Rhino
Mitt Romney delays run, but experts say he’s a sure bet
Former Gov. Mitt Romney, a likely GOP presidential candidate for 2012, told supporters he won’t announce his candidacy before the end of the year — but political analysts said yesterday the discussion is the strongest indicator yet that he’ll run.
“We know who is running, they’re just doing everything but coming out […]
Barbara Bush to Palin: Stay in Alaska
Sarah Palin may not have the biggest fan in former first lady Barbara Bush.
“I sat next to her once. Thought she was beautiful,” Barbara Bush said. “And she’s very happy in Alaska, and I hope she’ll stay there.”
Bush, along with her husband, former President George H.W. Bush, spoke to CNN’s Larry King in […]
Romney’s $1.7 million tops field (CAPTION THE RINO MYTH ROMNEY)
Mitt Romney’s political operation raised $1.7 million from July through September, again pacing the field of prospective 2012 GOP presidential hopefuls.
The former Massachusetts governor, who lost a bid for the 2008 Republican presidential nomination and is widely believed to be preparing another run, has built a robust political operation including […]
Maine’s Olympia Snowe Courts Tea Party Early for 2012 Re-election(Zero chance of Tea Party support, Sen.)
After seeing what tea-party-backed candidates did to moderate Republicans in primary elections, moderate Republican Sen. Olympia Snowe is taking no chances. The Maine senator is talking up the tea party movement, even though she’s not up for re-election until 2012, Roll Call reports.
“I’ve been a Republican for all of my political […]
Mitt Romney up big in NH Poll (Another Rhino)
Mitt Romney continues to look like the overwhelming early favorite for the 2012 Republican primary in New Hampshire, leading with 41% to 12% for Newt Gingrich and Sarah Palin, 10% for Mike Huckabee, 8% for Ron Paul, 5% for Tim Pawlenty, and 2% for Mitch Daniels.
The best news in the poll for Romney is that […]
Murkowski to Stay in Alaska Race (Establishment Senator will not leave without a fight)
Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski Friday said that she plans to run as a write-in candidate in the November election for her seat, setting up a rematch between her and a tea party-backed candidate who beat her during the GOP primary.
The two-term senator announced her candidacy at a rally in downtown Anchorage Friday evening, saying she […]
McCain prevails but road ahead unclear (oh boy)
What’s to become of John McCain?
Until Nov. 4, 2008, the Arizona senator could cherish the hope that his future depended more on New Hampshire and Florida voters than on those back home. But with his loss to Barack Obama in the presidential race, McCain’s Arizona electorate reclaimed its career-ending power over him.
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APNewsBreak: Hagel backing Pa.’s Sestak for Senate (Republican Senator backing a Democrat)
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Former Nebraska Sen. Chuck Hagel — a Republican — is throwing his support behind Democrat Joe Sestak in Pennsylvania’s U.S. Senate race.
Hagel told The Associated Press on Monday that Sestak has demonstrated during his two terms in Congress that he puts what’s best for the country before the interests of his party. […]
RNC Cancels Breitbart Fundraiser
The Republican National Committee has cancelled a fundraiser with conservative blogger Andrew Breitbart, who is under fire for promoting an edited video that falsely portrays former Agriculture Department employee Shirley Sherrod as having boasted about discriminating against a white farmer looking for her assistance.
Breitbart was scheduled to appear with RNC Chairman Michael Steele at a […]
Mitt Romney: The Wrong Man, The Wrong Message, The Wrong Time
Whenever anyone mentions the 2012 election, inevitably the name of former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney becomes a topic of conversation. And when it comes to polling data, Romney is often seen as a front-runner, forecasted to be stronger than the current occupant of the Oval Office, Barack Obama.
Increasingly, many of those in the Republican Party […]
McCain will remove sheriff’s name from ad (MCFRAUD ALERT)
TUCSON (KGUN9-TV) - Senator John McCain’s camp is apologizing to Santa Cruz County Sheriff Tony Estrada for an ad running featuring Estrada’s name. Sheriff Estrada has come out saying he does not support the senator. McCain’s ad features several Arizona sheriff’s taking his side.
