Tag Archives: 2012 Election

Polling in Perspective (or: Chill)

Posted on September 10, 2012 by Lawrence Person

This is the time of year when the political world is awash in polls. Some otherwise sensible Republicans take a look at those polls and go “Oh my God! Obama is up by 2! Or 5! He got a big … Continue reading →

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Ted Cruz’s RNC Speech

Posted on August 29, 2012 by Lawrence Person

If you couldn’t catch Ted Cruz’s RNC Speech, here it is:

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Democrats Take 2: Oh, THAT Catholic Cardinal!

Posted on August 29, 2012 by Lawrence Person

Via Moe Lane comes word that Democrats have reconsidered their decision to reject Cardinal Timothy Dolan’s offer to lead a prayer at the Democratic National Convention. Two days ago: Die in a fire, you dress-wearing, anti-choice freak! Yesterday: Oh, that … Continue reading →

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Democrats Take the War on Catholics to the Next Level

Posted on August 28, 2012 by Lawrence Person

Cardinal Timothy Dolan, the Senior Catholic official in America, generously offered to lead a prayer at the Democratic National Convention. The Democrats declined. They decided that they would rather have a two hour Islamic prayer ceremony instead. Given how heavily … Continue reading →

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The Second Most Important Race in Texas: CD23

Posted on August 22, 2012 by Lawrence Person

The most important Texas political race is obviously the Texas Senate race. Barring any unforeseen catastrophe, I fully expect Ted Cruz to soundly thump Paul Sadler in November. The second most important Texas race is for the 23rd Congressional District, … Continue reading →

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Things to Like About the Paul Ryan Vice Presidential Nomination

Posted on August 12, 2012 by Lawrence Person

Just in case you were trapped in a mine, Mitt Romney selected Wisconsin Rep. Paul Ryan as his Vice Presidential running mate. There are many things to like about the pick, but I’d like to focus on just a few: … Continue reading →

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Dispatches from the Ted Cruz Victory Lap

Posted on August 6, 2012 by Lawrence Person

The echos from Ted Cruz’s victory over Dewhurst are still echoing not only around the state, but the nation as well. Here’s just a small sampling of the most important reactions: Cruz’s victory is a wakeup call for the establishment. … Continue reading →

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LinkSwarm for August 3, 2012

Posted on August 3, 2012 by Lawrence Person

A random compilation of vaguely interesting news that you may have already read elsewhere. So it goes: The definition of FAIL: trying to escape police in a Smart Car: (Hat tip: Dwight.) Obama has secretly killed all the 1990s welfare … Continue reading →

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Ted Cruz Victory Already Paying Dividends

Posted on August 2, 2012 by Lawrence Person

Thanks to his runoff victory Tuesday, Ted Cruz is now a political figure with clout, and, as this video shows, he’s already making the case for controlling spending and limited government to a national audience:

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Random Texas Runoff Tidbits

Posted on August 1, 2012 by Lawrence Person

I intend to do a comprehensive roundup of why Ted Cruz won the Senate race, and why David Dewhurst lost, but it’s such a big subject I’m having trouble getting started. There’s entirely too much to talk about, and I’m … Continue reading →

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