Posts tagged “GOP Primary 2012”
Allegations that do, allegations that don’t
National Review (11/29/11): In a conference call this morning, Herman Cain told his senior staff that he is “reassessing” whether to remain in the race. He will make his final decision “over the next several days. [...] Now, with this latest one, we have to do an assessment as to whether or not this is [...]
The Threat of Gingrich
I don’t like the most recent poll that shows Newt Gingrich as the front runner (with 28%). The PPP (Public Policy Polling) poll has some funky results that make me question whether they got a good sample of Republicans. For instance, it still has Herman Cain at 25%, which beats Romney at 18%. While the PPP, and [...]
Herman Cain – The man with the rhymeable name
The Perry camp is scrambling. His stumble during the last GOP debate made big headlines, and the ground quickly shifted underneath the feet of the GOP primary. Who else but Herman Cain found himself in the spotlight after presumably scooping up many of those fleeing from the Perry camp. This surge of support to Cain [...]
Straw Polls: Food For Pundits
Now that we are well into the GOP primary it is completely expected that there will be gross overanalysis on the part of major news organizations and pundits. Small events and non-events will be poured over by all, in attempts to find larger significances in instances which lack precisely that. Those not paying attention wont miss anything, [...]
Intense Rick Perry Ad: Proven Leadership
This ad literally utilizes the stuff of horror movies. You probably recognize that intro music. Yes, its the theme music from the SAW films. I don’t know what else to call this ad but terrifyingly effective. Bookmark on DeliciousDigg this postShare on Facebookshare via RedditShare with StumblersTweet about itBookmark in BrowserTell a friend
Bachmann Falls
With the announcement of her top aides leaving, it seems as if Michele Bachmann’s campaign has fallen down, and has no real opportunity to get back up. Less than one month ago Bachmann was glowing from her win of the all but meaningless Ames Iowa Straw Poll. But, while the first line was about her [...]