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Phil AmmannDecember 28, 2014

After declaring he is “actively exploring” a White House run, Jeb Bush surged to lead the pack Republican 2016 presidential contenders, says to a new CNN/ORC poll. In a nationwide survey, the former Florida governor took 23% of Republicans, putting him 10 points ahead of New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, who was second with 13%. Physician Ben […]

Mitch PerryDecember 8, 2014

Opposition research generally involves a campaign gathering up as many facts as publicly (or privately) available on another candidate, preferably negative, in order to use against that candidate at an opportune time. Describing itself as “The Most Comprehensive Early Look Ever at a Presidential Field,” the D.C.-based Democratic Party group American Bridge 21st Century has […]

Bob SparksFebruary 25, 2014

Next week the conservative movement receives its annual check-up in National Harbor, Md. The three-day exam known as the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) will feature speeches and panels starring the Who’s Who of political conservatism. If one is considering a run for the White House in 2016, more than likely that potential candidate will […]

Guest AuthorJanuary 28, 2014

Last week, news events added fuel to the growing fire that suggests a continued war on women. Marlise Munoz, a Texas woman found unconscious by her husband in November, was kept alive against the wishes of her family so that a deformed fetus could be carried to term. A Texas judge finally ordered the woman […]

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Jeb Bush surges ahead of GOP pack in new CNN poll

Democratic aligned group releases oppo research document on Jeb Bush, Marco Rubio, etc.

Bob Sparks: CPAC hopes to lead GOP toward tidal wave election

Catherine Durkin Robinson: Evidence shows that the war on women continues