Towards the middle of the ad you see Santa Cruz County Sheriff […]
John McCain Decimated by JD Hayworth in Second Senate Primary Debate
McCain calls Hayworth a “pig.” He desperately defends his flip-flops and record of voting for the billion dollar pork TARP bailouts which included $150 billion in earmarks, co-sponsoring amnesty with Ted Kennedy and cap and trade legislation with Joe Lieberman, and voting against tax cuts twice. Hayworth easily proves that he is much more conservative […]
Scott Brown taking heat for vote on financial reform bill (Democrat in RINO clothing)
A bill designed to protect America from another financial meltdown is on the verge of becoming law. The senate just passed the Wall Street reform bill, but it wouldn’t have happened without the help of three New England republican senators, including Scott Brown.
The sweeping new Wall Street reform bill finally passed with Brown’s vote, along […]
Tea Partiers Target Scott Brown Over Support for Financial Overhaul (RINO in the crosshairs)
Sen. Scott Brown’s last-minute support for President Obama’s sweeping financial overhaul legislation has put him in the crosshairs of Tea Party activists who have sharply criticized the bill and could dim his re-election hopes for 2012.
Brown announced Monday he would support the regulatory overhaul despite initial misgivings, joining fellow New England Republican Sens. Olympia Snowe […]
Palin makes Mitt Romney come out from under his desk
It appears Mitt Romney is getting a bit nervous as a result of all the well-deserved credit Governor Palin received for helping Nikki Haley in South Carolina, both in the media and by Haley herself. In fact Romney is so nervous he feels compelled to return to South Carolina to campaign for Haley before the […]
Fierce struggle for McCain to retain Arizona seat (It’s time for McCain to go - No more RHINO)
A serious re-election fight wasn’t what Republican John McCain expected when he returned to the Senate after losing the presidency.
Yet that’s just what he’s got.
The four-term senator is battling for his political life in a race that embodies the volatility of an unpredictable election year. He’s facing former Rep. J.D. Hayworth, a fellow Republican pushing […]
Mitt Romney’s main strategy in the GOP primaries of 2012 is to hammer Sarah Palin as “a quitter”.
Yesterday, I was interviewed by a reporter for CBS, for a story on the diverse groups of people supporting Sarah Palin online. The reporter authored a book on Palin last year, after being embedded with her vice presidential campaign, following a stint covering Mittens Romney. I can’t imagine how many cucumbers-and-mayonnaise sandwiches this guy had […]
Laura Bush Supports Gay Marriage, Abortion (Disappointing)
Former First Lady Laura Bush says she disagrees with her husband on same-sex marriage and abortion issues.
After remaining silent on both issues for eight years, during an interview Tuesday with CNN’s Larry King she voiced support for legalizing same-sex marriage.
We want to hear from you! What are your thoughts about Laura Bush’s views on gay […]
Seator Bennett Ousted at Utah G.O.P. Convention (TEA PARTY DEFEATS RINO SENATOR)
Senator Robert F. Bennett, an 18-year veteran Republican who had been seeking a fourth term this fall, was stripped of his party’s nomination on Saturday at the state convention, becoming one of the first Congressional victims of the surging ferment of discontent from the Tea Party-infused Republican right.
Mr. Bennett, 76, was outmatched in delegate votes […]
Sabato & David Frum tweets the deep trouble Mitt may be in considering Bob Bennett’s loss in Utah.
Mitt Romney received Boos in Utah? Although Mitt was through once Obamacare passed, it changed everything…..IMHO
Larry Sabato - Mitt Romney was backed almost unanimously by Utah GOP presidential primary electorates in ‘08. But his intro of Bennett this a.m.? Boos & no effect. WOW!
Frum - Q: How much does Bennett’s loss signal Romney trouble? Romney […]