An Obama Primary: Myth or Reality

By: Chris Wilson (Diary)  |  October 4th at 11:24 AM  | 

Almost any embattled President facing re-election is sure to stir rumors of a primary challenge.  Of the past five Presidents before Obama we have seen two face either serious or at least rumored serious primary challenges. Jimmy Carter in 1979 saw Democratic legend Ted Kennedy launch a primary challenge that at least one commentator thinks came within one major event—either the Iran hostage crisis or | Read More »

Recent CNN poll shows Perry holding lead

By: Chris Wilson (Diary)  |  September 27th at 10:53 AM  | 

Recent post debate polling shows Texas Governor Rick Perry maintaining his lead in the race to capture the Republican nomination for president.   Despite attacks by opponents and Washington insiders, Governor Perry has not seen a significant drop in his numbers. Perry continues to lead the field with 28% of the vote while his closest competitor, Mitt Romney, trails by seven points with 21%. Since experiencing | Read More »