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Local publisher Vance Opperman wants one, or both, of the national conventions in the Twin Cities in 2012. Apparently the publicity and visibility garnered for the 2008 Republican National Convention in St. Paul outweighs the disturbing — to many — memories of a well-armed police presence that kept violent protesters at bay and intimidated many others.
Some reaction to President Barack Obama's plans for the Afghanistan war:
A friend of mine who is a Republican Party officer recently wrote on the popular New York City Republican blog, UrbanElephants.com, to sing the praises of former Mayor Rudy Giuliani and urge him to run for Governor or United State Senator next year.
Calls for party purity misguided A friend of mine who is a Republican Party officer recently wrote on the popular New York City Republican blog, UrbanElephants.com, to sing the praises of former Mayor Rudy Giuliani and urge him to run for Governor or United State Senator next year.
Ed Gillespie, former chairperson of the Republican National Committee, will present the final talk in the fall lecture series “Assessing Obama's First Year” at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 2, in Mitchell Hall, South College Avenue at Amstel Avenue, on the University of Delaware campus in Newark.
WASHINGTON — A wary, divided Congress raised serious questions Tuesday about President Barack Obama's new strategy for the war in Afghanistan, as well as its timetables and his plans to pay for the troop buildup.
Former Majority Leader Dick Armey said that the so-called Republican 10 Commandments, or principles, which members of the Republican National Committee introduced this week to keep their candidates in line with party ideals, is "not a litmus test." Republican candidates wishing to receive fundraising and campaign support from the RNC would have to agree with at least 8 of 10 party positions ...
NORTH COUNTRY, N.Y. -- North Country Assemblywoman Dede Scozzafava appears on "Face the Nation" to talk about the future of the Republican Party. Scozzafava was joined by former republican house majority leader Dick Armey and Republican strategist Ed Gillespie.
Purity before pragmatism?
There are so many words Patrick Hennessey can use to describe Martha Moore.
Focus on research instead of jobs called 'wasteful.'
A federal magistrate has ordered a Minnesota activist arrested in the 2004 animal rights vandalism at the University of Iowa to remain in jail so prosecutors can appeal an order to release him pending trial.
Focus on research instead of jobs called 'wasteful.'
A group of Republican National Committee members is considering a litmus test to rate candidates for their run in the 2010 elections. Candidates that do not support eight of the 10 resolutions would not receive campaign funding from the RNC.
A group of Republican National Committee members is considering a litmus test to rate candidates for their run in the 2010 elections. Candidates that do not support eight of the 10 resolutions would not receive campaign funding from the RNC.
The Republican National Committee has a video out this morning on the Senate vote to move along the health care reform bill over the weekend. On our own Sen. Blanche Lincoln, they said she “voted for the bill, when she said she would oppose it.” In fairness to Lincoln, she still has time to vote against the [...]
Nov. 24 (Bloomberg) -- The Obama administration and two major lobbying groups are seeking to spur momentum for a health- care overhaul after the U.S. Senate cleared the way for a floor debate that is likely to extend to Christmas or beyond.
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. Glenn Beck wants to become . . . a community organizer.
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger today said he would appoint Republican state Sen. Abel Maldonado to fill the vacant lieutenant governor's job, perhaps setting off a partisan squabble over his confirmation.
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger today said he would appoint Republican state Sen. Abel Maldonado to fill the vacant lieutenant governor's job, perhaps setting off a partisan squabble over his confirmation.
Senate to start ironing out differences after Thanksgiving recess. Public option a key sticking point
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