The Problem With Orrin Hatch

By: Daniel Horowitz (Diary)  |  May 3rd at 08:02 AM  | 

Last week, conservative Dan Liljenquist surprised everyone by denying Orrin Hatch an outright victory at the convention, forcing a competitive primary.  This, despite millions of dollars spent by Hatch urging newcomers to astroturf the convention on behalf of the old bull. Ever since Hatch perceived a threat on his right flank two years ago, he has latched himself onto the junior senator, Mike Lee, and | Read More »

Bennett: So you booted me, but how about I pick my replacement?

By: Tabitha Hale (Diary)  |  June 10th at 03:45 PM  | 

Bob Bennett got knocked out of the Utah race before the runoff even happened. Just to put in perspective what a huge win that was for the movement, it had been 70 years since an incumbent had been knocked out of a primary in Utah. That’s what happens when you’re a “Republican” who drafted a health care plan that included an individual mandate, supported TARP, | Read More »