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firstread.msnbc.msn.com - 50 minutes ago
2010 Update: GOP purity test dangers
— firstread.msnbc.msn.com — From NBC's Ali Weinberg Conservative blogger Erick Erickson warns of side effects that a Republican "purity test"... resolution, proposed by RNC Committeeman Jim Bopp, would have on the party's 2010 chances. The test would deny RNC funding to any ... (more) 2010 Update: GOP purity test dangers

Comments vote down FiveThirtyEight: Politics Done Right found this 50 minutes agofound this
washingtonmonthly.com - 5 hours ago
Give voters a reason
— washingtonmonthly.com — GIVE VOTERS A REASON.... The latest Research 2000 poll for Daily Kos included the usual question on... the generic congressional ballot, with Dems still enjoying a modest edge over Republicans, 37% to 32%, with 31% unsure. Democratic numbers were ... (more) Give voters a reason

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Republican National Committee Latest Blog Posts

Some see Palin's online effort lacking
22 minutes ago at Home/News
South Carolina Rift Highlights Debate Over G.O.P.
51 minutes ago at Politics on HuffingtonPost.com
South Carolina Rift Highlights Debate Over G.O.P.
51 minutes ago at The Huffington Post | Full News Feed
Parker: The GOP's Suicide Pact
61 minutes ago at Drudge Retort
Top 5 Republican Lies for 2009
3 hours ago at Delaware Liberal
thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com - 29 hours ago
Chief Sponsor of G.O.P. Defends Test
— thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com — A Republican party official rejects criticisms that a 10-point list of principles would harm the campaigns of... many G.O.P. lawmakers. (more) Chief Sponsor of G.O.P. Defends Test

Comments vote down Political Animal found this 29 hours agofound this
firedoglake.com - 31 hours ago
Dana Perino: No Terror Attack on USA in Bush Era
— firedoglake.com — Proving once again that there is nothing so untrue a GOP shill can say on Sean Hannity’s... rightfest that will cause anyone to challenge it, former G.W. Bush Press Secretary Dana Perino criticizes the Obama Administration for not labelling ... (more) Dana Perino: No Terror Attack on USA in Bush Era

Comments vote down Commondreams.org Views found this 31 hours agofound this
liberaloasis.com - 33 hours ago
What happened to the truth?
— liberaloasis.com — Maybe I'm wrong but it sure seems like times have changed. At the risk of sounding like... one of those old-timers in the movie Barbershop , it seems that words like integrity, honesty and truth have lost their meaning. As the two major parties clash ... (more) What happened to the truth?

Comments vote down The Hollywood Liberal found this 33 hours agofound this
Lou Dobbs: Hey, how about Lou Dobbs for president?
hotair.com - 2 days ago
Lou Dobbs: Hey, how about Lou Dobbs for president?
— hotair.com — Two clips, one below from Politico and the other at the Corner courtesy of the Fred Thompson... Show. [...] Read the rest » (more) Lou Dobbs: Hey, how about Lou Dobbs for president?

Comments vote down Pajamas Media found this 2 days agofound this
Ex-head of Lancaster GOP to face sex solicitation trial…
GrassrootsPA.com - 2 days ago
Ex-head of Lancaster GOP to face sex solicitation trial…
— GrassrootsPA.com — Ex-head of Lancaster GOP to face sex solicitation trial…... (more) Ex-head of Lancaster GOP to face sex solicitation trial…

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"I Don't Do Policy," Says RNC Chairman Michael Steele
voices.washingtonpost.com - 2 days ago
"I Don't Do Policy," Says RNC Chairman Michael Steele
— voices.washingtonpost.com — It also appears that Steele is not capable of even putting a properly designed survey together. Today... I reviewed the latest survey put our by Steele and found it to be not only improperly designed, but shrill. All answers would be no by a far right ... (more) "I Don't Do Policy," Says RNC Chairman Michael Steele

Comments vote down The Political Carnival found this 2 days agofound this
huffingtonpost.com - 2 days ago
Palin Univision Interview Was Cancelled Because She Was Uninformed On Hispanic Issues: McCain ...
— huffingtonpost.com — A top adviser on Hispanic issues to John McCain's presidential campaign said Sunday that a joint interview... with McCain and Sarah Palin planned for Univision last fall had to be canceled because Palin was unprepared to discuss Latin America policy.  ... (more) Palin Univision Interview Was Cancelled Because She Was ...

