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It's All Politics
Ryan's Speech Revives The Spirit Of Jack Kemp, War Over Reaganomics
August 30, 2012 Rep. Paul Ryan demonstrated in his convention speech that he's a true believer, much like two previous politicians he has sought to emulate: Ronald Reagan and Jack Kemp. Kemp's economic ideas were controversial decades ago, but they've gained new life in the vice presidential nominee's budget plan.
It's All Politics
The Importance Of Not Fiddling While Rome Burns (Or Floods)
August 27, 2012 Republicans have been forced to delay a second-straight convention opening due to storms. And the GOP is hardly alone in thinking that it can look bad to go forward with a planned event when horrible news is unfolding elsewhere.
Political Junkie
From Goldwater To Palin: Memorable GOP Convention Moments Of The Past
August 27, 2012 National political conventions don't offer the same impact as they did in the past, but that's no reason to ignore this year's festivities. This week's Political Junkie column lists five memorable conventions of the past.
The Two-Way
Auction Of Reagan's Blood Is Canceled
May 24, 2012 A vial that reportedly contains blood drawn from President Reagan on the day he was shot in 1981 will not be auctioned off to the highest bidder after all. Bidding on it had been controversial.
The Two-Way
Auction Of Reagan's Blood Draws Condemnation
May 22, 2012 An online auction of a vial said to contain blood drawn from the president the day he was shot in 1981 is "a craven act and we will use every legal means to stop its sale or purchase," says a spokesman for the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation.
It's All Politics
Are Primary Republicans Chasing Romney Or The Reagan Rainbow?
March 21, 2012 Were he around today, one wonders if Ronald Reagan would have the chance to grow into the figure he became.
The Salt
Reagan's Unsung Legacy: Frozen Food Day
March 7, 2012 Former President Ronald Reagan would surely be pleased to know that many of his legacies remain vital in 2012, from campaign pledges to lower taxes to ketchup's classification as a vegetable. Reagan is also responsible for a lesser-known contribution to American food culture: National Frozen Food Day.
Political Junkie
Assessing Ronald Reagan At 100
February 4, 2011 Ronald Reagan would have turned 100 on this coming Sunday. A look back at the 40th president, his strengths and weaknesses, and why he has made such an impression on many of us.
Political Junkie
Today's Junkie Segment On TOTN: Remembering Ronald Reagan
February 2, 2011 This week's Political Junkie segment on Talk of the Nation: Remembering Ronald Reagan, the 40th president, who would have turned 100 on Sunday.
It's All Politics
Voters To The Parties: It’s A Date, Not A Marriage
September 7, 2010 Every time power shifts between the major parties in Washington, pundits and prognosticators say there's been a sea change. But in truth, voters can and often do change their minds quickly about who should be in charge.
The Two-Way
David Stockman Opposes Extending Bush Tax Cuts
August 2, 2010 David Stockman, President Reagan's top budgeteer, opposes extending Bush tax cuts.
Political Junkie
Is Sestak Offer A Reprise Of 1982 Reagan Move?
May 28, 2010 Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA) suggests that the White House's role in the Joe Sestak "job offer" story amounts to a felony. But the Reagan administration may have done the same thing.
