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Analysis of the 2012 Nevada GOP Caucuses - - Terry Mitchell
Mitt Romney wins as expected, but falls slightly short of the 51% he got in Nevada in 2008. He had been spending time there ever since, and he had the added advantage of his fellow Mormons comprising 25% of the caucus-goers. Nevada was indeed friendly territory, and he benefited from it. Although... Submitted 6 days 7 hours ago.

Santorum Needs to Show Something Soon - - Terry Mitchell
Rick Santorum did very well in the Iowa caucuses, finishing in a virtual tie with Mitt Romney for first place. Actually, in the final count, he edged Romney out by about 34 votes. However, Santorum did not manage to finish in the top two in any of the next three contests. Now he seems to have... Submitted 7 days 19 hours ago.

Analysis of the 2012 Florida GOP Primary - - Terry Mitchell
Mitt Romney’s big win re-establishes him as the frontrunner and odds-on favorite to win the nomination. After his setback in South Carolina, he needed to come out fighting, and that’s exactly what he did. After Newt Gingrich jumped ahead of him immediately after South Carolina, Romney... Submitted 9 days 23 hours ago.

Gingrich Could Benefit from Early Voting in Florida - - Terry Mitchell
It looks like the mainstream media pundits might have it wrong again. They all seem to be in agreement that Mitt Romney will be the beneficiary of early voting in the Florida primary. Although the official voting day for that primary is not until January 31, Florida allows early voting from... Submitted 17 days 17 hours ago.

Analysis of the 2012 South Carolina GOP Primary - - Terry Mitchell
Newt Gingrich capped his comeback that began earlier in the week and used his momentum to get the win that he needed to get back in the race. And it wasn’t just a victory – it was a 12-percentage-point shellacking of Mitt Romney, who had led in the polls in South Carolina by double... Submitted 20 days 7 hours ago.

Analysis of the February 7th GOP Contests - - Terry Mitchell
If Rick Santorum goes on to win the GOP presidential nomination or makes a serious run at it, last night will be seen as the point where the race was reset. Santorum needed to make something happen to justify the continuation of his candidacy, and did it in a much bigger way than anyone would... Submitted 2 days 22 hours ago.

How Voters Can Make Virginia GOP Primary Irrelevant - - Terry Mitchell
Based on today's ruling by a federal judge, Mitt Romney and Ron Paul will be the only two candidates to appear on the Virginia GOP presidential primary ballot on March 6, also known as Super Tuesday. They are the only who qualified under Virginia’s rigid requirements. In addition, Virginia... Submitted 28 days 8 hours ago.

Analysis of the 2012 New Hampshire GOP Primary - Terry Mitchell
Mitt Romney won as expected, although he was kept just below the 40% threshold. Even though some people considered it a given that he was going to win here, given the fact that he is the former governor of neighboring Massachusetts, it is still a decisive and impressive victory just the same. His... Submitted 30 days 22 hours ago.

Why Gingrich Shouldn’t Be Counted Out Just Yet - Terry Mitchell
Most of the national media, Republican establishment, and elite conservative punditry have already counted Newt Gingrich out of the race for the 2012 GOP presidential nomination. I think they are making a big mistake. For some unknown reason, they all seem to be ignoring that Gallup tracking poll... Submitted 37 days ago.

Crazy, Mixed Up Polls Concerning GOP Presidential Hopefuls Campaigns - Joel Hendon
I have been very confused in reading the various polls in the GOP campaign. Before it began in full blast, I had hoped that Newt Gingrich would run and win. But, early on, after waiting extra long to announce his candidacy, he made a boo-boo by sounding as if he was ridiculing the popular budget... Submitted 137 days 21 hours ago.

“Running Naked and Drunk in the Woods" Was Not So Bad In Ancient Greece! - Christofer French
Several years ago, an old iron grating between two hill side houses revealed an entire strong box of clay tablets near the Acropolis in Athens. They were immediately unearthed and surrendered to the authorities. Local archaeologists from the University of Athens immediately took up these... Submitted 138 days 17 hours ago.

What the Results Really Mean: Quick Lessons from the Mid Term Elections - - Mogama
Back in 2002, I cast my first vote as an American citizen. It's a solemn feeling every time, and a learning experience too. What do the results of the 2010 mid term elections mean, besides prescribing Pepto-Bismol for the Commander-In-Chief? 1. Many American voters have gone from distrusting... Submitted 1 year 98 days ago.

