Herman Cain: Competitive for Now

31 October 2011 |permalink | email article

The New Yorker’s John Cassidy has a refreshing take on Herman Cain, suggesting that he may have underestimated him even though his “9-9-9” tax policy will eventually make things very difficult for him. His poll numbers, according to some… read full story

GOP Voters Like 2008: Immigrant Concerns

30 October 2011 |permalink | email article

An analysis of tens of thousands of Gallup tracking-poll interviews concludes that the Republican primary electorate that will choose the party’s 2012 presidential nomination closely resembles the GOP’s voter base in 2008. Gallup trends in the new cycle suggest… read full story

Thomas as Outlier; Mitt a Windsock?

28 October 2011 |permalink | email article

Justice Clarence Thomas, as the New York Times observed, was sworn in to the Supreme Court 20 years ago this week. He remains a legal outlier even on the conservative court. The results he reaches are often radical: Thomas,… read full story

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