At CPAC, candidates decry President Obama's 'war on religion'
Los Angeles
CPAC interview: Rep. Mike Pompeo and the Obama war on energy. At the Conservative Political Action Conference–a combination trade show and political rally for College Republicans–conservatives express hope that the Repubican Party will be united behind a candidate before the general election in November. (Feb. Yesterday, John Hawkins and TeaParty.net staged the first ever CPAC [...]
Read MoreCPAC 'severely' conflicted over Mitt
Politico
The Sights & Sounds From Friday CPAC 2012. Posted by Jim Hoft on Friday, February 10, 2012, 10:06 PM. Paid goons. The union thugs and paid #occupiers were bused in today to block traffic and cause havoc at CPAC. Cool and collected any candidate, has done to bring this party to unity and energize this [...]
Read MoreAt CPAC, Santorum, Gingrich and Romney try to bag conservative activists
Washington P
But Covert says the attraction of CPAC is not the conservatives but the mom market, saying, “If you're married, you know that moms rule the house.” “Going to CPAC to do radio row is like going to the Super Bowl to promote a movie. Everyone's there. 'Occupy CPAC' protesters paid $60 for the day | [...]
Read MoreProsecutors: George Huguely e-mail to Yeardley Love said, 'I should have …
Washington P
By ZINIE CHEN SAMPSON,Associated Press CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. George Huguely's attorneys Francis McQ. Lawrence (right) and Rhonda Quagliana walk to the Charlottesville Circuit Court for the first day of jury selection for the George Huguely trial. Looking like food vending trucks at the county fair midway, By David McNair | dave@readthehook.com The Huguely family entourage bands [...]
Read MoreAt under 8 percent, turnout predictions for Missouri primary were way off
STLtoday.com
At Florissant Presbyterian Church on Charbonier Road, poll volunteers said that the turnout is about where they expected for the presidential primary. At the John F. Kennedy Community Center, poll workers said that they were doing well and doing more At Florissant Presbyterian Church on Charbonier Road, poll volunteers said that the turnout is about [...]
Read MoreEastwood Super Bowl ad raises Karl Rove ire
CBS News
Here is video of Karl Rove hammering the Chrysler “Halftime in America” ad that aired at halftime of the Super Bowl yesterday. The ad was narrated by Clint Eastwood, and was essentially a payback by Chrysler to Barack Enlarge image Karl Rove Karl Rove Doug Mills/The New York Times/Redux Karl Rove arrives at the White [...]
Read MoreRomney Wins Nevada Caucuses
Wall Street
Going into the 2012 Nevada caucus, Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney is favored to come out on top of the results. Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, U.S. Rep. Ron Paul and former U.S. Senator Rick Santorum are LAS VEGAS — Rick Santorum is headed for a crushing loss in the Nevada caucuses Saturday, despite picking up [...]
Read MoreMitt Romney's Nevada caucus win: What it means
Washington P
Republicans in Nevada are caucusing Saturday. We'll be bringing you occasional updates. LAS VEGAS — Ron Paul looked to have re-energized his presidential campaign and the movement propelling it Saturday with a solid showing in the Nevada caucuses. Early results and preliminary exit polls had Paul, a Texas House Republican with LAS VEGAS — Newt [...]
Read MoreDonald Trump Endorses Mitt Romney
TIME
One of the things you learn from watching political coverage, especially during an election season, is how important it is for the Big-Time Political Media to have ample opportunity to breathlessly cover all manner of Reality TV star and business mogul Donald Trump on Thursday endorsed former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney for president. (Feb. 2) [...]
Read MoreMarco Rubio Writes Bill To Override Birth Control Mandate
Huffington P
Speaking to a Hispanic group in Miami, Senator Marco Rubio, Republican of Florida, took a tentative step toward reclaiming his party's pro-immigrant legacy. Harsh anti-immigrant rhetoric has been a mainstay of this year's Republican campaign, Just in time for the 2012 elections, here's a fight over sex, health insurance and religion pushed to the fore [...]
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