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How Does Rick Perry Get Away With It?new

Rick Perry. The name alone is enough to elicit chuckles. Big hat. Silly boots. Cowboy swagger. The Texas governor likes to hold stadium-sized prayer rallies in which he fills a fraction of the stadium and talks to God. Two years ago he held a rally to ask God for rain. Today, Texas still bakes in a historic drought, suggesting that if there is a God, he's got better things to do than listen to Perry.
Charleston City Paper  |  Will Moredock  |  08-24-2011  |  Commentary

Bachmann: Tea Party represents 90% of Americansnew

On the final stop of her tour of South Carolina, GOP presidential hopeful and Minnesota congresswoman Michele Bachmann praised the Tea Party and promised a strong military.
Charleston City Paper  |  Paul Bowers  |  08-22-2011  |  Elections

Rick Perry Announces Run for Presidency, Mildlynew

Rick Perry announced his run for the presidency during a conservative conference in Charleston Saturday. Compared to some of the other speakers at the convention, he was hardly a populist agitator.
Charleston City Paper  |  Paul Bowers  |  08-16-2011  |  Elections

Can Rick Perry Govern?new

Rick Perry is a terrific campaigner, but has accomplished little in office.
The Texas Observer  |  Dave Mann  |  08-15-2011  |  Elections

Dispatches From the Front Lines of Rick Perry’s Political Revivalnew

Before a throng of 30,000 faithful, Texas Governor Rick Perry delivered a message that was anything but apolitical. Amid the calls to defend marriage from homosexuals and end abortion, an even more fundamental refrain kept repeating: a call for the “faithful” to drive the nation and her leaders “back to God.”
San Antonio Current  |  Michael Barajas  |  08-10-2011  |  Politics

A Palin Presidency? Political Infighting Could Make it Happennew

Former Congressman Jim Weaver explains how Sarah Palin could become our next president, thanks to conservative politics in the House.
Eugene Weekly  |  Jim Weaver  |  07-15-2011  |  Elections

Nikki Haley Looks Like a "No" on Newt Endorsementnew

South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley has been excitedly interviewing prospective presidential candidates as she looks for the suitor best-positioned to receive her prized endorsement. She even took a call from Trump.
Charleston City Paper  |  Greg Hambrick  |  05-17-2011  |  Elections

Why America Deserves President Trumpnew

An egotistical jerk-in-chief would match our pompous, arrogant attitude.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta)  |  Joeff Davis  |  05-04-2011  |  Commentary

Primary 2012: Newt's Innew

Newt Gingrich's in for some exploring.
Charleston City Paper  |  Greg Hambrick  |  03-04-2011  |  Elections

Has Charleston, S.C. Outgrown Voting Discrimination?new

Lawyer wants county exempted from federal preclearance.
Charleston City Paper  |  Greg Hambrick  |  02-09-2011  |  Elections

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