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Justin Amash & Rand Paul Super PAC Solicits Job Applicants
The Concerned American Voters (CAV) Super PAC is a newly formed PAC that "seeks to elect principled constitutionalists to public office." It's most notable supporters are Republican Senator Rand Paul ...
07 Aug, 2012
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Gary Johnson Carries Ron Paul's Message into November
Photo: Gage SkidmoreCongressman Ron Paul (R-TX) is considered, even by his critics, one of the most consistent and outspoken advocates for personal liberty in the United States. Paul himself seems to ...
05 Aug, 2012
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That One Time the 2012 DNC Keynote Speaker Pulled a 'Sister, Sister'
San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro, left, and his identical brother State Rep. Joaquin Castro. Credit: AP PhotoThe Democratic party announced their line up of speakers for the 2012 Democratic National C ...
05 Aug, 2012
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The Gay Marriage Debate: Both Sides Are Missing the Point
Photo: James HarrisThe battle raging between proponents of gay marriage and those in opposition to it have missed the mark entirely. This is not to dismiss the concerns of either side, but rather to ...
03 Aug, 2012
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Competition in the Age of Frenemies
Credit: lib.utexas.eduIdeology is being replaced by realpolitik in the world political arena, with competition and cooperation between frenemies perhaps becoming the norm. The war on terror bega ...
03 Aug, 2012
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Ted Cruz' Win is a Social Media Victory
As reported here on IVN on Tuesday, former Texas Solicitor General Ted Cruz defeated Texas Lt. Governor David Dewhurst in the Texas Republican primary runoff for U.S. Senate. With 52.92% of the v ...
02 Aug, 2012
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Ted Cruz Scores Ron Paul a Win in Texas Senate Primary
Photo: Gage SkidmoreTexas lawyer and Tea Party candidate, Ted Cruz, scored an easy and unexpected victory in Tuesday's Republican primary runoff election against the party-anointed, establishment can ...
01 Aug, 2012
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Who's an Independent? Part Two: Independent Governors
Angus King, former independent governor of Maine in 1994 and 1998 is running for senate as an independent in November. King has gotten a lot of media atention so far, what other independent governors ...
01 Aug, 2012
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Tea Party Wins, Incumbent Loses, and Nobody Votes in Texas Primary
A Tea Party win sent shockwaves to Texans yesterday as Lt Gov. David Dewhurst lost to Tea Party candidate Ted Cruz in the republican primary runoff. In Texas, to win the primary a candidate ...
01 Aug, 2012
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Romney and Climate Change: A Timeline
There has been considerable discussion of Governor Romney's views about the causes of climate change and about policies such as cap and trade. It's not easy, however, to find detailed documentation. F ...
31 Jul, 2012
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