John Cornyn Over Lamar Alexander for Senate Whip

By: Daniel Horowitz (Diary)  |  February 15th at 06:47 AM  | 

Jon Kyl’s sudden retirement announcement has set off a domino effect on the ambitions of several Senate Republicans.  When Senator Kyl retires in 2012, he will be vacating the position of Senate (Majority, most likely) Whip, in addition to his Arizona Senate seat.  Conference Chairman Lamar Alexander (RINO, TN), the 3rd ranking member in the GOP leadership, has announced that he will seek the Whip | Read More »

Gabrielle Giffords as the Democrat Political Human Shield in Arizona

By: Daniel Horowitz (Diary)  |  February 13th at 08:15 PM  | 

In light of Jon Kyl’s surprise retirement announcement last week, conservatives are presented with a unique opportunity to elect an unabashed conservative from the deep red state of Arizona.  The Republicans have super majorities in both houses of the legislature and control every statewide elected office.  As Arizona becomes more conservative, there is a plethora of solid candidates, which if elected, would serve as an | Read More »