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To Understand the Democratic Party’s Re-definition of Marriage - Follow the Money! Sat Oct 6

Harry R. Jackson, Jr.

Our country made history in 2008 when we elected our first black president. The 2012 election is already historic as well, but for a much less promising reason. This year marks the first time in history that a major political party has put the redefinition of marriage into its national platform. ... more
The Significance of Party Platforms Tue Sep 18

Phyllis Schlafly

House Speaker John Boehner was quoted during the Republican National Convention as saying, "Have you ever met anybody who read the party platform? I never met anybody." Scoffing at the party's platform is the typical attitude of establishment-backed politicians who don't want to be bothered with addressing the hopes and goals of grassroots voters. Downgrading the platform is the mark of losing candidates, such as Bob Dole and John McCain. ... more
DWS Caught in a Lie...Again Tue Sep 11

America

Anderson Cooper calls out DNC Chair Wasserman Schultz on "misquoting" the LA Times. ... more
Froward Sat Sep 8

Ken Blackwell

That’s not a typographical error. I’m not mistaking the Democratic Platform’s definition of all things progressive. I’m not misapplying their slogan: Forward. ... more
A Godless Party Expels the Creator Fri Sep 7

Pat Buchanan

The authors of the Democratic platform have inadvertently revealed to the world the sea change that has taken place in that party we once knew. ... more
The Democratic Mask Slips on Israel Fri Sep 7

Mona Charen

Were you shocked when at least 50 percent of the delegates to the Democratic Convention appeared to vote "nay" on recognizing Jerusalem as Israel's capital and reinserting God into the platform? Admittedly, it was high drama -- a truly unscripted moment that laid bare the raw hostility toward Israel that has gradually achieved mainstream status within the Democratic Party. But a surprise? Not really. ... more
Allen West Ad: These Democrats Said 'No' to God Three Times Thu Sep 6

Guy Benson
Obama Camp: Look, This Platform Mess Isn't the President's Fault Thu Sep 6

Guy Benson
The $10 Million Per Minute Platform Thu Sep 6

Bob Barr

The Republican Party’s party in Tampa is over; there were no surprises. The Democrats are having their fiesta this week in Charlotte, and there will be no surprises. Each of these two major political parties will launch into their official campaigns armed with well-vetted talking points and skilled orators (excepting the current Vice President), and holding high their respective party's 2012 Platform. ... more
Israel Betrayed Thu Sep 6

Frank Gaffney

In October 2001, Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon issued a prophetic warning: "Do not repeat the dreadful mistake of 1938, when enlightened European democracies decided to sacrifice Czechoslovakia for a ‘convenient temporary solution'." He declared: "Israel will not be Czechoslovakia." Tragically, President Obama today is increasingly treating Israel as Western leaders did in abandoning the Czechs seventy-four years ago. ... more
Oh Boy: Obama Signed Off on Changes That Led to Platform Debacle Thu Sep 6

Guy Benson
Anderson Cooper: DWS in an "Alternate Universe" Thu Sep 6

Charlotte, NC

CNN analyzes Wasserman-Schultz's laughable defense of the platform change. ... more
Allen West Ad: 'Three Times They Said No to God" Thu Sep 6

Florida

Rep. West (FL-R) asks voters, "Are those your values?" ... more
Surreal Video: Amidst Angry Cries and Boos, Democrats Re-Insert God, Jerusalem into Platform Wed Sep 5

Guy Benson
Democrats Unveil Extreme Platform Wed Sep 5

Guy Benson
Durbin Deflects Platform Questions, Attacks Fox News Wed Sep 5

Charlotte, NC

Dick Durbin responded to Bret Baier's questions about removing God and Jerusalem from the Democrat's platform. ... more