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When It Comes to Music, Republican Candidates Can’t Get Enough ‘Cease-and-Desist’

Tom Petty isn’t much of a Republican fan. During the 2000 Presidential campaign, Petty’s ‘Won’t Back Down’ was briefly used by George W. Bush.   It’s use by Bush occurred at public appearances, and normally would be allowed under performing rights organization (PRO) licence.   This also happens to be the same licence used for [...]

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The Reinventing of Governor Rick Perry

The Reinventing of Governor Rick Perry ‘How the American Family Association can play the Anti-Mormon card, while grooming Perry into their own candidate for 2012′. By Craig Edwards Reputed Republican Presidential candidate – Texas Governor Rick Perry, recently gathered considerable criticism for his upcoming prayer event titled ‘The Response’. The Houston event is billed as [...]

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Michele Bachmann outraises Sarah Palin

Is the Minnesota congresswoman more popular than the queen of the Tea Parties? At FrumForum, Tim Mak notes that despite the fuss about the $865,000 Sarah Palin raised for her PAC last quarter, she was out-raised by both Mitt Romney and Michele Bachmann, a simple congresswoman who is not actually running for the 2012 nomination. [...]

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A quick look at the numbers: What a 3rd party run means to the GOP

Here is a very brief excerpt from a Salon.com article, quoting a Harris Poll. Pubbie voters beware. This is what the numbers might look like if you succumb to the temptation to “go third party.” A post I wrote a few weeks ago talked about conservative’s frustration with the GOP at times and the pundit [...]

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FLASHBACK: Fiorina The ‘Right Now’ Republican

REBECCA TRAISTER: It was widely rumored you would run against Barbara Boxer in 2004. Was there truth to that? Fiorina: Yeah. People have talked to me about getting into politics over the years, in various roles. REBECCA TRAISTER: Do you have an interest in it? Fiorina: Maybe. I haven’t made a decision yet. REBECCA TRAISTER: Are you a Republican? Fiorina: [...]

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