What are the Midterm Elections? Why are Mid Term Elections Important? - Gregory Lewis
UNITED STATES - Midterm elections are drawing near. They will be here in one week, to be exact. What are these elections, and why are they driving us apart? Maybe if elections are so dangerous to the fabric of society, we shouldn't have them. Wouldn't a benevolent monarchy be more stable? No, we... Submitted 1 year 107 days ago.

"Draw Lebel,": Slave Belief and Sarah Palin - - Walter Rhett
In Charleston, SC, those gathered at Dave's Seafood recall a historic greeting shared by the enslaved: "Merci'trust." Spoken in Gullah, the only African language created in America, the enslaved admonished each other: "Trust in the mercies of God." It subtlety altered "the Lord be with you."... Submitted 3 years 124 days ago.

Decide Based On Credentials... Not Faces - Shan-ul-Hai
Back in February 2007, USA Today/Gallup asked Americans the following question: "Between now and the 2008 political conventions, there will be discussion about the qualifications of presidential candidates -- their education, age, religion, race, and so on. If your party nominated a... Submitted 3 years 233 days ago.

Vote and Be Part of the Process: Making the Electoral Vote Meaningful - - Jean Purcell
In this presidential election year 2008, people are once again remembering Florida and the 2000 election night when Al Gore thought he had won Florida. News coverage of the death of respected NBC news chief Tim Russert has reminded many of his "Florida! Florida! Florida!" analysis for news... Submitted 3 years 241 days ago.

Thoughts on the Upcoming New Hampshire Primary - Terry Mitchell
The New Hampshire Primary will be coming up on Tuesday, January 10th. This will be a very important contest in determining the 2012 Republican presidential nominee. Here are some things to consider as we approach the time when voters in the Granite State go to the polls to cast their ballots.... Submitted 35 days 19 hours ago.

Analysis of the 2012 Iowa GOP Caucus Results - - Terry Mitchell
Mitt Romney got approximately the same percentage that he received in the 2008 Iowa caucuses. Back then, it only got him a distant second place finish which, combined with his subsequent loss to John McCain in New Hampshire, ultimately proved to be his undoing. However, it was enough to edge out... Submitted 37 days 22 hours ago.

Newt Gingrich, the Attacks On - - John Waddey
It seems that many Republicans have forgotten that the upcoming election will pit their choice against Barack Obama. Republican candidates are all running against Newt Gingrich. Along with members of the Republican elite, they are doing their best to destroy him. Strangely, polls show the voting... Submitted 55 days 17 hours ago.

Parallels Between Gingrich 2012 and Nixon 1968 - - Terry Mitchell
There seems to be some striking parallels between Newt Gingrich’s 2012 run for the presidency and that of Richard Nixon in 1968. Will Gingrich end up getting the same results as did Nixon? Only time will tell. Nixon not only won the Republican presidential nomination in 1968, but also went... Submitted 71 days 21 hours ago.

Election Fraud in Connecticut? - Jack H. Schick
I have a weird dyslexia. Well, maybe it’s not dyslexia; it’s not a reading disorder, it’s a writing disorder. I mix up B’s and P’s. I don’t know how many times I’ve written things like “rebuplic” instead of “republic.” I first... Submitted 79 days ago.

Herman Cain’s Real Stand On Abortion vs Life - Joel Hendon
Herman Cain, as every one is aware, is not an experienced politician. He is learning the ropes very fast though and handles his mistakes with honesty and clarity. He is a sure-fire conservative and tries not to leave any doubts about it. Several days back Cain was being interviewed by Piers... Submitted 109 days 21 hours ago.

What is Voter Suppression? Why Are Republicans Doing It? - Gregory Lewis
99%, USA - Voter suppression is when your party has no good ideas of its own and in lieu of meaningful legislation, will instead make laws designed to prevent its opponents from voting. This is the current scheme being pursued by the Republican Party, especially in the four states of Florida... Submitted 112 days 19 hours ago.

Reasons Why Second Term for Obama Looking More Likely - Gregory Lewis
CNN reports a 61% approval of President Barack Obama’s handling of terrorism. He has neutralized the problem of Osama bin Ladin (Al Qaeda #1) and Anwar al-Awlaki (Al Qaeda #2). Today Libyan dictator Moamar Gaddafi, indicted and successfully sued for complicity in the 1988 bombing of Pan Am... Submitted 113 days 14 hours ago.

After Warnings It Is Bittersweet To Still Say To Candidates ‘I Told You So’ - Joel Hendon
I have written several articles advising the GOP presidential hopefuls to STICK WITH THE ISSUES and not begin to ridicule each other. Nothing is more disgusting to me and, I believe to most voters, than some one belittling another. Stick with what you are going to do, not what the other fellow... Submitted 113 days 19 hours ago.