http://www.redstate.com/tc_robinson Sat, 15 Aug 2009 00:14:09 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The Danbury News Times has reported, and the WWE has confirmed that company CEO Linda McMahon is "strongly considering" a run for the Republican nomination for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Christopher Dodd. STAMFORD, Conn.—The chief executive of World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. wants to slam Democratic U.S. Sen. Christopher Dodd ... http://www.redstate.com/tc_robinson/2009/08/14/wrestling-ceo-for-senate/ My jaw hit the floor when I read this. A federal judge actually had the nerve to slander Sarah Palin in an open court. Someone whould sue the pants off of this woman...and demand her resignation as well! Legislating from the bench is one thing; it is often up to ... http://www.redstate.com/tc_robinson/2009/02/05/federal-judge-slanders-sarah-palin-in-the-courtroom/ With it now all but certain that Judd Gregg, New Hampshire's senior Senator, will become Secretary of Commerce, speculation has begun as to who will replace him in the Senate. Several news sources in New Hampshire are touting J. Bonnnie Newman, Senator Gregg's Chief of Staff when he was in ... http://www.redstate.com/tc_robinson/2009/02/02/meet-judd-greggs-likely-replacement/ Tom Harkin just announced on the Senate floor that he will be voting against Timothy Geithner for Treasury Secretary. Additionally, Susan Collins said on MSNBC today she will also vote against Mr. Tax Cheat..err Geithner. This vote may end up much closer than we expected. I'll even go on record as ... http://www.redstate.com/tc_robinson/2009/01/26/breaking-collins-harkin-to-vote-against-geithner/ When the word was leaked that President Obama uttered the phrase "I Won" during his meeting with Congressional leaders this week over the stimulus package, it didn't really bother me at first. I mean, he did win, and he gets the right to gloat to anyone he chooses, especially us ... http://www.redstate.com/tc_robinson/2009/01/24/it-seems-entitlement-isnt-just-a-type-of-spending/ Let me start off by saying that when Timothy Geithner was first introduced as Treasury Secretary-designate I was semi-pleased. While I would have preferred Sheila Bair or even Larry Summers, the more I looked into Mr. Geithner's past the more qualified he seemed. That all changed when his "indiscretions" in ... http://www.redstate.com/tc_robinson/2009/01/21/creating-a-dangerous-precedent/ So, let me start off by saying I am as conservative as they come. While I may be a tad bit socially liberal, I consider the conservative tendencies in to hold the majority. I am also someone who wants to hold elected office in the future. I believe I have ... http://www.redstate.com/tc_robinson/2009/01/12/i-need-advice/ So, I just heard on my local news that Tim Kaine, the Governor of Virginia, has been "chosen" by President-elect Obama to be the next Chairman of the Democratic National Committee, replacing Howard Dean who will step down January 21st. Here's the story from my local CBS affiliate: WASHINGTON (AP) ... http://www.redstate.com/tc_robinson/2009/01/04/meet-the-next-dnc-chairman/ Next year, some 36 states will hold gubernatorial elections. Of those 36 states, 20 Governor's Mansions are held by Democrats and 16 by Republicans. With the current party breakdown being 28 Democrats and 22 Republicans, it isn't entirely implausible to see Republicans holding the majority of the excecutive branches come ... http://www.redstate.com/tc_robinson/2009/01/03/2010-governors-races-my-take/ When we think of a "revolution," no doubt the first ones that come to mind are the American Revolution and French Revolution. Whatever the case, whichever one comes to your mind, they all hold a common link. The people decided once and for all that they were sick and tired of how they were ... http://www.redstate.com/tc_robinson/2008/12/19/a-cause-for-revolution/ Barack Obama is reportedly going to buy his wife a $30,000 thank you present, a ring no less. It is apparently a gift to thank her for her support during the campaign. First the $60,000/year tuition for Sidwell, now this. I thought John McCain LOST, because this sounds like something he'd ... http://www.redstate.com/tc_robinson/2008/12/01/nice-thank-you-present/ I like to say that I'm most conservative where it matters, on taxes and spending. But what I believe when it comes to climate change probably runs a close second. Recently, I found reports that say that not only have the ice levels increased this year, by some 6-10 million square ... http://www.redstate.com/tc_robinson/2008/12/01/more-bears-more-ice-oh-my/ Not much has been made yet of just what President Bush and First Lady Laura Bush will do come January 21, 2009. Reports have surfaced that the couple is likely to sell their Crawford ranch and purchase a new home in the suburbs of Dallas. Of course they will write ... http://www.redstate.com/tc_robinson/2008/11/29/the-bushes-whats-next/ In a stunning announcement made today, country music star Hank Williams, Jr. announced that he will run for the U.S. Senate as a Republican during the next primary election. That means he will attempt to unseat Bob Corker in 2012, leading to speculation Bob Corker may leave the Senate and ... http://www.redstate.com/tc_robinson/2008/11/25/guess-what-country-music-star-wants-to-run-fo/ I wish I was kidding. That is how much the Obama's will spend this year on their 10 and 7 year old daughters education. The Obama's announced today that their daughters will attend the Sidwell Friends School in Washington, D.C. come January. I am beyond stunned. In perhaps the worst economic downturn ... http://www.redstate.com/tc_robinson/2008/11/21/57884/ Some Change. Barring any unforseen circumstances, Hillary Clinton will be nominated by President-elect Barack Obama to be his Secretary of State, according to transition aides. The transition aide told The Associated Press that the two camps have worked out financial disclosure issues involving Clinton's husband, former President Bill Clinton, ... http://www.redstate.com/tc_robinson/2008/11/20/obama-aide-its-hillary/ Thought I'd handicap the upcoming 2010 elections for US Senate, which will probably be starting in the next 6-8 months. Safe Democrat: Barbara Boxer (CA) Evan Bayh (IN) Chris Dodd (CT) Barbara Mikulski (MD) Harry Reid (NV) Chuck Schumer (NY) Byron Dorgan (ND) Ron Wyden (OR) Patrick Leahy (VT) Delaware Russ Feingold (WI) Florida (pickup) Safe Republican: Richard Shelby (AL) Johnny Isakson (GA) Mike Crapo (ID) Chuck ... http://www.redstate.com/tc_robinson/2008/11/17/preview-2010-senate/ This is a very, very interesting idea. Don't know what to think of it yet. From the Boston Herald: The fight for the Chairmanship of the Republican National Committee (RNC) seems to have more players on the field than a football game. However, a few serious contenders ... http://www.redstate.com/tc_robinson/2008/11/15/thompsonyob-may-run-for-rnc-chair/ Well, it's only a matter of time now. Sen. Pat Leahy has now come out and said that Lieberman does not deserve to keep his committee chairmanship. That's basically the final nail in the coffin of Joe Lieberman and his 2-year battle with the left-wing of the Democratic Party. Next ... http://www.redstate.com/tc_robinson/2008/11/14/welcome-to-the-gop-mr-lieberman/ I'm surprised no one has mentioned this. Like him or not, John McCain has been on the forefront, along with Joe Lieberman, of the energy and climate issues in the Senate. Now that Gore has turned down the role, it appears to be down to Arnold Schwarzenegger or Nancy Floyd. ... http://www.redstate.com/tc_robinson/2008/11/14/mccain-for-climate-czar/