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Did The Real Rick Perry Stand Up?
By Carole on Nov 13, 2011
Last night's GOP presidential debate was gaffe-free leaving a frustrated mainstream media and Republican primary voters to focus on the candidates' ideas and positions on issues. With foreign policy and national security as the theme, expectations were highest for those with federal government experience but it was Texas Governor Rick Perry who had the most memorable moments of the night and, unlike in previous debates, they were memorable for all the right reasons.
Obama's Still Dividing But Not Conquering
By Carole on Oct 1, 2011
President Barack Obama has been trying to fire up some of his core constituencies as part of his re-election campaign. But our Candidate-in-Chief fell flat recently when he told the Congressional Black Caucus to "stop complainin" and when he whined to a group of Latino journalists about why he hasn't kept his promise of immigration reform. Evidently no one told him that the political strategy of pitting groups of voters against other groups of voters only works the first time unless you have a strong record of actually delivering for those who got you elected.
NY-9 Offers Lessons For Republicans
By Carole on Sep 14, 2011
It's doubtful that NY-9's message sent to President Barack Obama yesterday will get through. But the Republican victory in a district that has been held by Democrats since the roaring 20's sent some strong messages to the GOP as well and there are lessons to be learned by Republicans that will be running for office, supporting those who run and voting for those they support throughout the next 14 months.
Republican Bob Turner Wins In NY-9
By Carole on Sep 14, 2011
Congratulations to Republican Bob Turner who broke the Democratic Party's 88 year hold on the House seat most recently held by disgraced former Congressman Anthony Weiner (D-New York). With 70 percent of precincts reporting, Mr. Turner won 53 percent of the vote compared to Democrat David Weprin's 47 percent. That was enough for the Associated Press to declare Mr. Turner the winner.
Turner Poised To Pull Huge Upset In NY-9
By Carole on Sep 12, 2011
Just one day before the special election to replace disgraced Congressman Anthony Weiner (D-New York), Republican Bob Turner is "poised to pull a huge upset in the race" according to Public Policy Polling, a Democratic Party-affiliated firm. The latest PPP survey shows Mr. Turner leading Democrat David Weprin by six points (47- 41), the same margin shown in last week's independent Siena Research Institute's poll.
