Sanford Win Shows Democrats Vulnerable in 2014

Mark Sanford's comfortable win in Tuesday's special election points to the strength of making Democrat policies a focus of any campaign. Sanford overcame enormous obstacles by making his race a referendum on Nancy Pelosi, Barack Obama and national Democrat priorities. His race should serve as a template for GOP campaigns next year. 9 May 2013

Internet Radio Fights Crony Capitalism

The internet has transformed every sector of the economy, providing consumers more choice and greater value. It continually faces the challenge of outdated, government-imposed rules and regulations better suited for an off-line world. The promise of internet radio is facing just such a challenge from government-mandated price controls. House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-VA) is preparing to drive a stake into the heart of the crony capitalism of Hollywood and the recording industry. 8 May 2013

Sanford Victory a Rejection of DC Establishment

Mark Sanford's commanding win on Tuesday is a reminder that campaigns matter. A gifted retail politician, Sanford secured his victory by direct voter contact. Holding more than a dozen events a day, he easily eclipsed his opponent, Elizabeth Colbert Busch, who rarely left the confines of her campaign bus. His victory is also a reminder, though, that the DC establishment of both parties is horribly out of touch with the public. 8 May 2013

Mark Sanford Beats Elizabeth Colbert Busch

With 60% of the vote in, former Governor Mark Sanford is leading Democrat Elizabeth Colbert Busch by almost 10 points. Sources close to the campaign have told Breitbart News that the AP is close to calling the race for Sanford. Sanford's landslide victory is further evidence that the American public rejects the national Democrat agenda. 7 May 2013

Heritage: Amnestied Immigrants Add $6.3 Trillion to Debt

Monday morning, the Heritage Foundation is releasing its long-anticipated study of the fiscal impact of providing illegal immigrants a pathway to citizenship. Breitbart News has received an advance copy of the study. Over their lifetimes, the newly legalized immigrants would add a net $6.3 Trillion to the public debt. Heritage notes that this is a minimum estimate. 6 May 2013

Sanford Surges 10 Points in Final Poll

On the even of the special election in South Carolina's 1st District, PPP, a Democrat polling firm, has released its final poll of the race. The poll shows momentum swinging behind Mark Sanford's comeback bid. Two weeks ago, he trailed his opponent, Elizabeth Colbert Busch, by 9 points. Today, he leads by 1, 47-46. The 10-point swing towards Sanford also shows Busch's favorability rating dropping a net 19 points. 6 May 2013

Breitbart News Launches 'Washington & Wall Street' Column with Chris Whalen

The respected Wall Street analyst and author, Christopher Whalen, will provide his keen insights into this opaque world. He is a frequent guest on media such as CNBC, Bloomberg and Fox Business and is known for his ability to speak about economics and finance in clear and understandable terms. The respected analyst and investment banker James Rickards of Tangent Capital Partners called him “the best banking analyst” in the United States. 5 May 2013

WaPo: Cuccinelli Up 10 in VA Gov Race

The Virginia race for Governor is this year's premier political event. The Commonwealth holds elections for state offices in off-years and limits it Governors to one term in office, making competitive contests for the top office every 4 years. This year's election pits GOP Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli against Democrat fundraiser Terry McAuliffe. A new Washington Post poll shows Cuccinelli with a strong 10-point lead over McAuliffe among likely voters. 5 May 2013

PPP: SC-1 'Moving in Sanford's Direction'

Public Policy Polling, a Democrat polling firm, reported Saturday that the dynamics of the special election in South Carolina's 1st Congressional District have changed in the final days of the campaign. With the vote just two days away, PPP says the contest between former Gov. Mark Sanford and Elizabeth Colbert Busch is "moving in Sanford's direction." 5 May 2013

Colbert Busch Job Supported with Stimulus Funds

Elizabeth Colbert Busch has based her campaign appeal on being a "fiscally conservative" businesswoman. It is a good profile in the Republican-leaning district. It isn't how most voters would describe an employee of a public university, however, which Colbert Busch is. Nor is it how they would describe someone who helped steer $42 million in federal stimulus funds to her employer. Unsurprisingly, Colbert Busch's stimulus project has failed to live up to its hype. 3 May 2013