As primaries in Indiana, North Carolina, West Virginia, Nebraska, Oregon and Kentucky trickle in this month, these states once again have no impact on the selection of the Republican nominee. This begs the same questions that bubble up every four years: Should Iowa be the first state every time? Should New Hampshire always host the first primary? Should South Carolina always be the first Southern | Read More »
Rick Santorum’s rise was certainly enabled by his dogged determination. But it was also enabled by the arrows that every other anti-Romney candidate took before him. Rick certainly made his ascendancy a lot more difficult on himself by not removing the Specter stick in the eye of long-time conservatives. For Rick’s campaign to gain steam as needed to not be this cycle’s Huckabee, Santorum must | Read More »
RedStaters, It appears on paper that Rick Santorum holds at least as many (possibly more) positions that show respect for all three legs of the conservative stool (economic freedom, social issues, strong defense) compared to the other candidates. Additionally, Rick does not appear to have some of the personal baggage that might plague some others. Yet he continues to have difficulty gaining traction in this race. Why? I have my own | Read More »
Summary: Yes, we Cain! Thanks to all RedStaters who participated in the late September 2011 Primary Preference Poll – Pick 5. Yes, this poll was conducted just prior to the announcements by Chris Christie and Sarah Palin that they would not be running. But rather than harming these results, this polling methodology captures data deep enough to show to whom the respondents are interested in | Read More »
[NOTE FROM MANAGEMENT - Though it should go without saying, this poll is neither official, nor sanctioned by RedState management, nor any more scientific or accurate than any online poll posted in the diaries of any other open community website by a community member. As Ron Paul's results have amply demonstrated over the last four years, interactive/internet polls are rarely dispositive of actual status, sentiment, | Read More »
Working with the assumption that at some point very soon the Boehner plan will pass (the typical DC outcome of these things…), House Republicans would be most inept if they passed it today. If I were the last few Republicans to give in to the arguments of the Speaker, I would hold out until around 5:00pm on Monday, August 1st. Don’t give Harry Reid (or the | Read More »
The rise of Bachmann, the emergence of Perry, the presence of Palin, and the slippage of Cain & Pawlenty. Thanks to all RedStaters who participated in the late June 2011 Primary Preference Poll – Pick 5. LEGALESE: The following results are descriptive statistics about the set of RedStaters who followed directions when participating in the poll (no hanging chads considered here). This is not a | Read More »
RedStaters – At this point in time, who do you prefer in the Republican Presidential race? Who else would you be most willing to support? Please take a moment to participate in a simple but effectively-designed presidential primary preference poll (through SurveyMonkey) that will give a glimpse into understanding the dynamics of support for various candidates among active RedStaters. Not only will this poll give | Read More »
RedStaters – It has been quite an eventful month in the development of the Republican presidential field. Now’s the time to get an updated measure of RedStaters’ presidential primary preferences. Please take one minute to go here and participate in the poll. – For those who may need it, here’s some background information about the Primary Preference Poll methodology: As the Republican presidential field | Read More »
Thanks to all RedStaters who participated in the inaugural Primary Preference Poll – Pick 4. LEGALESE: The following results are descriptive statistics about the set of RedStaters who followed directions when participating in the poll (no hanging chads considered here). This is not a scientific poll. This is not generalizable beyond the description of the participants… But it is fun and a bit intriguing, if | Read More »
Who do you prefer in the Republican Presidential race? Who else would you be most willing to support? Please take a moment to participate in a simple but effectively-designed presidential primary poll (through SurveyMonkey) that will give a glimpse into understanding the dynamics of support for various candidates among active RedStaters at this time. Not only will this poll give an indication of first preferences | Read More »
RedStaters – Gingrich is in. Huckabee is out. Cain is in. Daniels is out. Pawlenty is in. Palin is ??? As the Republican presidential field is taking shape, the existence of so many personalities vying for your support creates an interesting dynamic that would be great to explore. Please take a moment to participate in a simple but effectively-designed presidential primary poll (through SurveyMonkey) that | Read More »
