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SENATEReid questions GOP's Hispanic supportLAS VEGAS | Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid says he cannot understand why Hispanics would vote for Republicans, a remark that drew immediate criticism from...
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GORE-TOPIAIt's been five long years since "An Inconvenient Truth" was released. Al Gore's alarmist docu-drama about climate change ultimately earned the former vice president a reported $50 million and...
View ArticlePerry goes on the offensive against Obama in Iowa
WATERLOO, Iowa — Texas Gov. Rick Perry went directly after President Obama on Sunday, rousing the fervor of fellow Republicans as few of his GOP nomination rivals have so far shown they can do."One of...
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NEWT-MENTUMThe hawkish charms and institutional knowledge of presidential hopeful Newt Gingrich are besting the perfect hair and stately mien of rival Mitt Romney among those alarmed by the edgy state...
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SEEKING A NEWT MOMENTMitt Romney needs a "Newt moment" to woo voters who now revere Newt Gingrich for his attack on CNN anchor John King in the last Republican presidential debate. The 19th bout looms...
View ArticleInside the Beltway: Independents give an edge to Romney
Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney's got the edge on President Obama, thanks to those fickle independents and voter motivation. The Gallup Daily Tracking poll of general-election preferences...
View ArticleInside the Beltway: Newt defiantly hangs tough in GOP race
With 21 campaign events scheduled this week, persistent Republican hopeful Newt Gingrich does not appear willing to appease those who want him out of the presidential race. With wife Callista, Mr....
View ArticleInside the Beltway: Z-Z-Z-Z-Z-Z
To dream of politics is not a bad thing. But it's a tricky business. "Discussing politics in your dream is considered a sign of success, providing the conversation was with someone of your own sex and...
View ArticleTrump awarded for ability as GOP ‘statesman’
SARASOTA, Fla. — Two forces of nature blew into Florida on Sunday, but only one of them was here to receive an award.Billionaire developer Donald Trump drew a record crowd at the Ritz-Carlton to see...
View ArticleOhio TV viewers can’t escape the mass, crass campaign ads
CINCINNATI — You're a mom arriving home from work on Friday in Cincinnati, and you flip on the local ABC news as you push the kids outside to play and settle in the kitchen to get dinner ready.Four...
View ArticleBulls-eye: Colorado 2nd Amendment supporters dare gun control crowd to post...
DENVER — The Pueblo County Republican Party is offering firearms foes an opportunity to advertise their gun-free status for all to see.The party is selling "Gun Free Zone" signs suitable for display...
View ArticleThe Wrap: From 'Gun Free Zone' signs for gun grabbers to N. Korean nuke...
The murder trial of abortionist Kermit Gosnell was given a media blackout by the major news networks and illegal border crossings jumped as Congress tried to put together an immigration bill.On the...
View ArticleDonald Trump spends $1M while mulling 2016 White House run
"Donald Trump for President" campaign signs may make an appearance once again.The billionaire real estate mogul and "Celebrity Apprentice" television host is mulling a run for the White House in 2016,...
View ArticleKansas groups demand city ban weapon-carrying drones
A handful of political and activist organizations in Kansas have partnered to request Lawrence city government officials to protect residents from drones and legislate against their local use.The five...
View ArticleNev. Assemblyman Jim Wheeler responds to firestorm over slavery comment
A Nevada assemblyman has faced tough scrutiny after he said in a YouTube video posted this week that he would vote in favor of slavery if it was in line with his constituents' wishes."If that's what...
View ArticleFormer Pa. GOP head charged with drugging, raping female colleague
A former Pennsylvania county Republican Party head faces 19 criminal charges tied to allegations he raped and assaulted a 51-year-old female colleague, then tampered with evidence and lied to police...
View ArticleFormer Miss America Erika Harold joins Congressional race in Illinois
She reigned for a year over the entire country, but Erika Harold now would happily settle for representing just the 13th Congressional District in Illinois.Ms. Harold wowed the judges to take home the...
View ArticleDRPA's top financial official named acting CEO
CAMDEN, N.J. (AP) - The Delaware River Port Authority has tapped its top financial official to be the agency's interim chief executive. The DRPA's Board of Commissioners announced the appointment of...
View ArticleMultnomah Republicans apologize for gun raffle
PORLAND, Ore. (AP) - The Multnomah County Republican Party has apologized for publicizing a gun raffle in honor of Martin Luther King, Abraham Lincoln and the U.S. Constitution. The Oregonian reports...
View ArticleGOP convention host eases no-gun policy for event
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) - A Wichita hotel that will be the site of this weekend's Republican Party State Convention has decided to ease its no-gun policy so attendees can pack heat if they want. Debbie...
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