God, Guns, and the GOP

America is in a state of crisis. Its economy is tanking, forcing a $700 billion government bailout. Its military adventures in Iraq and Afghanistan have turned into a massive boondoggle, burning a hole in...

Jesus Loves Rudy?

"Here's some news that's not really news -- John McCain is running for president. We can finally stop all the speculation."CNN:Setting aside any doubt, Republican Sen. John McCain of Arizona announced Wednesday he...

How the Religious Right Helps Democrats

"It's going to suck to be the religious right in 2008. So far, neither of the GOP frontrunners meet the standards of purity and the candidates who do -- Brownback and Romney in order of crazy -- look to have...

Giuliani in Drag -- How the Right Will Throw Away Their Best Chance at the Wh...

"A few days ago, a Quinnipiac poll of Ohio voters came out. An early primary state, Ohio is an important battleground for both party's nominations. In that poll, Rudy Giuliani stomps John McCain for the state --...

The Religious Right, Ford, and Bait-and-Switch Politics

"Salon has a very interesting interview with former New York Times bureau chief and author of War is a Force that Gives Us Meaning, Chris Hedges. Hedges' new book, American Fascists: The Christian Right and the...

Is the GOP Losing Evangelicals?

"For some time, I've been saying that the GOP is about due for a split in the party (Coalition of the Barely Willing). It happens periodically with both parties, since both parties in a two party system are, by...

Religious Right Pretends They Weren't Pimping for the GOP

"The religious right has been making a lot of noise and throwing a lot of blame at the GOP for Democratic victories in the midterms. According to the Biblebanger spin, Republicans abandoned their 'core values' and people of faith made them pay for it. There's probably some...

The Religious Right Struggles to Remain Relevant

"The religious right seems to be having a little trouble accepting the fact that they aren't quite the political force they thought they were. High profile losses, like Rick Santorum's, were due in large part to a failure of the 'values voter' crowd to vote in full robot...

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