I’m hoping that the fact you have come to this web site means that you care more about government than the average person. If you care about government, how we do government, and who is doing the work of government on our behalf, then this article is for you.
I’ve alluded to this before, and I [...]
By Art Smith. Posted Thursday, Jul 10, 2008 at 9:21 pm Filed Under: 2008 Congressional Election, 2008 Iowa Republican Party Convention, 2008 Local Elections, 2008 Presidential Election, Conservatism, Iowa Caucus, Iowa General Assembly, Iowa Politics, Leadership, Political Philosophy, Republican Party, US Congress
Steve Deace had probably the best group of people on his show today for talking about local Republican politics and why we are struggling as a party to make an impact in the Iowa Statehouse, and on the national scene. The group included outgoing Polk County (Iowa) Republican Party Chair and State Central Committee [...]
By Art Smith. Posted Monday, May 12, 2008 at 11:00 pm Filed Under: 2008 Congressional Election, 2008 Presidential Election, Barack Obama, Blogging, Democratic Party, Economy, FairTax, Fred Thompson, Hillary Clinton, John McCain, Mike Huckabee, Political Philosophy, Republican Party, TAXES, US Congress
We’ve kept it pretty loose here at TCR with regard to the continued havoc being wrought by Hillary Clinton against her party. Every day, the lack of her stepping down extends further and further the demise of Democrats and Obama’s chance to manipulate his way into high office.
Amazingly enough, however, the party faithful are [...]
But Senator Tom Harkin (D-Iowa) thinks it can. Living in Iowa, we occasionally receive a nice email from the Senator letting us know how he is scr- uh, helping us with his work. Here’s his latest missive, arriving just this afternoon…
Dear Friends,
Many working families are being saddled with higher costs at the grocery [...]
By Art Smith. Posted Saturday, Mar 22, 2008 at 11:46 pm Filed Under: 2008 Congressional Election, 2008 Presidential Election, Bipartisanship, Conservatism, Democratic Party, John McCain, Multi-Party System, Political Philosophy, Republican Party, Two-Party System, US Congress, US Politics
My dad hates labels. We’ve had this conversation numerous times in the past regarding how bad it is to put a label on yourself or others as if that label defines who you are.
I understand where he’s coming from in many respects, and yet I also maintain a need to use short expressions clarify [...]
Hat Tip to BitHead for this, who aptly asks “Anyone want proof there’s a God?” while referencing this article by Roger L. Simon at PajamasMedia on the potential demise of Ron Paul’s seat in Congress. Evidently, Chris Pedena, newcomer to national politics (a city councilman and CPA) is running against Ron in the March 4th [...]
By Art Smith. Posted Sunday, Feb 10, 2008 at 7:25 pm Filed Under: 2008 Congressional Election, 2008 Presidential Election, Des Moines Register, John McCain, Political Philosophy, Republican Party, Ron Paul, US Congress, US Politics
I do not support the candidacy of John McCain. But I plan to vote for my party even if he is the nominee. I plan to attend my county convention in March (I was selected as a delegate to that event), and voice my position on the issues, on the candidates, and do [...]
By Art Smith. Posted Thursday, Feb 7, 2008 at 2:45 pm Filed Under: 2008 Presidential Election, Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, Iraq, John McCain, Mike Huckabee, Mitt Romney, Political Philosophy, Republican Party, Ron Paul, SCOTUS, US Politics, WAR
I’m impressed with Mitt’s decision. According to Fox News, he said:
“If I fight on in my campaign, all the way to the convention, I would forestall the launch of a national campaign and make it more likely that Senator (Hillary) Clinton or (Barack) Obama would win. And in this time of war, I simply [...]
By Art Smith. Posted Monday, Feb 4, 2008 at 4:00 am Filed Under: 2008 Congressional Election, 2008 Presidential Election, Ann Coulter, Blogging, George W. Bush, Hillary Clinton, John McCain, Mitt Romney, Political Philosophy, Republican Party, Rights, US Congress, US Politics
I’ve read and heard a number of conservatives (and I myself have struggled with this) who appear to be giving up on this year’s elections already. I’m disappointed. Ann Coulter certainly exuded an extreme version of the conservative angst (although she’s definitely on the wrong track by suggesting Hillary is a viable alternative [...]
By Art Smith. Posted Wednesday, Jan 23, 2008 at 9:15 am Filed Under: 2008 Presidential Election, Democratic Party, Economy, Fred Thompson, Immigration, Iowa Politics, Military, Political Philosophy, Rights, Ron Paul, TAXES, Tax Relief, US Congress, US Politics
I’ve already read a number of strong and thought provoking comments around various blogs as people have anticipated (prior to yesterday’s announcement) and reacted to Fred’s departure from the race. There is significant support for Fred’s message, disappointment (and some outrage) over his announcement, and frustration that the remaining lot of Republican candidates leave [...]