Can Gingrich’s Visceral Appeal Outweigh His History? Can Gingrich’s Visceral Appeal Outweigh His History?
Newt Gingrich appeals to South Carolina Republicans like no other candidate. But can he overcome his personal history and his incompetent ground game?
Jan 20, 2012 / Ben Adler
Five Reasons Romney Is Leading (Barely) in South Carolina Five Reasons Romney Is Leading (Barely) in South Carolina
Mitt Romney’s lead over Newt Gingrich has shrunk, but he’s still set to do well in a state that was supposed to be hostile to him. Rick Perry dropping out is unlikely t...
Jan 19, 2012 / Ben Adler
The Religious Right Roars Back in South Carolina The Religious Right Roars Back in South Carolina
Faith, morality and “family values” are back now that the Republican primary has moved south.
Jan 19, 2012 / Ben Adler
Gingrich Rides Racially Coded Rhetoric to Surge in South Carolina Gingrich Rides Racially Coded Rhetoric to Surge in South Carolina
Newt is making a pitch aimed at the cultural and racial animosities of conservative whites—and it may be working.
Jan 18, 2012 / Ben Adler
Rick Santorum Substitutes Faith for Policy in South Carolina Rick Santorum Substitutes Faith for Policy in South Carolina
Making a bid for the state's conservative vote, Santorum speaks about political issues as matters of theology.
Jan 17, 2012 / Ben Adler
Huntsman, Another Immoderate Republican, Drops out Huntsman, Another Immoderate Republican, Drops out
The media is saying Huntsman was too moderate for the current GOP. That’s true, but he was not a moderate, and he would always have been too sane for Republicans regardless.
Jan 16, 2012 / Ben Adler
Could Proportional Allocation Slow Romney’s Roll? Could Proportional Allocation Slow Romney’s Roll?
The RNC adopted rules to prevent early primaries from swiftly settling on a presidential nominee.
Jan 16, 2012 / Ben Adler
Fair and Unfair Attacks on Romney’s Record at Bain Fair and Unfair Attacks on Romney’s Record at Bain
That Romney laid off workers should not be treated as a bad thing. That Romney opposes a social safety net for the workers he laid off should.
Jan 13, 2012 / Ben Adler
Why Ron Paul Won’t Run as a Third-Party Candidate Why Ron Paul Won’t Run as a Third-Party Candidate
Paul learned his lesson a long time ago: third-party bids do more harm than good.
Jan 12, 2012 / Ben Adler
Low Enthusiasm Plagues Republicans Low Enthusiasm Plagues Republicans
New Hampshire Republicans generated little enthusiasm on the campaign trail and underwhelming turnout on Tuesday.
Jan 11, 2012 / Ben Adler