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An Open Letter to Newt Gingrich

Friday, January 27th, 2012 - by Belladonna Rogers

Advice for Speaker Gingrich.

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The Death of Pragmatism

Friday, January 27th, 2012 - by Rick Moran

Here lie the remains of pragmatic politics. Killed by excessive ideology and rank partisanship.

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Jazz-blogging Tonight’s GOP Debate

Thursday, January 26th, 2012 - by Jazz Shaw

Steve Green needs to give his liver a rest tonight, so we've asked Jazz Shaw to man the bar. The same adult refreshments will of course be served to all attendees...

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Do or Die for Romney in Florida?

Thursday, January 26th, 2012 - by Neil Snyder

Romney must prove that GOP voters will accept him as their nominee.

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Should the ‘Morning After’ Pill Be Available to All Ages?

Thursday, January 26th, 2012 - by Theodore Dalrymple

The idea of handing them out to 10 and 11 year olds with no questions asked seems callous and unfeeling.

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Florida Preview: Lots of Sunshine, Lots of Suburbs, Lots of Clout

Wednesday, January 25th, 2012 - by Patrick Reddy

History and opportunity combine to make the Florida primary the pivot on which the GOP nomination will turn.

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The Left’s Flexible Attitude Toward ‘Rights’

Wednesday, January 25th, 2012 - by Rand Simberg

Selective outrage over abortion restrictions and none over curtailing gun rights.

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Drunkblogging the State of the Union Speech

Tuesday, January 24th, 2012 - by Stephen Green

In the words of the distinguished Sen. John Blutarsky, when the President's reelection campaign infomercial begins at 9:00 PM EST, my advice to you is to start drinking heavily.

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In Praise of Worry

Tuesday, January 24th, 2012 - by Belladonna Rogers

Why, much as we'll always love MAD magazine, "What Me, Worry?" isn't a great motto for life.

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A Thousand Days of Failure

Tuesday, January 24th, 2012 - by Roger Morse

Senate Democrats have refused to propose a budget for three years.

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Drunkblogging Tonight’s GOP Debate

Monday, January 23rd, 2012 - by Stephen Green

With tightening polls, it's make or break time for Mitt. Plus, which journalist will Newt Gingrich cheerfully defenestrate? Tune in tonight at 9:00 PM eastern.

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When Calls for ‘Transparency’ Go Too Far

Monday, January 23rd, 2012 - by Jazz Shaw

Gingrich and Romney trade demands to release potentially damaging documents. (Also read: "Mittens Takes Off the Gloves")

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U.S. Defense Cuts Hobble Allies, Embolden Enemies

Monday, January 23rd, 2012 - by Morgan Lorraine Roach

A cut-rate approach to national security.

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GOP Race Is Now a Tossup

Sunday, January 22nd, 2012 - by Rich Baehr

And the race will not end quickly.

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How Newt Roared Back

Sunday, January 22nd, 2012 - by Patrick Reddy

Anti-media and anti-welfare themes won South Carolina.

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Get Ready for Higher Gas Prices

Sunday, January 22nd, 2012 - by Dan Miller

Thanks to the EPA.

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What We Really Learned from ABC News and Marianne Gingrich

Friday, January 20th, 2012 - by Belladonna Rogers

Neither fair nor balanced: the MSM is wrapped tightly around Obama's little finger.(Also read Bryan Preston's "No, Reuters, Gingrich's Cancellation Today Isn't a Sign of a Lack of 'Discipline.'")

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Drunkblogging Tonight’s GOP Debate

Thursday, January 19th, 2012 - by Stephen Green

Will Steve breakout the Southern Comfort for tonight's debate in Charleston, SC? Tune in here at 8:00 PM eastern to find out!

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SOPA, Guns, and Freedom

Thursday, January 19th, 2012 - by Paul Hsieh

You do not protect honest online content producers from pirates by breaking the internet for the innocent.

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The Politically ‘Purple’ Southwest and the Presidential Election

Wednesday, January 18th, 2012 - by Patrick Reddy

Arizona, Colorado, Texas, Nevada, and New Mexico will have a big say in who will be our next president.

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Misusing Copyright Laws in Medicine

Wednesday, January 18th, 2012 - by Theodore Dalrymple

A questionnaire used millions of times by doctors is now subject to copyright law.

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Resigning Yourself to Romney: A Guide for the Disgruntled

Tuesday, January 17th, 2012 - by Belladonna Rogers

Don't allow "the best and the purest" in politics to become the enemy of "the good enough."

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Drunkblogging Tonight’s Republican Presidential Debate

Monday, January 16th, 2012 - by Stephen Green

As the GOP kick off its 1,728,937th debate of the season, the Vodkapundit once again bravely sacrifices his liver for the betterment of mankind.

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Jonny, We Hardly Knew Ye’

Monday, January 16th, 2012 - by Jazz Shaw

Jon Huntsman wasn't the conservative warrior Republicans were looking for.

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Eric Holder, Voter ID, and the Chicago Way

Monday, January 16th, 2012 - by Abraham H. Miller

How Chicago is playing racial politics with redistricting city wards.

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