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For the Radical Right, a Defeat in New Hampshire

January 11, 2012 By steven-j-gulitti

Tonight's outcome in New Hampshire represents a significant setback for the fortunes of the Tea Party movement along with the rest of the radical right as Republican moderates have captured the bulk of the votes cast in the contest. When … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: 2012 Presidential Election, iowa-caucuses, John Huntsman, michelle-bachmann, mitt-romney, New Hampshire Primaries, newt-gingrich, Republican Primaries, republican-party, Rick Perry, Rick Santorum, ron-paul, Tea Party Caucus, tea-party-movement, william-kristol

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

January 5, 2012 By steven-j-gulitti

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...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: 2012 Presidential Election, 2012 Republican Primary, barack-obama, Christian Conservatives, democratic-party, iowa-caucuses, mitt-romney, newt-gingrich, republican-party, Rick Santorum, ron-paul, tea-party

The Bachmann Flameout Finale

January 4, 2012 By steven-j-gulitti

Well there you have it, one of the Tea Party's own heroines, Michelle Bachmann has finally seen the light on her flawed and floundering pretense of a campaign for the American presidency. Quoting Bachmann: "I have decided to stand aside... … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: 2012 Republican Primary, 2012-elections, barack-obama, iowa-caucuses, michelle-bachmann, mitt-romney, republican-party, sarah-palin, tea-party

Will Iowa’s Conservatives Outsmart Themselves?

January 3, 2012 By steven-j-gulitti

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...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: 2012, barack-obama, Conservative Agenda, elections, iowa-caucuses, mitt-romney, Republican Presidential Candidates, Rick Santorum, tea-party

Michele Bachmann’s New Normal: Damage Control

June 28, 2011 By steven-j-gulitti

Michele Bachmann came out of the last G.O.P. debate of presidential hopefuls smelling like a rose having favorably impressed the national media with her serious demeanor and lack of excited partisan rant. Presently she finds herself in a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: 2012 Presidential Election, Bob Schieffer, CBS Face the Nation, chris-wallace, des-moines-register, Fox News Sunday, Hardball With Chris Matthews, Iowa Republican Party, iowa-caucuses, Kathie Obradovich, michele-bachmann, mitt-romney, republican-party, Rick Perry, sarah-palin, tea-party

Is Iowa’s Political Influence on the Wane?

June 12, 2011 By steven-j-gulitti

A few recent articles on the subject of the Iowa caucuses, citing the influence of evangelical Christians in the process, suggest that the traditional Iowa caucuses may be losing much of their influence in the presidential selection … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: 2012-presidential-elections, Evangelical Christians, Iowa Republican Party, iowa-caucuses, Jon M. Huntsman Jr., michele-bachmann, mitt-romney, newt-gingrich, Rick Santorum, Social Issues

Clinton Camp, Burnishing Her Experience Resume, Claims David Bowie Song “Changes” All About Hillary

January 7, 2008 By jtdgarlic

"Hillary was already battling, and bringing about change when Barack Obama was only changing his diapers," boasted Mark Penn, Clinton's chief pollster and strategist. "Bowie recognized, early on, Hillary as an agent for change", Penn … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: 2008-presidential-race, abc-debate, agent-of-change, barack-obama, changes, david-bowie, hillary-clinton, hillary-crying, iowa-caucuses, john-edwards, national, new-hampshire-primary, satire

Top Ten Cloves: Things Overheard Last Evening At The Iowa Caucuses

January 4, 2008 By jtdgarlic

10.  Pass the word ... Alan Keyes is going around, trying to pass himself off as Barack Obama  9.  It's the writer's strike ... Only reason I'm here is cuz' I'm tired of watching reruns  8.  Bill Clinton's going … [Read more...]

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headlineoptics Headline Optics @headlineoptics ·
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OTR: Diana DiZoglio discusses potential retaliation from Mass. Legislature over audit https://www.masspolicyreport.com/2023/04/03/otr-diana-dizoglio-discusses-potential-retaliation-from-mass-legislature-over-audit/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter @masspolicy #MApoli #Massachusetts

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Mass. Conservatives Win Big in Second MassGOP Caucus: Crush Baker 2.0/Establishment Candidate https://www.masspolicyreport.com/2023/04/03/mass-conservatives-win-big-in-second-massgop-caucus-crush-baker-2-0-establishment-candidate/ #Massachusetts #MApoli #bospoli #MassPolicyReport

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sabadosama Lindsay Sabadosa @sabadosama ·
3 Apr

A huge pleasure to join @RepDylan as he launched the #Massachusetts Friends of UK Legislative Caucus at the home of the @FCDOPeterAbbott. It was wonderful to talk about how we can collaborate to benefit constituents and deepen long-standing ties! #mapoli

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theaaholcomb Thea Holcomb @theaaholcomb ·
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If you're familiar with #mapoli I have questions for you!

My intern is applying for an internship there - obvs I'm thrilled. 😊 What should she know about how the MA legislature is staffed? What other essential knowledge would you pass along?

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3 Apr

Mounting evidence that the citizens of MA are over taxed https://www.masspolicyreport.com/2023/04/03/mounting-evidence-that-the-citizens-of-ma-are-over-taxed/ #Massachusetts #MApoli #bospoli #MassPolicyReport

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erintiernan Erin Tiernan @erintiernan ·
3 Apr

It's April in #mapoli which means budget season is in full swing. The House will soon pitch a tax relief proposal alongside their 2024 fiscal plan.
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- Auditor DiZoglio won't back down
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