Conservative principles on Townhall
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Daniel Doherty
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Beyond the Budget Battle Mon Mar 11Dan HollerAlthough America’s future will be shaped by the ongoing Washington budget battles, there are dozens of issues simmering just below the surface. Because freedom either advances or recedes with each vote, those issues deserve scrutiny as well. ... more
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Crystal WrightRepublicans need to stand for something and start defending conservatism not apologizing for it. ... more
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Townhall.com Staff
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Terry PaulsonWhen Paul Ryan delivered this year's proposed Republican budget, the political response was predictable and divided. ... more
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Unexpected Hope—From Hollywood Wed Feb 29Michael MedvedFor conservatives and traditionalists, unusual good news from Hollywood—in terms of both weekend box-office results and, amazingly enough, the Oscar ceremonies. ... more
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Armstrong WilliamsDemocrats are, and have always been, getting their way on taxing and spending. Here’s proof of that: Government spending went up in 2011, despite the debt-ceiling showdown over the summer and at least three potential government shutdowns. ... more
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Katie Pavlich
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Townhall.com StaffThe legacy of President George W. Bush and his relationship with the conservative movement is the subject of a timely new book by a young conservative who worked inside the Bush White House for the better part of the two Bush terms in office. ... more
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What It Means To Be A Black Conservative Tue Nov 8Townhall.com Staff"You’re a black Conservative? Wow, you’re a rarity.” I’ve heard this and similar responses over the course of my life. This indicates that there is a cultural stereotype that exists in the mindset of many people. So what does it exactly mean to be a black conservative? ... more
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Bobby Jindal's Triumph Thu Oct 27Cal ThomasRepublican Governor Bobby Jindal of Louisiana last weekend won re-election with a staggering 65.8 percent of the vote in a state that remains heavily Democratic. It is, the governor's office contends, the highest percentage achieved by a candidate since the state's open primary was created. Jindal won all of the state's 64 parishes, increasing by four the number of parishes he won in 2007. ... more
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John HawkinsHe has excellent name recognition, he's extremely well organized, he's a great fundraiser, he's become a polished debater, and he's not gaffe prone....All that being said, there's a reason why Mitt Romney has been unable to walk away with the nomination despite all of those advantages. ... more
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The Myth of Bipartisanship Thu Oct 6Townhall.com Staff
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Obama's Speech a Shovel Ready Moment Thu Sep 8Jeff CarterWhere is the compromise between the Keynesian big government views of the Obama administration and the Democrats, and the Classical economic small government views of the Tea Party? It has been proven that no infrastructure projects touted by government post stimulus were shovel ready. The multiplier effect of government spending on GDP is zero. ... more
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Video: Marco Rubio at the Reagan Library Thu Aug 25Guy Benson
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Aimless Ames, A Lot of Numbers and a Tiger Sun Jul 31Derek HunterWith all the news of doom and gloom and threats to halt Social Security checks, you might not have noticed there is a political event coming up that the media will inevitably hype - the Ames Straw Poll. ... more
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Surrendering to Statism: The Boehner Plan Thu Jul 28J.D. ThorpeThis is our moment to take a stand and attempt to change the unsustainable course we are on. Doing nothing or making negligible cuts will seal a Greece-like fate for our future. This is not intended to scare people through fear-mongering or demagoguery. It’s the simple reality of our situation. ... more
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Towards More South Park Conservatives Sun Jul 17Mark BaisleyWhile young Americans won’t easily relate to traditional GOP heroes, there are some appealing, contemporary characters whose personal convictions have matured to conservative creeds. I urge the following celebrities to increase their public voice in politics for America’s under-40 population. ... more
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Jon Who? Fri Jun 24Michael ReaganAll of a sudden the kept media is all agog over one Jon (not John) Huntsman, recently retired from his Obama administration post as U.S. Ambassador to the People's Republic of China, provoking the president to joke that he was "sure that him having worked so well for me will be a great asset in any Republican primary." ... more
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A Battleground Leader for 2012? Tue Mar 22Fred LucasMinnesota Republican Gov. Tim Pawlenty has been making moves recently that make a run for the GOP 2012 White House nod look increasingly likely. He’s a blue-collar, tax-cutting, budget-balancing executive from the strategically important Midwest. So does he stand a chance? ... more
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Rachel AlexanderGetting lost with all the names being floated around for a GOP presidential primary? Here's the ones you need to know. ... more
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Marc LevinAlong with scores of conservative Republicans, right-of-center values won the 2010 midterm elections, as the principles of limited government, reduced spending and public-sector accountability earned the frustrated public’s support. ... more
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California GOP to Rise Again Mon Jan 31Terry PaulsonOnce again, political pundits are saying that the California Republican Party is dead and never to rise again unless it begins to embrace more moderate candidates. ... more
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Joel MowbraySaul Anuzis, one of the leading candidates to head the Republican National Committee, broadly shares the same conservative principles as his opponents, but what makes him unique is his compelling family history that he believes would enable him to present the sharpest contrast with President Obama. ... more
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The Diversity Police Are At It Again Sun Jan 9Ken ConnorAn alarm has been sounded for Republicans who advocate big-government, abortion, gay marriage, and gun control: Take heed! The GOP is being taken over by (gasp!) actual conservatives! ... more
