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2013 Massachusetts Special Election Created: Friday, May 17, 2013 Updated: Friday, May 17, 2013
A preview of the 2013 special election for the US Senate seat vacated by John Kerry.
Benghazi Terrorist Attack: Questions Remain Created: Wednesday, May 15, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, May 15, 2013
A look into the Benghazi terrorist attack and why the YouTube video became central in the debate.
2016 Republican Presidential Power Rankings Created: Monday, May 13, 2013 Updated: Monday, May 13, 2013
The first edition of our 2016 GOP Presidential Power Rankings
Why Conservatives Need to Get Aggressive on Abortion Created: Monday, April 29, 2013 Updated: Monday, April 29, 2013
How and why conservatives should aggressively pursue a pro-life agenda.
Is the Tea Party Sustainable? Created: Monday, November 01, 2010 Updated: Sunday, April 28, 2013
Is the Tea Party a sustainable movement?
What to Watch For in the 2009 Midterm Elections Created: Monday, November 02, 2009 Updated: Sunday, April 28, 2013
Here's what to watch for in the 2009 midterm elections.
COPS Improvements Act Created: Tuesday, March 03, 2009 Updated: Sunday, April 28, 2013
Under a liberally controlled Congress and with a liberal president at the helm, the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) program would not only be expanded, but the very performance standard...
What will the fallout be from the bans on gay marriage in three US states? Created: Wednesday, January 07, 2009 Updated: Sunday, April 28, 2013
With the passage of Proposition 8 in California and the passage of similar gay marriage bans in Arizona and Florida, the gay community is now focusing its ire on conservatives. Why are some conserv...
Did Palin try to have her brother-in-law fired from his job as a state Trooper? Created: Tuesday, September 16, 2008 Updated: Sunday, April 28, 2013
Did Sarah Palin try to have her brother-in-law fired from his job as an Alaska State Trooper? And did she fire a public safety commissioner when he refused to do it for her?
Was Sarah Palin chosen to be John McCain's running-mate just for her looks? Created: Tuesday, September 16, 2008 Updated: Sunday, April 28, 2013
Was Sarah Palin chocsen to be John McCain's running-mate just because she's attractive?
Analysis of the Major Races in the 2010 Midterm House Elections Created: Wednesday, November 03, 2010 Updated: Sunday, April 28, 2013
Analysis of the Major races in the 2010 midterm House elections.
Conservative Perspectives on the First Amendment Created: Thursday, May 06, 2010 Updated: Sunday, April 28, 2013
Conservative perspectives on the First Amendment.
How Conservatives Would Generate Job Growth Created: Thursday, September 03, 2009 Updated: Sunday, April 28, 2013
How conservatives would generate job growth.
How Conservatives Think About Race in America Created: Thursday, May 28, 2009 Updated: Sunday, April 28, 2013
The way conservatives see race informs their world view, policy choices and programs. Their ideology on race relations is often reflected in the judicial opinions they reach and the legislative pro...
DC Voting Rights Act Created: Tuesday, March 03, 2009 Updated: Sunday, April 28, 2013
One of the top agenda items for a liberal Congress and a liberal president is broadening its base of power. The DC Voting Rights Act helps Democrats do just that.
Creationism or Evolution: Debating the Origin of Man Created: Saturday, November 24, 2007 Updated: Sunday, April 28, 2013
Does Darwin's theory of evolution undermine the Biblical notion of divine creation? Does it support conservative philosophies of religion and morality? The question for political conservatives: How...
The Abortion Debate In Conservative Politics Created: Friday, November 16, 2007 Updated: Sunday, April 28, 2013
The issue of abortion has caused a multitude of political problems for conservatives over the years. The issue's many shades of gray have been making and breaking the conservative movement's politi...
A Review of The Blind Side (2009) Created: Monday, April 19, 2010 Updated: Sunday, April 28, 2013
Review of the movie, 'The Blind Side,' starring Sandra Bullock and Quinton Aaron.
The Top Conservatives to Follow on Twitter Created: Friday, March 05, 2010 Updated: Sunday, April 28, 2013
Who are the top 20 conservatives to follow on Twitter?
Gifts for Conservatives Created: Tuesday, October 27, 2009 Updated: Sunday, April 28, 2013
Looking for gift ideas for the conservative in your life? Look no further.
A Definition of Amnesty Created: Tuesday, August 25, 2009 Updated: Sunday, April 28, 2013
A definition of amnesty.
Top 10 Conservative Magazines Created: Friday, March 06, 2009 Updated: Sunday, April 28, 2013
Looking for the best conservative writers on the Internet? Check out these sites to read a variety of conservative perspectives from the best minds in the movement.
A Profile of Barry Goldwater Created: Wednesday, November 14, 2007 Updated: Sunday, April 28, 2013
Barry Goldwater, sometimes called "Mr. Conservative," is widely believed to be the man who began the modern conservative movement. This article gives you a brief glimpse of his life and political c...
Conservative Perspectives on the Second Amendment and Gun Control Created: Friday, March 12, 2010 Updated: Sunday, April 28, 2013
Conservative perspectives on the second amendment and gun control
Transcript of Former Vice President Dick Cheney's Speech on Interrogation Created: Thursday, May 21, 2009 Updated: Sunday, April 28, 2013
A transcript of former Vice President Dick Cheney's historic speech at the American Enterprise Institute on May 21, 2009 in response to President Barack Obama's indictment of the previous administr...
The Democrat’s 2010 Budget Proposal Created: Thursday, April 02, 2009 Updated: Sunday, April 28, 2013
An analysis of the 2010 budget proposed by President Barack Obama, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Leader Harry Reid.
Conservative Analysis of US Government Bailouts Created: Saturday, November 29, 2008 Updated: Sunday, April 28, 2013
A look at the succession of multi-billion dollar bailouts that have been or are proposed to be extended to US industries or companies since the fall of 2008.
John McCain, George W. Bush & Conservatism Created: Thursday, May 15, 2008 Updated: Sunday, April 28, 2013
About.com Guest Commentator takes a closer look at John McCain's conservative credentials, compares them to those of current president George W. Bush, and asks, "What's the difference?"
The National Tea Party Convention in Nashville Created: Friday, February 05, 2010 Updated: Sunday, April 28, 2013
Did you attend the Tea Party National Convention in Nashville? We want to hear about it! Send us your pictures and tell us your stories!
Why I'm a Political Conservative Created: Saturday, January 09, 2010 Updated: Sunday, April 28, 2013
There are many stories about why people became politically conservative. We want to hear yours.
Why I'm a Political Conservative Created: Saturday, January 09, 2010 Updated: Sunday, April 28, 2013
There are many stories about why people became politically conservative. We want to hear yours.
Job Growth -- What Policies Would You Implement to Generate Job Growth? Created: Friday, July 09, 2010 Updated: Sunday, April 28, 2013
What policies would you implement to generate job growth?

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