Archive for 2012

Called to Serve – Vice President Marco Rubio

Mar 29, 2012 Comments Off by

After formally endorsing Mitt Romney, former Florida Governor Jeb Bush was asked by the Pittsburg Tribune-Review who he wanted as the GOP’s vice presidential nominee. Bush’s answer, like so many others who have answered this question, was quick and decisive. Bush called on his …

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Illegal immigrant population falls 35% in AZ

Mar 27, 2012 Comments Off by

Since 2008, the illegal immigrant population in Arizona has fallen off by around 35%.  Some statistics that should give advocates of policies intended to encourage self-deportation satisfaction:

A report released Friday by the Department of Homeland Security, based on 2010 census data, estimated there were …

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Heritage Foundation: Jeff Flake Most Conservative Elected Official in Arizona; Fourth Most Conservative in America

Feb 14, 2012 Comments Off by

In a recent post, I suggest that Rep. Jeff Flake is the second coming of conservative icon Barry Goldwater. Luckily, the Heritage Action’s new legislative scorecard goes a long way to substantiate that claim. Flake is the most conservative elected official in Arizona …

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The Political Pulse: Gallup State Numbers Signal Big Obama Loss

Feb 01, 2012 Comments Off

Conn Carroll of The Washington Examiner suggests Gallup’s latest state-by-state numbers should have President Obama extremely worried.

Overall, Obama averaged 44% job approval in his third year in office, down from 47% in his second year. His approval rating declined from 2010 to …

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ANNOUNCEMENT: Vermin Supreme and Jimmy McMillan to debate

Jan 25, 2012 Comments Off

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Jimmy McMillan and Vermin Supreme to face off at Groundhog Day Presidential Debate

The forces of destiny have brought together Presidential candidates Vermin Supreme and Jimmy McMillan (Rent Is Too Damn High) for the 2012 Groundhog Day Presidential Debate, hosted by Western Free Press …

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Matt Salmon and Light Rail

Jan 19, 2012 1 Comment

Originally posted on Americans for Responsible Government blog: Matt Salmon and Arizona’s Runaway Train (Wreck) JANUARY 19, 2012  | Few government-sponsored projects here in the Valley have proven to be as big a financial black hole as the light rail.  While this heavily subsidized commuter train tops out at a paltry 35 miles per hour, [...]

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Newt’s dirty laundry to air before SC primary?

Jan 18, 2012 Comments Off

Newt’s ex-wife Marianne has taped an interview with ABC News that could supposedly destroy his chances for a victory in South Carolina.  It was originally reported that the interview would not air until after the primary, but now the AP is claiming it …

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Why the “Mormon Moment” Concerns Me

Jan 16, 2012 Comments Off

Why the “Mormon Moment” Concerns Me 

By Thomas Grier 

Recently, the Pew Research Center’s Forum on Religion & Public Life published research on The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints focusing primarily on their “beliefs, values, perceptions and political preferences.” For those interested about the …

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Tim Tebow and Rick Santorum: A Match Made in Heaven

Jan 09, 2012 Comments Off

Tim Tebow has gained massive publicity for himself and the Denver Broncos by repeatedly praying on the field or for doing things like wearing stripes with Bible verses on them.  Focus on the Family also aired a commercial during the 2010 Super Bowl featuring …

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Who is Mike Stauffer?

Jan 08, 2012 Comments Off

Sheriff Joe has reigned over Maricopa County as its chief law enforcement officer for nearly 20 years, and recently announced that he will again seek re-election.

Russell Pearce, also closely associated with an extremely tough stance on illegal immigration, recently met with a steep loss in …

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