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Iowa: Campaign Ad Wars Turn Negative

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – At least $12.5 million and counting has blanketed the airwaves ahead of next Tuesday’s Republican presidential caucuses, with hard-hitting commercials awash in ghoulish images and startling claims. Most are coming from a proliferation of new

The 10 Best Terrible Songs of 2011

It’s that time of year again–Top 10 music lists are out in force, and everyone’s got their own best and worst songs to showcase their wonderful taste. Well, what if you could do both–have a best worst songs list? Yes,

Romney: I'd Vote For Paul Over Obama

Mitt Romney told Wolf Blitzer on CNN that he would definitely vote for Dr. Paul over President Obama. Although Romney acknowledged that he had reservations about many of Dr. Paul’s policies, he said that he believed that Dr. Paul could

Will an Open Primary Sink Romney in New Hampshire?

Mitt Romney currently maintains a long-standing lead in New Hampshire, according to the Real Clear Politics polling average, 17 point ahead of Newt Gingrich and 18 points to Ron Paul. This is not surprising, as Romney has lived in New

Iowa Caucus Up for Grabs

From the Associated Press: With a week to go, the state of the race in Iowa generally mirrors the race from coast to coast. Polls show Newt Gingrich, the former House speaker, having lost ground and Texas Rep. Ron Paul

Virginia's GOP Isn't for Lovers of Newt or Perry

Four of the six leading Republican candidates were given lumps of electoral coal this Christmas season when they failed to gather the signatures necessary to qualify for the Virginia Republican primary held on March 6. This leaves only Governor Mitt

Gingrich Also Disqualified from Virginia 'Super Tuesday' Primary

WASHINGTON (AP) – Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich has failed to qualify for Virginia’s March 6 Republican primary, a development that complicates his bid to win the GOP presidential nomination. “After verification, RPV has determined that Newt Gingrich did not

Perry, Gingrich Fail To Qualify In Virginia Primary

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) – Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich and Texas Gov. Rick Perry have failed to qualify for Virginia’s March 6 Republican primary, but former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney and Texas Rep. Ron Paul will be on the ballot.

Rick Perry Disqualified from Virginia Primary Ballot

From the Washington Examiner: Texas Gov. Rick Perry failed to get on Virginia’s presidential primary ballot after the state Republican Party determined Friday that he didn’t submit at least 10,000 valid signatures. The GOP earlier announced former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt

Mitt Romney: We Should Not Have Invaded Iraq

Gov. Mitt Romney told NBC’s Chuck Todd today that the United States would not (and, by implication, should not) have invaded Iraq in 2003, had it been known that Saddam Hussein did not possess weapons of mass destruction. If we

In Praise of the Republican Field

I’ve grown weary reading about the disappointing nature of the Republican field for President. So allow me to take a contrarian view: We have a solid field of candidates that seems to be leading to an exciting choice. First, a

Poll: Ron Paul Moves into First Place in Iowa

From KCRG News: CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – Just two weeks before Iowa’s first-in-the-nation precinct caucuses there’s a new leader, but the race remains “remarkably fluid,” according to a new Iowa State University/Gazette/KCRG poll likely Republican caucus-goers. Texas Rep. Ron Paul

Extended Cut: O'Reilly vs. Clinton

Bill O’Reilly had on former President Bill Clinton. Clinton talks about Obama’s re-election prospects, former Speaker Newt Gingrich, media bias, and current GOP contender Mitt Romney. When asked if he respects Newt Gingrich “as a man,” after a long pause

Romney Latest Politician to Enter Late Night Arena

What hath the sax-lovin’ Bill Clinton wrought? Then-Gov. Clinton appeared on “The Arsenio Hall Show” way back in 1992 to, A. play his saxophone and B. earn some cool points along the way. He likely did both. Now, it’s common

Obama Really Is Just Another Politician

With the GOP debates mercifully coming to an end, the nation is getting ready for the 2012 elections starting with the Iowa caucuses in January. At this point, President Obama appears likely to face Mitt Romney (seemingly no one’s first

A Time for Choosing: Rick Perry for President

Yes, I’ve seen the debates. And, yes, I’ve watched the “oops” moment probably a dozen times. While he has steadily improved, Rick Perry is not a skilled debater. Seeing him debate is like watching a high-wire act, where each moment