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GOP is Becoming the Party of Andrew Jackson—Why That’s a Good Thing

The principles of Andrew Jackson and the Jacksonians are becoming the heart of the Republican Party and reflect its future in American politics. Though rarely regarded as part of the pantheon of conservative heroes, Jackson was the figurehead of a unique set of ideas that can and should be embraced by the Grand Old Party.

AP

Net Neutrality Passes: Everybody Equal, But Google Much More Equal

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has voted to approve a wildly controversial Net Neutrality policy that will regulate and tax the Internet intensely, much like the old AT&T telephone monopoly. To help secure political support, Chairman Tom Wheeler made last-minute revisions at the request of Google, according to Politico’s sources at the Commission.

Associated Press

Sarah Palin Blasts Obama’s Cronyism and ‘Faux Populism’

On the morning after President Barack Obama’s State of the Union address, former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin blasted him for his “faux populism” and crony capitalism, saying it was “galling” to hear Obama “pretend to care about the little guy.”

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Report: Jeb Bush Leaving Barclays Ahead of Potential ’16 Run

Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush will reportedly quit his position at Barclays at the end of the year. The Financial Times report comes days after Bush announced that he is “actively exploring” a potential presidential run. Before Bush’s announcement that