By Craig Robinson Despite the ongoing criticisms of the Romney campaign, tonight’s debate between Mitt Romney and President Obama is a pivotal moment for both candidates. President Obama needs the campaign to continue on its current course. It’s remarkable that the campaign has focused almost extensively on Mitt Romney and his shortcomings, and not the [...]
The Romney and Gingrich campaigns, and their super PAC supporters, waged a fierce battle during the GOP primary. However, Newt Gingrich fully supports Romney in the general election campaign against President Obama. Gingrich, and his wife Callista, took the stage Thursday night at the Republican National Convention. As he often did during the campaign, Newt [...]
The Republican National Convention wraps up tonight and you can view all of it from your computer right here on TheIowaRepublican.com. Mitt Romney will officially accept the GOP’s nomination as their presidential candidate. Other highlights include speeches from Newt Gingrich, Florida Senator Marco Rubio, former Florida Governor Jeb Bush, a “mystery guest” (reportedly Clint Eastwood), [...]
Greetings and welcome to Kevin’s Korner. I’m serious thinking about attending my own funeral as a guy named Phil Shifley. I’ve been accused of wanting to push the Ron Paul supporters out of the Republican Party. It’s actually the other way around. The Paulistinians want to take over and push the rest of us aside [...]
To My Fellow Republicans: It is with conviction that I ask for your support for an Iowa Republican Unity Delegation to our National Convention. This would represent the full spectrum of conservative thought and candidate support. First of all, the facts: 1) In August 2011, a Straw Poll was held in Ames. Congresswoman Michele Bachman [...]
Newt Gingrich plans to finally end his presidential campaign next week, according to campaign aides. The former U.S. House Speaker will suspend his flailing bid next Tuesday. It brings to an end a wild, roller coaster ride that saw Gingrich sail to the top of the polls twice, only to end in humbling fashion. “It’s [...]
Mitt Romney’s bid for the GOP presidential nomination took a major step forward Tuesday night. Rick Santorum’s departure from the race enabled Mitt Romney to completely dominate Tuesday’s primaries in five Northeast states. Romney garnered more than 56 percent of the vote in Connecticut, Delaware, New York, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island. His resounding victories enabled [...]