Category Archives: Republican Presidential Candidates

Character does matter in a Republican presidential candidate

Posted on January 11, 2012 by mesasmiles

My problem with Newt as a presidential candidate, from the beginning, has been the character issue. Twelve years ago, Democrats were trying to sell us on the idea that character doesn’t matter in a president – only his policies and … Continue reading →

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Michele Bachmann correct in her jab at Newt

Posted on December 13, 2011 by mesasmiles

In Saturday night’s debate, Michele Bachmann accused Newt Gingrich of having once supported a cap-and-trade program to address “global warming” concerns. Newt then accused her of not getting her facts straight again. But she was correct, and I don’t believe … Continue reading →

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Michele Bachmann’s “slip-up” on the embassy in Iran

Posted on December 6, 2011 by mesasmiles

It was widely reported last week that Michele Bachmann had made some reference to her idea that the United States shouldn’t have an embassy in Iran, as if she didn’t know that the United States hasn’t had an embassy in … Continue reading →

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Problems for Newt

Posted on December 5, 2011 by mesasmiles

Yesterday on Fox News Sunday there were a couple of bombs lobbed at the Gingrich campaign. I hope thinking Republicans will take note. Gingrich may, in fact, in spite of his recognized brilliance as a debater, be the weakest possible … Continue reading →

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Rush and Glenn Beck – high praise for Michele Bachmann

Posted on November 26, 2011 by mesasmiles

Rush, on his Wednesday show, had glowing comments about Michele Bachmann. Here’s what he said: “I’ll tell you who else – they all did very well last night. Everybody on that panel did well last night. It’s tough to single … Continue reading →

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Michele Bachmann has not stumbled

Posted on November 25, 2011 by mesasmiles

I just finished reading a truly ignorant posting on TownHall.com by Victor Davis Hanson, about how we Republicans should “take our castor oil” and nominate Mitt Romney. Not only has his type of thinking led the Republican party to defeat time after … Continue reading →

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Charge ahead to defeat with Mitt Romney. Let’s do it again with another moderate.

Posted on November 25, 2011 by mesasmiles

I just read a truly ignorant column by Victor Davis Hanson posted on TownHall.com about Mitt Romney as the castor oil candidate. We don’t like how he tastes, but he is good medicine for us. Now I’ve been around long … Continue reading →

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Fox News Sunday panel reams Gingrich

Posted on November 21, 2011 by mesasmiles

Yesterday, Fox News Sunday panel talked about Newt Gingrich, and moderator Chris Wallace asked about his receiving money from Freddie Mac and various major healthcare company. AB Stoddard’s answer was withering: “I think he’s been disingenuous in his answers. The … Continue reading →

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Why Congress will not actually cut spending

Posted on November 20, 2011 by mesasmiles

Too many people do not actually understand the political strategy of the Democrats, so let me explain it. They are using the power of the government to entrench themselves, and it is happening on several levels. Senator Jim DeMint was … Continue reading →

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Is Sharon Bialek like Potiphar’s wife? Is that what’s going on here?

Posted on November 8, 2011 by mesasmiles

There are at least a couple of strong parallels between the Herman Cain story and stories in the Bible. In reflecting on the Fox News Special Report panel of last night, I am reminded of the parable of the Good … Continue reading →

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Herman Cain answering the sexual harrassment accusations

Posted on November 3, 2011 by mesasmiles

Herman Cain was interviewed Tuesday as part of Special Report’s “Center Seat” feature, where he sat down with the Special Report panel. They really grilled him about his response to these sexual harrassment allegations. He handled it well. Herman Cain’s … Continue reading →

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Rick Perry stumbles in Fox News Sunday interview

Posted on October 30, 2011 by mesasmiles

Texas governor Rick Perry was interviewed by Chris Wallace on Fox News Sunday this morning. Leave it to Chris Wallace to zero in on the toughest questions, and for Rick Perry it was questioning his debating skills. After brushing off Chris’s … Continue reading →

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