Comments vote down BuzzFlash.org - Progressive News and Commentary with an ... found this 2 days agofound this
politico.com - 2 days ago
GOP wrote 5 of 10 longest bills
— politico.com — Great bit of legislative sleuthing by Danny Shaw and Andrew Rabinowitz at OpenCongress. You know how House... and Senate Republicans mock the Democrats for introducing the longest bill in the history of bills — health care ... (more) GOP wrote 5 of 10 longest bills

Comments vote down Oliver Willis found this 2 days agofound this
Limbaugh Likes Rubio, Not So Much Crist
hotlineoncall.nationaljournal.com - 3 days ago
Limbaugh Likes Rubio, Not So Much Crist
— hotlineoncall.nationaljournal.com — Conservative radio icon Rush Limbaugh is a big fan of ex-FL House Speaker Marco Rubio (R). His... feelings about Gov. Charlie Crist (R) aren't so positive. In an interview this morning on a Tallahassee radio station, Limbaugh stopped short of ... (more) Limbaugh Likes Rubio, Not So Much Crist

Comments vote down Ben Smith's Blog found this 3 days agofound this
hotlineoncall.nationaljournal.com - 3 days ago
Hayworth Raises Money Before Possible SEN Bid
— hotlineoncall.nationaljournal.com — Ex-Rep. J.D. Hayworth (R) will take advantage of rumors that he may challenge Sen. John McCain (R-AZ)... by raising money to pay down old legal bills. Conservatives were thrilled when a poll appeared to show Hayworth within striking distance of ... (more) Hayworth Raises Money Before Possible SEN Bid

Comments vote down Taegan Goddard's Political Wire found this 3 days agofound this
rasmussenreports.com - 3 days ago
Dobbs in 2012 Gets Up to 14% of Vote, Hurts GOP Chances
— rasmussenreports.com — Former CNN anchor Lou Dobbs has indicated that he might consider an independent bid for the White... House in 2012, and early polling shows he could attract up to 14% of the vote. However, some of that is almost certainly a generic protest vote as an ... (more) Dobbs in 2012 Gets Up to 14% of Vote, Hurts GOP Chances

Comments vote down TPM Election Central found this 3 days agofound this
latimesblogs.latimes.com - 3 days ago
Whitman’s new strategist advised her opponent 16 months ago
— latimesblogs.latimes.com — Republican Meg Whitman announced today that she has hired top GOP strategist Mike Murphy to her growing... campaign for California governor, calling him a “trusted friend.” But Murphy, a former confidant of Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, worked ... (more) Whitman’s new strategist advised her opponent 16 months ago

Comments vote down The Huffington Post | Full News Feed found this 3 days agofound this
legaltimes.typepad.com - 3 days ago
Sotomayor's Name Still Turning Up in Senate Races
— legaltimes.typepad.com — The nomination of Justice Sonia Sotomayor continues to resonate in races for the U.S. Senate, four months... after she was confirmed to the U.S. Supreme Court. The latest example comes from California, where two Republicans running for their party's ... (more) Sotomayor's Name Still Turning Up in Senate Races

Comments vote down SCOTUSblog found this 3 days agofound this
redstate.com - 3 days ago
Put Me in the No Camp on the Purity Test
— redstate.com — I typically see eye to eye with RNC Committeeman Jim Bopp, but we are going to have... to agree to disagree on a proposed resolution to be debated at the RNC’s Winter meeting. The media is calling it a “purity test” for Republicans.  ... (more) Put Me in the No Camp on the Purity Test

Comments vote down Think Progress found this 3 days agofound this
balloon-juice.com - 3 days ago
This Never Gets Old
— balloon-juice.com — Any chance anyone in the media will call her out on this bullshit : Former Alaska GOP... Gov. Sarah Palin on Monday accused President Barack Obama of not acknowledging the sacrifices made by the men and women in the U.S. military.  ... (more) This Never Gets Old

Comments vote down Political Animal found this 3 days agofound this
firstread.msnbc.msn.com - 3 days ago
2010 update: The musical chairs game in CT
— firstread.msnbc.msn.com — [ From NBC's Ali Weinberg COLORADO: Local pollster and analyst Floyd Ciruli tells Human Events that the... state's Republican Party "has unified at a very early stage" of the 2010 campaigns. Two GOP gubernatorial contendors, Josh Penry and Tom Tancredo, ... (more) 2010 update: The musical chairs game in CT

Comments vote down Page One found this 3 days agofound this
boston.com - 3 days ago
Republicans tell Biden: Stop using jobs numbers
— boston.com — Keeping up their attack on the Obama administration's stimulus plan, top House Republicans today urged the man... in charge to stop claiming jobs that haven't been confirmed. House GOP leader John Boehner and Representative Darrell Issa, the senior ... (more) Republicans tell Biden: Stop using jobs numbers

