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GOP Update: Primaries on Deck: Michigan and Arizona (2-29 and 2-30) – 1 CNN Debate on 2-22 - A Santorum win in Michigan and Arizona (Analysis)

tina hemond posted an article on - Feb 9, 2012, 6:44 am
The GOP Contenders (Minus Ron Paul) image politico With less than three weeks to go before the Arizona and Michigan primaries, speculation on who, of the four remaining GOP candidates, will rise to the occasion, is rampant. (ABS News). In particular, the GOP Establishment candidate, Mitt Romney, w...
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Santorum Trifecta! Wins Colorado (40%), Minnesota (45%) and Missouri (55%) Caucuses – Decisive Victories – A New Front-Runner in the GOP - Analysis

tina hemond posted an article on - Feb 8, 2012, 6:30 am
Rick Santorum and Karen Santorum, the perfect couple, celebrate pre-victory speech in Missouri - image: Washington Post At approximately 1:30 am EST, the State GOP of Colorado reported that Rick Santorum had won the Colorado GOP Caucus, bringing the third victory of the night to the former Pennsylva...
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Santorum's Rise Unleashes the Romney Attack Machine – Romney Attacks Santorum on Pork, but - Ran Olympics on Federal Funds – McCain Appalled - Analysi

tina hemond posted an article on - Feb 7, 2012, 6:54 am
Mitt Romney Newt Gingrich and Rick Santorum, now Romney's Target: Besting Romney In Polls, A Family Man who resounds with Blue Collar Voters, and one who can school Romney in the debate arena - without using a teleprompter - image Politco. Rick Santorum is a nice guy, and one knows the old epitaph ...
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2012 GOP Update: National - Santorum Leads Obama, Romney Falls Behind – Media turns up Santorum "Religious" rhetoric, Ignores Polling on MO, CO, MN

tina hemond posted an article on - Feb 6, 2012, 6:47 am
Rick Santorum surrounded by Press - image Salon.com 2012 GOP Presidential Candidate, Rick Santorum is now leading President Obama in the Rasmussen Daily Presidential-GOP match-up polling by 45 to 44%, while Romney has fallen to 43% versus Obama 47%. In addition, Public Policy Polling has has Sant...
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New York Times Floats Elizabeth Warren, Advisor to Obama, Running for MA Senate as DNC Presidential Candidate in 2016

tina hemond posted an article on - Feb 5, 2012, 7:30 am
Elizabeth Warren with Obama and Geithner, image reason.com "Just How Stupid Does Elizabeth Warren (& Barack Obama) Think You Are?"> With the GOP Presidential Primary Race the number one topic in the news lately, Obama’s latest approval rankings by Gallup showing approval above 50% in only 10 State...
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Trump Endorses Mitt Romney – Let the Panic, Punch Lines and Punditry Begin - Analysis

tina hemond posted an article on - Feb 3, 2012, 6:30 am
Trump Endorses Romney - The "Thrill is lacking" - image inquisitr.com From the Boston Globe: Donald Trump, Real Estate mogul, and reality television star has backed a GOP Candidate – the new American Idol, one Mitt Romney. Romney appeared somewhat “befuddled” during his endorsement by Trump ...
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Excellent Article on Isreal and Newt Gingrich

tina hemond posted an article on - Feb 2, 2012, 7:07 am
This blogger came accross an excellent article outlining Newt Gingrich and his history with the State of Isreal - it is simply a must read - From yourish.com: "Hiding the truth about Newt Gingrich and Israel". Well researched, and well written. One has to understand that the media, and the powers ...
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Breaking: Trump in Las Vegas – May Endorse Newt Gingrich Today

tina hemond posted an article on - Feb 2, 2012, 7:03 am
Trump with Gingrich - image Christian Science Monitor Google News viaAFP: Sources have indicated that Donald Trump will endorse Newt Gingrich, 2012 GOP Nominee today from his Trump International Hotel and Tower. Trump, who has yet to endorse, has made the statement on several occasions that he wou...
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The Nevada Caucus – Romney, Gingrich, Paul and Santorum – Is "Romney's State" – "Safe GOP Moderate?"

