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Two years and 471,239 words after first weighing in on politics for PD, a blogger exits, stage right.

 

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]]>dailyguidanceMatt LewisMon, 28 Feb 2011 10:30:00 ESTNewt Gingrich for President? Don't Underestimate Himhttp://politicsdaily.com/2011/02/28/why-newt-gingrich-is-a-serious-candidate/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/02/28/why-newt-gingrich-is-a-serious-candidate/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/02/28/why-newt-gingrich-is-a-serious-candidate/#commentsFiled under: , , , , ,


Yes, the former House speaker has some baggage that might weigh him down, but he has in abundance what none of the other potential GOP candidates can match: ideas, energy and a proven track record for success.

 

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]]>Mitt Romneynewt gingrichMatt LewisMon, 28 Feb 2011 07:50:00 EST'Citizen Newt' Could Boost Gingrich's Image In 2012http://politicsdaily.com/2011/02/25/citizen-newt-book-could-boost-gingrichs-image-in-2012/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/02/25/citizen-newt-book-could-boost-gingrichs-image-in-2012/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/02/25/citizen-newt-book-could-boost-gingrichs-image-in-2012/#commentsFiled under:


The book, "Citizen Newt," is being authored by the respected Reagan biographer Craig Shirley (who has been interviewing Gingrich one day a week) and is set to land on bookshelves just one month before the Iowa caucuses next January.

 

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]]>craig shirleynewt gingrichMatt LewisFri, 25 Feb 2011 14:44:00 ESTTea Party Candidate Jamie Radtke Hopes to Beat George Allen in Virginiahttp://politicsdaily.com/2011/02/25/tea-party-candidate-jamie-radtke-hopes-to-beat-george-allen-in-v/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/02/25/tea-party-candidate-jamie-radtke-hopes-to-beat-george-allen-in-v/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/02/25/tea-party-candidate-jamie-radtke-hopes-to-beat-george-allen-in-v/#commentsFiled under: , , , , ,


 

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]]>george allenjamie radtkeMatt LewisFri, 25 Feb 2011 12:59:00 ESTChris Christie, Scott Walker: Bold Now, They Were Once the 'Moderate' Choicehttp://politicsdaily.com/2011/02/23/governors-chris-christie-and-scott-walker-were-arguably-the-mod/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/02/23/governors-chris-christie-and-scott-walker-were-arguably-the-mod/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/02/23/governors-chris-christie-and-scott-walker-were-arguably-the-mod/#commentsFiled under:


Though both governors have become heroes to national conservatives, that both were arguably the more "moderate" candidate in their respective GOP primaries. What explains their boldness now?

 

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]]>chris christieMark NeumannMitch Danielsscott walkersteve loneganMatt LewisWed, 23 Feb 2011 12:40:00 ESTJohn Thune Won't Run for Presidenthttp://politicsdaily.com/2011/02/22/john-thune-wont-run-for-president/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/02/22/john-thune-wont-run-for-president/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/02/22/john-thune-wont-run-for-president/#commentsFiled under:


Thune said that "at this time, I feel that I am best positioned to fight for America's future here in the trenches of the United States Senate."

 

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]]>dailyguidancejohn thuneMatt LewisTue, 22 Feb 2011 12:08:00 ESTA Tale of Two Libertarianismshttp://politicsdaily.com/2011/02/20/on-conservative-movement-libertarians-and-neo-objectivists/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/02/20/on-conservative-movement-libertarians-and-neo-objectivists/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/02/20/on-conservative-movement-libertarians-and-neo-objectivists/#commentsFiled under:


 

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]]>Matt LewisSun, 20 Feb 2011 10:40:00 ESTAl Cardenas, New CPAC Head, Impresseshttp://politicsdaily.com/2011/02/18/al-cardenas-new-cpac-head-impresses/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/02/18/al-cardenas-new-cpac-head-impresses/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/02/18/al-cardenas-new-cpac-head-impresses/#commentsFiled under:


Cardenas has proven a calming force in the controversy of GOProud, and presented a strong argument for why CPAC should be open to anyone who wants to attend, provided they are true to conservative policy positions.