Comments vote down The Note found this 3 days agofound this
boston.com - 3 days ago
GOP doubts grow on global warming
— boston.com — The barrage of Republican attacks on climate change legislation appears to be having an impact: the GOP... rank and file is more skeptical that global warming is real. A Washington Post/ABC News poll released this afternoon said that the belief...  ... (more) GOP doubts grow on global warming

Comments vote down The Note found this 3 days agofound this
andrewsullivan.theatlantic.com - 3 days ago
Correcting Michelle Malkin - The Daily Dish | By Andrew Sullivan
— andrewsullivan.theatlantic.com — What Are Palin's Chances Against Obama? | Main | Just Because 24 Nov 2009 06:21 pm Correcting... Michelle Malkin She's been on a roll today artfully declaring that this blog drew the conclusion that Bill Sparkman was murdered by neo-confederate thugs. ... (more) Correcting Michelle Malkin - The Daily Dish | By ...

Comments vote down Michelle Malkin found this 3 days agofound this
directorblue.blogspot.com - 3 days ago
The Suicidal History of Third Parties in America
— directorblue.blogspot.com — Intentionally breaking your army into two separate, warring factions would be unthinkable for a military commander. It... is equally suicidal for a resurgent conservative movement. That is why talk of a third-party run is defeatist, nonsensical and suicidal.But don't trust me. Consider the history ... (more) The Suicidal History of Third Parties in America

Comments vote down directorblue directorblue posted 3 days agoposted this
realclearpolitics.com - 3 days ago
The Michael Steele Vanity Project
— realclearpolitics.com — Jay Cost, HorseRaceBlog (more) The Michael Steele Vanity Project

Comments vote down Weekly Standard Blog found this 3 days agofound this
corner.nationalreview.com - 3 days ago
Slack Allowance -- By: Jonah Goldberg
— corner.nationalreview.com — Mark Steyn update his earlier post with an email from a reader: A quibble. You say "It's... not just the e-mails." But, if similar e-mails had been released for a business, wouldn't the authors be getting subpoenas to appear before SEC and ... (more) Slack Allowance -- By: Jonah Goldberg

Comments vote down Instapundit found this 3 days agofound this
Glenn Beck has big plans
latimes.com - 3 days ago
Glenn Beck has big plans
— latimes.com — The conservative TV and radio host wants to hold conventions to move his followers to political action... and 'change America's course.' Some say his activism could widen the split within the GOP. >  ... (more) Glenn Beck has big plans

Comments vote down The Moderate Voice found this 3 days agofound this
cbsnews.com - 4 days ago
Huckabee on Sarah Palin, Other GOP "Rock Stars"
— cbsnews.com — Mike Huckabee spelled out his feelings on Sarah Palin and discussed the Republicans he believes have the... biggest political futures on this week's installment on @katiecouric. Palin, he told Katie Couric, is "a very charismatic person who is rock star ... (more) Huckabee on Sarah Palin, Other GOP "Rock Stars"

Comments vote down Ben Smith's Blog found this 4 days agofound this
Where Obama's really dropping
publicpolicypolling.blogspot.com - 4 days ago
Where Obama's really dropping
— publicpolicypolling.blogspot.com — When talking about the decline in Barack Obama's approval numbers the media usually focuses on independents, or... whether he's losing his base. The biggest reason his numbers are going down right now though is not related to either of those things- it's ... (more) Where Obama's really dropping

Comments vote down Taegan Goddard's Political Wire found this 4 days agofound this
thehill.com - 4 days ago
Pa. GOP candidate was Democrat until last year
— thehill.com — This probably doesn't help when the GOP base is in the mood it's currently in. From Pa2010.com... : Paul Huber, who is one of a few GOPers looking to take on Dahlkemper—and has been the most active in speaking out against her votes in Congress—was ... (more) Pa. GOP candidate was Democrat until last year

Comments vote down Swing State Project found this 4 days agofound this
thehill.com - 4 days ago
Kyl says Hayworth unlikely to run against McCain, let alone win
— thehill.com — Former Rep. J.D. Hayworth (R-Ariz.) is unlikely to run in a GOP primary against Sen. John McCain... (Ariz.), let alone win, Sen. Jon Kyl (R-Ariz.) said Monday. Kyl, the second-ranking Republican in the Senate, said he expects the former congressman, ... (more) Kyl says Hayworth unlikely to run against McCain, let ...

