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National Journal: Rand Paul Is 2016 GOP Frontrunner

National Journal: Rand Paul Is 2016 GOP Frontrunner

Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) is the Republican front-runner for President in 2016, according to Scott Jennings, a former George W. Bush deputy political director now running a super PAC in Kentucky.  The veteran Republican strategist asserts, “The political instinct of

Abortion Groups Behind Wendy Davis Fundrasing Boom

Abortion Groups Behind Wendy Davis Fundrasing Boom

Pro-abortion groups operating outside of Texas are largely responsible for the increase in funds coming into the Wendy Davis gubernatorial campaign according to an analysis of records by the Dallas Morning News. Planned Parenthood alone spent $20,000 to help Davis conduct a

National Archives Remain A Sticking Point For Clintons

The Clinton White House has yet to release records, which remain sealed at the Clinton Presidential Library in Little Rock, even though the expiration date is long past due for legally releasing the documents. According to Politico: The papers contain confidential

Democrats Split on When to Push Immigration

Democrats Split on When to Push Immigration

House Democrats are divided on when to put immigration legislation on the floor for a vote, which they can force by using a discharge petition.  The discharge petition would need a majority of lawmakers’ signatures. Because of the difficulty in coming

Rick Perry says Texas Won't Legalize Marijuana

Rick Perry says Texas Won't Legalize Marijuana

On February 23, Texas Governor Rick Perry said on CNN that Texas won’t be joining the growing list of states working to legalize marijuana. During Sunday’s State of the Union show, Governor Perry gave a quick and firm “no” to CNN’s

Dems Embrace SuperPacs to Keep Money Edge

Dems Embrace SuperPacs to Keep Money Edge

One of the more persistent myths of modern politics is that Democrats are swimming against a torrent of money supporting Republicans. In the media narrative, nefarious business and monied interests subvert the democratic process by deploying millions against Democrats progressives. 

Why Would a Republican Love the Common Core Standards?

Why Would a Republican Love the Common Core Standards?

In a Politico Magazine op-ed on Thursday, Republican strategist Rich Galen attempts to educate “the right” about why it should “love the Common Core.” From the get-go, Galen misses the boat on who doesn’t love the Common Core standards. Opponents

Sarah Palin on Sportsman Channel Show: 'Prepared to Be Amazed'

Sarah Palin on Sportsman Channel Show: 'Prepared to Be Amazed'

The Sportsman Channel unveiled a promotional video for Sarah Palin’s show, Amazing America with Sarah Palin, which will debut on April 3 at 8 p.m. EST.  “America, prepared to be amazed,” Palin says in the video in front of an

Common Core Is a Power Grab

Common Core Is a Power Grab

There is an important fight going on in our country today that is being under-reported by the media. Parents and activists are on the front lines every day fighting to save the quality of public education in this country; they

Politico Calls Walker Email Controversy a 'Snoozer'

Politico Calls Walker Email Controversy a 'Snoozer'

Politico, the online purveyor of national political news, called the Scott Walker email scandal a “snoozer.” Following the antics of other online email free-for-alls, such as Democrat Congressman Anthony Weiner’s genital-selfie and Republican South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford’s Argentinean mistress ordeal,