Archive
January 7, 2012
Media, Candidates Gird For Crazy Debate Schedule
Reporters stockpile stimulants for two debates in 14 hours. Coffee for O'Sullivan. Red Bull for Bailey. Viagra for Leibovich!
Convicted Lobbyist Is Santorum's S.C. Aide
Campaign defends Hirni, who was convicted in Abramoff scandals. World series tickets, strippers -- but he's "paid his debt to society," says Gidley.
Santorum Guru: 'We've Created A New Model Of Political Campaigns"
Brabender is optimistic. Herman Cain, Newt Gingrich, et al. were going to create new models of campaigning too.
Rick Santorum: "I've Had A Lot Of Earmarks. I'm Very Proud Of The Earmarks I Put In Bills."
Rick Santorum campaigns heavily the on idea of fiscal conservatism, but his record as a Senator from Pennsylvania included his share of pork-barrel spending. Rick Perry has referred to Santorum as a "serial earmarker." Senator John McCain says Santorum engaged in pork barrel spending "as much as he possibly could." In a newly discovered 2009 appearance on Hannity, when confronted on the issue, Santorum not only defended his use of "a lot of earmarks," but says he is "very proud" of them.
RuPaul Doesn't Know If He Would End The Fed
And he remains coy about his foreign policy.
In New Hampshire, Perry Volunteers Flow To Santorum
Perry's camp, in at least one case, sent volunteers to his rival's camp, a campaign source tells BuzzFeed. Senior aides deny coordination.
Rand Paul Explains The Very Sad Look On His Face On Iowa Caucus Night
He was very tired. And "a little disappointed."
Rick Santorum Denounced Personal Autonomy, Individualism
The Tea Party voters, who Rick Santorum is avidly courting, probably won't like to hear this: Santorum worries about the threats from individualism, personal autonomy, and libertarianism according to a 2005 NPR interview.
The Man From Hope
Santorum's word for the day is from the Obama playbook.
Ten Ron Paul Supporters Who Think Iowa Was A Great Success
Paulites in New Hampshire still think their hero will go all the way. One more reason you shouldn't expect him to drop out any time soon.
Is Jon Huntsman Conspiring Against Ron Paul?
Paul supporters claim a "false flag" trick behind an offensive video. Huntsman aide challenges the central piece of evidence for the claim.
The Worst Relationship In The White House
A rare intramural attack, as former White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs dismisses Obama confidante Valerie Jarrett.
