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    • The Establishment - Definition of the Republican Establishment Created: Tuesday, May 15, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, May 16, 2012
      A definition and explanation of the Republican establishment, or simply
    • Battleground 2012: Wisconsin Created: Monday, May 14, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, May 15, 2012
      While Wisconsin voted overwhelmingly for Barack Obama in 2008, the state has shifted toward the center since then and has returned to being a toss-up state for the 2012 election cycle. Read about t...
    • Three Tea Party Primaries to Watch in 2012 Created: Sunday, April 29, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, May 15, 2012
      Conservatives continue to make gains in the Republican Party and seek to grab a handful of primary victories again in 2012. Read about 3 GOP primary races worth watching.
    • Romney’s GOP Victory: Realities and Myths Created: Sunday, April 29, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, May 15, 2012
      Realities and myths as to why and how Mitt Romney won the 2012 GOP nomination or president.
    • Why Conservatives Should Support Mitt Romney Created: Tuesday, April 03, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, May 15, 2012
      There are a number of reasons why conservatives should support Romney for President in 2012. While he was not the first choice of conservatives, he now offers the best hope for beating Barack Obama.
    • The Conservative Case for Returning Government Power to the States Created: Thursday, March 01, 2012 Updated: Thursday, May 10, 2012
      Why conservatives believe that stronger state governments are preferable to a stronger federal government.
    • Conservative Take on the 2012 Wisconsin Recall Elections Created: Thursday, May 10, 2012 Updated: Thursday, May 10, 2012
      After losing nearly every election during the 2010 election cycle, Wisconsin Democrats through a tantrum and petitioned to have the newly elected Republican leadership removed from office. The reca...
    • A Tea Party History Lesson Created: Sunday, May 06, 2012 Updated: Sunday, May 06, 2012
      The origins of the tea party are often misrepresented as being a movement designed to oppose Barack Obama. In reality, the movement opposes Republicans frequently and vigorously.
    • Battleground 2012: Virginia Created: Thursday, April 19, 2012 Updated: Sunday, April 29, 2012
      Virginia looks to play a pivotal role in the 2012 elections. While the presidential race will be front and center, a key battle for a US Senate seat is also being held. Find out who has the advanta...
    • The 2012 Electoral College: How Conservatives Can Defeat Obama Created: Monday, April 16, 2012 Updated: Sunday, April 29, 2012
      Looking at the 2012 Electoral College and how conservatives plan to defeat Obama in the presidential election.
    • Elections and News Created: Friday, April 20, 2012 Updated: Sunday, April 29, 2012
      Conservative ideas are constantly growing. There are many perspectives on different forms of conservatism as well as a constant stream of new ideas. Here, we will explore these constantly evolving ...
    • Top Candidates for the 2012 GOP Vice-Presidential Nomination Created: Monday, April 23, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, April 24, 2012
      Reviewing the Top Candidates for the 2012 GOP Vice-Presidential Nomination
    • 2012 Possible VP Picks Gallery Created: Tuesday, April 24, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, April 24, 2012
      A look at the top candidates to be selected as the GOP vice-presidential running-mate in 2012.
    • 2012 Possible VP Picks Gallery Created: Tuesday, April 24, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, April 24, 2012
      US Senator Marco Rubio from Florida is a to contender for the GOP vice-presidential running-mate in 2012.
    • 2012 Possible VP Picks Gallery Created: Tuesday, April 24, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, April 24, 2012
      A look at the top candidates to be selected as the GOP vice-presidential running-mate in 2012.
    • 2012 Possible VP Picks Gallery Created: Tuesday, April 24, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, April 24, 2012
      A look at the top candidates to be selected as the GOP vice-presidential running-mate in 2012.
    • 2012 Possible VP Picks Gallery Created: Tuesday, April 24, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, April 24, 2012
      A look at the top candidates to be selected as the GOP vice-presidential running-mate in 2012.
    • 2012 Possible VP Picks Gallery Created: Tuesday, April 24, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, April 24, 2012
      A look at the top candidates to be selected as the GOP vice-presidential running-mate in 2012.
    • 2012 Possible VP Picks Gallery Created: Tuesday, April 24, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, April 24, 2012
      A look at the top candidates to be selected as the GOP vice-presidential running-mate in 2012.
    • 2012 Possible VP Picks Gallery Created: Tuesday, April 24, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, April 24, 2012
      A look at the top candidates to be selected as the GOP vice-presidential running-mate in 2012.
    • Conservative Basics Created: Saturday, June 14, 2008 Updated: Friday, April 20, 2012
      Profiles, campaign and election race information, about the 2008 presidential race, and conservative views and perspectives on the issues and news raised during the campaign.
    • Leaders & Icons Created: Saturday, May 24, 2008 Updated: Friday, April 20, 2012
      Profiles, biographies, information and current news about longtime and emerging US conservative leaders, historical figures, notable people and opinion-makers.
    • Elections and News Created: Tuesday, May 20, 2008 Updated: Monday, April 16, 2012
      There is wide debate within the conservative movement over how differing ideologies can fall under one common category. Nevertheless, most conservatives would agree that just as there are certain m..
    • Ann Romney: 2012 Game Changer Created: Friday, April 13, 2012 Updated: Friday, April 13, 2012
      Ann Romney, wife of presidential hopeful Mitt Romney, looks to play a pivotal role in her husband's 2012 run for the White House. Learn about Ann Romney and the possible role she might play as the ..
    • How Conservatives Can Counter Obama Created: Thursday, March 01, 2012 Updated: Thursday, April 12, 2012
      Learn about the various issues conservatives can use to counter Obama in 2012 presidential election.
    • Tracking the 2012 Republican Primary Created: Thursday, March 01, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, April 11, 2012
      Track the 2012 elections, from the Republican presidential nominating contest to important gubernatorial and congressional elections.
    • 2012 Republican Primary Results Created: Thursday, March 01, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, April 11, 2012
      Follow the road to the 2012 Republican Party nomination for President of the United States. Up to date results of all the GOP primaries and caucuses.
    • Who Do You See As The Most Important Conservatives of 2012? Created: Monday, April 09, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, April 10, 2012
      As the 2012 election season heats up, a number of conservatives stand out as being the best advocates for the movement as a whole. Let us know who you think is best to create long-term arguments, s..
    • A Profile of US Senator Marco Rubio Created: Friday, March 30, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, April 10, 2012
      A profile of rising conservative star Marco Rubio, senator from Florida, and possible vice-presidential pick in 2012.
    • Tea Party Myths -- Is the Tea Party a Sustainable Movement? Created: Monday, November 01, 2010 Updated: Tuesday, April 10, 2012
      Is the Tea Party a sustainable movement?
    • The 8 Most Important Conservatives of 2012 Created: Monday, April 09, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, April 10, 2012
      A list of the 8 most important and influential conservatives of 2012.
    • Obama Gaffes – Top 10 Obama Gaffes Part II Created: Monday, December 28, 2009 Updated: Tuesday, April 10, 2012
      What are your favorite Obama gaffes of the last six months of 2009?

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