Just a quick note to wish each and every one of you a very merry Christmas and to invite you to “take just a minute” to hear an upbeat get-in-the-mood-for-Christmas tune. It is available to hear at amaze.fm (a site previously promoted by Hugh Hewitt on his radio show). Enjoy! Jon Bingham
In Louisville, KY, the KY-3 district has long been assumed by the NRCC and other pundits to be safe for John Yarmuth (D). No NRCC money has been invested here to support Todd Lally. However, this week’s polling by the Louisville (or as I like to say – Liberal) Courier Journal & WHAS11 (through SurveyUSA) shows the race within the margin of error at 50-46. This is a | Read More »
With so many races vying for attention, it is nice to see KY-3 get noticed by National Review (in the front page’s video line-up) for a clever ad exposing 4-year incumbent Democrat John Yarmuth’s past positions and statements – “Golden Gaffes” per NR. For background on KY-3 and why it is a great (and much needed) opportunity, see this. With the quarterly fundraising deadline fast approaching, | Read More »
Fellow Red-Staters: To institute fiscal sanity in the nation’s capitol, the first order of business in 2010 must be to secure the House in overwhelming fashion. With that in mind, it is time for me to call your attention to Louisville, KY and the removal of Congressman John Yarmuth. Kentucky’s 3rd District has all the necessary ingredients to be a very consequential pick-up for | Read More »
The Indiana Republican primary contest presents a wide range of personalities for consideration. In order of initial name ID, the candidates are: Dan Coats, John Hostettler, Marlin Stutzman, Richard Behney and Don Bates, Jr. Erick Erickson has whole-heartedly endorsed Marlin Stutzman. I must agree. But why is choosing Stutzman so important at this time? Simply put, consider how unusual 2010’s political climate is. | Read More »
Dear Democrat Congressman: You cannot hide by voting on Sunday and you cannot fool the American people about the vote. We fully recognize the game being played - trying to find a way to pass this takeover by one vote. Judging your fitness for office will not be based on whether or not you voted for the bill, it will be based on whether or not this bill passes. If it passes, you | Read More »
The final message to wavering House Democrats should be: We understand the game. We will not be fooled. You are trying to have it both ways – trying to give as many Democrats as possible cover by passing this healthcare takeover plan by a one vote margin. You, yourself, are likely angling to be able to vote ”no” while being okay with its ultimate passage. “But I voted against it!” won’t protect you. If this | Read More »
At this point in time, November 2010 is looking very strong for Republican gains in both the House and the Senate. Takeover of the House is likely. Amazingly, takeover of the Senate now appears at least remotely possible. However, as conservatives, not every Republican gain would be a gain for the conservative cause. Rather, a 2010 Republican takeover of the Senate could destroy the emergence of conservative governance we so desperately need to | Read More »
As we consider Rubio v Crist, Hayworth v McCain, and the lost opportunity in Illinois (Kirk), it is important for conservatives to now focus on the opportunity to improve the Senate through replacing Utah Senator Bob Bennett. Will we miss this opportunity for we the people to send a clear message to the Republican establishment? From here: “Mr. Bennett’s primary challengers are millionaire entrepreneur Tim Bridgewater; Internet | Read More »
Looking to get more involved in local Republican Party activities, I recently have attended the local Young Republicans meetings. Even though I no longer quite qualify for the “young” designation, it is enjoyable to see the energy and efforts of this rising generation. One question that has been raised is how to effectively message and market to the generation that was strongly attracted to Obama in 2008. I submitted the following | Read More »
Last night, I made a donation to Scott Brown’s Massachusetts Senate campaign. This morning I called Senator McConnell’s office to notify him that my contribution was specifically to give him the 41 Republican senators he needs to stop the healthcare takeover. Today, it’s your turn: 1) Make a donation. 2) Call Senator McConnell’s office: “I just made a donation to Scott Brown’s Senate campaign to give | Read More »
Take a little break to get in the mood for Christmas! BIG THANKS to Hugh Hewitt and amaze.fm for the opportunity to get this song played on his show. (And thanks to those who voted the song to be #1 this week!) Also found directly at amaze.fm here. Merry Christmas to all! Jon Bingham
I have great understanding of and respect for the frustration Erick (at Redstate) expresses concerning our Senate Republican leadership. Many times it seems as if they don’t know what they are doing and they are missing – or even fighting against – golden opportunities. (Certainly they are demonstrating such error in judgment by supporting the, shall we say, less-than-conservative candidate in some key Republican Senate primaries.) | Read More »
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