Archive for: Republican

Becoming the Alternative Option

Becoming the Alternative Option

There has been a lot of talk since the reelection of President Obama by the Republican Party of how to move forward and gain a footing with the youth vote. I’ve read many articles that are well written and pretty on point. I do, however, have... read more »

 

Rand Paul: Time to Evolve

Rand Paul: Time to Evolve

Senator Rand Paul has emerged as one of the prominent leaders of the Republican Party since the loss to Obama last year. Paul has struck a similar cord as other leaders: the GOP has to change if it wants to survive. Paul’s suggestions... read more »

 

Charlie Crist and Birds of a Feather

Charlie Crist and Birds of a Feather

Charlie Crist is everyone’s favorite Republican. No, Independent. Wait, is he a Democrat now? It’s hard to keep track, but one thing about Charlie Crist never changes: when he’s not stealing contributions from his former supporters,... read more »

 

CPAC, Dress Codes and Conservatism

CPAC, Dress Codes and Conservatism

Hello, blogosphere.  This is Sarah coming to you live from the real world.  There’s an interesting thing about life in the real world – you hear normal, non-political, non-current-event-following people say regular things.  If... read more »

 

Exclusive Interview with @RBPundit, a Recent Democrat Convert

Exclusive Interview with @RBPundit, a Recent Democrat Convert

Many of you are aware that RB, Senior Fellow of and contributor here at  The Right Sphere, has recently switched from the GOP to the Democratic Party. We were lucky enough to land his first interview after his much ballyhooed party switch.... read more »

 

Let’s Go Head First Off The Fiscal Cliff

Let’s Go Head First Off The Fiscal Cliff

Much has been said about the so-called ‘fiscal cliff’ and the negotiations that go along with it since President Obama’s re-election. One school of thought is that the GOP should give President Obama and Democrats everything... read more »

 

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 »

 

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 »

 

Politics Aside During Hurricane Sandy? Sure…

Hurricane Sandy has affected nearly half the nation in some way or another. Many Americans have been directly affected by the storm’s fury. But let’s analyze something that’s been bugging me. The narrative that’s being... read more »

 

So Joe Biden Always Says What He Means, Huh?

So Joe Biden Always Says What He Means, Huh?

I think Vice-President Biden may regret making the point that he always says what he means: Ouch!

 

Obama: “I Don’t Remember” What the National Debt Is

Obama: “I Don’t Remember” What the National Debt Is

So Mitt Romney, you say you want to win the independent vote? Sneak this bad boy of an attack line into your stump speeches and television ads and you just might get it: Having tuned in to the Republican National Convention, Letterman was moved... read more »