Before we get on to the regular Winners and Losers, I’d like to get personal with you – I feel like our relationship has hit the stage where I can share this with you – and talk about my individual struggle with the Florida primary coming up on January 31st. I’ve normally made up my mind long before this point in the primary process. But not this time around. This time, I’m still trying to decide on a candidate. And believe it or not, the wild card in my deliberations is Ron Paul.
I know I’ve been tough on old
The Dream Team
by Eric M. Blake January 30th, 2012 | Conservative Considerations, Presidential Election, Republican Reflections
This week is the week of the Florida primary—the primary for my state. Naturally, since that’s my state, my readers are going to want to know who I endorse for President.
I’ll do more than that, here. I’m not just going to endorse a ticket. I will lay out who I want in an ideal administration—and give my reasons why. So, without further ado…
The ticket: Of the Final Four, my favorite, as you probably know, is Rick Santorum. Still, the practical guy in me understands the argument that Mitt and Newt have more momentum. Of those two, I’d pick Mitt
I’ll do more than that, here. I’m not just going to endorse a ticket. I will lay out who I want in an ideal administration—and give my reasons why. So, without further ado…
The ticket: Of the Final Four, my favorite, as you probably know, is Rick Santorum. Still, the practical guy in me understands the argument that Mitt and Newt have more momentum. Of those two, I’d pick Mitt
South Carolina Speaks
by Ronald A. Rowe January 25th, 2012 | Political Opinions, Winners & Losers
Wow. South Carolina surprised me. I was forced to go back and rethink my observations from earlier in the week. Read on to see what went up and what came down this week in the world of politics.
WINNERS:
Newt Gingrich
A stellar performance at the debate and a big win in South Carolina has Newt Gingrich back on top of the Republican field. The Republican nomination may not be as wrapped up as it appeared. Although Gingrich's baggage would most likely spell disaster in a general election, it would be something special to see him debate President Obama.
Rick Santorum
Rick Santorum gets
WINNERS:
Newt Gingrich
A stellar performance at the debate and a big win in South Carolina has Newt Gingrich back on top of the Republican field. The Republican nomination may not be as wrapped up as it appeared. Although Gingrich's baggage would most likely spell disaster in a general election, it would be something special to see him debate President Obama.
Rick Santorum
Rick Santorum gets
The Final Four
by Eric M. Blake January 23rd, 2012 | Conservative Considerations, Presidential Election, Republican Reflections
By the time you read this article, the South Carolina primary will have already been decided. On the night of this article’s publication, a debate will be held between the last Republican candidates—at my university, no less!
This is it. There are only four left. Many a candidate has dropped out, been thrown out, or otherwise been weeded out. Needless to say, none of our choices is perfect—Marco Rubio flat-out stated, “No—not this year.”
So let’s look at the folks we have—and let the chips fall where they may.
Mitt Romney: The most electable candidate—the most powerful candidate—the strongest against Obama—all that’s been
This is it. There are only four left. Many a candidate has dropped out, been thrown out, or otherwise been weeded out. Needless to say, none of our choices is perfect—Marco Rubio flat-out stated, “No—not this year.”
So let’s look at the folks we have—and let the chips fall where they may.
Mitt Romney: The most electable candidate—the most powerful candidate—the strongest against Obama—all that’s been
More Winners than Losers
by Ronald A. Rowe January 18th, 2012 | Presidential Election, Winners & Losers, World Politics
Our panel of experts was feeling pretty chipper this week. We've got more Winners than Losers on the list. Read on to see who's riding high and who fell out of the saddle this week.
WINNERS:
Tim Tebow
Sure, he and his Denver Broncos lost the AFC Divisional playoff game to a vastly superior New England Patriots team. And yes, he's being mocked by the likes of Bill Maher and his bigoted, anti-Christian ilk. But Tim Tebow is obscenely popular across the Fruited Plain for a first year starting quarterback. His name has become a verb. Aspiring athletes everywhere are Tebowing
WINNERS:
Tim Tebow
Sure, he and his Denver Broncos lost the AFC Divisional playoff game to a vastly superior New England Patriots team. And yes, he's being mocked by the likes of Bill Maher and his bigoted, anti-Christian ilk. But Tim Tebow is obscenely popular across the Fruited Plain for a first year starting quarterback. His name has become a verb. Aspiring athletes everywhere are Tebowing
