Published on The Weekly Standard (http://www.weeklystandard.com) The Anti-Coopting Business Heritage Action versus the GOP establishment. Michael Warren August 15 – August 22, 2011, Vol. 16, No. 45 “I really think there’s two sides to politics,” said Mike Needham, the 29-year-old CEO of Heritage Action for America, at a Capitol Hill restaurant in April. “There’s getting […]
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An Analysis of Rick Perry’s record as Governor of Texas http://peskytruth.wordpress.com/2011/07/19/rick-perrys-negatives/
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AUGUST 13, 2011 The presidential candidate’s signature economic development initiative has raised questions among conservatives. By CHARLES DAMERON Gov. Rick Perry’s presidential pitch goes something like this: During one of the worst recessions in American history, he’s kept his state “open for business.” In the last two years, Texas created over a quarter of a
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THE TELEGRAPH Rick Perry: the Paint Creek boy who would be king It is a pocket of rural America that has changed little in a century and is about as far removed from the bustle and marble monuments of Washington DC as one could imagine. Rick Perry speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC)
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AUGUST 10, 2011 A New Strategy for Economic Growth Growth is not just about economics. Growth unleashes human potential. By KEVIN WARSH AND JEB BUSH As the economy continues to struggle, we are reminded of a course offered at Yale University titled “Grand Strategy.” Drawing on a weighty curriculum of history and philosophy, the course
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AUGUST 9, 2011 Amid the market wreckage, signs of a political turn. EXCERPT FROM THIS ARTICLE: The downgrade uproar and even the market turmoil are signs that Americans aren’t about to accept economic decline gracefully. To adapt a famous phrase, a debt crisis is a terrible thing to waste During yesterday’s market meltdown, an old
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AUGUST 9, 2011 The best way to honor our special forces is not to make them win wars on their own. By MAX BOOT I recently visited a Special Operations headquarters in the Middle East—the location, along with other details, must remain classified. I received an incredibly impressive briefing on how U.S. commandos generate intelligence,
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CHATHAM COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY “Do as I say, not as I do.” As you may know, the Voter ID bill (Restore Confidence in Government – HB351) was vetoed by Governor Perdue and the vote on July 26th to override her veto failed 67 to 52. All Democrats voted against the measure and all Republicans voted
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