Comments vote down Swing State Project found this 4 days agofound this
Video: Glenn Beck buries the two-party system — almost
hotair.com - 4 days ago
Video: Glenn Beck buries the two-party system — almost
— hotair.com — Another bit o’ data for my debate with Ace over whether Beck’s serious about independent/third-party challenges or... just trying to scare the GOP into tacking right. [...] Read the rest » (more) Video: Glenn Beck buries the two-party system — almost

Comments vote down Moonbat Patrol found this 4 days agofound this
polipundit.com - 4 days ago
Let the Retirements Begin
— polipundit.com — Rep. Dennis Moore (D-KS) becomes the first Democrat Congressman to retire , rather than face the voters... in 2010: Rep. Dennis Moore’s (D-Kan.) retirement might not lead to the mass Democratic exodus that Republicans hope for, but it is another good ... (more) Let the Retirements Begin

Comments vote down Moonbat Patrol found this 4 days agofound this
hotlineoncall.nationaljournal.com - 4 days ago
RNC Resolution Would Boot Key Candidates
— hotlineoncall.nationaljournal.com — A resolution that may come before RNC members in Jan. would have the effect of eliminating several... prominent GOP recruits from receiving party money. The resolution, offered by IN national committeeman Jim Bopp and nine fellow RNC members, would ... (more) RNC Resolution Would Boot Key Candidates

Comments vote down Taegan Goddard's Political Wire found this 4 days agofound this
"What this is about is a personal issue that happened late in the campaign relating to a close, personal friend of Bill Kristol"
reason.com - 4 days ago
"What this is about is a personal issue that happened late in the campaign relating to a ...
— reason.com — "What this is about is a personal issue that happened late in the campaign relating to a... close, personal friend of Bill Kristol" Matt Welch | July 2, 2009 Doing his famous impersonation of Ricardo Montalban In case you needed any fresh reminders of ... (more) "What this is about is a personal issue that ...

Comments vote down Hit & Run found this 4 days agofound this
washingtonmonthly.com - 4 days ago
This is CNN?
— washingtonmonthly.com — THIS IS CNN?.... Trevor Francis, the communications director at the Republican National Committee, was forced out yesterday.... A couple of hours later, the party announced that Alex Castellanos, a notorious Republican media consultant and CNN ... (more) This is CNN?

Comments vote down Eschaton found this 4 days agofound this
GOP purity test would have banished Bush, Reagan
rawstory.com - 4 days ago
GOP purity test would have banished Bush, Reagan
— rawstory.com — The latest trend in the Republican Party is an effort to weed out moderates -- witness New... York Republicans' successful effort to oust their own candidate in an upstate House race, in preference for an independent conservative. But a new GOP "purity ... (more) GOP purity test would have banished Bush, Reagan

Comments vote down The Huffington Post | Full News Feed found this 4 days agofound this
huffingtonpost.com - 4 days ago
Castellanos To Continue CNN Gig, Downplays New Post At RNC
— huffingtonpost.com — Longtime Republican media strategist Alex Castellanos will continue to serve as an on-air personality for CNN despite... recently taking on a consulting role for the Republican National Committee, the network confirms. On Monday, it was reported that ... (more) Castellanos To Continue CNN Gig, Downplays New Post At RNC

Comments vote down Ben Smith's Blog found this 4 days agofound this
Fox’s Fuzzy Math: 193 Percent Of The Public Support Palin, Huckabee, And Romney
thinkprogress.org - 4 days ago
Fox’s Fuzzy Math: 193 Percent Of The Public Support Palin, Huckabee, And Romney
— thinkprogress.org — Reporting on the latest Fox News/Opinion Dynamics poll last night on Fox News’ local Chicago affiliate, anchor... Byron Harlan employed some funny math in asserting that Sarah Palin is leading the pack for the GOP nomination in 2012: HARLAN: It ... (more) Fox’s Fuzzy Math: 193 Percent Of The Public Support ...

Comments vote down Delaware Liberal found this 4 days agofound this
huffingtonpost.com - 4 days ago
Alex Castellanos Hired By Republican National Committee
— huffingtonpost.com — The Republican National Committee has hired Alex Castellanos, a long-time political strategist and GOP consultant, as an... adviser. Castellanos has been described (according to his National Media biography) as the "father of the attack ad." He's ... (more) Alex Castellanos Hired By Republican National Committee

Comments vote down Hullabaloo found this 4 days agofound this
blogs.courant.com - 4 days ago
A shake-up brewing in the Senate race?
— blogs.courant.com — Kevin Rennie breaks the following news on Facebook (via Capitol Report) 'a friend reports that GOP Senate... hopeful Tom Foley told the West Hartford Republicans last night that he is considering hightailing it into the less competitive race for ... (more) A shake-up brewing in the Senate race?

