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Posted at 6:51pm on Mar. 31, 2008 Mitt Romney for HUD?

By FirstState

With Secretary Jackson's resignation today, the nation needs a proven "doer" in the role of HUD secretary, someone who understands markets and the economy, and can manage a large organization.

Why not Mitt Romney, the quintessential "Get Er Done" Republican? He can get in, turn the situation around, and be done in January.

Thoughts?

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Posted at 9:47pm on Dec. 30, 2007 Say What, Huck?

HUCK TODAY (all emphasis mine): “You’re not going to hear me making up stuff about my biography,” Huckabee told a dozen or so supporters gathered in the lobby of the Boyt Harness Company. “When folks don’t tell you what’s straight up coming in, they probably won’t tell you straight up when they get in.”(link)

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Posted at 11:32pm on Dec. 29, 2007 TV Ads aren't negative; THIS is negative

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From AP:

Many South Carolina Republicans got a bogus holiday greeting card this week, purported to be from White House hopeful Mitt Romney, that cites some controversial passages of the Book of Mormon.

"We wish you and your family a happy holiday season and a joyful New Year. The Romney family," the card says.

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Posted at 11:01am on Dec. 27, 2007 Failing Our Students, Failing America

By FirstState

NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION FOR NATION’S COLLEGES IN 2008: ACTUALLY
TEACH AMERICA’S HISTORY AND INSTITUTIONS

The Delaware-based Intercollegiate Studies Institute (ISI) recently released a top 10 list of facts about America that college students "unlearn" while at school. A press release issued by the non-profit educational organization states that as the country enters a presidential election year, decision-makers for many of the nation’s colleges need to add teaching America’s history and founding principles to their New Year’s resolution lists. This new list reveals that many of the nation’s soon-to-be college graduates are forgetting

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Posted at 3:06pm on Dec. 18, 2007 Huckabee Losing Gilchrist Endorsement?

By FirstState

According to WorldNetDaily:

Minuteman Project founder Jim Gilchrist says he will have to reconsider his endorsement of former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee after learning the Republican presidential candidate favors allowing illegal aliens to wait only days to receive documents allowing re-entry into the U.S.

In a Dec. 9 Fox News interview, just two days before Gilchrist's endorsement, Huckabee was questioned by host Chris Wallace about an apparent contradiction between statements last year that he preferred a pathway to citizenship and his current plan. On his campaign website, Huckabee outlines a proposal that would require illegal aliens to repatriate and get on the back of the line, which could mean years for re-entry into the United States.

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Posted at 10:32am on Dec. 15, 2007 BORK endorses Romney

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According to Politico, Judge Robert Bork has endorsed Mitt Romney.

"Throughout my career," the legal scholar says in a statement to be released today, "I have had the honor of serving under several Presidents and am proud to make today's endorsement. No other candidate will do more to advance the conservative judicial movement than Governor Mitt Romney. … I greatly admired his leadership in Massachusetts in the way that he responded to the activist court's ruling legalizing same-sex 'marriage.' His leadership on the issue has served as a model to the nation on how to respect all of our citizens while respecting the rule of law at the same time."

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Posted at 2:53pm on Dec. 12, 2007 BREAKING: Thompson Fails to Qualify for 2/5 DE Primary

By FirstState

According to the Delaware Department of Elections, Fred Thompson has failed to qualify for the February 5, 2008 Delaware Primary.

Thompson secured only 281 of the 500 signatures necessary.

Jason at Race42008 reports that Thompson had 800 signatures, but that the majority were not registered Republicans, as is required.

UPDATE: Here'

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Posted at 10:36pm on Oct. 3, 2007 DE-Local: Special Election for State Senate

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Calling all RedStaters. We have a special election for a state senate seat in Delaware. This seat is ripe for a pickup, but we could use the help of the RedState community.

Our candidate is Joanne Christian, President of the local school board and a fantastic lady.

Check us out at JoanneChristian.com and we'd appreciate any contribution you can muster.

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Posted at 4:55pm on Aug. 11, 2007 You Knew It Would Happen

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From the Boston Globe:

"AMES, Iowa -- An Iowa Christian group is circulating flyers at today's straw poll urging people not to vote for Mitt Romney, the strong favorite in today's straw poll, because he is a Mormon.

"we strongly believe that Jesus Christ, if he were alive in the flesh in this time and voted, would NEVER vote for Mitt Romney under any circumstances," the flyer says. "Mitt Romney represents Mormonism which is counterfeit Christianity, a cult."

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Posted at 8:38pm on May 24, 2007 Where was Sam Brownback?

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Today, the Senate voted on an amendment to eliminate sanctuary cities for illegal immigrants.

The amendment failed by one vote.

Sam Brownback did not vote.

Does anyone know why?

(Before anyone jumps down his throat or mine, I'm sure there's a reason.)

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Posted at 9:59pm on Feb. 27, 2007 Delaware House Majority Leader Resigns

By FirstState

I NEED YOUR HELP.

Delaware House Majority Leader Wayne Smith (R-Brandywine) has resigned his seat tonight. From the press release:

"Smith, aged 44, is leaving elected office to take a position as the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Delaware Healthcare Association (DHA). The Delaware Healthcare Association is a statewide trade and membership services organization that exists to represent and serve hospitals, health systems, and related health care organizations in their role of providing a continuum of appropriate, cost-effective, quality care to improve the health of the people of Delaware."

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Posted at 12:04pm on Feb. 23, 2007 Vilsack Out

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Hotline is reporting that Tom Vilsack is dropping his bid for the Presidency. His endorsement will certainly create (or solidify) a frontrunner in Iowa.

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Posted at 2:40pm on Feb. 13, 2007 Narrowing 2008: What do you think?

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USA Today recently moderated a debate between Ex-Iowa Governor Tom Vilsack and former Wisconsin Governor Tommy Thompson. Both are expected to run for President.

What do you think about this becoming a regular part of the pre-primary season: one-on-one debates between contenders from each party? And who would you like to see duke it out?

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Posted at 11:51am on Jan. 24, 2007 It's On; Brownback Attacks Romney [and Erick shuts down this post]

By FirstState

NOTE: The following is pretty much a plagiarizing of the CBN News article that is linked to at the top. Because it is not in blockquotes, you might think that the blogger who posted it, wrote it.

Thanks,
Erick

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From CBN News:

Presidential hopeful Sam Brownback told CBN News that he’s the “solidly” pro-life candidate in the race and raised questions about Mitt Romney’s conservative credentials.

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Posted at 11:54am on Jan. 17, 2007 Governor Frist?

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The Hill is reporting that former Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist is taking a hard look at the Governor's seat in 2010. The speculation is that Frist feels he needs the executive experience for a supposed future run for President. Have we come to that point, that executive experience is so important that someone like Frist would go from the height of power in the Senate to the governorship of a state in order to have it on his resume? Does the strength of that idea doom a McCain or a Brownback or promote a Romney, Giuliani or Huckabee, or is it really a secondary quality?

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