When Iowa Republicans gather on caucus night, one issue some of them will be weighing is the “electability” of the candidates. In other words, how likely is it that each of the contenders could really beat Barack Obama in the general election? Measuring something as intangible as electability is tough. Pollsters try to get at [...]
It was the final debate before the Iowa Caucus, making it perhaps the most important one of the campaign so far. Newt Gingrich has seen his numbers slip a little this week, so he tried to recapture his momentum. Meanwhile, this was the last chance for the lower tier candidates to find a game changing [...]
Is Herman Cain the only GOP Presidential Candidate with Problems Respecting Women? In a word, no. Jon Huntsman has proven himself to be a grade-A jerk in the last few days as well. Granted, Huntsman’s indiscretions aren’t anywhere in the league of those allegedly committed by Herman Cain, but his comments are quite telling. In [...]
Join TheIowaRepublican.com tonight at 6:45 pm for the latest GOP presidential debate. This will focus on national security and foreign policy issues. The debate airs on CNN, beginning at 7 pm. Michele Bachmann, Herman Cain, Newt Gingrich, Jon Huntsman, Ron Paul, Rick Perry, Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum will participate. TIR’s Craig Robinson and Kevin [...]
Tom Ingram, the impresario who helped put Bob Corker, Lamar Alexander and Bill Haslam into statewide office, has been hired by the presidential campaign of former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman, NBC’s First Read blog says this morning: This is pretty … Continue reading →