tina hemond posted an article on - Feb 2, 2012, 6:41 am
Nevada has a varied population, perhaps as diverse as Florida’s, but obviously a Western flavor of frontierism that continues to pervade those who head west to find their fortunes. There are also obvious difference between the north and south of the State, but overall the State leans Conservative...
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Romney Wins FL Closed GOP Primary: State Scorecard: Romney 2, Gingrich 1, Santorum 1 – Nevada On Deck - Analysis

tina hemond posted an article on - Feb 1, 2012, 6:47 am
Romney wins Fl by 14% over Gingrich in Closed Republican Only FL Primary Mitt Romney the former Massachusetts Governor, Bain Capital Founder and Salt Lake City Olympic Savior has won the Florida GOP Primary – with 100% of the vote counted, Romney captured 46% of the Republican closed primary; Ging...
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Last Florida Polls – Gingrich Polls Within Reach 45% of Romney Supporters May Jump Ship Romney's Attack Ads - His Undoing – Again

tina hemond posted an article on - Jan 31, 2012, 6:46 am
Romney Constant Attacks on Newt Gingrich May Have Adverse Affect on - Romney -Image from The West Orlando News Online As Floridian’s go to the polls this morning, a last poll conducted by the Insider Advantage Group showed the gap between Romney and Gingrich closing to a 5 point Romney Lead, th...
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2012 GOP Florida Latest Poll: Gingrich Closes on Romney, Leads Double Digits in Hispanic Vote

tina hemond posted an article on - Jan 30, 2012, 9:16 pm
The latest Insider Advantage Poll, conducted in Florida Sunday, shows the gap closing on Romney, who leads Gingrich by a mere 5 points (margin of error unknown, sample of 642 likely voters) - 9% undecided. The large Hispanic bloc is breaking for Gingrich by a margin of 42 to 29%.The blanace of the ...
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As the FL Polls Turn – Media Touts Romney Lead, but 24% May Change Mind - Palin's Friday Endorsement of Gingrich in FL Primary.

tina hemond posted an article on - Jan 30, 2012, 6:20 am
Sarah Palin, shown with Newt Gingrich, image - from the AP via slantright The numbers on Florida polls are literally everywhere, from the Right centered, Rasmussen Reports, showing Mitt Romney with Double Digit leads to Quinnipiac polling which shows Romney with a lead, but 34% thinking of changing ...
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Florida Attorney General Applauds Romney Care? Plans on Being on Romney's Health Care Advisory Board - Red Flag!

tina hemond posted an article on - Jan 29, 2012, 4:51 pm
The Florida Attorney General, in an interview with Fox News' "On The Record" (video below) compared Romney's Health Care Plan to Obama's and was extremely favorable about the plan - Frankly, it is hoped that the AG was not referring to the current Massachusetts Health Care Plan as the model - if she...
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GOP 2012 National - Gingrich Leads, Florida- Romney plus 9, 32% May Change Mind – Romney's Help from Washington Guard, False Attacks Helping Gingrich.

tina hemond posted an article on - Jan 28, 2012, 7:16 am
With latest Polling in FL - 34% subject to changing mind - Anyone's Guess as to the outcome on the 31st - image: skydandingblog The latest national Gallup polling taken over a rolling period of January 22 -26 shows Newt Gingrich leading Romney by 32 to 24% - with Santorum and Paul Tied at approximat...
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CNN 2012 GOP Florida Debate Winner – Rick Santorum – Paul Strong - Romney, Gingrich Battle – Romney Reality Check on Health Care

tina hemond posted an article on - Jan 27, 2012, 7:29 am
Rick Get's His Groove On - Best Personal Debate Performance of the 2012 GOP Contest - image WSJ Blogs The last debate before the Florida GOP Primary was held last night on CNN – with applause and crowd reaction allowed, unlike the debates held on the non-cable networks. From the beginning of the ...
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Michael Steele: New GOP Entrant "Stupid", Pollsters Asks The Question, People Answer – It's That Simple

