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The Republican ticket that Democrats want

Whenever a campaign-killing allegation erupts—Bachmann’s Medicaid billing, Cain’s serial sexual harassment, Ron Paul’s eyebrow falling off, and now Gingrich’s lobbying scandal, the perp is quick to blame a Democratic conspiracy. OK, Ron Paul didn’t exactly blame Dems when his brow … Continue reading

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Of course Chris Christie is running

Chris Christie is no dummy. The bull-necked bully from New Jersey is, I believe, smart enough to know that he has to run. But he’d be a fool to run for president. Even if he enters that race, it’ll be … Continue reading

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Employers debunk Republican “job creator” myth

Can the myth of “certainty” be far behind? Employers don’t create jobs, customers do. This week, business owners themselves exploded the myth that theyare the job creators. Previously we’d offered the argument that businesses don’t create jobs. “Customers are the … Continue reading

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Republicans debate, Anarchy wins

There were clear winners and losers in the latest Republican debate, held at the Reagan Library. But before we score the candidates, it’s worth noting the two über winners. The first was Ronald Reagan. While I remember Reagan as the … Continue reading

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Ames Straw Poll isn’t Iowa — Not even close

Des Moines Iowa—Midwestern Iowa might seem like a haven of nutbaggery, especially when viewed through coverage of the Iowa Straw Poll. Iowa is a state of over three million people. But well under one percent of them attended this over-reported … Continue reading

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