A look at the claims of various ‘fiscal conservative’ candidates and an analysis of who can best lay claim to that title.
Archive for October 2nd, 2007
New York Times Article Says Ron Paul Camp May Catch Romney’s Bus
October 2, 2007Ron Paul’s supporters are actively encouraging Iowa voters to take advantage of Mitt Romney’s offers of free transportation to the Iowa Straw Poll in Ames on Saturday and then, once they are there, to vote for Mr. Paul but Jesse Benton, a campaign spokesman, said it was the handiwork of independent supporters over whom the campaign had no control.
Obama says he might send troops to Pakistan.
October 2, 2007Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama said Wednesday that he would possibly send troops into Pakistan to hunt down terrorists, an attempt to show strength when his chief rival has described his foreign policy skills as naive.
Rudy Giuliani: “Freedom is Slavery”
October 2, 2007“Freedom is not a concept in which people can do anything they want, be anything they can be. Freedom is about authority. Freedom is about the willingness of every single human being to cede to lawful authority a great deal of discretion about what you do.”
Biden Favors Criminal Charges; Says Impeachment Shouldn’t be Off the Table.
October 2, 2007Biden claims impeachment would “suck the air out of the room,” so we may just let it go because there are “more important issues.” He suggests that it would be better to bring criminal charges against administration officials after they leave office. Oh, and he doesn’t want to be Secretary of State. [Link goes to actual interview on one page]
Giuliani Closed Off Streets to Avoid 9/11 Victims’ Families
October 2, 2007Some 50 Family Members and We Are Change Crew Demand Answers from Former Mayor Giuliani on Trashing Remains of 9/11 Victims; Candidate Smiles, Laughs Behind Policy and Security Insulation. Police blocked off some demonstrators from questioning Giuliani on the matters. Other such questions were ignored as autograph & smile smoozing goes on…
McCain places fifth in Maryland straw poll — Paul wins
October 2, 2007Arizona Sen. John McCain finished fifth in a 2008 presidential straw poll held by the Maryland Republican Party. Libertarian-leaning, anti-war Texas Congressman Ron Paul was the top candidate in the 11-day straw poll. Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani was second in the poll, which asked Republicans to…
Ron Paul Inspires Political Passion (ABC news)
October 2, 2007The story of one Ron Paul supporter with a great idea. ABC does a fair treatment of the story!
Is Obama Getting the student Vote?
October 2, 2007All the elements are here: the personal, almost mystical connection to Barack Obama, often beginning with that convention speech; the importance of the Internet for this presidential race; the Obama campaign’s emphasis on each volunteer’s “story.” It seems everything is in place for a student movement around Obama, but can he pull it off.
Conservatives Against Fred Thompson
October 2, 2007Volunteers have compiled a list of proposals supported by Fred Dalton Thompson in the senate that include Gun Bans, confiscations and limitations to the free speech of Gun Rights Advocates. Dates and bill numbers are provided so this information can be easily verified.
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