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McCain shows desperation, surrenders on the economy

By Douglas Burns 10/8/08

COMMENTARY: In Tuesday night’s town hall debate, McCain couldn’t resist attacking Obama early and often, failing to connect with those who asked him questions. It was uncomfortable: akin to watching someone failing to accept a handshake.

And McCain’s suggestion that a high-profile supporter of Obama might be his Treasury secretary signals his surrender on the economy.

The Evolution of the Mammoth: Will Rudy Cause GOP Crackup, Realignment?

By John Deeth 9/30/07

[Commentary] The first couple of months of 2008 look to be critical not just for the obvious nomination reasons but for the entire future of the Republican Party, as cracks and internal contradictions within the coalition Ronald Reagan assembled become too big to ignore.

Reagan’s smooth style and simple, simplistic message brought together three very different [...]

Ronald Reagan Wins 1st GOP Debate

By T.M. Lindsey 5/4/07

[Commentary] Capitalizing on home-field advantage, former President Ronald Reagan dominated last night’s GOP presidential debate at the Reagan Library, posthumously winning the first round. That said, the remaining field of living GOP candidates are faced with an uphill battle if they’re going to overcome “The Great Communicator’s” resurgence in the party. Although, recent history has [...]

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