Tag Archives: Mitch Daniels

The Smoke-Filled Back Room; Inside a Brokered Convention

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Mr. Universe

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 →

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The Smart Ones Stayed Out of the Clown Car

Posted on October 14, 2011 by Mr. Universe

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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In This Corner…Rick Perry

Posted on July 21, 2011 by Mr. Universe

2012 Contender Series: Rick Perry (Update: After coming in dead last in New Hampshire, Rick Perry withdrew from the Repblican Primary) (Update: Perry officially announced his candidacy on Satuday, August 13th on the day of the Iowa Straw Poll) Yes, … Continue reading →

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Mitch Daniels Not Running

Posted on May 22, 2011 by Mr. Universe

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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Weak Tea

Posted on May 19, 2011 by Mr. Universe

The exit of Mike Huckabee and Donald Trump from the Republican candidacy race for President has left the Republican field in a state of disarray. Newt Gingrich has had several hard days since throwing his hat in the ring. He stuck … Continue reading →

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In This Corner…Mitch Daniels

Posted on May 17, 2011 by Mr. Universe

2012 Contender Series: Mitch Daniels In this corner… is an ongoing series looking into the viability of potential candidates for the 2012 Presidential race. (Updated, May 22nd, 2011. Daniels declared he would not run in an e-mail late Saturday evening) … Continue reading →

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Hot Fudge Sunday February 27

Posted on February 27, 2011 by Michael Weiss

Sundays bring us the political talk shows. If you see something interesting on one of them, jump on the comment board and talk about it. This week, coinciding with the National Governors Association‘s annual winter meeting, everyone’s got a governor … Continue reading →

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CPAC Straw Poll

Posted on February 13, 2011 by Monotreme

CPAC Straw Poll results are out Ron Paul – 30% Mitt Romney – 23% Gary Johnson – 6% Chris Christie – 6% Newt Gingrich – 5% Tim Pawlenty – 4% Michele Bachmann – 4% Mitch Daniels – 4% Sarah Palin … Continue reading →

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Palin in Comparison

Posted on November 22, 2010 by Michael Weiss

Update 8:45AM PST Quinnipiac has a new poll out today. There are a few results that intrigued me: Sarah Palin is the most popular of Republican candidates for President, among Republicans polled. Less-educated are more Palin-prone; more-educated people would rather … Continue reading →

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Mitt, Mitch, and Mama Grizzlies

Posted on September 17, 2010 by filistro

It all happened so fast, didn’t it?. One day the Republican party was a sober group of guys in suits and ties, wearing polished wingtips and tasteful toupees. Now… it seems like practically overnight… those guys (now known as “the Establishment’) are … Continue reading →

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