The coming week will be a huge one in the GOP nominating contest. The Super Tuesday showdown will be espcially critical for Newt Gingrich, who’s been written off by many pundits and has said himself that the primary in his home state of Georgia is crucial. Tweet Share
Sunday Morning Conversations: Rob Johnson
by Scott on March 4, 2012 in Audio, Politics, Rick Perry, Tea Party
What is Ron Paul’s End Game? AUDIO
by Scott on February 6, 2012 in Audio, Politics, Tea Party, Texas
There has been a lot of speculation what Texas Congressman Ron Paul’s real goal is with what may very well be his last political campaign. Tweet Share
Has Gov. Perry Found his Swing? (Audio)
by Scott on October 19, 2011 in Audio, Politics, Rick Perry, Texas
Some say Gov. Perry did exactly what he needed to do to steady his campaign during last night’s debate in Las Vegas: He came out swingin’. If you missed the debate, here’s a re-cap in 100 seconds. After the throwdown in Vegas, I spoke with one of the co-authors of the forthcoming book about Gov. […]
Inside Gov. Perry’s Hill Country Meeting with Evangelicals AUDIO
by Scott on September 2, 2011 in Audio, God, Politics, Religion, Rick Perry, Texas
My friend Jay Root at the Texas Tribune was able to get some incredible details about the recent gathering in the Texas Hill Country in which Gov. Perry talked with Christian Evangelicals for about 8 hours. As Jay reports, the governor was asked some pointed questions, including one that prompted him to say nothing in […]
Gov. Perry Among Those Deadlocked with Obama AUDIO
by Scott on August 23, 2011 in Audio, Economy, Obama, Politics, Rick Perry, Texas
President Obama’s handling of the economy seems to be at the heart of why all the “top-tier” Republicans in the race for the White House, including Gov. Perry, would be essentially tied with him if the election were held today. That’s a long way to say Mr. Obama’s real opponent appears to be the way […]
When Does Governor Perry’s “Honeymoon” as Candidate End? AUDIO
by Scott on August 12, 2011 in Audio, Politics, Rick Perry, Texas
Now that we know Governor Perry is for sure running for president, a revelation that followed my report that the campaign plane is apparently ready, I wondered how long it will be before Perry’s Republican rivals will start to really attack him. Tweet Share
Perry Set to “Make Intentions Clear” AUDIO
by Scott on August 8, 2011 in Audio, Economy, Health Care, Oil Spill, Politics, Texas
Governor Perry is now said to be very close to “making his intentions clear” about his possible bid for the White House. Tweet Share
Explaining (To America) Governor Perry’s Stance on Gay Marriage
by Scott on July 27, 2011 in Audio, God, Politics, Religion, Texas
It seems Gov. Perry confused some social conservatives and the national media when he recently said that that it as “OK” with him that New York has legalized gay marriage. Tweet Share
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