 

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]]>Al CardenasCpacGoproudMatt LewisFri, 18 Feb 2011 10:35:00 ESTMitt Romney's New Hampshire Problemhttp://politicsdaily.com/2011/02/17/mitt-romneys-new-hampshire-problem/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/02/17/mitt-romneys-new-hampshire-problem/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/02/17/mitt-romneys-new-hampshire-problem/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , ,


Mitt Romney declined to endorse 2010 Senate contender Ovide Lamontagne, who narrowly lost the GOP primary in New Hampshire to Kelly Ayotte. Now, it is Romney, a likely presidential candidate, who needs support in the Granite State. But it appears Lamontagne -- or at least some Lamontagne supporters -- still feel betrayed.

 

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]]>Kelly AyotteMitt RomneyNew HampshireOvide LamontagneMatt LewisThu, 17 Feb 2011 16:52:00 ESTClub for Growth Flexes Its Muscles in Support of Jeff Flakehttp://politicsdaily.com/2011/02/17/club-for-growth-shows-muscle-for-jeff-flake/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/02/17/club-for-growth-shows-muscle-for-jeff-flake/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/02/17/club-for-growth-shows-muscle-for-jeff-flake/#commentsFiled under: , , ,


In just 24 hours, the fiscally conservative group raised more than $100,000 for Flake's campaign to succeed Jon Kyl in the Senate.

 

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]]>Club for Growthdailyguidancejeff flakejon kylMatt LewisThu, 17 Feb 2011 10:46:00 ESTNir Rosen's Offensive Tweets Shouldn't Have Surprised Ushttp://politicsdaily.com/2011/02/17/nir-rosens-offensive-tweets-shouldnt-have-surprised-us/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/02/17/nir-rosens-offensive-tweets-shouldnt-have-surprised-us/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/02/17/nir-rosens-offensive-tweets-shouldnt-have-surprised-us/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,


The focus of much criticism for his comments about Lara Logan, Rosen has been all but ignored in the past when making fiery remarks about Israel.

 

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]]>lara logannir rosenMatt LewisThu, 17 Feb 2011 08:59:00 ESTSo It's the Media vs. Haley Barbour?http://politicsdaily.com/2011/02/16/is-the-media-just-piling-on-haley-barbour-now/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/02/16/is-the-media-just-piling-on-haley-barbour-now/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/02/16/is-the-media-just-piling-on-haley-barbour-now/#commentsFiled under: , , ,


While a license plate controversy in Mississippi is certainly an interesting local story, I can't help thinking the national media narrative -- which has cast Gov. Haley Barbour front and center in the debate -- is a bit forced.

 

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]]>confederateGeneral Nathan Bedford ForrestHaley Barbourku klux klanlicense plateMatt LewisWed, 16 Feb 2011 14:25:00 ESTJustin Bieber: 'I Really Don't Believe in Abortion'http://politicsdaily.com/2011/02/16/justin-bieber-says-he-is-pro-life-on-abortion/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/02/16/justin-bieber-says-he-is-pro-life-on-abortion/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/02/16/justin-bieber-says-he-is-pro-life-on-abortion/#commentsFiled under: , ,


When asked by Rolling Stone about abortion in cases of incest or rape, the teen idol answered, 'I wouldn't be able to judge that.'

 

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]]>abortion rightsdailyguidancejustin bieberpro-lifeMatt LewisWed, 16 Feb 2011 13:31:00 ESTHow Vulnerable Democrats Might Attack Obama's Health Care Billhttp://politicsdaily.com/2011/02/16/how-vulnerable-democrats-can-attack-obamas-health-care-bill/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/02/16/how-vulnerable-democrats-can-attack-obamas-health-care-bill/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/02/16/how-vulnerable-democrats-can-attack-obamas-health-care-bill/#commentsFiled under:


A provision in the law that ostensibly exists to control Medicare costs might be a safe point of attack for lawmakers trying to walk a fine line with their constituents and their party.

