Obligatory first post of the year
By: tbrickert (Diary) | January 1st at 09:20 AM |
Yes it’s the New Year - 2012 As this year begins, there is a tight battle going on for the Republican nomination. Mitt Romney is barely on top of the list of contenders and the first caucus will be in two days. Then, on January 7 in Manchester, New Hampshire ABC will air another debate. Oh, JOY! This will give the other candidates a chance to attack Mitt Romney mercilessly. | Read More »
Gingrich. Really?
By: tbrickert (Diary) | December 6th at 09:41 AM |
I am at a loss for words. I know it’s hard to believe, but I am. Newt Gingrich is surging in the polls and I am stunned. It is possible that people have simply forgotten who is the real Newt Gingrich and are just impressed with his debate performances. I have tried to adhere to Reagan’s 11th commandment: “thou shall not speak ill of a fellow Republican,” although | Read More »
The Republican’s Bad Day
By: tbrickert (Diary) | October 26th at 10:48 AM |
Politics is the art or science of governing. Sounds good, doesn’t it? I learned this definition more years ago than I wish to admit. Campaigns are meant to present voters a clear message as to why a politician’s vision is worthy of their support. Yesterday, was a bad day for the three Republican front-runners. I’ll start with Rick Perry. In case this is unknown, I don’t like Rick Perry. I say | Read More »
The Best Debate
By: tbrickert (Diary) | October 12th at 09:45 AM |
Last night’s debate in New Hampshire was perhaps the best debate yet, unfortunately it was on the less watched Bloomberg channel. Every candidate had their moment in this debate, but in the end it was Mitt Romney who was in command of the evening. Now that Herman Cain is considered a top-tier candidate he is receiving the scrutiny that comes with the territory. His 9-9-9 plan | Read More »
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The Big Lie
By: tbrickert (Diary) | September 23rd at 09:06 AM |
If you are a Rick Perry supporter last night’s debate had to be painful to watch. End of story. I’m not going to mention the many cringe moments, by the Governor. Really. I won’t. I want to, but I won’t Why? You’re asking, I hear you. Because I’m going to point out one moment. Michele Bachmann has been hitting Governor Perry for his executive order mandating a HPV | Read More »