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Politics Round-Up July 11 2013

Posted on July 11, 2013 by Thomas Mets

A Red 2 ad incorporates President Obama’s recent national security speech. The mayor of San Diego admits that he sexually harassed women, and swears to change. Charles Krauthammer defends the obstructionist GOP. A congressional staffer suspects that Republicans would benefit … Continue reading →

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Politics Round-Up Early July 2013 Edition

Posted on July 9, 2013 by Thomas Mets

Josh Israel notes why liberals don’t like Rick Perry. Bernstein considered whether he’s a viable presidential contender. Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott, likely to be the next Governor of Texas. He overcame great adversity (paralyzed in an accident when he was 29) … Continue reading →

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Recommended June 7 2013

Posted on June 7, 2013 by Thomas Mets

There are two interesting AV Club pieces tying to Game of Thrones. Tasha Robinson looks at the meaning of the Red Wedding, and where the series goes next. Brandon Narwalk and Todd VanDerWerff consider one reason the show holds up so … Continue reading →

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Rand Paul’s Presidential Ambitions

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Thomas Mets

Rand Paul has gotten some positive reviews with his filibuster of John Brennan, his speech at CPAC, and subsequent victory in the straw poll. At Prez16, Christian Heinze suggested that Rand Paul is someone the Republicans want to see run … Continue reading →

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The President Elected in 2016 will probably not be…

Posted on February 12, 2013 by Thomas Mets

Yesterday, Taegan Goddard gave three reasons Marco Rubio is unlikely to be the Republican party’s presidential nominee. He’s probably right. As is anyone who makes a similar case against any other potential candidate. Christopher Bedford of the Daily Caller had a … Continue reading →

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It’s been a good week for Jon Huntsman

Posted on November 14, 2012 by Thomas Mets

The last week has been pretty damn bad for Mitt Romney, Scott Brown and David Petraeus. And as a result, it’s been a good few days for John Huntsman. Huntsman’s chances of becoming President remain in the single digits. But … Continue reading →

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Could President Romney Be Primaried?

Posted on August 20, 2012 by Thomas Mets

Earlier, I considered how Mitt Romney’s decision to choose Paul Ryan as his running mate would affect an open 2016 Republican presidential primary. This was under the assumption that President Obama would be reelected. Choosing Paul Ryan also has a … Continue reading →

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How does Paul Ryan change the 2016 Landscape?

Posted on August 20, 2012 by Thomas Mets

If President Obama is reelected, the invisible primary for the 2016 Republican nomination will be immediately underway. Two weeks ago, it was understood that Chris Christie and Marco Rubio were in the top tier, along with possibly one other candidate … Continue reading →

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The Long-List of Potential Republican Vice-Presidents: Senators and Governors

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Thomas Mets

Right now, it seems that there’s a lot of chatter about who Mitt Romney’s running mate will be. I posted my top five, but there are others who will be considered for the office. So here are many of the … Continue reading →

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