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Senate Democrats Forced to Defend More Seats

In even a neutral political environment, the 2014 midterms were going to be a challenge for Senate Democrats. They are defending 21 seats to the GOP’s 15, with only two of the Republican seats at any kind of risk of

Senate Democrats Forced to Defend More Seats

Breitbart.tv: A New Beginning

In 2007, New Media visionary and this company’s namesake Andrew Breitbart launched Breitbart.tv, one of the first components of what is now Breitbart News. Back when Breitbart launched the video-centric site, web video was a relatively new concept. It did,

Breitbart.tv: A New Beginning

SB 270: A Job Killer and Big Grocer Cash Grab

Millions of Californians are still reeling from the economic downturn of the last several years. While the economy continues to recover, people are looking to their elected officials for leadership and purpose. Elected officials have a responsibility to positively impact

SB 270: A Job Killer and Big Grocer Cash Grab

GOP Eyes Senate Race In Blue State Oregon

In an aggressive move, the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) issued a memorandum highlighting the GOP’s widening 2014 Senate battle map into blue state stronghold Oregon.  The memo cited new polling that reveals first term Democratic Sen. Jeff Merkley is

GOP Eyes Senate Race In Blue State Oregon

Tea Party Express Launches Ninth National Bus Tour

The nation’s largest Tea Party political action committee, Tea Party Express, recently revved up for its ninth national bus tour, dubbed “Fighting for Liberty.” The tour began in Fort Myers, Florida on Saturday, April 19th and is heading west with stops in Mississippi, Louisiana, and

Tea Party Express Launches Ninth National Bus Tour

Does Corruption in California Have Coattails?

Scandal happens.  Larry Craig, Anthony Weiner, Trey Radel, Vance McAllister–and on and on and on. We know what happens to them, but what happens to the 20-30-something staffers who wake up one morning, suddenly out of a job? When the

Does Corruption in California Have Coattails?

NYT: Democrats Are Running From Obamacare Rather Than On It

Despite President Barack Obama’s proclamation that Democrats should proudly embrace Obamacare, the New York Times says “those in his party are running from it rather than on it” heading into the Nov. 4 midterm elections. Even Obama’s chief strategist, David

NYT: Democrats Are Running From Obamacare Rather Than On It

RNC Still Lagging in 'Big Data' Race

Though the Republican National Committee has touted its progress in technological advances with analytics and micro-targeting tools after getting trounced by Democrats in 2012, its state-of-the-art tool to target and find voters is not yet operational and may not be

RNC Still Lagging in 'Big Data' Race

Immigration Reform May Wait until 2017

Our immigration system is broken. Few would disagree. The political debate over immigration reform over the past decade has centered on legalization (also called amnesty) versus border security, and both sides are dug in. Liberals believe they cannot achieve their

Immigration Reform May Wait until 2017

2016 Poll: Rand Paul Leads in New Hampshire

Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) has a slight lead in another New Hampshire poll of potential 2016 Republican presidential candidates. But the poll, released on Friday, revealed that most voters are undecided, and only one percent of those surveyed have decided

2016 Poll: Rand Paul Leads in New Hampshire

Hillary Clinton 'Huge Supporter' of Amnesty

On Thursday, as she gears up for what could be another run at the White House in 2016, Hillary Clinton said she was a “huge supporter” of amnesty.  At a New York “No Ceilings” event with her daughter Chelsea, who announced

Hillary Clinton 'Huge Supporter' of Amnesty

Sebelius Rules Out Senate Run

Kathleen Sebelius, who resigned last week as President Barack Obama’s Health and Human Services Secretary, will not challenge Sen. Pat Roberts (R-KS) for a Senate seat this year.  “Secretary Sebelius is continuing her important work at H.H.S. and is not

Sebelius Rules Out Senate Run

Blame California for Progressive 'Pre-K for All' Movement

There is an interesting dynamic built into the 21st Century education paradigm.  At the back end, it’s all about college and career readiness and on the front end,  it’s all about early childhood learning. Pre-kindergarten, which  is also known as

Blame California for Progressive 'Pre-K for All' Movement

Repeat Child Molester Gets Life Under Texas Law

Joe Ed Davis, 46, was convicted and sentenced this week in a San Angelo district court for indecency with a 14-year-old child and now faces life in prison.  This was Davis’ second conviction of indecency with a child and for

Repeat Child Molester Gets Life Under Texas Law

CBO on Obama Budget: Higher Deficits than Claimed

WASHINGTON (AP) — A report released Thursday by the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office says President Barack Obama’s budget request would mean significantly larger budget deficits than the White House claims. CBO says the budget plan proposed last month by Obama

CBO on Obama Budget: Higher Deficits than Claimed