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Virgins for Putin

Cathy Young — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 03:30:05 +0000

And you thought American campaign ads were obnoxious... From Russia (via Buzzfeed.com), here comes an incredibly tacky, and very revealing, Putin ad. Text: Fortune teller [0:01]: Now we'll see, my beauty, whom fate has intended for you. Young woman [0:06]: I'd like it to be for love. You see, it's my first time. Fortune teller [...]

Sununu Talks Up Granite State Tradition

Erin McPike — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 13:54:15 +0000

HAMPTON FALLS, N.H. - The Granite State may be just a slight clip behind Iowa in launching momentum in the GOP presidential primary race, which is picking up this week, but it is poised to hold on to its traditions in the ever-evolving process. Former Gov. John Sununu, who just finished a stint chairing the [...]

Barbour Criticizes Obama on Collective Bargaining

Scott Conroy — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 16:40:36 +0000

Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour on Wednesday defended his Republican colleague, Gov. Scott Walker of Wisconsin, and suggested that President Obama had been hypocritical in boasting about freezing pay for federal employees while at the same time expressing support for the collective bargaining rights of public workers in Wisconsin. "The fact of the matter is the [...]

Gingrich Could Reap Rewards if He Jumps in First

Scott Conroy — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 16:37:50 +0000

A statement released by Newt Gingrich spokesman Rick Tyler late Tuesday night raised more questions than it answered when it denied widespread reports that the former House speaker would announce the formation of a presidential exploratory committee on Thursday in Georgia. Still, even if there is no announcement Thursday, the former House speaker appears poised [...]

Pawlenty Releases Tea Party-Themed Video

Scott Conroy — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 20:38:51 +0000

On the heels of his speech at the Tea Party Patriots' policy summit in Phoenix over the weekend, former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty has released a new video designed to highlight his solidarity with the tea party movement's cause. Titled, "Tea Party: A New Birth Of Freedom," the online video opens with shots of rally-goers [...]

O'Malley: Dem Governors Focused on Economy

Erin McPike — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 16:09:52 +0000

RealClearPolitics caught up with Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley at the 2011 National Governors Association Winter Meeting in Washington. RCP: The 29 Republican governors are developing a group identity as vocal budget cutters, especially after the recent election. Can you describe the group identity of the Democratic governors, and where that is headed? O'Malley: All of [...]

Decision Day Looms for Gingrich

Scott Conroy — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 16:00:02 +0000

Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich is preparing to announce in a matter of days whether he will form an exploratory committee for a presidential campaign. Earlier this month, Gingrich told Fox News that he would decide about a White House run by early March. A Gingrich adviser told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Saturday that the [...]

Parnell: Palin Is Qualified To Serve

Scott Conroy — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 21:45:25 +0000

Alaska Gov. Sean Parnell on Friday cited state ethics laws in stopping short of endorsing a potential presidential campaign by his predecessor, former Gov. Sarah Palin. But Parnell had nothing but kind words for the woman under whom he served as lieutenant governor for two-and-a-half years. "You're going to get me in ethical trouble because [...]

Flashback Gives Glimpse of Daniels' Political Skills

Erin McPike — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 21:44:38 +0000

As Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels navigates what appears to be an increasingly treacherous political minefield as he contemplates a presidential run, it may be instructive to view how he's handled himself in past political situations. Right after the 1986 midterm elections, when the GOP lost eight Senate seats on his watch as political director of [...]

Pawlenty Urges Support for Gov. Walker

Scott Conroy — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 21:43:03 +0000

Former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty has ramped up an aggressive campaign to come to the defense of Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker as the ongoing political standoff in Madison continues to make headlines nationally. On Wednesday, Pawlenty appeared on Fox News and chastised Wisconsin Democrats who have fled the state in order to delay a vote [...]