This story from Politico: Senate Republicans are spoiling for a fight this primary season as they try to take back control of the party from conservative activists. The strategy: prop up the most electable candidates — even if they are more moderate than ones demanded by tea party activists — and punish those who get …
This post will be updated throughout the day if more results are announced. While many people paid close attention to the governors race in Virginia, some interesting referendums made it to the ballots in various locations. Here’s a look at just a few that were voted on last night. Portland, ME: Legalizing recreational marijuana — …
Election 2013: Six Referendums You May Not Have Known AboutRead More »
Even though voter fraud supposedly isn’t an issue, it’s happening in the Constitution State. Home of Yale University and winner of the illustrious title “2011′s Fourth Most Dangerous City in the US,” New Haven, CT is grappling with a voter fraud scandal that broke only a week before today’s elections. And this is the fifth time …
“Nonexistent” Voter Fraud is a Big Problem in New Haven, CTRead More »
Choice is better — and liberals know it. No, this isn’t about abortion. No one in their right mind would say that choice in murder is a good thing. I’m talking about how everyday liberals in government belie the notions that they peddle about the policies they advocate. Conservatives argue that choice creates competition, which …
Recent actions by Democrats like Debbie Wasserman-Schultz point to the fact that they still haven’t accepted what is really happening. They persist in spinning the bad news about cancellations and focusing on the website when the primary cause of the problem is coming from the law itself. Obamacare has set off a catastrophic disaster that will …
On Obamacare: If You Like Your Plan, You Should Be Able to Keep ItRead More »
The latest outrage du jour from the left are the draconian food stamp cuts that hit individuals and families on November 1, 2013. The media and talking heads have pointed to the Supplementary Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) cuts, which range from $11 a month to $36 a month depending on the size of the family receiving …
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I have teenage kids. They are famous for saying “whatever” to either me or my wife when they’re being told some kind of truth they don’t want to hear. It’s right up there with “oh you just don’t get it, Dad!” Such behavior is expected of teenagers so it doesn’t bother me (that much). But …
In keeping with tradition…..wait, who am I kidding? We weren’t even around last Halloween. Let’s call it a new tradition. During evil pagan holidays like Halloween (evil in that they cause normally rational adults to lose all sense of reason and eat candy the way zombies dine on human flesh) we will keep things light …
While there are no doubt libertarians who will never vote for the GOP under any circumstances, there are many open to the idea of voting for GOP candidates. It’s time for Republicans to start bringing in those interested libertarians. It’s not like they’re going to vote for Democrats. Heck, taking on some libertarian leanings can appeal …
Five Things The GOP Can Do to Win L(l)ibertarian VotesRead More »
Looks like Nancy Pelosi wasn’t kidding.