Grand Old Party

GOP-Inspired Sex Toys Emerge

The Daily Beast | Posted 05.16.2012

Charting presidential candidates’ approval numbers, the majority of which come from pollsters like Gallup or Rassmussen, is a dry science—a world ...

Herman Cain's (and the GOP's) Confusion About Black Voters

Michael Fauntroy | Posted 12.04.2011

Michael Fauntroy

For too long, conservatives have blamed Black leaders for Republican failures with Black voters. Herman Cain's view suggests that looking inward is something the Republicans are unable, or unwilling, to do.

What the Elephant Taught Me

R.O. Blechman | Posted 05.25.2011

R.O. Blechman

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Did the Inglorious N.O.P. Bust a Cap in Health Care Reform?

Kimberly Krautter | Posted 05.25.2011

Kimberly Krautter

From a branding perspective, is this really how the Republican Party wants to be defined? Hate speech -- true hate speech -- should never be tolerated in any form.

The Republican Party is a Mess

Michael Fauntroy | Posted 05.25.2011

Michael Fauntroy

The GOP is simply out of touch with the rest of the country and has a very long way to go to regain relevance in American politics.

Michael Steele's (Many) Problems

Michael Fauntroy | Posted 05.25.2011

Michael Fauntroy

While Steele is the lightening rod, the GOP's problems can't easily be fixed -- by anyone. He will likely be among the fall guys after the 2010 elections.

Talk Radio Hosts Offer the GOP a Huge Leadership Pool

Joseph A. Palermo | Posted 05.25.2011

Joseph A. Palermo

With the Republican Party flailing about looking for new leaders why don't any of the high-powered conservative radio talkers run for public office?

The GOP Deserves Its Current State of Isolation

Joseph A. Palermo | Posted 05.25.2011

Joseph A. Palermo

A loyal opposition would be a great thing; an opposition that added constructive ideas to the nation's political debate. But that's not where the GOP is today.

GOP - DOA?

Kenneth C. Davis | Posted 05.25.2011

Kenneth C. Davis

Personalities and issues -- or the lack thereof -- make and break political parties.

Republicans: Spare Me Your Newfound "Fiscal Responsibility"

Joseph A. Palermo | Posted 05.25.2011

Joseph A. Palermo

The Republicans today are conforming to an ideology based on a myth that other Republicans created in 1997, a copy of a copy without an original.

My Advice to the Republicans for Reclaiming the White House in 2012

Joseph A. Palermo | Posted 05.25.2011

Joseph A. Palermo

The Republicans must always blame the liberal media for any and all bad publicity their nominee, hopefully Sarah Palin, might receive. This is a winner because it reminds voters who the real enemies are.