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Todd Akin’s Legitimate Rape And The Tea Party

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Tea Party backed Todd Akin, Republican candidate running for the Senate in Missouri, made a completely over the top claim over the weekend that had everyone talking. Akin, who is known for his staunch pro-life beliefs, stated that pregnancy is … Continue reading

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Rick Santorum, Really?

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Though he came in a very close 2nd place last night to Mitt Romney, Rick Santorum surprised everyone by rocketing to the front of the GOP pack in Iowa. Upon reflection, the only question I have for GOP voters is, … Continue reading

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A Zany President?

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Zany – ludicrously or whimsically comical; clownish. Is Newt Gingrich zany? That is exactly what Mitt Romney said about Gingrich in an interview with The New York Times. Now that Romney has a formidable challenger in the race, he has … Continue reading

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Herman Cain Is Done

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I really hate to admit it, but Herman Cain is done. Just like Michele Bachmann and Rick Perry before him, he has risen to the top of the pack and is now declining to the bottom. I do not see … Continue reading

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Western Republican Presidential Debate

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This Tuesday marked yet another debate in the race for the republican nomination for President. The Western Republican Presidential Debate was hosted by CNN and moderated by Anderson Cooper. The format made things quite interesting! Unlike the last debate hosted … Continue reading

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Herman Cain Tops Zogby Poll!

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Herman Cain is now the frontrunner according to a new Zogby poll released Monday. What does this mean for the race to the GOP Presidential nomination? Looking at the last seven data points from this poll you can gain some … Continue reading

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Bachmann Jumping the Shark?

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Michele Bachmann is said to have gained some points in Monday’s debate over Rick Perry’s executive order to mandate children be vaccinated against HPV. The next day she came out swinging again and pushed the issue to the extreme when … Continue reading

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CNN Tea Party Debate Reflections

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The CNN Tea Party Debate was the first of its kind. It definitely had its own flair and the audience was made up of a lot of Tea Party voters. What stood out in the debate? My first reaction happened … Continue reading

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Perry and Bachmann Too Extreme?

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In a new Fox News poll two candidates stood out as being too extreme to be seriously considered for President. Rick Perry and Michele Bachmann topped the list. Does this mean if one of them wins the nomination that they … Continue reading

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Iowa Straw Poll

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The winner of the Iowa strong poll is Michele Bachmann. Not exactly a surprise (she grew up in Iowa). Other than the home town advantage, how did she win? One of the interesting things about a two-party system is how … Continue reading

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