Red Flags for Walker on Life?
Over at The Stream, the new magazine published by mega-evangelical James Orbison, John Zmirak reports doubts from pro-lifers about Walker’s commitment to life issues, based on his decision to hire several…
Bush Responds to Common Core Question
In Tallahassee, Fla., on February 10, former Florida Governor Jeb Bush gave a policy speech on education in which he reportedly omitted Common Core. When asked later by a reporter…
Cruz: Leave Definition of Marriage to States
On February 10, Senator Ted Cruz reintroduced the State Marriage Defense Act. In a statement released on the occasion, he said: “Even though the Supreme Court made clear in United States…
Earth to GOP: Talk About Rising Costs
When it comes to economics, Republicans love talking about jobs, jobs, jobs. They cite real unemployment numbers that are far worse than what the public is told. They cite record numbers…
Jindal to CNN: I’m Not For Changing the Definition of Marriage
Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal spoke to CNN on February 10 and made it clear that he will not “evolve” on gay marriage. Jindal stated that he is “not one of those…
Pres Obama: I Didn’t Lie, I just Waffled
Obama responds to Axlerod’s claim he lied about opposing gay marriage in Rev. Rick Warren’s church: “I think David is mixing up my personal feelings with my position on the…
Axlerod: Obama Lied About Gay Marriage in Rick Warren’s Church
Terry, Gov. Jindal pointed to Pres. Obama when he said he (Jindal) is not the kind of politician to “evolve” on a core moral issue when polls change. Now Lifesite News…
Christie Announces Concerns with Common Core
In Iowa on February 10, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie expressed his “grave concerns” with Common Core, according to The Des Moines Register. He attributed his concerns to the “way…
Jindal Refuses to “Evolve” on Marriage
Well, that was quick. A few days ago, I asked if former Gov. Mike Huckabee would be the only candidate to speak forcefully for marriage. Then, on Feb. 10, Gov.…
Jindal Slams Common Core in New Education Plan
On February 9, Lousiana Governor Bobby Jindal released his 42-page plan for education reform entitled “K-12 Education Reform: A Road Map.” The plan is highly critical of Common Core: [E]ducation is…
Why Don’t Liberals Recognize Their Own Bias?
A pair of truly enterprising social scientists, Jussim and Crawford, have been investigating bias against science among conservatives and liberals. Jussim reports the results of their study published in a peer-reviewed journal…
Fiorina Criticizes Common Core, Touts Social Conservatism
In an interview with the Christian Post, published on February 6, former Hewlett-Packard CEO Carly Fiorina expressed her views on a number of different issues, most notably on life, marriage, and…
Iowa Pastors Against Common Core?
A revealing anecdote in a WaPo story by Robert Costa on the emergent GOP presidential campaign suggests the growing importance Common Core will play 2016. Iowa’s influential Rev. Michael Demastus of…
Carly Fiorina versus Renee Ellmers?
Last week in the Daily Caller, I reported on two profiles of courage – or rather one courageous woman and one. . . not so much. Here was my main point: It…
Perry’s Two Legged Stool?
It was amusing to see Politico try to portray Gov. Perry’s APP gala speech as indicating “A new more, moderate Perry.” It was even more amusing when Drudge called Politico on…
It’s Not Income Inequality, Stupid
David Shribman, editor of the Pittsburgh Post Gazette, is worried about the GOP economic message. In an article called “What Isn’t Being Said About 2016,” Shribman speaks with great compassion of “the…
Will Huckabee Stand Alone?
So far in the GOP race for 2016, there has been only one candidate to stand up strongly in the last few weeks and months against the new raging political…
Russell Moore to GOP: God Talk Is No Longer Enough
The threats to Christian freedom and inclusion in this country are multiplying but the GOP has yet to rise to the defense, preferring to flee anything that offends the Human…
Is the Fed Off-Limits?
The liberal economic elite is circling the wagons to preserve the Federal Reserve. Alan Blinder denounces proposed laws which will “encourage congressional meddling with monetary policy.” Catherine Rampell takes up…
The New Problem with Governors’ Girlfriends
New York’s Governor Andrew Cuomo isn’t the only governor with a girlfriend problem. Oregon’s Democratic Governor John Kitzhaber is in hot water for the fact that his girlfriend cum fiancée…
