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Binnie Surges in NH GOP Senate Race
Sarah Palin's endorsement of Kelly Ayotte and a new third party ad slamming rival Bill Binnie may not be enough to stem Binnie's rise in the polls. The New Hampshire Republican primary continues to make headlines as former Attorney General Kelly Ayotte and businessman Bill Binnie spar for the …The Conrad Black I Know
Twenty years ago, I was a humble illustrator who immigrated to Canada -- a move that would not have been possible without the help of Conrad Black. I have my own story that adds to the portrait of Conrad Black: Twenty years ago, I was a humble illustrator trying to move to Canada from England. …The GOP's Policy Deficit
Republicans are positioned to take back the House and possibly the Senate this fall, but have offered little explanation of what they intend to do with their new power. Earlier this year, rising Republican star Congressman Paul Ryan of Wisconsin introduced “ A Roadmap for America’s Future ,” a …The Dems' Climate Change Fail
Much of the blame for failing to pass comprehensive climate and energy legislation properly rests with a risk-averse President and Majority Leader. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid's recent announcement that the Senate will not take up a comprehensive energy and climate bill this year is the …Steele to Co-Headline Event With Breitbart
Steele to Co-Headline Event With Breitbart Talking Point Memo has uncovered a document which shows that RNC Chairman Michael Steele and media activist Andrew Breitbart are expected to be co-headliners at a fundraiser: Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele has a party …
Will Wikileaks Force Europe Out of the War?
Sunday’s WikiLeaks Afghan war revelations will only amplify the already strong public opposition to keeping British and German forces in Afghanistan. The documents WikiLeaks leaked to the New York Times , The Guardian , and Der Speigel don’t provide any really new information. Everyone who …Senate Candidate Ken Buck: Birthers are "Dumbasses"
Sen. Candidate: Birthers are "Dumbasses" Ken Buck, a Tea Party candidate in Colorado, has expressed deep reservations with the birthers: A Tea Party-backed Senate candidate in Colorado was caught on tape Friday referring to 'birthers' who question President Obama's citizenship as …
Canadian Minister Helps Save Drowning Woman
Canadian Minister Helps Save Drowning Woman CTV reports on the efforts of the Canadian industry minister to save a drowning woman: Though Tony Clement has a high-profile day job as Canada's industry minister, the politician took on a very different role in a high-stakes river rescue …
Online Gambling Tax Could Hit the Jackpot
Our laws prohibiting nearly all online gambling aren't working. It's time for government to regulate internet gambling and reap the tax windfall. It’s time to regulate and tax Internet gambling. When a Congressional committee begins considering the issues Tuesday, conservatives should get on …Webb's Bold Stand Against Racial Preferences
Because of his willingness to speak out against affirmative action, GOP voters in Virginia might decide to support Democratic Senator James Webb in 2012. Should conservative Republicans rally behind Democratic Senator James Webb’s 2012 reelection in Virginia? Right-wing political hacks, of course, …James Jones Condemns WikiLeaks
National Security Advisor Jones Rips WikiLeaks National Security Advisor James Jones has released a statement which condemns WikiLeaks for releasing thousands of pages of classified documents related to the war in Afghanistan: The United States strongly condemns the disclosure of …
Leaked Reports: Pakistan Aids Taliban
Leaked Reports: Pakistani Intel Aiding Taliban A series of leaked documents discuss the links between the Taliban and Pakistani intelligence services, the New York Times reports: Americans fighting the war in Afghanistan have long harbored strong suspicions that Pakistan’s …
White House: 9% Unemployment Until 2012
WH: Expect High Unemployment Until 2012 The White House is now projecting that unemployment will stay around 9% till 2012: NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- The White House said Friday it expects that unemployment will stay at or above 9% until 2012, but at the same time forecast that the …
US and South Korea Hold Military Drills
US & S. Korea Hold Military Drills The Washington Post reports on the military drills being held by the U.S. and South Korea: TOKYO -- Taking their boldest step since the March sinking of the Cheonan warship, the United States and South Korea on Sunday began a massive joint …
Chavez Threatens to Cut off Oil Supply
Chavez Threatens to Cut off Oil The BBC reports that Hugo Chavez has threatened to cut of oil exports to the U.S. if Venezuela is attacked by Colombia: President Hugo Chavez of Venezuela has threatened to halt oil exports to the US if his country is attacked by Colombia - a close US …