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Gingrich the Grey

Posted on January 26, 2012 by

In the last 20 years of Presidential elections, the younger of the two major party candidates has won the national popular vote every single time.  Of course, winning the national popular vote doesn’t necessarily translate into an electoral victory, as 2000′s … Continue reading →

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Why I Don’t Care (Much) About Hate Speech

Posted on January 10, 2011 by

Yesterday’s tragedy in Arizona is beginning to foster a national discussion on “hate speech” and “civility” in politics.  There is nothing inherently wrong in this.  I’d say its even welcome from the millions of Americans who feel politics has grown … Continue reading →

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Illegal immigrants “are all over my house”

Posted on September 19, 2010 by

Colin Powell appeared on “Meet the Press” (9/19/10) and spoke about a Republican party he described as “waiting to emerge once again,” a party of moderates who are more balanced in their approach to several issues, including immigration. Here is … Continue reading →

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A Slice of America?

Posted on September 8, 2008 by

If you’re not a person of color, let me fill you in on something. Most of us think most whites are Republican and most Republicans are white. This is so despite the fact that we all know somebody of color … Continue reading →

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