Posts Tagged ‘Massachusetts’
BILBO: Enthusing the Urban Base for 2012
Tyler Bilbo, Democrat
In an ailing economy that features an extraordinarily high jobless rate, Democrats will struggle to build on the gains of 2006 and 2008. As Republicans look to capitalize on the fluidity of the suburban electorate, Democrats need to re-energize core urban constituencies in order to re-elect Barack Obama.
BILBO: What Happened?
Tyler Bilbo, Democrat
Democrats shouldn’t panic over Scott Brown’s victory – the Northeast has a surprising history of sending Republicans to Washington and the national stage.
WALK: Brown Soars and Coakley Sours
Michele Walk, Moderate
The special election to replace Ted Kennedy’s Senate seat is still over a week away, but one thing is for sure: Massachusetts voters are not about to obediently elect a Democrat for the sake of electing a Democrat. Republican Scott Brown has boots on the ground, impressive fundraising, and the underdog’s zeal. If State Attorney General Martha Coakley wants to win this race, she will have to fight for it – riding on Kennedy’s sordid coat tails simply will not cut it.
WALK: ObamaCare Would Repeat the Errors of RomneyCare
There are significant flaws with Massachusetts’ health care reform, which the Democrats’ health care plans are largely modeled on.
EDWARDS: A Dying Man’s Last Wish
Why Massachusetts should uphold the wishes of democracy over the wishes of Sen. Kennedy.
JACOBS: The Terrible Liberal Of The Month Award Goes To…
Alec Jacobs questions President Obama’s reasonings for awarding a Presidential Medal of Freedom to Senator Ted Kennedy.
MEYER: President Obama “Acted Stupidly”
Staff Writer Cynthia Meyer explores the controversy surrounding President Obama’s poorly-chosen words regarding the Gates arrest.
Cynthia Meyer, Staff Writer
Ideology: Conservative | Writing from: Austin, Texas
As President Obama continues his attempts [...]