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Tag Archives: Chris Christie
The Smoke-Filled Back Room; Inside a Brokered Convention
What happens if nobody wins the requisite number of delegates to wrap up the Republican nomination for President? The result would be a brokered convention. The scenario isn’t entirely out of the realm of possibility. For example, if Newt Gingrich … Continue reading
The Smart Ones Stayed Out of the Clown Car
Think about it. Mitch Daniels, Chris Christie, Mike Huckabee, Haley Barbour; all politically smart cookies. They knew better than to get engaged in the 2012 presidential race. Oh…well, of course there’s Sarah Palin and Donald Trump. Not so smart but … Continue reading
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Tagged 2012, Chris Christie, Clown car, Donald Trump, John McCain, Mike Huckabee, Mitch Daniels, Mitt Romney, Ron Paul, Rudy Giuliani, Sarah Palin
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Republican Presidential Nominee Field Takes Shape
It appears that the Republican field of presidential nominees is set. Unsurprisingly, Sarah Palin announced yesterday that she is not running for President as did New Jersey Governor Chris Christie. Marco Rubio also shot down any rumours that he is … Continue reading
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Tagged Chris Christie, Herman Cain, Mitt Romney, Newt Gingrich, Rick Perry, Sarah Palin
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Free Forum Friday June 3rd Edition
Fairly quiet week for a change. Endeavour made her final flight and Cmdr. Kelly was reunited with his wife, Rep. Giffords. They are turning into the all-American couple. The Republicans are making their way to Iowa and New Hampshire as more … Continue reading
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Tagged Chris Christie, Gabrielle Giffords, New Hampshire, Ratko Mladić, Sarah Palin, Serbs
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Mitch Daniels Not Running
Just after midnight on May 22nd, 2011 Mitch Daniels released a memo to his constituents informing them he will not run for President in 2012. The GOP had hoped the Indiana Governor would get in the race as a serious … Continue reading
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Tagged Chris Christie, Governor of New Jersey, Indiana Governor, Jeb Bush, Mitch Daniels
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Hot Fudge Sunday January 16
Sundays bring us the political talk shows. Unsurprisingly, this week is dominated by last weekend’s shooting of Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (D-AZ). If you see something interesting on one of them, jump on the comment board and talk about it. According … Continue reading