Politics

Jimmy’s For Barack–and Abortion and Homosexual Marriage?

by Dr. Paul Kengor September 14, 2012

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Editor’s note: A longer version of this article first appeared at Catholic Vote.
In my previous commentary, I noted the blind political devotion of Bill and Hillary Clinton, hopelessly devoted to Barack Obama above all else. These onetime…

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Religion and the Election of 2012

by Gary S. Smith September 13, 2012

Religious issues have played a significant role in numerous presidential elections, as they are in 2012. In 1800, his opponents accused Thomas Jefferson of atheism and trying to undermine the republic’s Christian foundation. In 1928 and 1960, many Americans were…

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In Defense of Voting Regulations

by Carson Holloway September 13, 2012

Modern conservatism began with Edmund Burke’s critique of the European left’s dogmatism about rights, of its treatment of rights as political absolutes demanding unimpeded application, without the mediation of prudence and a concern for the operation of such rights on…

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The Ayes Have It…Or Do They?

by Ken Connor September 12, 2012

According to the breathless reviews of MSNBC correspondents and the like, the Democratic National Convention was a smashing success.  With celebrity cameos, notable speeches by Michelle Obama, Bill Clinton, and Joe Biden, and a grand finale oration chock-full of the…

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Bill’s Awkward Silence

by Dr. Paul Kengor September 10, 2012

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Bill Clinton was basking in glory at the Democratic National Convention on Wednesday night. Few presidents so love the spotlight. The occasion for Clinton, however, was not himself, but the reelection of Barack Obama.
 
To that end, Clinton’s…

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Dems No Longer Declaring Jerusalem Israel’s Capital

by Keith Koffler September 7, 2012

Language in the 2008 Democratic platform calling Jerusalem the eternal capital of Israel has been stripped from this year’s document, reflecting the current White House stance that Jerusalem’s status must be determined by negotiation, according to The Lid.
“Jerusalem is…

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Does Paul Ryan Want to Take Medicare Away From Seniors?

by Dr. Tracy C. Miller September 5, 2012

A year ago, opponents attacked Rep. Paul Ryan (R-Wis.), claiming that his plan to reform Medicare would kill grandma by taking away her benefits. Mitt Romney, who, of course, has chosen Ryan as his running mate, is proposing similar changes…

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Catholic College Profs Among “Catholics for Obama” 2012

by Matthew Archbold August 22, 2012

Relying heavily on left-leaning academics at Catholic colleges and universities, the Obama campaign on Monday unveiled its “Catholics for Obama” team for 2012 in an effort to boost its Catholic vote.
Among those leading the group are several pro-abortion rights…

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Mitt’s “Damn-the-Torpedoes!” Decision

by Pat Buchanan August 15, 2012

Mitt Romney’s decision to select Rep. Paul Ryan as his running mate speaks well of the man who made it. Indeed, it seemed less like the moderate man we have come to know than Adm. David Farragut in Mobile Bay:…

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Obama’s Popularity With Young Voters

by Mark W. Hendrickson August 13, 2012

According to a recent USA Today/Gallup poll, Americans under the age of 30 favor President Barack Obama over Mitt Romney by almost a two-to-one margin. This is a startling statistic. What explains the lopsided support for President Obama among younger…

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