Articles by: Darcy G. Richardson

Fred Karger Says Republican Field is ‘Mediocre’

Fred Karger Says Republican Field is ‘Mediocre’

In an interview with David Frost that aired on Al Jazeera television last Friday, long shot GOP hopeful Fred Karger, the first openly gay candidate to seek a major-party presidential nomination, described the current field of Republican presidential candidates as “mediocre” and that presumptive front-runner […]

by · June 10, 2011 · 0 comments ·
Santorum Launches Radio Spots

Santorum Launches Radio Spots

Former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum, who officially tossed his hat into the ring on Monday, has reportedly launched the presidential campaign’s first paid advertising, a 60-second satellite radio spot that will run for two weeks on the Fox radio network and on select stations in […]

by · June 10, 2011 · 0 comments ·
BREAKING: Romney to Skip Ames Straw Poll

BREAKING: Romney to Skip Ames Straw Poll

Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, the GOP’s emerging frontrunner, has opted out of the quadrennial straw poll in Ames, Iowa, later this summer, according to CNN. “Our campaign has made the decision to not participate in any straw polls, whether it’s in Florida, Iowa, Michigan […]

by · June 9, 2011 · 0 comments ·
Gary Johnson’s Resume Not Good Enough for CNN, Says Supporter

Gary Johnson’s Resume Not Good Enough for CNN, Says Supporter

While former New Mexico Gov. Gary Johnson, arguably the only original thinker in the entire field of GOP presidential hopefuls, remains upset and demoralized by his exclusion from Monday’s Republican presidential debate in the Granite State — and rightly so — one of his supporters […]

by · June 9, 2011 · 4 comments ·
Mass Exodus Leaves Gingrich Candidacy Gasping for Air

Mass Exodus Leaves Gingrich Candidacy Gasping for Air

The resignations of campaign manager Rob Johnson and five other senior campaign staffers earlier today raises serious questions about former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich’s ability to remain in the race. In addition to Johnson’s resignation, sources close to the campaign told POLITICO that […]

by · June 9, 2011 · 0 comments ·
Alec Baldwin Mulling Mayoral Race

Alec Baldwin Mulling Mayoral Race

Actor Alec Baldwin is reportedly thinking about running for mayor of New York City in 2013, according to several sources. Baldwin, the star of “30 Rock,” has long toyed with the idea of launching a post-acting political career — a sort of second act, as […]

by · June 9, 2011 · 0 comments ·
Civil Rights Icon John Lewis to Face Primary Challenger in 2012

Civil Rights Icon John Lewis to Face Primary Challenger in 2012

Former Fulton County Superior Court Judge Michael Johnson says that he plans to challenge longtime U.S. Rep. John Lewis, a pioneer in the civil rights movement, in next year’s Democratic primary. Johnson, who stepped down from his judicial post on Friday, is expected to pose […]

by · June 9, 2011 · 0 comments ·
Romney Surges in Latest Quinnipiac Poll; Leads GOP Field by Double Digits

Romney Surges in Latest Quinnipiac Poll; Leads GOP Field by Double Digits

A quarter of Republicans and GOP-leaning independents say they would support former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney if the 2012 Republican presidential primaries were held now, according to the latest Quinnipiac University survey released earlier today. Sarah Palin, the former Alaska governor, placed second in the […]

by · June 8, 2011 · 0 comments ·
Ron Paul ‘Money Bomb’ Falls Short

Ron Paul ‘Money Bomb’ Falls Short

Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul took in more than $1.1 million in an online “money bomb” as of Monday morning, falling short of his campaign’s stated goal of $2 million, but matching what the conservative Texas congressman brought in during a similar “money bomb” on […]

by · June 8, 2011 · 49 comments ·
Gary Johnson Assails CNN for New Hampshire Debate Exclusion

Gary Johnson Assails CNN for New Hampshire Debate Exclusion

Republican presidential hopeful Gary Johnson has sharply denounced CNN for excluding him from next Monday’s presidential debate in New Hampshire. Johnson, who participated in the televised debate in South Carolina on May 5 — the first Republican presidential debate of the 2012 election cycle — […]

by · June 8, 2011 · 8 comments ·