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Uh-Oh – Report: DSCC pulling back from Ashley Judd

The DSCC was previously “all in” for Ms. Judd, but that was before a poll ofthe Kentucky Senate race by one of their leading pollsters came out. Now, reportedly, they’re backing away slowly. Via the Hill: According to the Louisville

The Obama Problem: Dems Don't Win Running Left

The Obama Problem: Dems Don't Win Running Left

An overlooked factor in the Democrats winning control of the House of Representatives in 2006 was the recruitment of middle-of-the-road, culturally conservative candidates. At the time then-Rep. Rahm Emanuel, who headed the effort, infuriated many on the left by aggressively

Romney Goes Back into Investment

Romney Goes Back into Investment

Mitt Romney has moved back into the business world. He will be the chairman of the executive committee for Solamere Capital, an investment firm founded by Romney’s son Tagg and Spencer Zwick, who was the chairman of the national finance

Excitement and exhaustion

In response to This is Exciting: I share your feeling about the energy surrounding Rand Paul’s filibuster, Ace.  Not to be a wet blanket, but I also remember how that Tea Party energy faded by 2012.  It’s not gone completely

Romney to Head Detroit Recovery?

Romney to Head Detroit Recovery?

During the 2012 election cycle, the Obama re-election machine claimed that Mitt Romney didn’t care about Detroit. In fact, Obama’s lackeys in the media suggested that Romney wanted Detroit to go completely defunct rather than bailing out the automakers. Now,

The Progressive Left's Marvel Team-Up Act

Over the weekend, Bill Keller had the temerity to assign some blame for the sequester to President Obama. Within a day, the left’s commentariat had settled the issue in Obama’s favor, each linking to the other and repeating the claim

Harvard Crimson Warns Conservatives Not to Enroll

Harvard Crimson Warns Conservatives Not to Enroll

The campus newspaper Harvard Crimson, in an attempt to deny reality, published a piece informing conservatives that they are not welcome at Harvard. The Crimson wrote, “If you think Harvard is a revolutionary communist hotbed, don’t apply. If you think

Writing the first draft of history

In response to Hearing From Romney Will Be Good, But Big Boi Would Be Better: Big Boi sounds like an excellent idea for a guest speaker.  Along the lines of pop-culture outreach, I’ve often wondered why we don’t hear from

Mitt Romney to address CPAC 2013

The American Conservative Union just announced that Mitt Romney will address this year’s Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC).  Rep. Paul Ryan was already on the list of announced speakers, as are up-and-coming Republicans such as Senators Marco Rubio, Rand Paul,

Mitt Romney to Speak at CPAC

Robert Costa at “National Review” reports: Former Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney will appear at the Conservative Political Action Conference next month, according to two sources familiar with the event’s itinerary. Romney’s speech, which will be delivered at the Gaylord

Politico's VandeHei and Allen: Why We're Obama's Lapdogs

Politico's VandeHei and Allen: Why We're Obama's Lapdogs

Politico’s Jim VandeHei and Mike Allen (VandeAllen) must have recently woke up feeling a little dirty about themselves and their chosen profession. Maybe it was due to Obama not leaving any money on the dresser this weekend. Whatever the motivation,

Jack Lew: History's Most Ironic Cabinet Nominee

Jack Lew: History's Most Ironic Cabinet Nominee

President Obama’s reelection campaign was built on class warfare and resentment of the wealthy. He spoke broadly about the sins of Wall Street and the financial sector. He vilified his opponent, Mitt Romney, for making money on financial transactions and