tina hemond posted an article on - Jan 26, 2012, 6:52 am
It’s the same old story, everyone wants a headline, and since there are so many polls, competition is getting tough, especially with a GOP field that is both contentious and solid – add to that mix, a Washington Elite fear of New Gingrich, and one gets the impression that those on the “right...
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State of the Union – Obama Strong Delivery – More Government, Bigger Government, What Government Can Do For You. Analysis and Commentary on Full Text

tina hemond posted an article on - Jan 25, 2012, 6:26 am
Obama State of the Union 1 24 12 - image:iowarepublican.com In what has to be one of the oddest State of the Union Addresses I have been privileged to either hear or see (yes radio then television) in the past 50 years, President Obama, to his credit, is able to deliver a lyrical and pointed speech,...
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Romney Tax Return (PDF) 2010 - Pays 6.2 Million Tax on $45 Million

tina hemond posted an article on - Jan 24, 2012, 9:45 am
There is certainly nothing wrong with Capitalism, nor the Free Market, and Mitt Romney, who claims to be a self-made man, has earned significant sums in order to pay significant taxes. The full tax return is available at Romney's Campaign Website. This is a 2010 release - there is also a 2011 estima...
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NBC FL 2012 Debate Winner: Santorum and Paul Steady, Gingrich Calm, Romney 2008 Redux, – NBC's Mitchell: RNC will Not Allow Gingrich Win

tina hemond posted an article on - Jan 24, 2012, 6:55 am
The 2012 GOP Candidates - image the Daily Beast The NBC 2012 Florida Debate was billed as a shootout between Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich – however, Gingrich did not shoot back – leaving those looking for “red meat” out of luck – the former Speaker, who to some appeared flustered by the ...
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Newt Gingrich Raises 1 Million in 24 Hours with Money bomb ups it to 2 Million. Mitt Romney is calling Massachusetts for Donations?

tina hemond posted an article on - Jan 23, 2012, 6:50 am
According to Newt Gingrich’s Facebook Page, the 1 Million Dollar Money Bomb to help defray the costs of the battle for Florida, was so successful that they upped the amount to $2 Million (or the amount suggested necessary to advertise in all Florida markets). Meanwhile, Mitt Romney’s campaign i...
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Newt Gingrich and the Mainstream Media – Press Complains that Gingrich gives them Access, while Romney and Obama limit and control Access - Analysis

tina hemond posted an article on - Jan 23, 2012, 6:34 am
Newt Gingrich surrounded by the Press image from the Pro-Romney Blog: Relationshipexposed.com via AFB Getty Images It first started with an article from Politico entitled: “Newt Gingrich and the Press: Secret Pals” an article that first appeared January 20th and immediately made Drudge Headline...
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Gingrich Wins South Carolina, all Important Republican Nominee Predictor By Double Digits – Praises all GOP Candidates In Classy, yet Fiery Speech

tina hemond posted an article on - Jan 22, 2012, 7:19 am
Newt Gingrich with his wife, Callista, at his side, delivers outstanding speech after S.C. Victory GOP Presidential Candidate, Newt Gingrich, wont the Palmetto state yesterday by a commanding margin – with 99% of the precincts reporting in – Gingrich had a lead of 40% to Romney’s 28% (his clos...
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Final PPP South Carolina Poll 1 – 20 – 12 – Gingrich Up by 9 Points Over Romney - Romney Lowers Expectations.

tina hemond posted an article on - Jan 21, 2012, 8:48 am
Public Policy PollingJanuary 20th S.C. poll shows Newt Gingrich with a significant lead over Romney in the Palmetto State. The poll here has Gingrich leading Romney in all key Republican demographics. One note, however, although ID is required to vote in S.C., it is an open primary, where anyone...
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CNN SC GOP Debate Winners: Gingrich – He Dominates - Romney, Paul, Santorum – In Order – Gingrich Get's Second Standing Ovation.