Comments vote down Connecticut Local Politics found this 4 days agofound this
minnesota.publicradio.org - 4 days ago
Walz and Paulsen want nuke ban lifted
— minnesota.publicradio.org — The bipartisan duo want Minnesota to end its ban on the production of new nuclear power plants.... (more) Walz and Paulsen want nuke ban lifted

Comments vote down True North - Pointing Minnesota in the Right ... found this 4 days agofound this
Ronald Reagan Fails the GOP's "Purity Test" (video)
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youtube.com - 4 days ago
Ronald Reagan Fails the GOP's "Purity Test" (video)
— youtube.com — Ronald Reagan Fails the GOP's "Purity Test" [MSNBC, 11/24/09]... (more) Ronald Reagan Fails the GOP's "Purity Test" ...

Comments vote down Blue Virginia found this 4 days agofound this
dyn.politico.com - 4 days ago
GOP looks for health language
— dyn.politico.com — With Democratic infighting slowing health care reform s momentum, Republicans are using the opportunity to beef up... party rhetoric that has yet to gain much public traction. In a recent memo, Republican consultant Alex Castellanos coins a new phrase ... (more) GOP looks for health language

Comments vote down The Huffington Post | Full News Feed found this 4 days agofound this
weblogs.jomc.unc.edu - 4 days ago
Republican Proposal Would Ban Independents from Voting
— weblogs.jomc.unc.edu — North Carolina GOP considers barring non-party-members from participating in primaries.... (more) Republican Proposal Would Ban Independents from Voting

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washingtonmonthly.com - 4 days ago
The RNC's purity test
— washingtonmonthly.com — THE RNC'S PURITY TEST.... After the party's unpleasant experience in New York's 23rd, Republicans hope to exclude... moderates from their upcoming slate of candidates. But the commitment leads to an awkward question: who gets to decide which candidates ... (more) The RNC's purity test

Comments vote down Crooks and Liars found this 4 days agofound this
politicalwire.com - 4 days ago
Schwarzenegger Picks Lawmaker as His Number Two
— politicalwire.com — California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger (R), "risking a confirmation fight, announced Monday that he will appoint Republican state... Sen. Abel Maldonado to fill the vacant lieutenant governor's job," the Sacramento Bee reports. Schwarzenegger unveiled ... (more) Schwarzenegger Picks Lawmaker as His Number Two

Comments vote down The Hollywood Liberal found this 4 days agofound this
sayanythingblog.com - 4 days ago
RNC Members Circulating Litmus Test For Republicans
— sayanythingblog.com — At first blush the idea of an ideological litmus test sounds exclusionary and mean spirited.  But read... a bit more about this, I’m thinking it’s a pretty good idea.  Political parties exist to advance a set of common values and ... (more) RNC Members Circulating Litmus Test For Republicans

Comments vote down Doug Ross @ Journal found this 4 days agofound this
redstate.com - 4 days ago
Charlie Crist Wants You to Know He Hates You and Thinks You Are Dumb
— redstate.com — Charlie Crist just hurts himself more and more every time he opens his mouth. In January, when... he decides to quit the Senate primary (you heard it hear first) and get back in the Florida Governor’s race, he’s going to be doing some ... (more) Charlie Crist Wants You to Know He Hates You and Thinks ...

Comments vote down Doug Ross @ Journal found this 4 days agofound this
njdc.org - 4 days ago
Top Five Inaccuracies of RJC’s 11/10 Blog Post
— njdc.org — On November 10 , the Republican Jewish Coalition (RJC) attempted to respond to the controversy over the... epidemic of Holocaust rhetoric in America’s political discourse. They responded by attacking NJDC . But, more important than their attack, is the fact that their response is riddled ... (more) Top Five Inaccuracies of RJC’s 11/10 Blog Post

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blog.oregonlive.com - 4 days ago
Sizemore says he's running for governor...again
— blog.oregonlive.com — Veteran initiative activist Bill Sizemore says he is running for Oregon governor to challenge the power of... the state's labor unions. He ran for governor in 1998 as the GOP nominee and lost in a landslide. (more) Sizemore says he's running for governor...again

Comments vote down BlueOregon found this 4 days agofound this
Credit crunch: RNC flack sacked
politico.com - 4 days ago
Credit crunch: RNC flack sacked
— politico.com — RNC communications director abruptly resigns Monday. (more) Credit crunch: RNC flack sacked

Comments vote down CNSNews.com Headlines found this 4 days agofound this
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