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‘Birthers’ prefer Palin

By | 08.21.09 | 3:00 pm

Public Policy Polling breaks down its latest surveys on the “birther” conspiracies and the 2012 GOP presidential field and finds that former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin is the most popular candidate among “birthers,” while former Arkansas Gov. Mike

Confessions of an RNC security guard

By | 09.08.08 | 9:55 am

Over at Salon, Avi Steinberg has written a highly entertaining account of his time patrolling the Hyatt Regency in Minneapolis, headquarters of the Republican National Convention, for a (unnamed) private security firm. He explores the perils of tight pants and Sarah Palin, the noshing habits of secret service officers and the unexpected joys of chanting “Rudy! Rudy! Rudy!” Steinberg also comes up with an amusing taxonomy of the drinking habits of various GOP devotees:

Political Endorsements Hold Little Sway With Public, Study Finds

By | 03.07.08 | 10:56 am

Despite the media fuss over the endorsement of a presidential candidate by political, religious and pop culture leaders, a new study finds that the public barely takes notice.

Huckabee ‘Eggs’ On Social Conservatives in Colorado

By | 02.26.08 | 1:29 pm

COMMENTARY
GOP presidential candidate Mike Huckabee endorsed Colorado’s “egg as a person” state ballot measure on Monday, but for whose benefit — Zygote Americans or his own dwindling political fortunes?

Dobson’s Huckabee Nod Draws Ire from Watchdog Group

By | 02.09.08 | 12:32 pm

With Mitt Romney gone, Focus on the Family founder James “Anyone But McCain” Dobson has endorsed one of two other guys left standing – Mike Huckabee. Dobson’s late-out-of-the-gate nod has prompted People for the American Way to issue a…

Super Tuesday Analysis: GOP Battles Over Who’s a Real Conservative

By | 02.06.08 | 10:05 am

While Mitt Romney easily swept the majority of Colorado caucus votes, the Republican race for the White House is still up for grabs.

Holly Yeager of The Washington Independent puts it into perspective.

Larimer GOP Caucus Offers a Glimpse of Colorado

By | 02.05.08 | 11:59 pm

A small, working-class caucus in Fort Collins provides a fascinating snapshot of the state’s Republican prospects in November through the eyes of old and new partisans.

GOP Underdogs And the Coloradans Who Love Them

By | 02.05.08 | 10:09 am

Arlo Guthrie loves Ron Paul and Chuck Norris wants to personally install Mike Huckabee in the Oval Office. Alan Keyes, well maybe only Alan Keyes loves Alan Keyes – and he sure doesn’t like Mitt Romney. Meanwhile, here are a

Romney and McCain’s Colorado Cash Machines

By | 02.05.08 | 9:40 am


The big elephant in Colorado today is Mitt Romney, who has trumpeted through the Centennial State collecting the most money and high-profile support in his field. But – at least compared to the other three Republicans left standing –

Huckabee’s Hoof In Mouth Moment

By | 01.18.08 | 10:57 am

Uh, oh. Just as former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee has strummed his way to top-tier GOP presidential ranking, he goes and pulls a Janet Rowland/Rick Santorum sex-with-animals moment.