Wednesday Open Thread: Not Mitt Edition
With wins in MN and MO (Update: and CO!), Rick Santorum takes another turn at the “Not Mitt” candidate. Perhaps Willard will realize he has a real problem.
With wins in MN and MO (Update: and CO!), Rick Santorum takes another turn at the “Not Mitt” candidate. Perhaps Willard will realize he has a real problem.
GOP voters in Colorado, Minnesota and Missouri vote today. Colorado and Minnesota are caucuses. Missouri is a non-binding primary.
Update: The Colorado GOP Chair has announced that Rick Santorum has won the caucus of the Centennial State. WASHINGTON (AP) – A resurgent Rick Santorum won Minnesota’s Republican presidential caucuses with ease Tuesday night and reached for victory in Colorado, raising fresh questions
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – A federal appeals court on Tuesday declared California’s same-sex marriage ban to be unconstitutional, putting the bitterly contested, voter-approved law on track for likely consideration by the U.S. Supreme Court. A three-judge panel of the 9th
Today, in 1992, the Maastricht Treaty was signed, creating the European Union. This year may well see the end of that utopian vision.
Today, in 1952, Elizabeth became Queen of England.
Patriots vs. Giants. Fight it out in the comments.
LAS VEGAS (AP) – Republican front-runner Mitt Romney cruised to victory in the Nevada caucuses Saturday night, notching a second straight triumph over a field of presidential rivals suddenly struggling to keep pace. The former Massachusetts governor held a double-digit
From TheNevadaCaucus.com: How does the Nevada Caucus work? As most caucuses work, you do not do a direct vote for a candidate like primaries. The caucus has 3 levels: The precinct, the county convention and finally the state convention. Overall
Today, in 1945, the Yalta Conference opened, featuring talks between Churchill, Roosevelt and Stalin. Roosevelt was ill and acquiesced to the Soviet domination of Eastern Europe.
The following statement has just been released by the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation: DALLAS – February 3, 2012 – We want to apologize to the American public for recent decisions that cast doubt upon our commitment to
The number of Republicans in the country inched up half a percentage point in January, while the number of Democrats, 32.5%, dipped to the lowest level ever recorded by Rasmussen Reports. During January, 35.9% of Americans considered themselves Republicans. That’s
The Sierra Club disclosed Thursday that it received over $26 million from natural gas giant Chesapeake Energy Corp. between 2007 and 2010 to help the group’s campaign against coal-fired power plants. Sierra Club Executive Director Michael Brune said Thursday that
Today, in 1913, the 16th Amendment, authorizing the income tax, is ratified. And, America’s long-term fiscal challenges were solved…
The Senate voted 96 to 3 Thursday to prohibit members of Congress from using non-public information for personal financial gain but beat back a slew of amendments to further limit congressional perks. The Senate action puts pressure on House Republicans
LAS VEGAS (AP) – In a surprise twist, Donald Trump planned to endorse Mitt Romney–not Newt Gingrich–for the Republican presidential nomination Thursday, three Republican officials told The Associated Press. Gingrich’s camp had been so confident of winning the endorsement that
Washington- General Motors extended-range electric Chevrolet Volt had its worst sales month since August, as negative publicity over fire risks hurt vehicles sales in January. GM sold just 603 Volts – above its sales in January 2011, but far below
(Reuters) – Businessman and reality TV personality Donald Trump will endorse former House Speaker Newt Gingrich in the race for the 2012 Republican presidential nomination, U.S. media reported on Wednesday. Sources close to the Gingrich campaign confirmed Trump would endorse
Today, February 2nd, is Groundhog Day. Whatever that means.
Looking ahead, Romney said his campaign is focused squarely on middle-income Americans–to the exclusion of others at either end of the spectrum. But his comments Wednesday about the poor appeared certain to be fodder for critics. “I’m not concerned about
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) – Lawmakers put Indiana on the verge of becoming the Rust Belt’s first right-to-work state, passing legislation Wednesday that prohibits labor contracts requiring workers to pay union representation fees. Hundreds of union members gathered at the Statehouse chanted
Romney won a very solid win in the Florida primary. Sure, it was expensive, but a win is a win. Now, to a relatively light February primary/caucus schedule.
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) – Mitt Romney routed Newt Gingrich in the Florida primary Tuesday night, rebounding from the previous week’s defeat with a commanding victory and taking a major step toward the Republican presidential nomination. Despite the one-sided setback, Gingrich
Sources within one of the GOP candidates’ campaign tells Big Government that exit polling shows Gov. Mitt Romney (R-MA) nearing a majority in today’s Florida Primary. As of 6:00 PM ET the poll results are as follows: Romney 47% Gingrich
(Reuters) – Home prices fell more steeply than expected in November, and consumer confidence soured in January, highlighting the hurdles still facing the economic recovery. The S&P/Case-Shiller composite index of single-family home prices in 20 metropolitan areas declined 0.7 percent
Today, in 1865, the U.S. Congress passed the 13th Amendment, outlawing slavery. It was sent to the states for ratification.
Former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney has opened a double-digit lead in Florida as the perception grows among Republican primary voters that he is the strongest general election candidate against President Obama. The state’s GOP Primary is on Tuesday. The latest
Today, in 1948, Mohandas Gandhi was assassinated by a religious extremist.
WASHINGTON (AP) – Aware that most Americans would like to dump them all, members of Congress hope to regain some sense of trust by subjecting themselves to tougher penalties for insider trading and requiring they disclose stock transactions within 30
Activists from Occupy Oakland attacked police on Saturday during attempts to take over civic property, injuring three police officers. [youtube zAyzy-2aIiw] The Associated Press reports: Police were in the process of arresting about 100 Occupy protesters who failed to disperse
Today, in 1936 the first inductees to the Baseball Hall of Fame were announced. In in 1963, the first inductees to the Football Hall of Fame were announced. Fitting that today is the Pro-Bowl.
Today, in 1986. the space shuttle Challenger exploded on lift off.
Today, in 1973, the Paris Peace Accords were signed, ending America’s involvement in the Vietnam War. Of course, the war in Vietnam would continue condemning millions of people to decades of totalitarian rule.
Alex Marlow, Managing Editor, Breitbart.com: New, aggressive Mitt Romney, who debuted in the goofy Brian Williams quasi-debate last week, was out in full force tonight and he was very, very good. Romney needs to be ready for a fight if
Tonight, the 4 remaining GOP candidates meet for the final debate ahead of the Florida Primary on Tuesday. Expect fireworks between Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich. Also, expect great analysis and reactions from the Breitbart world after the debate. Get
From Bloomberg News: Welcome to the YouNews/Mama Belle’s Quality Country Inn All You Can Eat Buffet Republican Primary Debate. From the Belle Vue Room, Route 2, Plainfield, U.S.A. Your moderator is Sherm Willinson, YouNews Web designer and blogger and Mama
Today, in 1998, President Bill Clinton announced on national TV that he “did not have sexual relations with that woman.”
President Obama’s plea to ban Congressional insider trading may poll well and have bipartisan support, but it’s already facing stiff resistance from lawmakers the morning after his State of the Union address. On Tuesday night, the president spoke in no
Jacksonville, Florida (CNN) – One day before the final GOP presidential debate in Florida, it’s all tied up between Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich, according to a new survey. A CNN/Time/ORC International Poll also indicates that while Gingrich surged following
President Barack Obama makes another State of the Union address tonight. It is the opening speech of the 2012 campaign.