The perfect storm: Why Newt will win South Carolina

I’m coming out and saying it: I think Newt Gingrich will win South Carolina this weekend. I’m shocked that I’m saying it, but the forces all seem to be coming together to create a perfect storm favoring Gingrich to surge past Romney. Specifically: 1) A good debate performance on Monday night – one that Gingrich …

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A new chapter for Profiles in Courage: The debt ceiling debate

Like much of the nation, I’m frustrated and angry that our politicians have let the U.S. come so close to default on its debts – and that the issue still isn’t resolved. But as I packed my bags to move closer (geographically at least!) to the heart of this mess, I came across John F. …

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Google+ and politics: What the competition could mean for political engagement

This must be my week to blog about Google+, so I’m rounding it out with a final post that at least somewhat fits my area of expertise. Whether Google+ defeats Facebook in the long run or whether it remains a network for early adopters with some cool features, it’s still garnering significant numbers. And this …

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The Rally to Restore Sanity: Politics & targets

So, a week later, I’m finally getting back to my promised continuing analysis of the Rally to Restore Sanity. Because I don’t want to belabor the experience too much, I think this will be my last post on the subject. Thus, I have to address the importance of the event – especially in terms of …

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Election 2010: The Tea Party

Although I had planned to devote this week to deconstructing my experience at The Rally to Restore Sanity, the elections last night and the corresponding discussion of their impact have encouraged me to divert slightly today. I promise I’m not done with the rally yet! Amidst all the discussion last night, talk about the implications …

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