The Buckley Rule, The Tea Party, and Winning

By: davenj1 (Diary)  |  July 20th at 09:23 AM  | 

Most experts trace the beginnings of modern conservatism to William F. Buckley and his National Review magazine. Among other quotes, his most famous is now known as the Buckley Rule: Nominate the most conservative candidate who is electable. For conservative purists, this often creates conflicts. And there is no shortage of debate here and elsewhere about the Buckley rule. On any given day, various politicians | Read More »

GOP Shooting Itself…Again

By: davenj1 (Diary)  |  February 29th at 03:38 PM  | 

In one night, while everyone’s eyes were focused on the outcome of the primary in Michigan, the GOP was delivered a potential one-two punch in their efforts to win the Senate. The first blow was the announced retirement of Olympia Snowe from her seat in Maine after her current term. Her announcement that she would not seek reelection came as a surprise and out of | Read More »