tina hemond posted an article on - Jan 20, 2012, 6:30 am
Gingrich - Commanding, Clear and Concise through-out the Debate - Image CNN The second GOP South Carolina debate hosted by CNN last night was billed as the “Fight for the South” – it was, from the start, a large and boisterous crowd, and the CNN crew was ready – excellent format, and a moder...
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2012 GOP Update - Perry Out! Will Endorse Gingrich

tina hemond posted an article on - Jan 19, 2012, 9:57 am
Breaking: Rick Perry will be dropping his bid for the 2012 GOP nomination today (CNN) and will then endorse Newt Gingrich (Politico) - article here at Hot Air .
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Newt Pulls Ahead in SC Polling – Romney Unhinged, Right/Left Attack Gingrich – Gingrich best positioned, as of now, to Beat Romney/Obama - Analysis

tina hemond posted an article on - Jan 19, 2012, 6:56 am
S.C. - A Clear Choice - from bbet.com According to Newsmax, a yet to be released Insider Advantage Poll taken last night, shows Gingrich ahead of Romney by 32 to 29% with Ron Paul and Rick Santorum both losing ground dropping from the last poll which had Romney up in a significant, double-digit lead...
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Mitt Romney Opposition Research from 2008 (PDF) - Does Not Include Docs Released by Mass. SOS Office 2011. More Dirt on Mitt Romney

tina hemond posted an article on - Jan 18, 2012, 11:40 am
Romney & McCain - McCain Opposition Research 2008 to Endorsement in 2012 - image: NYDaily News The Daily Caller has released a PDF document here that outlines 200 pages of opposition research on former MA Governor, 2008 and 2012 GOP Presidential candidate Mitt Romney. After a four-page introduction...
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2012 GOP Race - SC State #3 – Sarah Palin" "If I were a South Carolinian, I would vote for Newt" – Flashback: Palin's Endorses SC's Haley Aanlysis

tina hemond posted an article on - Jan 18, 2012, 6:50 am
Palin and Gingrich, the endorsement and it merit - image from ap via politico Last night on the Fox News Program, Hannity, Sarah Palin made a salient point about the Republican nomination process, as well as an endorsement of Newt Gingrich as a good choice for those South Carolinians. (See video be...
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Fox WSJ SC GOP Debate – Romney Flops, Gingrich Standing O! – Winners In Order: Gingrich, Perry, Weak: Santorum, Romney, Paul – Analysis, Full Video

tina hemond posted an article on - Jan 17, 2012, 6:56 am
Gingrich surrounded after 1-16-2012 SC GOP Debate - image: daylife.com Mitt Romney, the heir apparent to the GOP “throne”, flopped last evening at the South Carolina GOP Debate hosted by Fox News, the Wall Street Journal and the South Carolina Republican Party – assailed on all sides, most pa...
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Huntsman Ends Campaign, to Endorse Romney, the Consequences - Right Media Vs.Mainstream Media Now Resembles MSNBC – Romney vs. Gingrich - Analysis

tina hemond posted an article on - Jan 16, 2012, 7:02 am
Former Utah Governor, Jon Huntsman has decided to end his campaign for the GOP nomination and will endorse Mitt Romney as of Monday the 16th. The fact that the Utah Governor failed to secure a stronger finish in the New Hampshire primary, and his extremely low poll numbers going forward, has not b...
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Lastest SC GOP Polling: Gingrich in Tie with Romney - Debate Schedule for SC

tina hemond posted an article on - Jan 14, 2012, 8:51 am
The latest Insider Advantage Poll has Newt Gingrich in a Statistical Tie with Mitt Romney. The poll, conducted on the 11th, shows Gingrich leading among Independents, and statistically tied with Romney for the Republican vote. The balance of the placements: Santorum and Paul tied, Huntsman and Pe...
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Romney's PAC Attacks Gingrich Again - Runs Same Inaccurate Ads from Iowa in SC/FL GOP/Mainstream Defends Romney – Handing the election to Obama -Oped

tina hemond posted an article on - Jan 13, 2012, 6:45 am
The Players: Romney, Paul and Gingrich - image: Houston Chronicle Mitt Romney’s PAC is now running ads in Florida and South Carolina that are either the same ad or similar in scope to those run in Iowa (Time Magazine) The problem with the ad is that is it far from accurate, and this is ok with bo...
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The Romney Bain Story - a Must See Video

