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Romney Throws Support Behind McCain
2008-02-14 20:06:00 This just in… Mitt Romney is asking his delegates to support John McCain for the nomination. More news later. Share This More About: Politics , Elections , Support
2008 Minnesota State of the State Address
2008-02-14 05:59:00 Today Governor Pawlenty gave his annual “State of the State” address. Governor Tim Pawlenty advocated spending restraint, no increases in tax burdens, and environmentalism. This was a typical message by the Governor. It had some things you love, other things you hate, no matter what side of the political discussion you are on. Unfortunately, the Governor’s office ... More About: Politics , Minnesota , Address , The State
Declaration of Conservative Independence
2008-02-13 01:06:00 Inspirational conservative speaker, and leader of the famous 1994 Republican Revolution, Newt Gingrich, gave a speech that will forever change the Conservative Movement. While conservative progress was formerly made from within the Republican party, Gingrich advocated a Declaration of Independence for the Conservative Movement. Below is a transcript of his speech. 35th Annual Conservative Political Action ... More About: Politics , Elections , Barack Obama , Hillary Clinton , Bill Clinton
Washington GOP Primary Scandal
2008-02-12 01:18:00 Mike Huckabee complained today that the Republican primary in Washington was called too soon. On the Sean Hannity show today, Huckabee said that the election was called with a narrow gap of about 200 votes and only 83% of the precincts reporting. During the interview, Huckabee said that the Washington GOP chairman, Luke Esser, was originally ... More About: Politics , Elections , Scandal , Cain
RINO War?
2008-02-11 04:54:00 McCain ’s almost certain nomination as the Republican presidential candidate has not bode well with many conservatives within the party. By many standards, Senator McCain fits the definition of RINO. RINO is a term that is used to describe Republicans who act like democrats. It stands for”Republican In Name Only.” Several websites, talk show hosts, and even party ... More About: Politics , Elections , George Bush , Opinion
James Dobson endorses Mike Huckabee for President
2008-02-08 14:10:00 James Dobson has announced that he will be endorsing Mike Huckabee for president. He felt that Huckabee was the last of the pro-family candidates left in the race. Below is his official endorsement statement: I am endorsing Gov. Mike Huckabee for President of the United States today. My decision comes in the wake of my statement on ... More About: Politics , Elections , Cain , Mitt Romney
Chris Baker to replace Langdon Perry on KTLK
2008-02-08 01:57:00 Famous Texas talk show host, Chris Baker , will be joining the lineup at KTLK FM News Talk 100.3 starting on Monday. Chris has been an outspoken and eloquent talk show host in Houston. He sounds like a terrific guy who will do great in Minnesota. People have been asking for a smart, humorous, political talk show during ... More About: Perry
Romney calling it quits
2008-02-07 18:21:00 The Rumor is that Mitt Romney will be announcing the end of his presidential bid at CPAC today. This leaves only Huckabee and McCain in the race. Share This More About: Politics , Elections , Mike Huckabee
Sign the Petition - No to McCain, Yes to Conservatism
2008-02-07 03:38:00 Tundra Politics has started a petition that we are hoping will be a Referendum on liberalism in the Republican Party. John McCain has destroyed his party platform for a populist agenda. He has stood for illegal immigration, assaults on free speech, new taxes, and a bill that would force us to sacrifice jobs in the name ... More About: Congress , Republicans , Barack Obama , Hillary Clinton
Tornado Strikes Near Walmart in Clinton Arkansas
2008-02-06 07:01:00 On Super Tuesday a tornado struck Clinton, Arkansas near the Walmart. This has so many parallels to the voting today that I don’t know where to begin. First of all the Tornado (NOAA Report): TORNADO ON THE GROUND NEAR WAL-MART. 0542 PM TORNADO CLINTON ... More About: Politics , Elections , Barack Obama , Hillary Clinton , Opinion
A Snapshot of Minnesota Voting
2008-02-06 06:47:00 Mitt Romney was the big winner in Minnesota . Having talked to many Minnesotan caucus goers, I came to the conclusion that Mitt was the most successful because he was the closest thing to a Fred Thompson that is left in the campaign. What may surprise many is that Minnesotans are not liberal as much as they ... More About: Politics , Elections , Mitt Romney
McCain Sabotages West Virginia Convention
2008-02-06 00:28:00 The McCain camp seems to have it out for conservatives. The West Virginia GOP convention was in the Romney column until the McCain campaign asked their people to vote for Huckabee. He only did this hoping that he can smash Huckabee in the end, and pit Huckabee supporters against Romney. Pooling their votes, they sabotaged the ... More About: Politics , Elections , Opinion
Minnesota Public Radio Poll Shows Economy is Top Campaign Issue
2008-02-05 05:35:00 In the latest MPR poll, there are some unexpected results. First of all, Minnesotans are very concerned about the economy. About 30 percent of those surveyed, found the economy to be their number one issue. The economy received twice as many votes as any other item. Among Minnesotan’s other top concerns were The war in Iraq, ... More About: Radio , Politics , Elections , Economy , Health Care
Tomorrow will change our desitiny
2008-02-05 02:40:00 Super Tuesday will forever change the Republican party. They are at a split in a road for which there is no return. Either the party will turn toward the conservative path with Mitt Romney , rejecting the notion that only liberalism wins, or they will turn to McCain and create a party far left of the one ... More About: Politics , Elections , Change
