy in the House.
“As for career politician John Carney, he was [...]
Posted in Change, Election 2010, Election 2012, National GOP, Polls on Aug 20th, 2009
Pew just released their latest stats on the political climate and thing are still sliding south for President Obama and the Democrats. However, there is also a lesson to be learned for the Republicans. Their loss does not equate to your gain. (See graph below.) Republicans have a lot of work to do in order to gain [...]
Posted in National GOP on Aug 6th, 2009
The RNC took the high road in responding to the DNC Mob ad. It takes on the failed experiment of President Obama. It even launched a webblog.
Posted in Economics, Environment, McCain, National Dems, National GOP on Aug 3rd, 2009
Senator McCain who liked a Cap and Trade deal for carbon is opposing a 2 billion dollar rebate for “cash for clunkers”. Now this money is coming from reallocating the stimulus funds which is not working too well to a program which is working. What is the problem? Cash for clunkers is [...]
Posted in Antiwar Left, Armed Forces, Books, Change, Education, Ethics, National Dems, National GOP, Reform on Jul 27th, 2009
Rep. John Conyers finally admitted what we already knew, that our elected officials on Capital Hill don’t read those pesky pieces of paper that turn into laws and taxes and even wars because it’s just too darn hard:
“I love these members, they get up and say, ‘Read the bill,’” said Conyers.
“What good is reading [...]
Posted in Budget, Competition, Economics, Healthcare, National GOP, Obama, Stuff on Jul 22nd, 2009
Hi everyone, OPEN THREAD This is the post I am not going to do about the President’s Press Conference tonight. After my head exploded I am finding it hard to prepare a real post. Perhaps someone with more cranial fortitude will come along and do a full write up on the event. Till then [...]
Posted in Healthcare, National GOP on Jul 14th, 2009
Patients’ Choice Act
May 2009
The Patients’ Choice Act transforms health care in America: strengthening the relationship between the
patient and the doctor; using the forces of choice and competition rather than rationing and restrictions to
contain costs; and ensuring universal, affordable health care for all Americans.
Posted in Delaware Blogs, Delaware GOP, National GOP on Jun 26th, 2009
First, thank you to Dave Burris for bringing me along with him way back in the First State Politics days. I am not 100%, but I believe I may have been his first “signee” back at the launch. Also, thanks for listening to ideas and dealing with my rebellious-to-the-party behavior at times, both on and [...]
Posted in Comment Rescue, Iraq, National Dems, National GOP on Jun 24th, 2009
Some things really irritate me, like the way people conveniently forget what was going on a scant 8 years ago in our nation:
anoni
DA,
Unfortunately, it’s not one sided.
The Patriot Act, and the TARP were both passed unread under Pres Bush and for the Patriot Act the R’s had the house and senate.
it’s not new, but it [...]
Posted in National GOP on Jun 24th, 2009
Sanford Press Conference is on video. He resigns from RGA Chairmanship to spend more time with the family. I guess to make up for Father’s day. Thankfully, he did not trot out his family for a photo op.
Will his political rivals let this die or will they try to [...]
Posted in National Dems, National GOP on Jun 12th, 2009
Some times I wonder what is wrong with Washington. Both sides seem to be affected. I thought it was the dirty air coming from the capitol power plant, but we fixed that problem. I am starting to lean toward the water.
President Obama calls for fiscal responsibility and pay as you go while [...]
Posted in Delaware GOP, National GOP, Polls, Republican Party on Jun 4th, 2009
A quarter of Democrats cast protest votes against Governor Corzine in a lower than normal turnout primary.
U. S. Attorney Christi is now over 51% in the latest Rasmussen poll.
I believe that Governor Corzine can come back to win the race, but I believe that he will not. An incumbent who has approval numbers around [...]
Posted in Defense, National GOP, Obama, Polls on May 26th, 2009
The winner of last week’s national security debate (Cheney v. Obama) is Dick Cheney, by a margin of 49% to 38%.
From Rasmussen Reports, May 26, 2009 Presidential Tracking Poll.Following the President’s speech on the Guantanamo prison camp, just 38% agree with the President’s decision. Forty-nine percent (49%) now disagree. Opinion was evenly divided in January. [...]
Posted in Delaware GOP, National GOP, Republican Party on May 17th, 2009
“Things will get better – despite our best efforts to improve them.”
- Will Rogers
Looking at my old blog, I came across two posts from then where I pretty much summed up the state of the GOP, and darn it, I may be able to take over Karnac’s job (video link, and yes, I’d probably trip, [...]
Posted in Conservatism, Delaware GOP, National GOP on May 16th, 2009
I hope my conservative friends don’t think that I lost it. May I brooch the unspeakable topic? Should Mike Castle be primaried if he runs for Senate? Is he conservative enough? There is a real and understandable concern among conservatives that Congressman Castle may not be the senator we want, but is 4 years [...]
Posted in Conservatism, National GOP, Republican Party on May 13th, 2009
All due apologies to Homer Simpson for tying his trademark quote into this equation.
There is going to be a special session of the RNC! Goodness! Major policy shift? Sudden change at the top? What is it? It’s gotta be good for an unscheduled, special session!
From politico:
…in an extraordinary special session [...]
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