Tag Archive | "republican"

Mitt Romney Stands Here…Except When He Stands Over There

Tuesday, September 13, 2011

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Mitt Romney is the perfect conservative. Except when he’s a liberal. The former Massachusetts governor is offended that Rick Perry would criticize Social Security. Except when the former governor is himself criticizing Social Security. Romney is staunchly pro-life, dedicated to protecting the life of the unborn. Except when he’s pro-choice, dedicated to protecting a right [...]

Governor Jindal to Endorse Perry Tonight

Monday, September 12, 2011

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Popular Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal will endorse fellow governor Rick Perry of Texas this evening, a source tells CNN. Tampa, Florida (CNN) – Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal is backing Rick Perry for president, a major endorsement for the Texas governor as the campaign for the Republican nomination enters the crucial fall stretch of the primary [...]

Wow: Republican Ties Democrat in New York’s 9th

Thursday, September 1, 2011

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Republican nominee Bob Turner is tied with Democratic nominee David “Clueless About the National Debt” Weprin in New York’s 9th special election, according to a new poll. The 9th district was previously represented by Democrat Anthony Weiner, before he left office in disgrace following an accident on Twitter that revealed multiple cyber affairs. The special [...]

Poll: Romney Falls to Third Place in Iowa

Thursday, August 18, 2011

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At least according to a new poll by We Ask America. First Place: Rick Perry at 29% Second Place: Michele Bachmann at at 17% Third Place: Mitt Romney at 15% Fourth Place: Ron Paul at 8% Fifth Place: Sarah Palin at 7% Herman Cain and Newt Gingrich are tied at 5%. Rick Santorum is slightly [...]

Obama’s Approval Now Underwater in…New Jersey

Wednesday, August 17, 2011

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While New Jersey Governor Chris Christie (R) has seen his highest approval in four months and enjoys a +1 rating, President Barack Obama’s approval is underwater in the Garden State. Yes, it seems even blue New Jersey has turned on President Downgrade. President Barack Obama is headed in the wrong direction as New Jersey voters [...]

Pawlenty: Straw Poll is Big Test for Me

Friday, August 12, 2011

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Former Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty (R) is doing really poorly in the polls. I mean, really poorly. Like “Why is this guy still the race?” bad. So with that in mind, Politico asked Pawlenty about the upcoming Ames Straw Poll and what the results would mean for his campaign. Tim Pawlenty acknowledged Friday that he [...]

Confirmed: Rick Perry to Run for President

Thursday, August 11, 2011

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His aides have told Fox News exclusively that he’ll run. He kind of admitted as much during an interview with Time’s Mark Halperin earlier today, but this is the first specific confirmation. He’s in. Texas Gov. Rick Perry will make “a definitive announcement that he is in the 2012 race for the presidency Saturday,” aides [...]

Gallup: Economic Confidence Plunges to Two-Year Low

Tuesday, August 9, 2011

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American confidence in the nation’s economy has plunged to a two-year low, according to a new poll from Gallup. President Barack “Downgrade” Obama has seen his own approval fall three percentage points overnight. Americans’ economic confidence plunged to -53 in the week ending Aug. 7, a level not seen since the recession days of March [...]

Moody’s to America: Cut More Spending or Risk Downgrade

Monday, August 8, 2011

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Those stupid people over at Standard & Poor’s. Clearly they have no idea what they’re talking about, downgrading the clearly-stable United States like they did. Totally irresponsible and reckless. Wait. What’s that? Moody’s may do the same thing in the near future? Ah, okay, I see. (Reuters) – Ratings agency Moody’s repeated a warning on [...]

Herman Cain Responds to S&P Downgrade

Friday, August 5, 2011

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Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain has released a statement in response to Standard & Poor’s downgrading of the United States government: On Tuesday, April 19, 2011, Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner promised that America faced “no risk” of a credit downgrading. Less than six months later, he is proven shamefully wrong. As I have feared for [...]