The GOP’s base has been energized by the inclusion of Paul Ryan to the ticket as Mitt Romney’s Vice Presidential candidate. The renewed sense of purpose among some Republicans is palatable. They are of the belief that Ryan is the serum to what ails the Romney campaign and, more importantly, the country. Finally, the right person is on the national ticket, the one who represents what the party is really about, the one who will help (more…)
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the ryan factor
Posted: August 19, 2012 in Observations and CommentaryTags: election, news, Paul Ryan, politics, Republican, vote
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pep rallies on anabolic steroids
Posted: July 29, 2016 in Observations and CommentaryTags: America, conventions, Democrat, entertainment, Fox News, Khzir Khan, political, politics, Republican, society, television
Man, the nominating conventions have come a long way from the smoky backroom deal-making days. Those old timey gatherings were ugly, contentious, and vicious. Negotiations were fierce private battles among political bosses and, for those paying attention, intrigue was high. But most Americans – and by “most” I mean everyone not physically at the convention – paid no attention. Communication channels were (more…)