tina hemond posted an article on - Jan 12, 2012, 6:58 am
A Super Pac supporting Newt Gingrich has produced more than a few ads that have been very positive in nature. This was prior to Mitt Romney's ridiculous assault on Gingrich during the Iowa Caucuses and continued in NH and now in SC and FL, where the advertisements are, for the most part, personal a...
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Latest SC Poll Shows Gingrich Tied with Romney – Romney Woes - Dishes it out, but Cannot Take the Heat -2008 revisited - Open Secrets & Endorsements

tina hemond posted an article on - Jan 12, 2012, 6:43 am
Mitt Romney - may fall back to earth after SC - image weaselzippers.us A new Insider Advantage poll taken on Wednesday shows Newt Gingrich in a statistical tie with Mitt Romney, the establishment “favorite”, followed by Rick Santorum, Ron Paul, John Huntsman and Rick Perry. Romney is back in h...
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Herman Cain – Decades Old Sexual Harassment Allegations Conveniently Surface – Is Cain Similar to Clarence Thomas or Bill Clinton and Does it Matter?

tina hemond posted an article on - Nov 2, 2011, 7:06 am
After Politico Story Breaks on Decades Old Harassement Allegations - Iowa apparently Not Concerned - image Politico - article referenced below Herman Cain, who has been trading places with Mitt Romney, for the front-runners position in the GOP 2012 nomination process, has suddenly been slammed in th...
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Day Four No Power in Western MA

tina hemond posted an article on - Nov 1, 2011, 6:30 am
The freak storm that hit Massachusetts and the northeast on Saturday has left millions without power. This blogger is one of them and - as such a one - would like to share some input as to what I've learned about living without so many of the so-called comforts we enjoy. For example: be sure to ha...
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Social Security Cost of Living Increase,Rise in Medicare Premiums – Not Enough to Keep our Seniors Solvent - the Program that drive our seniors into P

tina hemond posted an article on - Oct 28, 2011, 6:49 am
The Boston Globeheadlines: Medicare Premium’s up but not as much as expected” continues to attempt to placate Seniors that may fear cuts to Medicare, by quoting the HHS Secretary, Sibelius, as saying “There is nothing to fear from the Health Care Law”, (Globe) – The major question is: did ...
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Massachusetts Redistricting Update – Olver (D, MA1) to Retire – Carving Up the Commonwealth - Analysis

tina hemond posted an article on - Oct 27, 2011, 6:38 am
the Massachusetts Current 10, down to 9, the main players in the West: bottom row left to right: McGovern(MA3), Neal (MA2), (Keating)and Olver (MA1) photo Boston Herald Massachusetts Redistricting is underway, with the new proposed “district maps” drawn up for the Commonwealths Legislature, Sen...
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Rick Perry's Tax Plan – Brilliant in Budget Reform – and "Optional" – A short tutorial on Government and Taxes – Congress will be the Key

tina hemond posted an article on - Oct 26, 2011, 6:55 am
Rick Perry, Tax and Budget Plan Worth Second Look - photo: borowitz report dot com With all the hoopla and horror surrounding the various tax plans that GOP Presidential Candidates have proposed, the single biggest misconception is that any “plan” proposed will be written immediately into law. ...
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Obama Signs Student Loan Forgiveness! Repayment Capped at 10%, Forgiveness of Debt, Ends Subsidies Given to Banks Who Handle Student Loans

tina hemond posted an article on - Oct 25, 2011, 7:01 am
Obama Signs Student Loan Forgiveness - March 2010 - Image via instantsource.net On Wednesday, the President will announce new measures to change the Student Loan Program – again. In March of 2010, President Obama signed an “Overhaul of Student Loan Program” according to the New York Times. T...
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Obama to By-Pass Congress on Student Loans and Mortgage Reduction – Work directly with Fannie and Freddie – Plays Occupy Arm of Campaign

tina hemond posted an article on - Oct 24, 2011, 6:45 am
Obama on Occupy Campaign - from the blog "Think Progress" From The Chicago Tribune: “Obama to announce actions on housing, student loans” – the headline touts the President’s upcoming plan (details forthcoming) regarding restructuring home loans that have no equity (i.e. “under water” or...
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Herman Cain Wins Nevada's WRLC Straw Poll – The Significance with Analysis on the 2012 Nomination.

