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Newt, the Center of Attention, in His World

It’s (nearly) over, I think. Romney’s pulling into a double-digit lead in Florida. Newt is quietly imploding, which many have long anticipated. The media turned its fire on Newt, with help from establishment conservatives and Newt’s former colleagues, most of whom have been affronted, insulted or somehow done wrong by Newt, who forgets the one rule of Washington that never changes: “What goes ‘round comes ‘round.” (The only congressman of his era that I’ve seen endorse him is ex-Rep. Duke Cunningham, who is serving eight years in prison after pleading guilty to bribery).
Posted on January 30, 2012 By B. Jay Cooper
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Interesting Politics in Pennsylvania

A cursory look at Pennsylvania’s recent political history might lead someone to think of it as a reliably Democratic state based on its electoral history in past presidential elections (it’s voted for the Democratic candidate for president since 1992) and recent gubernatorial (Democrat Ed Rendell was elected in 2002 and re-elected in 2006) and Senate races (Bob Casey, Jr., in 2008). Nevertheless, Pennsylvania is still not a solid state for Democrats. After all, the current races for governor and senator tell a different story. In both cases, the Republican is favored to win
Posted on October 11, 2010 By Bill Pierce
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Health Care After the Election

Posted by Bill PierceThere is no period of grace quite like that time between being hired for a new job and starting that job.  Expectations are high with nothing but promise ahead.  Winning the Presidency is no different.  Unfortunately, in this modern day and age, the grace period is short.   Promises were made, groups feel [...]
Posted on November 6, 2008 By Bill Pierce
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What’s on the Mind of Voters?

Posted by Bill PierceAt the end of July and early August, the Kaiser Family Foundation asked the public a series of questions about the election and health care through their Kaiser Health Tracking Poll:  Election 2008.The results show a changing electorate when it comes to the issues they view as most important.  In what should [...]
Posted on August 25, 2008 By Bill Pierce
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