Author Archive: Brandon Kiser

Senator Portman is Pushing the GOP in the Right Direction

Senator Portman is Pushing the GOP in the Right Direction

Late last night, news broke that prominent GOP figure and Ohio Senator Rob Portman had reversed his position on gay marriage, basing his new position on a reevaluation of conservative principles, his faith and the fact that his own son... read more »

 

Watch Senator Marco Rubio Address CPAC

Marco Rubio, as we all know, is a rising conservative star. His speech at the 2013 Conservative Political Action Conference was positive about the future of conservatism and America. You can watch the speech below:

 

Ashley Judd for Senate: An Endorsement

Ashley Judd for Senate: An Endorsement

Tennessean and part-time Scot Ashley Judd has made her intent to challenge Senator McConnell in 2014 all but official. Despite the fact that she has not yet announced, The Right Sphere is proud to preeminently announce our endorsement of... read more »

 

The Problem with Conservatives and Culture

The Problem with Conservatives and Culture

I’ve seen the previews for the new Matt Damon and John Krasinski film “Promised Land” all over the TV for at least a week now. You can tell the entire plot from just those previews: evil guy comes to take the land and make... read more »

 

NY Gov. Cuomo: Gun Confiscation “Could Be An Option”

NY Gov. Cuomo: Gun Confiscation “Could Be An Option”

And it begins:  Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo said Thursday that he had started discussions with leaders of the State Legislature about new gun control measures, and that he planned to propose a package of gun legislation in his State of the State address... read more »

 

Take A Deep Breath

Take A Deep Breath

I’m sure you’ve all heard this awful, heart-wrenching news out of Connecticut: At least 18 children were killed Friday in a shooting at a Connecticut elementary school that left a total of 27 people dead, officials told CBS News. CBS... read more »

 

Leftist Norwegian Politician Encourages Anti-Semitic Speech

Leftist Norwegian Politician Encourages Anti-Semitic Speech

Any time we find a case where those on the left prove themselves to be not quite as inclusive as they say, I can’t help but point it out. This time, a liberal Norwegian politician is seen encouraging some pretty disgusting hate speech... read more »

 

In Memoriam: The Twinkie (1930-2012)

In Memoriam: The Twinkie (1930-2012)

We lost a great American snack today. Americans everywhere should spend the day reflecting and remember what an important impact the Twinkie snack cake had on our lives. And don’t pretend they didn’t, liar.

 

On Messaging, the Media and Moving Forward

On Messaging, the Media and Moving Forward

There’s not much that I can say after Tuesday’s beatdown that has not already been said. There have been several posts here on TRS regarding what the GOP and the conservative movement should do now, and I direct you to them for starters:... read more »

 

Rep. McMorris-Rodgers for House Republican Conference Chair

Rep. McMorris-Rodgers for House Republican Conference Chair

I don’t typically do public endorsements like this, but I feel very strongly about the arising race for Chairman of the House Republican Conference. If you don’t know what the House Republican Conference is, it is the primary caucus... read more »

 

Detroit Elects Democrat Who Was Convicted for Fraud Eight Times

These are the times we live in. But thankfully we don’t all live in Detroit. Among the new group of state lawmakers to emerge from Election Day on Tuesday is Brian Banks, who has been convicted eight times for felonies involving bad... read more »

 

The Election That Changed Nothing

The Election That Changed Nothing

You’ll be hearing a lot about how this election changed nothing in Washington over the next few weeks. The House is still Republican. The Senate is still Democratic (with enough Republicans for a filibuster). And President Barack Obama... read more »