Tag: Ringside Politics
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Ringside Politics Champion of the Year: Donald Trump
“THE ULTIMATE INDEPENDENT CANDIDATE” by Jeff Crouere, ©2016, blogging at Ringside Politics (Jan. 5, 2016) — For many years, we have bestowed a Ringside Politics Turkey of the Year Award to a worthy celebrity or politician. This designation is anything but flattering, so last year we decided to start a positive award category by recognizing…
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In GOP Race, It’s As Easy As ABC: Anybody But Bush or Christie
“CONSERVATISM WORKS” by Jeff Crouere, ©2015, blogging at Ringside Politics (Feb. 7, 2015) — With 21 months until the 2016 presidential race, the GOP field of candidates is large and impressive. Approximately two dozen prominent Republicans have expressed an interest in running for President. Most of the candidates are strong conservatives with solid credentials. Unfortunately,…
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Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary pb
WORKING FOR THE PEOPLE, NOT THE PRESIDENT by Jeff Crouere, ©2014, blogging at Ringside Politics (Dec. 8, 2014) — On the eve of her election defeat, U.S. Senator Mary Landrieu (D-LA) appeared as a guest on my radio program, Ringside Politics, on WGSO 990 AM in New Orleans. Over the past 16 years as host…
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Ringside Politics Turkey Of The Year Award pb
“BEREFT OF COURAGE” by Jeff Crouere, ©2014, blogging at Ringside Politics (Dec. 3, 2014) — Each year during the Thanksgiving season, Americans enjoy turkey as the main course in cherished family dinner traditions. However, at Ringside Politics, we evaluate political or media “turkeys” who have been nominated for our annual award. As usual, we had…
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Nation Needs a Dose of Louisiana Resiliency
“LAISSEZ LES BON TEMPS ROULER” by Jeff Crouere, ©2012, blogging at Ringside Politics (Aug. 31, 2012) — On the seventh anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, the people of Louisiana were struck again by Hurricane Isaac. This storm was not as powerful or deadly as Katrina, but it was a monster nonetheless. It might have been the…