Archive for December, 2011

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Ron Paul Buckles Under Questions About Racist Newsletters

December 22, 2011

By Javier Manjarres It seems that Republican Presidential candidate Ron Paul is now having a tough time addressing questions regarding the ‘racist’ newsletters that were penned under his name some 20 years ago. Yesterday, Paul took issue about being asked about the newsletters and stormed out of his live interview on CNN.  Back in 2007, … Read more

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Shark Tank Republican Presidential Poll(s)

December 20, 2011

By Javier Manjarres Not only is it the holiday season, it is also the “poll” season as well, with new Republican presidential polling data seemingly being released almost every hour.  So it’s yet again time for another totally unscientific Shark Tank poll, as we’re only about 40 days removed from the Republican Primary here in … Read more

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Gingrich Opens Door to Charlie Crist Republicans in Florida

December 20, 2011

By Javier Manjarres The most recent Republican presidential polls show that Newt Gingrich’s support is slipping, and Gingrich’s support could drop even further as his competition step up their attacks in the lead up to the the January 4th Iowa Caucus. Gingrich has been hit hard for his questionable support for several not-so-conservative measures such … Read more

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Perry’s Proposal to Slash Congressional Pay and Benefits Gaining Support

December 18, 2011

By Javier Manjarres During last week’s bus tour throughout the state of Iowa, Republican presidential candidate Rick Perry stated that he would slash the pay of members of Congress as well as slash their lifetime benefits- including their healthcare- and transform Congress into a part-time governing body.   I want to overhaul Washington in a … Read more

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Rick Perry- “I Am a Flawed Sinner”

December 17, 2011

By Javier Manjarres During my trip across Iowa aboard Rick Perry’s “Road Ranger” bus tour, Perry held court aboard his bus and discussed a wide range of issues, gave the low-down on his presidential campaign, and offered up some pretty revealing thoughts about himself personally.  Perry was riding high in the primary polls earlier this … Read more

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Republicans Slam Ron Paul’s “Dangerous” Foreign Policy

December 17, 2011

By Javier Manjarres The Republican dog pile on Ron Paul and his dangerous foreign policy position continues as fellow Republican Presidential candidate Rick Santorum says that Michele Bachmann was right when she stated that Paul would be a “dangerous” Commander-in-Chief.  Santorum has always taken issue with  Paul over his foreign policy, but his words resonate … Read more

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Hannity- Ron Paul’s Foreign Policy is “Naive”

December 16, 2011

By Javier Manjarres Conservative pundits are near unanimous in their dismissal of the reckless foreign policy positions that Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul articulated at last night’s Fox News debate in Sioux City, Iowa.  Paul reiterated his position that Iran should be allowed to obtain a nuclear weapon and that the U.S. should not help … Read more

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Republican Presidential ‘Wild Cards’

December 15, 2011

By Javier Manjarres The most recent Rasmussen Presidential Poll in Iowa indicates that Newt Gingrich is significantly declining in popularity amongst likely Iowa caucus participants. The December 13th poll clearly shows that Gingrich has dropped 12 points the last poll taken in November from 32% to 20%.  While Gingrich has leveled off, the rest of … Read more

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Rick Perry Launches Iowa Bus Tour

December 15, 2011

By Javier Manjarres Here’s a quick Day 1 wrap-up of Governor Rick Perry’s ‘Road Ranger Rick’ bus tour throughout the frozen tundra of Iowa. 1pm-Council Bluffs, Iowa Governor Perry attended a townhall meeting that attracted about 100 supporters and curious Iowans who came out to greet the Texas governor during the first leg of his bus tour. Perry … Read more