Pledges

Ann Coulter Criticizes Sarah Palin

HuffingtonPost.com | Jason Linkins | Posted 03.14.2012

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Yesterday, while in a deep and ethereal reverie about "Game Change: The Movie," which was based on "Game Change: The Book," which was based on "Game C...

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UN Refugee Agency Applauds U.S. Government's Pledges

Charity Tooze | Posted 02.07.2012

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Secretary Clinton's attendance at the conference is testament to the United States' leadership and commitment to protection of and humanitarian assistance to refugees, stateless, and other vulnerable people worldwide.

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Late Returns: One More Reason For Chris Christie To Stay Home In 2012

HuffingtonPost.com | Jason Linkins | Posted 11.27.2011

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There's been a lot of discussion about the many reasons why Chris Christie and the GOP primary electorate wouldn't exactly see eye-to-eye, and that's ...

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National Organization For Marriage Asks 2012ers To Sign A Second Pledge Against Marriage Equality

HuffingtonPost.com | Jason Linkins | Posted 10.05.2011

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Seems like only yesterday that many of the 2012 GOP candidates were falling all over each other to sign the Family Leader's "Marriage Vow" pledge, whi...

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Remember, Candidates: The Media Won't Let You Keep Your "Civility Pledge"

HuffingtonPost.com | Jason Linkins | Posted 09.11.2011

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After a recent statement about how he would conduct his campaign, the media is now trying to ascribe to Jon Huntsman a pledge of "civility". The "civility pledge" is, of course, a sucker's game. In every election cycle I can recall, there's always one well-followed candidate who says that they'll "run a positive campaign" or makes some similar promise to keep things dignified. And then, that same candidate will put out an ad making perfectly generic critiques of his or her opponent -- which the media will hysterically then upbraid. Ultimately, until the media can get a grip on their inner scold and start being realistic about these things, anytime you make a promise like Huntsman did, you'll be putting yourself in peril.

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Late Returns: Naturally, Newt Gingrich Wants To Edit The 'Marriage Vow'

HuffingtonPost.com | Jason Linkins | Posted 09.10.2011

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If you were wondering how Newt Gingrich was going to handle The Family Leader's "Marriage Vow" pledge -- with its fun references to "quickie divorces"...

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Gary Johnson Outraged By 'Marriage Vow' Pledge

HuffingtonPost.com | Jason Linkins | Posted 09.10.2011

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That "Family Leader" pledge may have won the enthusiastic endorsement of Michele Bachmann and Rick Santorum, but former New Mexico Governor and long-s...

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The Family Leader Drops Controversial Section Concerning Slavery From 'Marriage Vow' Pledge

HuffingtonPost.com | Jason Linkins | Posted 09.08.2011

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The Family Leader's "Marriage Vow" pledge asks a lot of the presidential candidates who sign it. You better not like gay people, for instance! Porn is...

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Bob Vander Plaats, Iowa Social Conservative Kingmaker, Unveils A New Pledge For 2012ers

HuffingtonPost.com | Jason Linkins | Posted 09.06.2011

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A few weeks ago, we delved into the world of pledges that the members of the GOP field were being pressured into signing. Turns out we should have hel...

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GOP Candidates Pledge Allegiance To Kingmakers To Avoid Dealbreakers

HuffingtonPost.com | Jason Linkins | Posted 08.31.2011

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The young 2012 campaign is starting to get into full swing, with the GOP field mostly set and mounting their campaigns in earnest. Of course, we're still many, many days away from the Ames Straw Poll. So what's a GOP candidate for President to do in the meantime?

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