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Jeff Flake's Problem With Social Conservatives
By Matt Lewis - Politics DailyIt's still early, but Arizona Rep. Jeff Flake appears poised to win the GOP nomination to replace retiring Sen. John Kyl. He has already been endorsed by The Club for Growth and RedState's Erick Erickson, and the most likely conservative competitor -- former Rep. John Shadegg -- has declined to run. But while many conservatives are excited about Flake, some social conservatives are less enthusiastic. For example, Mike Mears, who runs the Concerned Women for America PAC, posted this on his blog: So what's my problem with Flake? 1. He's bad on Don't Ask, Don't Tell. He obviously ...
Nikki Haley's Inaugural Speech: Tea Party Praise, Budget Blame
By Mary Phillips-Sandy - AOL NewsToday, Republican Nikki Haley was sworn in as governor of South Carolina, becoming woman to hold that position in the state, and the second Indian-American governor to be elected governor in the country (Louisiana's Bobby Jindal was the first). Haley is a favorite of the Tea Party movement, and she returned the affection in her inaugural speech: Our state has an incredibly powerful and rich history. It is one that has not always been pleasant, but one that can teach us many great lessons. We have a history of fierce independence, and that independence has some remarkable relevance for us ...
Daily Caller: National Review's 'Pledge to America' Editorial Was 'Prearranged'
By Matt Lewis - Politics DailyThe other day, I blogged about how conservative RedState blogger Erick Erickson disagreed with the National Review over the GOP's "Pledge to America." National Review endorsed it, while Erickson called it "dreck." Now, The Daily Caller is reporting that National Review's endorsement was already in the tank before the pledge was unveiled. As the Daily Caller reported: ... skittish rank-and-file members were reassured at a Wednesday night caucus meeting by leadership aides who distributed a National Review editorial praising the "Pledge." The National Review editorial had been prearranged, ...
National Review, RedState Divided Over the GOP's 'Pledge to America'
By Matt Lewis - Politics DailyWhen it comes to the GOP's new "Pledge to America," which will be unveiled officially Thursday morning, the venerable National Review and the popular conservative blog RedState don't quite see eye to eye. A glowing editorial on National Review says: The inevitable question will be: Is the pledge as bold as the Contract? The answer is: The pledge is bolder. The Contract with America merely promised to hold votes on popular bills that had been bottled up during decades of Democratic control of the House. The pledge commits Republicans to working toward a broad conservative agenda that, if ...
RedState's Erick Erickson Promises Retribution on Lobbyists Who Back Lisa Murkowski
By Matt Lewis - Politics DailyMore than 200 conservative bloggers who convened in Austin, Texas for the second annual 'Red State Gathering' on Saturday may have come close to eavesdropping on a conference with lobbyists that was supposed to be held by Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska). On Friday night, Murkowski (recently defeated in the GOP primary by Joe Miller) announced she would launch a write-in campaign. The purpose of the conference call was for the incumbent senator to get lobbyists on board with her risky campaign. Organizers of the RedState Gathering were hoping to broadcast Murkowski's comments to lobbyists ...
Shirley Sherrod, Ousted USDA Official, Defended by Farmer She Helped, Others
By Christopher Weber - Politics DailyA Georgia farmer is defending against charges of racism an ousted Agriculture Department employee who helped him file for bankruptcy. The NAACP and a conservative blogger have also come to her defense. Roger Spooner told CNN he credits Shirley Sherrod, who resigned Monday as the USDA's director of rural development for Georgia, with helping his family save their farm. Spooner, who is white, said he can't understand accusations that Sherrod is racist. "I don't know what brought up the racist mess," Roger Spooner told CNN. "They just want to stir up some trouble, it sounds to me in my ...
NY-23: How Sarah Palin Stands to Win (and Charlie Crist Stands to Lose)
By Matt Lewis - Politics DailyMuch has been made over the special election in New York's 23rd Congressional District. For some, the attention might seem a bit much, given that it is merely one of 435 House seats. In reality, this race is about much more than one House seat. It is a proxy battle in the long-running war between establishment Republicans and grassroots conservatives. Although GOP candidate Dede Scozzafava endorsed the Democrat over Conservative Party candidate Doug Hoffman, after quitting the race with three days to go, Hoffman looks poised to win. One front in the battle over the heart and soul of the ...
White House's Call for 'Informants' Draws Conservatives' Ire
By Matt Lewis - Politics DailyConservative bloggers and opinion leaders Tuesday expressed outrage over the White House's call for informants to notify it of "disinformation" regarding the health care debate. From the White House Web site: "There is a lot of disinformation about health insurance reform out there, spanning from control of personal finances to end-of-life care. These rumors often travel just below the surface via chain e-mails or through casual conversation. Since we can't keep track of all of them here at the White House, we're asking for your help. If you get an e-mail or see something on the web about ...
Rush Limbaugh Compared to Jesus... Christ, That is
By Tommy Christopher - Politics DailyMaybe I fell asleep that day in Sunday school. Politico and Crooks and Liars note that Redstate Chief Erick Erickson sees divinity in conservative radio host Rush Limbaugh: Peter, under pressure and fear, denied Christ not just once, but three times. Peter, though, feared death. The strain on Peter was great. The rest of us, though, typically fear the opinions of others. There are those who like it when we feel guilty for associating with someone. More troubling, in the conservative movement and in the greater right-of-center coalition, there are many, many fellow traveler who would rather ...
Redstate Crosses the Line: Implies Incest in Attack on Levi Johnston
By Tommy Christopher - Politics DailyI started out the week reporting on a prominent liberal blogger who crossed the line of decency, and now, an influential conservative blogger has , effectively, evened the score.In what appears to be a warning to any who would oppose GOP superstar Sarah Palin, the Managing Editor of Redstate.com has launched an all-out attack on Levi Johnston:The left was right. Now, though, they can't be bothered by it. Below is the actual Levi - no preppy clothes. No polish. Just good old boy who knocked up the Governor's daughter. Not exactly the image Tyra Banks and he would like you to think about. The ...
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