On Tuesday, the Republican Party has a Rendez Vous with Destiny
2008-02-05 01:28:00 I received this from the Romney Campaign today. It was extremely inspiring and eye opening. We have a duty to vote on Super Tuesday, it could change our nation forever. Dear Conservative Friends – Saturday night in Edina, over 1,000 Minnesotans came out to give Governor Romney an amazing reception. If you didn’t get a chance to ... More About: Politics , Elections , Party , Destiny , Republican
McCain does not Make Sense for Soldiers
2008-02-04 06:13:00 I have heard it time and time again: “John McCain is good for the war… John McCain is good for the soldiers…” Let me assure you that John McCain will be bad for our troops, our long term military success, and and future of America. If all a nation required was military success, we would be ... More About: Politics , Elections , Economy , Sense
Minnesota Romney Rally is Huge Success
2008-02-03 07:10:00 Mitt Romney can celebrate after multiple successes today. First off, Mitt Romney had a clear victory in Maine where he secured more than double votes of any other candidate. Secondly, and more important to Minnesota ns, the Rally for Mitt Romney attracted over nine-hundred Romney supporters. This is an amazing feat, considering that many local media organizations have ... More About: Politics , Elections , Cain , Mitt Romney
Researchers Predict Ice Age Around the Corner
2008-01-26 17:20:00 RIA Novasti is reporting the following: “Russian and foreign research data confirm that global temperatures in 2007 were practically similar to those in 2006, and, in general, identical to 1998-2006 temperatures, which, basically, means that the Earth passed the peak of global warming in 1998-2005,” said Khabibullo Abdusamatov, head of a space research lab at the ... More About: Global Warming , Communism , Corner , Predict , The Corner
Watch The Great Global Warming Swindle
2008-01-26 00:14:00 Last year, a documentary came out that should have gotten much more attention. They pointed out the fallacies in a lot of the global warming arguments. It came under heavy criticism by environmentalist (much like Al Gore ’s movie, which came under heavy criticism by realists). The documentary I am referring to is entitled “The Great Global ... More About: Global Warming , Watch
Experts say we are not running out of oil?
2008-01-25 05:14:00 A survey of more than 800 oil fields has led to the conclusion that we are in no danger of running short on oil. Cambridge Energy Research conducted the survey. They believe that oil production could grow from 85 million barrels a day to 100 million barrels and still be ok. Besides the existing oil capacity, ... More About: Economy , Environment , Running , Experts , Communism
Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty Goes Tree Hugger
2008-01-25 04:43:00 Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty has gone off the liberal deep end. He recently came out in favor of much of the Al Gore energy cap legislation. Now, he is featured in a commercial with Janet Napolitano of Arizona, asking the National Government to intervene and support energy caps. Share This More About: Politics , Global Warming , Minnesota
Kucinich Gives Up on Presidential Bid
2008-01-25 01:36:00 Dennis Kucinich is calling it quits on his presidential bid. He plans on making a formal announcement on Friday. Kucinich has faced a tough fight, losing brutally in the primaries. He has also faced the added stress of his brother, Perry, being found dead last month. With Dennis Kucinich out of the race, there are three contenders ... More About: Presidential
Economic Stimulus Deal Reached
2008-01-24 18:43:00 It’s being reported that a deal has been reached between Democrat and Republican leaders in the house. The deal would give $300 to $1200 dollars to every family that makes an income. ($75,000 max earnings per individual and $150,000 max earnings per couple). There are also supposed to be yet-to-be-disclosed business tax cuts as part of the ... More About: Politics , Economy , Taxes , Deal , Economic
McCain Romney in virtual tie in Florida
2008-01-24 04:28:00 Real Clear Politics is reporting a virtual tie in Florida. McCain holds a 0.4% lead over Romney in some of the latest polls. Currently the RCP averages are McCain with 22.6, Romney with 22.2, and Giuliani with 19.0. Huckabee came in fourth, and his funds are dwindling. We will likely see him drop out after a large defeat ... More About: Elections , Rudy Giuliani , Fred Thompson
US Treasury Secretary Pushes for Additional Wealth Distribution
2008-01-23 19:18:00 US Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson, urged lawmakers today, to go beyond a simple tax rebate, and redistribute some of the wealth back toward non-tax payers. There has been much talk of an anticipated “economic stimulus package.” Conservatives and liberals obviously are at odds about what this package should contain (or if it should exist at all). Given ... More About: Politics , Economy , Wealth , Distribution
Huckabee Campaign is Short on Funds
2008-01-23 15:16:00 Mike Huckabee has been tightening the belt on his campaign finances as his early surge has been dealt a blow. He seems to be short on funds. The Huckabee campaign has been canceling chartered flights, hotel stays, and unneeded expenditures. On the bright side, he is getting some much needed practice on Fiscal Responsibility. Share This More About: Politics , Mike Huckabee , Campaign , Short , Funds
Bill Clinton Enjoys Watching a Good Fight
More articles from this author:2008-01-23 15:10:00 Former president Bill Clinton seems to enjoy the high school like fight between his wife and Barack Hussein Obama. He is quoted in South Carolina as saying “I know you think it’s crazy, but I kind of like to see Barack and Hillary fight.” Share This More About: Politics , Hillary Clinton , Fight 1, 2 |
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