Archive for September, 2011

Longing for More of the Same, Recession-Battered Nevadans Elect Another Republican

Longing for More of the Same, Recession-Battered Nevadans Elect Another Republican

The GOP’s Mark Amodei easily defeated Democrat Kate Marshall and independent candidate Helmuth Lehmann, a political novice from Reno, to capture Nevada’s heavily Republican 2nd Congressional District seat Tuesday night. Amodei will take the seat of former U.S. Rep. Dean Heller, R-Carson City, who was […]

by · September 14, 2011 · 0 comments ·
Republican Bob Turner Captures Seat Vacated by Weiner

Republican Bob Turner Captures Seat Vacated by Weiner

In a race largely viewed as a referendum on President Barack Obama’s economic policies, Republican Bob Turner, a retired television executive perhaps best known for producing “The Jerry Springer Show,” easily defeated Democratic state Assemblyman David Weprin to capture New York’s traditionally-Democratic 9th Congressional District […]

by · September 14, 2011 · 0 comments ·
SWP’s Chris Hoeppner Looms as Major Factor in Tuesday’s Special Election

SWP’s Chris Hoeppner Looms as Major Factor in Tuesday’s Special Election

With Republican Bob Turner clinging to a narrow lead over Democrat David Weprin in New York’s 9th Congressional District, little-known Christopher P. Hoeppner of the Socialist Workers Party could be a major factor in the outcome of Tuesday’s hotly-contested special election to replace disgraced former […]

by · September 12, 2011 · 5 comments ·
Bolton Holds Onto His Hat

Bolton Holds Onto His Hat

Former UN Ambassador John R. Bolton ruled out a bid for the Republican presidential nomination in an interview on Fox News on Tuesday evening. “I kept coming to the conclusion that I couldn’t possibly win the nomination,” Bolton told Fox News host Greta Van Susteren. […]

by · September 7, 2011 · 0 comments ·
Rollins Steps Down as Bachmann’s Campaign Manager

Rollins Steps Down as Bachmann’s Campaign Manager

Citing health concerns, veteran political strategist Ed Rollins stepped down as Michele Bachmann’s campaign manager on Monday. The 68-year-old Rollins, who suffered a stroke a year and half ago, said the demands of managing the day-to-day affairs of the campaign were taking its toll.  “I […]

by · September 6, 2011 · 0 comments ·
‘Eight is Enough,’ Say Reagan Library Debate Organizers

‘Eight is Enough,’ Say Reagan Library Debate Organizers

Long-shot GOP presidential aspirant Thaddeus McCotter has slammed the organizers of Wednesday’s debate at the Reagan Library, contending that the rules for inclusion were deliberately finessed to exclude certain candidates, including himself, from sharing the stage with eight other candidates. The September 7 debate in […]

by · September 4, 2011 · 5 comments ·
Huntsman Rules Out Independent Candidacy

Huntsman Rules Out Independent Candidacy

Former Gov. Jon Huntsman of Utah ruled out an independent candidacy on Saturday during a campaign stop in Concord, New Hampshire. “I’m running as a Republican, proudly so,” Huntsman told CNN during an appearance at a local gun show.  “And I think we will get […]

by · September 4, 2011 · 0 comments ·