Tag: Republicans
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“Medicare for All” is Quickly Becoming a Mainstream Democrat Position
by David Shephard, ©2026 (Sep. 7, 2026) — In an ongoing effort to please their increasingly progressive rank-and-file, the Democratic Party has moved rapidly to the left over the last several years. Ever since the days of Barack Obama (a man who once believed that marriage was an institution between a man and a woman),…
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The Far Left is No Longer Just on The Fringe of the Democratic Party. Republicans Need to Make This a Campaign Issue.
by David Shephard, ©2026 (Aug. 21, 2026) — History teaches us a few things about mid-term elections, namely, turnout is lower than in a Presidential election year, and the party out of the White House always (with exceptions in 1998 and 2002) gains seats in Congress. I suppose it makes sense; the party out of…
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Amid Chaos, Congress Takes Another Vacation
by Jeff Crouere, ©2026 (Jul. 19, 2026) — As America is engaged in a five-month military conflict with Iran and the economy has been suffering, Congress has responded with predictable inaction. It is little wonder that Americans give Congress a 10% approval rating, with 86% expressing disapproval. As Carl Hulse, Chief Washington Correspondent for the New York Times, noted, “It’s…
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GOP Base is Disgusted with Do-Nothing Congress
by Jeff Crouere, ©2026 (Jul. 5, 2026) — The midterm election is less than four months away, and Republicans hold majorities in both houses of Congress, yet their track record has been abysmal. Other than the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” congressional Republicans have delivered little for their supporters. Republican voters are surely wondering why they…
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Are Democrats Blowing their Momentum Heading into the Midterms?
by David Shephard, ©2026 (Jun. 10, 2026) — Well, Republicans, facing possible headwinds going into the midterm elections later this year, must be feeling pretty good right now. Gas prices are down 30 cents from their recent peak in May, and the job outlook is looking up. In addition, share prices on all the major indexes…
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There is Some Hope for Republicans on the Horizon
by David Shephard, ©2026 (May 6, 2026) — We are now into the second year of Trump’s second term, which means that midterm elections will be held later this year. Every member of the House is up for reelection and one third of the Senate is up. Historically the Party that controls the White House…
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If Republicans are Divided, Democrats Will Conquer
by Jeff Crouere, ©2026 (Mar. 30, 2026) — The prospects for Republicans to maintain control of Congress this fall are grim. Since 1950, the average midterm election loss for the incumbent President’s political party in the U.S. House was 25 seats. It may be worse for Republicans in this midterm election. One GOP House member anonymously…
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Democrat Wins Show GOP Voters Are Not Motivated
by Jeff Crouere, ©2026 (Feb. 1, 2026) — On Saturday, Democrats easily won a special election for a State Senate seat in Texas. Their candidate, union leader Taylor Rehmet, defeated Republican activist Leigh Wambsganss by a stunning 14% margin. This election was particularly alarming for Republicans, since their candidate had been endorsed by President Donald Trump, who…
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Confused Republicans vs Determined Democrats
by Tom DeWeese, American Policy Center, ©2025 (Nov. 13, 2025) — To truly understand the threats we are facing across the nation and how to combat them, first we must understand the who, what, when, where, and why behind the policies that are creating the national divide. What are the Democrats pushing into place, and…
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A Tale of Two Political Parties
by Jeff Crouere, ©2025 (Oct. 12, 2025) — In America today, our two major political parties are moving in opposite directions. For Republicans, it might be the “best of times.” Under the leadership of President Donald Trump, the GOP is feeling confident. Republicans have a strong chance to retain control of the Congress in 2026…
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As the Tyrants Move to Handcuff Freedom, Grab the Keys!
by Tom DeWeese, American Policy Center, ©2025 (Oct. 8, 2025) — “Are you tired of winning?” That’s the line we keep hearing from conservative media and many right-wing spokesmen. Goes the story, the Left is defeated. They are a joke. They have no message for the people. And my favorite, the Democrats will never win…
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Confessions of a Guilty Mind: Why Liberals Keep Screaming Their Sins at Republicans
by Dominic Rapini, American Businessman and Political Commentator, ©2025 (Jun. 22, 2025) — It’s becoming hard to tell if the modern Democratic Party is running a political platform or just broadcasting live therapy sessions. Every time they accuse Republicans of some horrendous act—racism, authoritarianism, grooming, election denial—it starts sounding less like criticism and more like projection.…
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Democrats Fixate on Trump, but Ignore the Voters
by Jeff Crouere, ©2025 (Jun. 1, 2025) — In a CNN interview on Sunday, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) boasted that the Democrats “will take back control of the House of Representatives” in the 2026 midterm election. History shows that his prediction is likely to occur. As noted by John Woolley in the American…
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The History and Differences Between a Government Republican in Form and a Democracy, and Their Applicability to Republicans and Democrats
by Robert Kalebra, ©2025 (Feb. 12, 2025) — The terms “republic” and “democracy” are often used interchangeably, especially in modern political discourse, but their meanings and implications differ significantly. Understanding the historical evolution of these concepts, as well as how they relate to political parties like the Republicans and Democrats in the United States, can…
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Saving Democracy From Democrats
by Cauf Skiviers, Cultural Inappropriation, ©2025 (Jan. 14, 2025) — King Theseus of Athens, the mythical Greek hero, is celebrated for slaying the Minotaur, rescuing children doomed to sacrifice, and sailing his way back home aboard a legendary ship. To commemorate this feat, Athenians preserved his ship for generations, each year reenacting Theseus’ journey as…
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Kamala Harris Wins Turkey of the Year Award
by Jeff Crouere, ©2024 (Dec. 1, 2024) — Ever since the Ringside Politics program started 25 years ago, we have enjoyed an annual tradition. During Thanksgiving week, we announce our “Turkey of the Year” winner. Our previous award recipients have included both celebrities and politicians, as well as Republicans and Democrats. Our 2023 winner was Department of…
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Most of America Has No Clue Where the Two Parties Actually Fall on Political Ideology. For Some, Democracy is an Inconvenience
by James Lyons-Weiler, PhD, Popular Rationalism, ©2024 (Aug. 15, 2024) — In the grand theater of American politics, the spectacle presented by the two major parties often resembles a well-rehearsed performance rather than a genuine struggle over ideological differences. The public is treated to a show where Republicans and Democrats fiercely champion their respective causes—whether…
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Trump: “Losing Candidates” to Meet with “Broken Political Investors,” then Approach Him
by Sharon Rondeau (Oct. 15, 2023) — In a TruthSocial post on Saturday evening, 45th President Donald J. Trump predicted a meeting among “Republican” operatives former Speaker of the House Paul Ryan, now a Fox News Board member; Trump’s second attorney general, William P. Barr; and U.S. Senator from Utah Mitt Romney, who is not…
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New York Times Offers Winning Campaign Advice for Republicans – But Will They Take It?
by Allan Wall, Border Hawk, ©2023 (Sep. 15, 2023) — The next U.S. presidential and congressional elections are scheduled for November 5, 2024. That’s less than 14 months away. Here at Border Hawk, we are not permitted to endorse candidates or legislation, but we can analyze the ongoing politics of immigration. Believe it or not,…
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Why Wait, Republicans? Impeach Biden Now
by Jeff Crouere, Ringside Politics, ©2023 (Apr. 16, 2023) — President Joe Biden spends too much time on vacation and not “working” for the American people. For example, he just returned from a four-day vacation in Ireland but has ignored the victims of the poisonous train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio. In fact, Biden has…