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Political Junkie
As With The Losses In '64 And '76, More Self-Examination In The GOP
February 11, 2013 The Republican Party, having lost its second consecutive presidential election, is struggling for an answer. In the past, the divisions were about ideology. This time, it's about tactics — and who decides which are the correct tactics to take. And that has created more division.
The Two-Way
Barbara Walters To Donald Trump: 'You're Making A Fool Of Yourself'
October 25, 2012 "You're not hurting Obama," she told her old friend today, "you're hurting Donald. ... Stop it. Get off it, Donald." Walters wants Trump to drop his conspiracy theories about the president.
It's All Politics
Trump: Romney Got A Laugh, But Birther 'Issue' Is No Joke
August 27, 2012 The developer/reality TV star/sort-of politician still insists that what he calls the "issue" of where the president was born is a serious subject.
The Two-Way
Was Miss USA Pageant Rigged? Trump Says No, Plans To Sue
June 6, 2012 Miss USA beauty pageant contestant, Sheena Monnin of Pennsylvania, says the contest was rigged and that she has left the organization because of its immoral behavior. The Miss USA pageant says Monnin has changed her story, and that she first quit because she opposed transgender contestants.
It's All Politics
Romney's Week: Upstaged Time And Again
May 31, 2012 Upstaged by Donald Trump's "birther" jag, GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney's message week marred by missteps, bad timing, big news
The Two-Way
Updated: Donald Trump Endorses Romney
February 2, 2012 The never-shy reality TV star/real estate mogul said he is supporting Mitt Romney for president.
It's All Politics
Add Aborted Trump Debate To The Donald's Failures List
December 13, 2011 It was only a matter of time before Donald Trump would have to accept the inevitable and pull the plug on his latest planned reality show, the Newsmax-ION cable TV channel presidential debate that was supposed to take place later in late December.With only Newt Gingrich and Rick Santorum accepting the invitation, it wasn't going to be much of a debate.
The Two-Way
You're Fired, Trump Tells Himself; He Won't Be Moderating Any Debate
December 13, 2011 Donald Trump has decided he won't moderate a Republican presidential debate after all. He says he's still mulling a possible independent bid. Only two candidates were still committed to attend.
The Two-Way
As Candidates Decline, Will Trump Moderate A Debate? 'Don't Know,' He Says
December 9, 2011 Only two contenders — former House Speaker Newt Gingrich and former Sen. Rick Santorum — have agreed to take part.
It's All Politics
Mitt Romney Declines Donald Trump's Debate Invite
December 6, 2011 Donald Trump's planned Republican presidential debate lost a major reason for watching it, to see how Mitt Romney would contend with Newt Gingrich, the latest rival to claim frontrunner status. Romney said Tuesday he planned to skip the debate to be moderated by Trump, the TV reality show star and real estate developer.
It's All Politics
Ron Paul Campaign Continues Newt Gingrich Smackdown
December 5, 2011 There was more evidence Monday that Newt Gingrich really rubs Rep. Ron Paul and his campaign aides the wrong way.
It's All Politics
With His Past An Issue, Gingrich Spars And Parries
December 5, 2011 After seeking the blessing of Donald Trump, former GOP House Speaker Newt Gingrich warned Nancy Pelosi against dishing dirt from the old House ethics investigation against him.
It's All Politics
Karl Rove: RNC Should Ban GOP Candidates From Trump Debate
December 5, 2011 Appearing on Meet The Press Sunday, Republican National Committee Chair Reince Priebus said it was up to the GOP presidential candidates themselves to decide whether they should participate at a Dec. 27 debate to be moderated by Donald Trump, the real estate developer, reality show star and world-class egotist. Karl Rove, the big dog among Republican political strategists, disagrees.
Political Junkie
Assessing Newt's Rise, Cain's Fall
December 5, 2011 POLITICAL JUNKIE: No one saw this coming. But why should we have? Newt Gingrich's entire career is pockmarked with the kind of problems that would normally disqualify anyone seriously considering a run for president.
