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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...