 

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]]>health care reformipabmedicareMatt LewisWed, 16 Feb 2011 12:01:00 ESTNir Rosen Resigns as NYU Fellow After Trashing Lara Logan on Twitterhttp://politicsdaily.com/2011/02/16/nir-rosen-resigns-from-nyu-after-trashing-lara-logan-on-twitter/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/02/16/nir-rosen-resigns-from-nyu-after-trashing-lara-logan-on-twitter/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/02/16/nir-rosen-resigns-from-nyu-after-trashing-lara-logan-on-twitter/#commentsFiled under:


The liberal journalist and teaching fellow had made light of the sexual assault on Logan. His now-former employer said he comments were "cruel and insensitive and completely unacceptable."

 

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]]>dailyguidanceegypt protestslara logannir rosenMatt LewisWed, 16 Feb 2011 10:24:00 ESTThe Case for Conservatism (vs. Libertarianism)http://politicsdaily.com/2011/02/16/the-case-for-conservatism-versus-libertarianism/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/02/16/the-case-for-conservatism-versus-libertarianism/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/02/16/the-case-for-conservatism-versus-libertarianism/#commentsFiled under: ,


Many people talk about social conservatism without really understanding the philosophical tradition that undergirds it.

 

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]]>Benjamin WikerCPACEdmund Burkegrover norquistMatt LewisWed, 16 Feb 2011 08:10:00 ESTReport: Petraeus May Leave Afghan Campaign by End of Yearhttp://politicsdaily.com/2011/02/15/report-petraeus-may-soon-leave-afghan-campaign/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/02/15/report-petraeus-may-soon-leave-afghan-campaign/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/02/15/report-petraeus-may-soon-leave-afghan-campaign/#commentsFiled under: ,


 

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]]>Admiral Mike MullendailyguidanceJoint Chiefs of StaffMatt LewisTue, 15 Feb 2011 17:51:00 ESTRush Limbaugh Slams Mitch Daniels, CPAChttp://politicsdaily.com/2011/02/14/rush-limbaugh-slams-mitch-daniels-cpac/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/02/14/rush-limbaugh-slams-mitch-daniels-cpac/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/02/14/rush-limbaugh-slams-mitch-daniels-cpac/#commentsFiled under: , , ,


 

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]]>dailyguidanceMitch Danielsrush limbaughMatt LewisMon, 14 Feb 2011 13:23:00 ESTJeff Flake's Problem With Social Conservativeshttp://politicsdaily.com/2011/02/14/jeff-flakes-problem-with-social-conservatives/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/02/14/jeff-flakes-problem-with-social-conservatives/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/02/14/jeff-flakes-problem-with-social-conservatives/#commentsFiled under: , , , , ,


Jeff Flake's voting record may trip him up with social conservatives.

 

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]]>Club for Growthconcerned women for americaerick ericksonGabrielle Giffordsjeff flakeJohn Shadeggmike mearsredstateRon PaulMatt LewisMon, 14 Feb 2011 11:08:00 ESTA Valentine's Day Tribute to the Power of Love in Politicshttp://politicsdaily.com/2011/02/14/from-adams-to-reagan-a-valentines-day-tribute-to-love-and-poli/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/02/14/from-adams-to-reagan-a-valentines-day-tribute-to-love-and-poli/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/02/14/from-adams-to-reagan-a-valentines-day-tribute-to-love-and-poli/#commentsFiled under:


It's the salacious sex scandal that too often turns the public's attention to politics. But from John Adams to Ronald Reagan, a deep love for one's spouse has fueled the lives of our leaders.

 

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]]>abigail adamsbess trumanclementine churchillHarry Trumanjohn adamsNancy Reaganpat nixonrichard nixonronald reaganTheodore RooseveltWinston ChurchillMatt LewisMon, 14 Feb 2011 09:45:00 EST