California: Support for Legal Pot Hits Record High
A new poll by the Public Policy Institute of California reveals a record level of support for the legalization of marijuana in the state.
Tag: 2016 presidential election
Cruz Applauded for Rejecting Ethanol Subsidies at Iowa Ag Summit
Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) attended the Iowa Ag Summit over the weekend, along with several other prospective 2016 Republican presidential candidates, and was alone among attendees in his outright rejection of the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), the ethanol subsidies that have a significant impact on Iowa’s agricultural economy. Despite the risk of opposing the RFS at an event sponsored by the agriculture industry in a critical early primary state, Cruz was unequivocal in voicing his opposition to the RFS and the crowd applauded his comments.
Exclusive Interview: Tom Mechler Takes the Helm of America’s Largest Republican Party
AUSTIN, Texas – Shortly after being elected as chairman of the Republican Party of Texas, Tom Mechler paused for a moment to talk with Breitbart Texas about his vision for Texas politics and the daunting task of filling the Texas sized shoes of outgoing chairman Steve Munisteri. Mechler discussed building on the successes of the party in minority engagement, party unity, fundraising, and the importance of youth in the Republican Party. He also discussed the party’s new rules for selecting presidential delegates at the 2016 Republican Party State Convention.
Sessions Vs. Jeb: Battle For The Soul Of The GOP
Sen. Jeff Sessions makes a surprise appearance to deliver a strong rebuttal to Jeb Bush’s speech at CPAC.
Exclusive: Sen. Jeff Sessions to Rebut Jeb Bush’s Amnesty Support During Surprise CPAC Meet-and-Greet
NATIONAL HARBOR, Maryland — Senate Judiciary Committee subcommittee on Immigration and the National Interest chairman Sen. Jeff Sessions (R-AL) will address Conservative Political Action Committee (CPAC) attendees on Friday afternoon at a Breitbart News-hosted event.
Ted Cruz at CPAC: ‘Demand Action, Not Talk’ From Candidates
Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) addressed an enthusiastic audience on Thursday at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), laying out what sounded like a presidential campaign speech in all but name. Cruz challenged conservative activists to judge him and his potential 2016 competition by their actions, not just their words, and what they had actually done to fight for conservative causes.
Mike Lee to CPAC: Demand Good Conservative Candidates
In his 2016 CPAC address, Utah Sen. Mike Lee (R) told his audience only a serious “principled, positive, proven” conservative candidate can win the general election.
Six Year After Santelli’s Rant, Focus Shifts to Foreign Policy
Thursday marked the sixth anniversary of CNBC editor Rick Santelli’s famous “rant heard ’round the world” from the floor of the Chicago Board of Trade. It was the moment that launched a nascent movement, rousing conservatives to stand up to the radical presidency of Barack Obama. As I note in my recent book Wacko Birds: The Fall (and Rise) of the Tea Party, the Tea Party succeeded in stopping much of Obama’s agenda. It has since helped the GOP retake both Houses of Congress.
Rick Perry’s Financial Advantage Over Prior Presidential Competitors
Former Texas Governor Rick Perry has one key advantage over his potential rivals in the 2016 presidential race who shared the stage with him during the 2012 primaries: he is the only remaining contender not in debt.
Chaffetz: Romney Called Me For Advice, ‘He Really Does Want to Become President’
Congressman Jason Chaffetz (R-UT) reported that Mitt Romney called him for “some advice and some perspective” about running for president in 2016 and that Romney “really does want to become president” in an interview broadcast on Monday’s “Kelly File” on
Buchanan: ‘Executive Amnesty Will Not Be Repealed in This Congress’
Conservative columnist Pat Buchanan predicted “executive amnesty will not be repealed in this Congress” on Monday’s “Laura Ingraham Show.” “We know how this ends, the Republican Party is going to put up a fight, it’s going to pass something halting
