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McCain: Boston Bombing Proves Rand Wrong

McCain: Boston Bombing Proves Rand Wrong

On CNN’s State of the Union, Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) ripped into Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) over Paul’s suggestion in 2012 that governmental portrayal of the war on terror battlefield being inside the United States opened the door to violation

McCain Approves of Power as UN Ambassador

McCain Approves of Power as UN Ambassador

Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) said Wednesday that he supports Barack Obama’s nomination of Samantha Power as the new U.N. ambassador. McCain stated, “I believe she is well-qualified for this important position and hope the Senate will move forward on her

Romney Guru Stevens Scrubs Name From Firm

Romney Guru Stevens Scrubs Name From Firm

On Wednesday, Politico ran a fawning profile of chief Romney strategist Stuart Stevens. The article notes that Stevens has been defending the conduct of the Romney campaign, but buries the priceless nugget that he is “rebranding” his firm and changing

Nice Guys with Principles Finish First

Nice Guys with Principles Finish First

Traditionally, losing presidential candidates stay out of party affairs, the practical reason being that their party has moved on and sees the loser as radioactive or having something contagious. It may not be fair, but it is the way of

McCain: I Did Not Meet With Kidnappers

McCain: I Did Not Meet With Kidnappers

Senator John Mccain on “Fox and Friends” discussing his Syrian trip where he was criticized for meeting with extremists. McCain claimed it was propaganda generated by outside groups.

Elián González and the Hispanic Vote

Elián González and the Hispanic Vote

The imminent release of a new “autopsy” into the Republican Party’s poor showing in the 2012 election–this time focusing on young voters–repeats the theme that the GOP is having trouble attracting Hispanic voters. Though there is growing evidence that Hispanic

McCain: Assad Has 'Upper Hand' in Syria

McCain: Assad Has 'Upper Hand' in Syria

After visiting the Syrian opposition over the Memorial Day weekend – and getting caught in a photo op snafu in which he ended up alongside a terrorist kidnapper – Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) told CBS’ Face the Nation on Sunday

McCain Meets with Syrian Rebels

McCain Meets with Syrian Rebels

(AP) – Republican Sen. John McCain has quietly slipped into Syria for a meeting with Syrian rebels. Spokeswoman Rachel Dean confirms the Arizona Republican made the visit. She declined further comment about the trip. The visit took place amid meetings

McCain On Benghazi: 'I'd Call It A Cover-Up'

McCain On Benghazi: 'I'd Call It A Cover-Up'

Unfortunately your browser does not support IFrames. Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., this morning described the Obama administration’s handling of the Benghazi controversy as a “cover up,” following exclusive reporting by ABC News that showed the State Department was involved in

Facebook Hires Former Romney Communications Director

Facebook Hires Former Romney Communications Director

On Tuesday, Facebook announced that its new communications director would be Andrea Saul, former communications director to Florida Gov. Charlie Crist. She also served as press secretary to Mitt Romney during his failed 2012 presidential campaign, as well as on

Obama Rolls Back $5 Billion in Sequester Cuts

Obama Rolls Back $5 Billion in Sequester Cuts

The White House budget office is using an obscure budget rule to restore $5 billion in sequester-related cuts. The recalculation trick will mean the State Department will no longer have to furlough employees, will spare the Pentagon $4 billion in

All of a Sudden, Media Interested in Benghazi

Prior to the 2012 election, the mainstream media–and Sunday show hosts in particular–did their best to cover up what was already obvious about the Benghazi attacks on Sep. 11–that the Obama administration had done nothing to stop them, and that