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Mitt, I Like the Power to Fire People, Too

If you allow the media to tell the story about Mitt Romney’s comment, “I like being able to fire people who provide services to me” you can easily be mislead that Romney is a emotionless, suit and tie wearing, profit

Stephanopoulos Quizzes Romney About…Contraception?

During the ABC News New Hampshire debate on Saturday, George Stephanopoulos relentlessly interrogated former Governor Mitt Romney about a non-issue: Should states be able to ban contraception? It was a ridiculous question that Romney disposed of handily. The time could

Romney Holds 12 Point Lead in Florida

With 36 percent of Florida Republican likely primary voters, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney has a double-digit lead three weeks before the nation’s first big-state presidential primary, according to a Quinnipiac University poll released today. But 54 percent of GOP

The "Angry Newt" Narrative

This morning on our CNN panel Will Cain and I discussed the “angry Newt narrative.” The question centered around Peggy Noonan’s latest column wherein she calls Gingrich an “angry little attack muffin“: Right now Mr. Romney’s taking a beating. He’s

Mitt Romney: Corporate Raider or Capitalist Hero?

[audio: http://www.coffeeandmarkets.com/CoffeeandMarkets010912.mp3] Download Podcast | iTunes | Podcast Feed On today’s edition of Coffee and Markets, Brad Jackson and Ben Domenech are joined by Francis Cianfrocca to discuss Mitt Romney’s history at Bain Capital, how some of his investments may

Rick Perry: The Tea Party's Candidate?

Is Rick Perry the Tea Party’s last hope in the 2012 election? As he prepares for his Alamo moment in South Carolina, the longest serving governor in Texas history makes the case for limited government. It’s a deliberate play for

Mitt Romney Sharpens Attack on "Crony Capitalism"

Unveiling what may become a central theme of his presidential campaign, Gov. Mitt Romney on Thursday blasted President Barack Obama’s controversial decision to circumnavigate congressional approval of his three appointments to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) as yet another

GOP Debate Reactions

Mike Flynn, Editor Big Government: Little known fact; during the last GOP debate in Iowa, the RNC held their holiday party at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in DC. There weren’t any TVs among the open bars. So, no one