politics

Why Jack Kingston Lost: GOTV Efforts With His Base

Don’t forget your base. It’s an important lesson and one Republicans keep failing to learn. Candidates must keep their supporters engaged whether through issues or motivation. It’s an absolute must. The Republican primary Senate runoff in Georgia is an perfect example of this. Although polling had Representative Jack Kingston besting businessman David Perdue, this didn’t …

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Cruz, Amash, Paul and Lee: They’re Not The Problem With The GOP

Senator Ted Cruz of Texas recently endorsed Justin Amash for his House re-election effort in Michigan: “Washington needs more conservatives with backbone – more conservatives like Justin Amash,” Cruz says. “Justin and I have fought to repeal Obamacare, to defend the right to life and to uphold the Constitution against Barack Obama and his cronies.” …

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GOP Outreach Should Include Support For Black Candidates, Even In Open Primaries

CNN has a great article yesterday by Errol Louis called, “GOP, Support Your Black Candidates.” The entire piece is worth reading but here is most important part: At present, Republicans are on a collision course with diversity that will, without a course correction, spell long-term disaster for the party. In 2012, Republican presidential candidate Mitt …

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