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Des Moines Register: “The five possible prospects who spoke at the conference sponsored by Iowa Rep. Steve King focused primarily on their uniform opposition to President Barack Obama, a Democrat, and his policy initiatives,” but that was where the similarities ended, as Bachmann, Gingrich and Cain spoke about social and economic issues, while Barbour focused solely on the economy.
The speakers at the conservative confab demonstrated the growing rift in the Republican Party between those who believe fiscal issues trump social ones and vice versa, the New York Times adds.
Several likely presidential candidates participated over the weekend on “Rediscover God in America,” a day-long broadcast that reached more than 200 evangelical churches across the country, the Washington Post writes.
Before he delivered the keynote speech at the Conservative Principles Conference, kingmaker Sen. Jim DeMint told the New York Times that the presumed presidential field “might not be sufficient to inspire voters and he would welcome a last-minute entry by another candidate.” The only actual name he floated? New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, who has said he has no interest in running but has boasted that he would do well if he did run. http://is.gd/iAuIUR
BACHMANN: Juan Williams, writing in The Hill: “If Capitol Hill is really one big high school, the ‘It’ girl of the moment is Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-Minn.). A recent Gallup poll of Republicans found Bachmann had the second-highest positive intensity rating of any of the potential 2012 candidates in the GOP field. Mike Huckabee, the former governor of Arkansas and my colleague at Fox, came in first.” And: “Bachmann’s rock-star status on the far right has put the House GOP leadership in a difficult position. She is undermining the ability of the Republican majority in the House to govern.”
BARBOUR: Speaking at the conservative Iowa Renewal Project on Friday, Gov. Haley Barbour vowed not to adhere to any social-issue “truce” if he runs for president, fighting back tears as he spoke, Politico reports.
DANIELS: Dick Armey, the leader of the tea party group FreedomWorks, said he would endorse Gov. Mitch Daniels if Daniels decides to run, the Indianapolis Star reports.
GINGRICH: Newt Gingrich’s courting of an evangelical church -- the pastor of which, John Hagee, called Catholicism (to which Gingrich converted) a “false cult” -- is a good example of how Gingrich is making up for lost time with a constituency he never previously had to pay much attention to, Politico writes.
Gingrich told Fox News Sunday that he expects to be jumping into the presidential race “within a month.” He also “defended his role leading the charge against former President Bill Clinton over his affair, saying he didn't believe that role was hypocritical since the Clinton impeachment centered around the issue of perjury. ‘The question I raised was very simple -- should a president of the United States be above the law?’ he said. ‘I don't think a president of the United States can be above the law.’”
HUNTSMAN: Even though Jon Huntsman himself has been relatively mum on his presidential aspirations, a team around him has a full operation in place, complete with money and messaging, just waiting for a candidate, the AP writes. “They’re floating a rationale for his candidacy — Huntsman could attract independents and centrists while the other candidates fight over — and split the vote of — conservatives who dominate GOP primaries. His support of civil unions for gay couples and belief in humans’ role in climate change, not to mention his time in the Obama administration, could enrage the party’s powerful right wing or alienate tea party voters.”
PAWLENTY: Tim Pawlenty is reaching out to the evangelical community by reaching out to Mike Huckabee’s network of pastors through his own interdenominational church, Real Clear Politics writes.
Team T-Paw today is releasing the names of its fundraising team.
ROMNEY: The Boston Globe notes that Romney and Gov. Deval Patrick (D-MA) are on a collision course. “[A]fter four years of largely ignoring each other, they are crossing paths again. The Democratic governor and his Republican predecessor are heading onto the national stage, eyeing each other warily and trading a few initial barbs as they do the talk-show circuit, promote their books, and stake out opposing territory in the 2012 presidential race.”
It’s too early to say that Mitt Romney won’t compete in Iowa, where he came in second in 2008, Real Clear Politics writes. Evidence: “Republican activists keyed into Romney's operation say he has been invited to two large fundraising events in this state in the coming months and said it's rumored that an event could be on the books soon… Romney apparently has been quietly tapping Republican aides for a second presidential effort, but they aren't on a Romney payroll just yet.”
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These people represent all that is wrong in the United States. They are still in the 1800's.
Well The CRAZY Train has left Iowa for the timebeing, with All the Nutjobs hanging out the windows Screaming:
We're Takeing Our Country back!
Maybe if America's socalled MSM did'nt concentrate so much effort on following this Crazy Train, they'd know that President Obama has handled the Lybian conflict "Skillfully".
Days Not Weeks!
Mission Accomplished !
Rick, let's see what the outcome is for your beloved Obama on Lybia! Bet you the US will be involved for a long time. It would help if Obama and his administration could get their act together and agree on 'what is the mission and what is the exit strategy'!
NJ John, President Obama said :
Days Not Weeks!
Mission Accomplished!
O yeah, more to your point, I think his Mission was to watch Republicans turn themselves into Human Pretzels!
Again!
The common man was not invited to speak once again. To read my solutions on solving our Nation's problems please visit www.reducegovernment.com.
Presidential Candidate Thomas J. Miller
Nut job pastor alert! Nut job pastor alert! John Hagee!! John Hagee!! Newt, you're shameless! By the way, if perjury were such a big issue, why wasn't it pursued AFTER Clinton left office? Because, it was a WEAK legal case! This was about politics and Newt is a liar! But, his first two wives have figured THAT out!!
