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The Unintended Consequences of Citizens United?

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Quoting Arianna Huffington:"Though the country is sorely in need of solutions, and the public hungry for real debate, that's not what was served up in Iowa [or in New Hampshire] -- either by the candidates or the vast pack of media covering … [Read more...]

A Ceiling, a Crackup and the End of a Dream?

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It's an interesting fact that Mitt Romney, after outspending both Ron Paul and Rick Santorum and the rest of the Republican field by millions of dollars, can't seem to break out above a ceiling of around a quarter of the conservative base. … [Read more...]

Will Iowa’s Conservatives Outsmart Themselves?

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As we head into the Iowa Caucuses a burning question remains just below the surface, one which won't be clear until the final tallies are completed. That question is: Will Iowa's conservatives outsmart themselves in their pursuit of … [Read more...]

“Oops” There Goes My Candidacy and Much More

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Judging from several pundits on the right, Rick Perry’s candidacy for president is all but finished. Perry’s latest gaffe during Wednesday’s Republican debate, in front of millions of potential voters, may be the proverbial last straw. … [Read more...]

The Fading of a Great White Hope

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Well there you have it, Republican Governor Chris Christie has decided not to run for president in 2012. This will certainly be a let down for many in the G.O.P. but in reality it probably doesn’t matter all that much anyway. For one thing, … [Read more...]

When Silence Isn’t Golden

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There have been two disturbing moments of silence during recent Republican presidential candidate debates that are disconcerting in the least and potentially damaging for the Republican Party at the very worst. One took place during a … [Read more...]

Dreamliner-787

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The Boeing 787 Dreamliner is operating. Logan needs a few of these to land and connect our state to Brazil, India and or China. The closer to growth we are the more chances we have to grow. Gov Patrick has told me he has friends at … [Read more...]

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