Topic: Republicans

Jon Stewart Is Not Letting Cheney or Rumsfeld Join the Scandal Parade

Comedy Central

In continuing to address "Hurricane Scandy," Stewart had to admit that Republicans has something with the IRS and Benghazi dust-ups. He even proposed teaming up with Fox News! But you know who still doesn't get to take a GOP victory lap? Donald Rumsfeld and Dick Cheney.

By Ray Gustini

Oct 7, 2010

Top Tweets: 'Hicky Look' Edition

The leaked NRSC casting call got Twitter talking

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By Erik Hayden

Oct 6, 2010

Happy Hour Vid: MSNBC Host Says Steele Is 'Dancing' for His RNC 'Master'

Ironically, it's the same show where the RNC chairman just committed a gaffe

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By Ray Gustini

Oct 6, 2010

Strange Bedfellows

The Velvet Underground Goes Tea Party

When music legends and outraged Republicans join forces

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By Erik Hayden

Oct 6, 2010

Is the Tea Party Simply a Division of the Religious Right?

A new survey finds a striking resemblance to the prominent evangelical faction

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By Max Fisher

Oct 6, 2010

Why There Are No Reformers in the Conservative Comeback

Many predicted a GOP transformation that never happened

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By Alex Eichler

Oct 4, 2010

Might Donald Trump Try for the White House in 2012?

Almost certainly not, says everyone

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By Heather Horn

Sep 30, 2010

Some Doubt as to Whether GOP Will Sweep U.S. Like Mongol Conquerors

Michael Barone sees the GOP taking over "the vast interior"

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By Ray Gustini

Sep 24, 2010

Will 'Opulent' Spending Issues Derail Marco Rubio?

Florida GOP candidate faces questions about improper credit card use, approving "Taj Mahal" courthouse

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By Ray Gustini

Sep 23, 2010

Mixed Conservative Reaction to GOP's New 'Pledge'

Can House leaders replicate the impact of 1994's Contract with America?

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By Max Fisher

Sep 21, 2010

Fundraising Controversy a Blow to O'Donnell Campaign

One watchdog calls the Delaware candidate "clearly a criminal"

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By Erik Hayden

Sep 20, 2010

Mike Pence: The Social Conservative's Choice in 2012?

The Indiana Rep. bests Huckabee, Palin, and Romney in a straw poll

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By Erik Hayden

Sep 20, 2010

Moderate Republicans Mount Fight Against Tea Party

Powell, Bloomberg throw their weight behind centrists; Murkowski plots write-in bid

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By Ray Gustini

Sep 17, 2010

If Not the Presidency, What Does Jim DeMint Want?

The South Carolina Republican wants power--but not the highest office

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By Max Fisher

Sep 17, 2010

The Tea Party Has Arrived. Now What?

America responds to the conservative movement

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By Ray Gustini

Sep 16, 2010

Happy Hour Vid: Karl Rove Walks Back His Christine O'Donnell Criticism

A day after criticizing the Delaware senate candidate, he offers advice on what she needs to do to win

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By Heather Horn

Sep 16, 2010

Will John Bolton Really Run for President in 2012?

He's best known for wanting to bomb Iran

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By Max Fisher

Sep 16, 2010

Conservatives Turn Against Karl Rove

His hit against a Tea Party darling spurs wide revolt

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By Heather Horn

Sep 13, 2010

Right at War Over Possible Tea Party Upset in Delaware

Palin-endorsed Christine O'Donnell pulls ahead of Governor Mike Castle in a prominent poll

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By John Hudson

Sep 10, 2010

Palin's Latest Endorsement Divides Right-Wing Pundits

Thumbing her nose at the GOP establishment: will it backfire?

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By Heather Horn

Sep 10, 2010

Is the Right Wing Anti-Science?

Prominent journal Nature calls out conservative commentators and politicians

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By Ray Gustini

Sep 3, 2010

Morning Vid: Chris Matthews Struggles to Keep Straight Face About Bolton 2012

MSNBC host believes the former UN ambassador's appeal is, to put it kindly, limited

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By Ray Gustini

Sep 1, 2010

Not Another Vanity Fair Takedown of Sarah Palin

Is Palin fatigue finally setting in?

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By Erik Hayden

Sep 1, 2010

Palin Visits Iowa: Clever Marketing or 2012 Prelude?

She may be laying the groundwork for a run. Or perhaps just aiming to sell books.

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By Ray Gustini

Aug 31, 2010

Happy Hour Vid: Meghan McCain Has Complicated Views on Sarah Palin

Offers George Stephanopoulos confusing assessment of her father's running mate

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By Heather Horn

Aug 31, 2010

Lunchtime Vid: Obama 'Nationalized Your Skin and Everything Inside It'

And that's only the starting point for this disembodied political experience

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By Erik Hayden

Aug 30, 2010

Happy Hour Vid: Beck Rally Attendees Speak Up

In their own words: what they care about and why the Forefathers matter

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