It has just been reported that Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-Minn.) recently became a citizen of Switzerland (based on her husband's Swiss descent). This is wrong on so many levels.
American citizens should not have any other citizenship. Before I even became naturalized, I renounced my Russian citizenship...
(7) Comments | Posted March 22, 2012 | 12:05 PM
Republicans name repealing Obamacare their top priority if they win the next election. But what are they proposing to replace it with? Unfortunately, clear thinking on this issue seems to be lacking in the GOP. Let me help by clarifying the choices.
The Pareto principle is fully applicable...
(6) Comments | Posted March 7, 2012 | 7:04 AM
There is a lot of talk among both Romney supporters and detractors on both sides of the aisle about his perceived weakness demonstrated on Super Tuesday. Such talk is not without merit, and Romney indeed demonstrates some weaknesses that may prove fatal in November.
However part of the reason the...
(3) Comments | Posted February 1, 2012 | 1:00 PM
What on earth is Newt doing?
He did not just lose the Florida primary, he lost it by a double-digit margin. Moreover, Romney received more votes than Gingrich and Santorum combined, so Newt cannot even complain about Santorum being a spoiler. And all that happened in a closed primary where...
(39) Comments | Posted January 16, 2012 | 11:22 PM
Rick Santorum has always seemed to have a problem with the theory of evolution. In 2001 he tried to promote the teaching of intelligent design in his failed Santorum Amendment to the No Child Left Behind Act, and now he still tries to promote it in his presidential...
(6) Comments | Posted January 11, 2012 | 2:19 PM
A lot of people seem to be surprised that Mitt Romney is consistently ahead in the polls in South Carolina. I think the only surprise here is that anyone is surprised.
The state establishment has known for a while that Romney is going to win the nomination. South Carolina cannot...
(24) Comments | Posted January 8, 2012 | 11:29 AM
With Mitt Romney virtually certain to win the Republican nomination, speculation is already turning to his choice of a running mate. Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) seems to be at or near the top of almost everybody's list.
But I would strongly caution Mr. Romney against picking the freshman senator who...
(70) Comments | Posted May 9, 2012 | 3:55 PM