Willie Nelson and Walking Toward Gingrich
“After carefully considering the whole situation, I stand with my back to the wall. And walking is better, than running away…and crawling ain’t no good at all†Willie Nelson—Lyrics to “Walking†(1974) While not known for his astute political analysis,...Why I am Caucusing for Ron Paul
“I have little interest in streamlining government or in making it more efficient, for I mean to reduce its size. I do not undertake to promote welfare, for I propose to extend freedom…..And if I should later be attacked for neglecting my constituents’...Why the Des Moines Register Shouldn’t Bother Endorsing A Republican This Year
While not big news that Iowa Republicans don’t wait with bated breath for the Des Moines Register to anoint a Republican candidate the cream of the presidential crop, in recent years their recommendations have barely risen above laughable fodder. Since we could all...A Sweeping Declaration of Intent: Gingrich unveils new “21st Century Contract with America”
If ever there is going to be a moment for former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich to create momentum and change the flat trajectory of his presidential run—now is the time. One day after the release of a Fox News poll, which surprisingly showed him gaining...
The Politics of Obamacare, Medicaid, Illegal Immigration, and Education Reform: The Conservative Reader Interview with Sen. Jack Whitver (Part 2 of 2)
In part one of this interview, the last legislative session was the main focus. Now we will turn our attention to the major issues that will be hotly debated in 2012. One of the first things to jump out at anyone who starts digging into the issues being wrestled with...Stay in Touch
