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The Party of No

Democrats spend a lot of time trying to pin the "Party of No" label on Republicans. But under Chairman Tom Price of Georgia, the Republican Study Committee (the caucus of social and economic conservatives in the U.S. House of Representatives) has started a new series of emails to show—in very real terms—how the Democrats in the House really are the "Party of No."

Traditionally, including under Republican control, the House considers appropriations bills (that's Washington-speak for bills...

Paging Tea Party Activists

Just so you know.

Consider this an open thread.

Rick Scott Continues to Lead Bill McCollum in Florida

The gubernatorial race in Florida continues to surprise me. Bill McCollum, the unquestionably conservative Attorney General and former congressman who played a part in Bill Clinton's impeachment, is losing to a novice politician and former hospital CEO.

With just three weeks until Election Day, and early voting beginning next week, Scott is beating McCollum in every demographic and geographic category of likely GOP voters, said Jim Lee, president of Voter Survey Service of Harrisburg, Pa....

Morning Briefing for August 3, 2010

RedState Morning Briefing

For August 2, 2010

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1. The Ground Zero Mosque Should Be Stopped

2. House Republicans Need a Bold Spending Proposal

3. The Shallow Water Non-Moratorium

4. "Blame Bush," RIP: 2001-2010.

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1. The Ground Zero Mosque Should Be Stopped

If you read no further, know this: RedState supports the Anti-Defamation League in its opposition to the so-called "Ground...

The Ground Zero Mosque Should Be Stopped

If you read no further, know this: RedState supports the Anti-Defamation League in its opposition to the so-called "Ground Zero mosque." The ADL is right on all counts: in its rejection of bigotry, its affirmation of American religious freedom, and its declaration that common decency demands the end of this effort. As the ADL notes, this is "not a question of rights, but a question of what is right."

The "Ground Zero mosque" is not right. It's important to understand why.

PART I: A "GROUND...

RedState Gathering

Among the people who will be joining us at the RedState Gathering:

Gov. Rick Perry (R-TX)

Rep. Nikki Haley (R-SC)

Asm. Chuck DeVore (R-CA)

and more to be announced shortly as well as one returning guest from last year that everyone loved.

Here's the rule for the RedState Gathering and why you should attend:

We keep it cheap for you, include meals at no charge, and require any politician who wants to speak to you to pay his own way there, speak on the floor, answer your questions, and hang out.

The...

Why is Mike Castle Running From Christine O'Donnell?

If Mike Castle becomes the next United States Senator from Delaware he is going to get sworn in, serve a bit, then become a Democrat, resign, and let Beau Biden get an appointment.

It's a done deal. The deal has been made already. I'm hearing this not just from Christine O'Donnell people, but party regulars in Delaware, some of whom support Castle. It is insane.

Maybe that is why Mike Castle is running from Christine O'Donnell. He is afraid to have to answer questions about this. The man w...

Excitement and Regret

I'm a big believer that Republicans have to hold themselves accountable or the other side will. In the six years that RedState has been operating, I have done my best to hold our side accountable for deviations from conservative orthodoxy. My book will continue that.

Along the way, I have made some very good friends. In fact, most of my very best friends are people I met through RedState and either now write with or have gotten to know. Rarely, however do both worlds collide.

Today they...

His Boots Are Made For Winning

Colorado is a mail-in ballot state for the Republican Primary. 14 counties have actual polling places for the primary, but only 2 out of the top 12 counties in terms of votes.

The ballots were mailed out to voters on July 19th. The vast majority of votes will be cast before August 10th.

That puts Ken Buck in a very, very good position. In a new nonpartisan poll for 9 News in Denver, Ken Buck leads 50% to 41%.

This poll comes after votes have had time to digest Jane Norton and her campaign a...

Morning Briefing for August 2, 2010

RedState Morning Briefing

For August 2, 2010

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1. His Boots Are Made For Winning

2. Dems embrace culture of corruption — support Rangel in corruption scandal

3. President Obama, Shamelessly and Hypocritically Lying. Again.

4. Congressman, Heal Thy Street

5. The BP Shakedown: Paying Off The Democrats' Mistakes

6. Obama to Democrats: you may deny Me.

7. Perry to Feds: Don't Mess With Texas

8. Maxine Waters will...