Barbour in tears? If Pelosi or Hilary Clinton did this, they'd be denounced as weak! Barbour? He's just weak-brained!!
Dick Armey before he dicks you!!
Once again the common man was not invited to speak. Please visit www.reducegovernment.com to read Presidential Candidate Miller's solutions to our Nation's problems.
This lying family values woman Bachmann ...was the reason thousands of seniors went without needed medical care ...for fear of being killed at the doctors office ! Her" death squads " lie rang throughout the United States ! How can she face these very people knowing what she did.
So the "Carnival of Clowns" were in Iowa this weekend to "spew" on about the politics of the very rich, and the socially paranoid. "Bictchy Bachmann" was the loudest "Spewer" who appears to be into race hatred, political misinformation, economics for the rich, and the speading of more" Misinformation and Madness." The "Nazis News Network." AKA. Fox News. Was their to help the "Super Spewers" spread their messages of no new ideas, no new policies, no new thoughts, and no sense of reality. The clowns were in Iowa in force with "Nutty Newt," and "Bitchy Bachmann" leading the GOP/RNC vultures and vipers. They have no respect for the elderly, the disabled, and the uneducated in our society. The "Carnival of Clowns" was a show paid for by the very rich, large corporations, and the large Wall Street Banks. The GOP clowns set-up their tents, and put on many political circus acts to motivate their fellow "Tea Beggers."
Be carefulwhat you ask for... With that nut job out in front they will never get a sane candidate.
Republicans cut public radio and Tv so we could not get the truth. They can't tell the truth. Our country is so much better without more Republican hatred. No more Republican problems. It will take us years to undo all the bad from Bush. President Obama is great!
Educated....your name gives you away! Educated....by your comments you prove just the opposite. Obama is great...are you kidding me. Have you seen the latest various polls on his approval ratings? And finally, are you so ignorant that you believe that 'the truth' as you call it is all contained in Public radio and TV? Educated, really?
The reason Michele Bachmann is so popular DESPITE the fact she is obviously not perfect is because Joe Middle America thinks she is attractive. A prime example is this video.
TEA PARTY IDOL.
Finally accepting the fact that they make mistakes and aren't perfect, the Tea Party is attempting to appeal to the American Idol demographic with a music video.
The Michele Bachman Trio sings “We know we weren't perfect" from the album “Conservative as I Wanna Be” on the newly formed Tea Party Records.
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Even though this is a parody poking fun at Michele Bachman I bet there are those that will think it is a really promo video despite the historically inaccurate babble. She can make the most ridiculous statement and the Tea Party drones will just keep fawning over her regardless of the fact that in doing so they are voting against their own interests.
Toon....kinda like the liberal-progressives getting a 'tingle up the leg' about Obama, right!
Sorry couldn't post link...Seach You Tube for
Tea Party Idol: The Michele Bachmann Trio "We Know We Weren't Perfect"
if interested in seeing video.
What a dumb comment!?!?!? Does it even make any sense to you, NJ?
My question to M. Bachmann is are you still getting your Government RUN Health Insurance??? I am sure you are. Your sound like Palin, always knocking someone when you open your mouth. Leave President Obama out of your daily rants, by now your toes are sticking out you ears because you continue to put your foot in your mouth. You want to Repeal the Health Care Act. Question #2 Did you ever read the Bill???? Oh by the way Your from Minnesota not Iowa , you claim to be an Iowan. Not so. A little confused Ms. Bachmann but we see that all the time. Stay home and cook, screw that up leave the running of the Government to people who deal with a full deck. Your short a few cards ,a lot of cards. OMG you for President?????
Diane:
In case you didn't know, BC/BS is not a government entity. It is a private insurance company to which the government pays into......2. Have you read the bill? The lady can be born and raised in Iowa but yet live her adult life in Minn. My kids are military brats but they claim my birthplace.
Sounds like you about as sharp as a bowling ball.
Here comes the tea bagger express.
I really cannot wait for the republican presidential debates. Let's break it down for the viewing audience:
Trump: All aboard the birther train. Let's alienate any independent vote left. Other republicans are going to bring up values such as multiple marriages, questionable business dealings, multiple bankruptcies, back room special deals, etc. Watch out Donald, it's gonna get ugly.
Bachmann: No comment needed. Just sit back and let her open her mouth. She will be all over the other candidates like a cheap suit.
Palin: No comment needed if she runs. Just sit back and let her open her mouth. She will mow over Gingrich, Romney, Pawlenty and Trump. Her and Bachmann arguing will be a thing of beauty.
Pawlenty: Open season on his dismal record as governor of MN. How about that collapsed bridge on your watch? Think anyone won't bring that up? That is going to be called the Bridge of Death for you.
Barbour: By the time the other candidates are through with him even his mother will be convinced he is racist. Too much baggage, too much the other candidates can dig up on him.
Santorum: Think no one is going to bring up that you couldn't win re-election to the senate? How about that attempt to abolish the U.S. weather service for a private company that contributed to you senate campaign? Be serious.
All of these people have the morals of a snake. The debates will be classic. Can't wait. Talk about must see TV.
If it's during primetime I will have to DVR because there will be too much more important stuff on such as useless info-commercials.