Edward Wyckoff Williams writes: The leaders of today’s Republican Party are expert storytellers. When it comes to manipulating racial stereotypes for political gain, they are akin to animation artists of the 1920s: coloring the lines in black and white. Last Thursday Newt Gingrich told a crowd of senior citizens in New Hampshire, “The African-American community should… Continue reading Poverty In America – More Whites In Poverty Than Blacks
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Romney Holds Small Lead Over Gingrich In South Carolina
With just days to go before the South Caroina prmary begins, new polling shows some good news for Gingrich and some bad news for Romney, as conservative Republicans still questions the moderate record of Mitt Romney. The former Massachusetts governor’s lead is so small in the Palmetto State that he’s essentially tied with Newt Gingrich,… Continue reading Romney Holds Small Lead Over Gingrich In South Carolina
Apres-Primary Musings: Mitt Can’t Conquer the Mountain
We are not impressed. If Mitt Romney can’t muster over 40% of the vote in a backyard state against a field of sub-par candidates with extreme positions on the issues, then he’s not ready yet for his curtain call. Yes, it certainly was a good day for Romney, but not as good as his victory… Continue reading Apres-Primary Musings: Mitt Can’t Conquer the Mountain
Republican Debate – A Record Flip Flop For Romney – Video
A Republican debate happened yesterday and Romney stood above the fighting fray, walking away with little or no real attacks on him or his record. A Republican debate happened today, and things were much different, as Romney took swings from Rick Santorum and Jon Huntsman. But Newt Gingrich took to the floor with one clear… Continue reading Republican Debate – A Record Flip Flop For Romney – Video
Republican Debate – To Romney’s Delight, The Losers Attacked Each Other
With the Iowa primaries over and Mitt Romney crowned the winner by an apparent technicality, the expectation was that his fellow competitors would use whatever avenue they had available to show why they are more deserving of the Republican nomination. That perfect avenue presented itself last night in yet another Republican debate, but the other… Continue reading Republican Debate – To Romney’s Delight, The Losers Attacked Each Other
No More Mr. Niceguy. Gingrich Attacks Willard
Mitt Willard Romney and his secret PACS have used every dirty trick in the book to go after his fellow Republican Presidential challengers. His challengers, on the other hand, have mostly concentrated on attacking each other rather than going after Willard. Oh, how times have changed. Yesterday, Newt Gingrich suggested teaming up with Rick Santorum… Continue reading No More Mr. Niceguy. Gingrich Attacks Willard
Newt Gingrich To Mitt Romney – Liar Liar Pants On Fire
The only time in Newt Gingrich’s political career that he decided to go clean and not destroy his opponents with negative ads caused Gingrich to be demolished by negative ads against him. In the month of December, Gingrich went from leading the Republicans with 26% to barely polling ahead of Rick Perry with only 13%… Continue reading Newt Gingrich To Mitt Romney – Liar Liar Pants On Fire
Presidential Polling Report: Special Iowa Edition
And you thought the holidays were over. Having the Iowa caucuses so soon after the new year is a great gift for political junkies and opens what should be an expensive, long, important and uniquely-American national election season. That Iowa and New Hampshire take all of the attention so early is an unfortunate quirk of… Continue reading Presidential Polling Report: Special Iowa Edition
Newt Gingrich Now Thinks He Can Win Iowa
Just yesterday, Newt Gingrich concluded that he may not win in Iowa. Today, same Gingrich, different conclusion. “I’m here to tell you when you have 41 percent undecided in The Des Moines Register poll, if each of you in the next 24 will talk to everyone of your friends and if each of you will… Continue reading Newt Gingrich Now Thinks He Can Win Iowa
Newt Gingrich – “I Don’t Think I’m Going To Win.”
Gingrich is slowly coming to his senses. He is finally admitting that he has absolutely zero chance of winning tomorrow in Iowa. INDEPENDENCE, Iowa — Newt Gingrich said Monday that he doesn’t expect to win tomorrow’s Iowa caucuses in a bow to his sinking poll numbers in the state. The former House Speaker, who led in polls… Continue reading Newt Gingrich – “I Don’t Think I’m Going To Win.”
The Top Five Mitt Romney Tantrums of 2011
There’s an attribute that goes hand in hand with someone who was being born into riches, and that is the need to always get their way. They will throw temper tantrums even if they’re wrong, just to be heard. It is always their turn to talk, even if it means shouting you down in the… Continue reading The Top Five Mitt Romney Tantrums of 2011
Crocodile To Newt Gingrich: I Want My Tears Back Please
Remember the Democratic primaries in 2008 when Hillary Clinton choked up and almost came to tears? Conservative pundits practically crucified her, accusing her of trying to pull a political sympathy stunt to win the New Hampshire elections and possibly the White House. Mrs. Clinton went on to win in New Hampshire a few days later,… Continue reading Crocodile To Newt Gingrich: I Want My Tears Back Please