Tag Archives: Republican Party

Another Bush As President Of The United States In 2016?

Posted on April 28, 2013 by

GEORGE W. BUSH resurfaced this week, in the time-honoured tradition of former US Presidents opening presidential libraries; he has advocated younger brother Jeb running for the US presidency in 2016. Could this most successful of political dynasties produce another American … Continue reading →

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Obama Wins. But At What Cost?

Posted on November 8, 2012 by

In a disturbing result bearing ominous portents for the economic, social and military stability of the United States — and, to an extent, the rest of the Western world — President Barack Obama has been re-elected by the narrowest of … Continue reading →

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US Election: Mitt Romney For President Of The United States

Posted on November 7, 2012 by

Counting will shortly commence in the United States to determine whether Barack Obama will be re-elected, or whether Mitt Romney will become the 45th President of the United States. And whilst The Red And The Blue endorses the Republican Romney, … Continue reading →

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US Election: Picking A President, And Said Better Than I Could

Posted on October 20, 2012 by

As readers know, The Red And The Blue is keeping an eye on the election campaign underway in America for the Presidency; today I share from a newspaper in Orlando, Florida, that sums up my thoughts beautifully, warts and all … Continue reading →

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US Polls And A Note On Misogyny

Posted on October 11, 2012 by

I’m going to be in Sydney for the day today on business, and won’t be back in Melbourne until very late tonight; as a result, it’s unlikely I’ll get to post again in detail until tomorrow night, AEST. I just … Continue reading →

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US Presidency: Romney Trounces Obama In Election Debate

Posted on October 6, 2012 by

In a very impressive — if not quite stellar — performance, Republican presidential contender Mitt Romney scored a big win yesterday over President Barack Obama in the first of three debates before elections on 6 November. The win puts Romney … Continue reading →

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On The March: Romney Accepts Republican Presidential Nomination

Posted on September 6, 2012 by

In a deftly crafted and perfectly pitched speech at the Republican National Convention on Friday, Mitt Romney claimed what he has assiduously sought for years: his party’s nomination as President of the United States. His speech has generated great momentum, … Continue reading →

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Make My Day: Clint Eastwood Warms Up Romney’s Republican Crowd

Posted on September 1, 2012 by

In a performance that attracted mixed reviews, Clint “Dirty Harry” Eastwood was the warm-up act for Mitt Romney at yesterday’s Republican National Convention in the US. I will post on Romney’s efforts later today, but I wanted to make quick … Continue reading →

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Stone-Aged: Republican Akin’s Rape Views Legitimately Noxious

Posted on August 20, 2012 by

An outrage occurred this week on the campaign trail in the US, with a conservative Republican Senate candidate claiming that in cases of “legitimate rape” a woman’s body prevented pregnancy from occurring. The comments sought to justify an abortion stance. … Continue reading →

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Romney to Challenge Obama: First Mormon In The White House?

Posted on June 2, 2012 by

With a thumping win in his party’s primary election in Texas, former Governor of Massachusetts Mitt Romney this week wrapped up the Republican nomination and the right to challenge Barack Obama for the US Presidency in November. Can he win? … Continue reading →

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