Tag : GOP
Trump Is The Third Party Candidate
After Donald Trump decisively won the Indiana primary, Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus, along with others, started referring to the victor as the presumptive GOP presidential nominee. Some joined in the call to rally behind Trump. His last two standing rivals — Texas Sen. Ted Cruz and Ohio Gov. John Kasich — suspended theirRead more
Can Michael Williams Energize Texas?
A rock-solid, bow tie-wearing conservative who’s not yet famous, Williams is aiming for a sear in the U.S. Senate, Lots of Texans are paying attention. by Tom Squitieri If all goes according to Michael Williams’ plan, by fall, he’ll be one of only two African-Americans in the U.S. Senate—and the only black Republican there. ButRead more-
‘A Godsend to the GOP’
Puerto Rico’s Luis Fortuno heads a new breed of Republicans governors—charismatic thought leaders who know how to the get the job done. By Tom Squitieri Governors are hot properties in the Republican Party these days, and none more so than Luis Fortuno. The governor of Puerto Rico exemplifies Republican philosophy. And he gradually has becomeRead more -
Ron Paul Faces Hurdles Despite Cash Haul
Monday, 12 Nov 2007 03:05 PM By Tom Squitieri Supporters of GOP presidential hopeful Ron Paul have mastered the art of gaining attention — and campaign dollars — on the Internet, but turning online successes into votes and victory could still prove challenging for the plucky candidate.Read more -
The GOP’s Next Ronald Reagan?
She had neither the cash nor the political infrastructure of her opponents, yet Sarah Palin became an overnight sensation. Her star power assures she’s got a future in the national conversation.Read more -
Rep. Cao Only GOP Member to Vote for Obamacare
Sunday, 08 Nov 2009 11:09 AM By Tom Squitieri Freshman Republican Rep. Ahn “Joseph” Cao of Louisiana was the only Republican member of the House to vote “yes” Saturday in the 220 to 215 approval of President Barack Obama’s sweeping overhaul of the nation’s healthcare system.Read more -
Pat Robertson Endorsement Sparks Backlash
Tuesday, 27 Nov 2007 07:57 PM By Tom Squitieri When the Rev. Pat Robertson endorsed former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani for the presidency, he created a schism among evangelical Republicans – one that may cost the GOP the White House next year.Read more
