Category Archives: Republican Party

Slate: Opinion: Dave Weigel: Sarah Palin vs. Beltway Republicans: Conservatism in 2014

Posted on March 12, 2014 by Erik Schneider

Slate: Opinion: Dave Weigel: Sarah Palin vs. Beltway Republicans: Conservative in America 2014 Erik Schneider on Google+The New Democrat on FacebookThe New Democrat on Twitter This post was originally posted at The New Democrat on BloggerIf Rick Santorum and Sarah … Continue reading →

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Foreign Affairs: Opinion- Michael Kazin- The Tea Party is Special, Just Not in The Way it Thinks

Posted on November 4, 2013 by Erik Schneider

Foreign Affairs: Opinion-Michael Kazin- The Tea Party is Special, Just Not in the Way It Thinks. I disagree with this article from Michael Kazin for this reason. The Tea Party is such a diverse group of Americans that it is … Continue reading →

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The New Republic: John P. Judis- ‘GOP Death Watch: ‘The Final Days of The Republican Party’

Posted on October 11, 2013 by Erik Schneider

Source:The New Republic– Tea Party voters? “I once wrote about lobbying, and this week I called some Republicans I used to talk to (and some that they recommended I talk to) about the effect the shutdown is having on the … Continue reading →

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C-SPAN: ‘Tim Pawlenty Presidential Announcement’

Posted on July 15, 2011 by Erik Schneider

Source:C-SPAN– Governor Tim Pawlenty (Republican, Minnesota) announcing his 2012 presidential campaign. “Former Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty held a town hall event at the Iowa Historical Building. He announced earlier in the day that he was running as a Republican candidate … Continue reading →

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The New Republic: Opinion- Jonathan Chait- For Republicans, do The Benefits of Fanaticism Outweigh The Costs?

Posted on June 8, 2011 by Erik Schneider

The New Republic: Opinion- Jonathan Chait- For Republicans, Do The Benefits Of Fanaticism Outweigh The Costs?. I’ll give the House GOP credit at least they have an agenda and know what they want to do. Their Freshmen Class knows exactly … Continue reading →

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The New Republic: Jonathan Chait- ‘Face it: Republicans Are Never Coming Up With a Health Care Plan’

Posted on May 9, 2011 by Erik Schneider

Source:New York Magazine– Congressional Republicans talking about health care plan. “Face it: Republicans are never coming up with a health care plan. One of the things Republicans seem to have forgotten, in the wake of the introduction and swift passage … Continue reading →

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