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Republican Reboot

New And Improved Ought To Mean Something More Than A New Label On An Old Product

September 23, 2010Burt Likko

The GOP “Pledge to America” released this morning at first glance looks like it has two main parts — repeal Obamacare, and NOT to do a bunch of other stuff, most of which amounts to promising not to raise a… Continue Reading →

2010 elections, Domestic Politics, Republican Reboot

She Turned Me Into A Newt

September 19, 2010Burt Likko 1 Comment

So newly-nominated U.S. Senate candidate apparently once “dabbled into witchcraft” back in her early twenties. That sounds like a gigantic yawner of a non-story to me.  There being no religious test for the holding of Federal office and all forms… Continue Reading →

2010 Election, Crime and Punishment, Domestic Politics, Religion, Republican Reboot

Calling For A Truce

June 16, 2010Burt Likko 1 Comment

Mitch Daniels is the Governor of Indiana. He is a dark-horse possibility for the Republican nomination for President in 2012, although I’m not entirely sure of how much traction that would get. But he has raised his profile significantly by… Continue Reading →

2012 Election, Domestic Politics, Government, Lighting Our Money On Fire, Republican Reboot

Against Hyperbole

April 13, 2010Burt Likko

Some of you will no doubt condemn Rick Moran as a squishy RINO for writing these words.  But they need to be written, they need to be read, they need to be understood, they need to be implemented.  The political… Continue Reading →

Domestic Politics, Republican Reboot

Why The Tea Party Movement Is Doomed

February 18, 2010Burt Likko 3 Comments

Like it or not, the United States of America has a two-party political system.  Eventually, any political movement that gathers any steam, any appreciably number of followers, or any recognized intellectual force, becomes a plum for one or another of… Continue Reading →

Domestic Politics, Republican Reboot, Sarah Palin

Election Depression

November 4, 2009Burt Likko 2 Comments

A few days ago I was philosophically pleased and comfortable with the state of our nation despite its fractious politics.  This morning I’m less pleased.  There are several reasons why. First, it appears that by about a margin of 53%… Continue Reading →

2010 Election, 2012 Election, Domestic Politics, Kool-Aid Drinkers, Republican Reboot, Same-Sex Marriage

Taking Charge Of The Reboot?

October 3, 2009Burt Likko

John McCain wants to re-make the GOP.  Well, someone has to do it: …those familiar with McCain’s thinking say he has expressed serious concern about the direction of the party and is actively seeking out and supporting candidates who can… Continue Reading →

Domestic Politics, John McCain, Republican Reboot, Sarah Palin

Declining To Attract Decline To State Voters (UPDATED)

September 9, 2009Burt Likko

The California Republican Party, acting through its convention of generally self-identified party activists, has decided that it will not permit “decline to state” voters to participate in its primaries. The effect of this will be to put more moderate Republicans… Continue Reading →

California, Domestic Politics, Republican Reboot

From The RINO Files

September 1, 2009Burt Likko 1 Comment

Boycott WorldNetDaily. They are doing much more harm than good. Damn skippy. High time someone said it. Those guys are nuts. Not only am I uninterested in the bizarre rantings of far-righties, I’m getting sick and tired of having to… Continue Reading →

Republican Reboot

Whip Ads: A Sign Of The Times

June 27, 2009Burt Likko 1 Comment

A cruise of Real Clear Politics this morning revealed videos six hit advertisements from moveon.org — aimed at Dianne Feinstein, Ben Nelson, Blanche Lincoln, Mary Landrieu, Mark Pryor, and Tom Carper. What all of these politicians have in common is… Continue Reading →

2012 Election, Domestic Politics, Republican Reboot

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