The John Locke Foundation By John Hood RALEIGH – Most people don’t follow politics closely. Most people who do follow politics closely are highly ideological. That is to say, they are not like most people. Political junkies know a great deal mor… more »

    National Journal By Alex RoartyMitt Romney's confidence is brimming. The former governor, now widely seen as the favorite to win Iowa, announced Wednesday he'll stay in the Hawkeye State the night of the caucus, a clear indication he ant… more »

Daily Caller By Steven Nelson Texas Rep. Ron Paul has surged to second place in a new Iowa poll of likely Republican caucus goers, just one percent behind former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, the current front-runner. Paul has consistently placed in… more »

NY TimesBy JEREMY W. PETERS It’s officially a reality television Republican primary now. Donald Trump is pairing up with Newsmax, the conservative magazine and news Web site, to moderate a presidential debate in Des Moines on Dec. 27. “Our reade… more »

CR Editorial note: The blame game continues as nothing meaningful will apparently be done about the spending, or the public debt apparently. This does not portend well for the incumbents, regardless of fault. This will, however, energize the Tea Party… more »