tina hemond posted an article on - Oct 22, 2011, 8:40 am
Cain and Gingrich, Big Benefits from Latest Straw Poll From the Washington Times: Herman Cain has won the Western Republican Leadership Conference Straw Poll, leading the field of GOP contenders for the 2012 nomination. The second place went to Mitt Romney (29%) 2 points behind Cain, followed by New...
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2012 GOP - Herman Cain- Abortion – As a Christian and Constitutionalist Cain's Answer Correct - Romney on Abortion 1994 The Political Football

tina hemond posted an article on - Oct 21, 2011, 6:45 am
Herman Cain - Does not mix Personal Views with Political Duties - image: Saberpoint blog Herman Cain is coming under fire for remarks he made during an interview with CNN’s Piers Morgan earlier this week: The segment in its entirety is available here on Youtube To those activist in Iowa who are ...
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Herman Cain's 999 tax plan compared to Ronald Reagan's – Link to Calculator Included

tina hemond posted an article on - Oct 21, 2011, 5:35 am
Herman Cain’s 999 Tax plan has come under a great deal of security and in some cases, ridicule, for being too simplistic, however, it is similar to a 10% plan that was touted as a disaster during the 1980 Presidential Campaign (Spartanburg Herald Journal, September 16, 1980. The main differences ...
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2012 Poll Updates: Cain Takes Double Digit Lead in SC, Ties Romney to Best Obama in AP/GFK Poll, Ties Romney In CNN/ORl – Media: No Frontrunner Yet!

tina hemond posted an article on - Oct 20, 2011, 6:46 am
Fortunes subject to change as GOP vetting process continues: pictured: Cain and Gingrich, current frontrunner and the men who may surprise pundits - image Arab American Institute The Headline from the Boston Globe: “AP-GfK Poll: Public unsettled on Obama challenger, the lead in from the AP article...
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2012 CNN Las Vegas GOP Debate 10 18 2011 Transcript – in Full

tina hemond posted an article on - Oct 19, 2011, 7:03 am
Full Transcript: Via: The New York Times and subject to their editorial board The following is a transcript of the Western Republican Leadership Conference (WRLC)/CNN Republican presidential debate in Las Vegas, Nev., as provided by Federal News Service. Speakers: Rep. Michele Bachmann, R-MINN. ...
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2012 GOP 10-18 CNN Debate - Battle of the All-Stars – Cain Stands Ground, Romney-Perry Chew Up Time, Bachmann, Gingrich Benefit – Opinion

tina hemond posted an article on - Oct 19, 2011, 6:50 am
The CNN-Western Republican Leadership Conference GOP Debate held last evening in Las Vegas was a debate worthy of two bags of popcorn and a front row seat – Anderson Cooper’s CNN appeared to have lost control of the candidates at several points – and Cain and Romney were targeted, with Cain co...
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You Know Herman Cain is a Contender when: He's Skewered by the Press Using former Bush Staffers to quote!

tina hemond posted an article on - Oct 18, 2011, 7:28 am
Herman Cain’s rise in the polls ‘and his ability to connect to the individual, has both the media and those who on the Republican Side of the Street (Washington, Pundits, etc.) in fits as he has taken the lead on favorite son, Mitt Romney, in recent weeks. Therefore, it’s time to mess with H...
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Occupy Wall Street Uninformed – Protestors and Organizers Paid by PAC (Political Action Committee) Occupy begun by PAC's Hired Help.

tina hemond posted an article on - Oct 18, 2011, 7:01 am
The Craig's List Job Opportunity that Started Occupy Wall Street Usually, “grassroots movements” are not begun by Political PACS (Political Action Committees) – a True Grassroots movement begins, like the Tea Party, in a disorganized manner, and may at some point either form a PAC or take dona...
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