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Declaring that resistance from Republicans and conservatives in the coming months would determine whether the nation continues as a “beacon of freedom” or is instead “swallowed in an avalanche of socialism,” Pence observed what he called a “great awakening,” as Republicans return to core values and fiscal discipline.

“Obviously, successful administrations build successful parties while weaker administrations weaken parties,” Leach said. “It would be hard to consider this a successful administration at this stage.”

The Republican Party of Iowa has announced it is postponing its state convention, scheduled for this Saturday, until July 11 and 12.

The dark blue signs on the hotel wall read “Fred Thompson.” The stickers peppered on suit jackets and light sweaters and the marquee outside read the same. The introduction by the local county chairman was for Fred Thompson. Despite all of this, however, today’s political show in Dubuque was owned by children — especially the [...]

Since at least mid-April, the presidential campaign for former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney has relied heavily on two things: family and technology. Today, however, the campaign is rolling out what might prove to be its secret weapon.
In a letter to supporters today, Ann Romney announced her own website. From her pet causes to her favorite [...]

(Commentary)First it was Univision.

Now it is African-American commentator Tavis Smiley’s “All American Forum” on Public Television this Thursday.

Leading Republican presidential candidates are declining to participate in the debate with heavy Hispanic and decidedly black influences.

(Commentary)First it was Univision.

Now it is African-American commentator Tavis Smiley’s “All American Forum” on Public Television this Thursday.

Leading Republican presidential candidates are declining to participate in the debate with heavy Hispanic and decidedly black influences.

The Virginia blogger with one of the best Net handles you’ll find — Howling Latina — astutely observes that the Republicans’ near-unanimous snubbing of the presidential debate scheduled for Univision next month shows the GOP may be dismissing the Hispanic vote — and sticking with what one political scientist has told Iowa Independent is a [...]

Two leading conservative Iowa blogs are calling for Idaho Sen. Larry Craig to step down in the wake of revelations that he was arrested in a Minneapolis restroom in June and pled guilty to disorderly conduct charges in August.

As the national scandal builds, the Mainstream Iowan writes:
“Senator Larry Craig Should Resign Because Cruising Johns [...]

Former Wisconsin Gov. Tommy Thompson is a man of his word. Just before the Ames Straw Poll he told the press that a poor showing would prompt him to re-think his run for the nation’s highest office. Tonight, roughly 24 hours after placing sixth while garnering just over 7 percent of the votes, the Republican [...]