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On AlterNet: republican party

Stories, blog posts, and videos tagged as "republican party"

Will Bob Barr Be McCain's Very Own Ralph Nader in 2008?

Will Bob Barr Be McCain's Very Own Ralph Nader in 2008?

Howie Klein, Down With Tyranny! AlterNet: PEEK. April 4, 2008.
How badly will another cranky old right-winger in the presidential race hurt McCain?

Lieberman Is Officially the New Zell Miller

Lieberman Is Officially the New Zell Miller

Steve Benen, The Carpetbagger Report AlterNet: Election 2008. March 31, 2008.
Lieberman’s denunciation of the Democratic Party is Miller-esque, and should disqualify him from holding any kind of seniority within the caucus.

McCain and Mittster Sittin' in a Tree...

McCain and Mittster Sittin' in a Tree...

Pam Spaulding, Pam's House Blend AlterNet: PEEK. March 28, 2008.
But are they k-i-s-s-i-n-g?

McCain Tries to Cover Up His Flirtations with Becoming a Democrat

McCain Tries to Cover Up His Flirtations with Becoming a Democrat

Steve Benen, The Carpetbagger Report AlterNet: Election 2008. March 24, 2008.
Far from showing McCain to be open-minded, I find these events to be a reminder of just how shallow McCain's principles really are.

Three Years Ago This Week: Terri Schiavo

Three Years Ago This Week: Terri Schiavo

Richard Blair, The All Spin Zone AlterNet: PEEK. March 21, 2008.
A brain dead woman in Florida became a symbol of all that was wrong with the marriage between the GOP and the fundamentalist Christians.

The Republican Right's Moonie Problem

The Republican Right's Moonie Problem

David Neiwert, Firedoglake AlterNet: PEEK. March 21, 2008.
You don't get to watch Moon's "hateful" and "anti-American" remarks being replayed endlessly on CNN and Fox.

Will Rush Limbaugh Be Indicted for Voter Fraud?

Will Rush Limbaugh Be Indicted for Voter Fraud?

Steven Rosenfeld, AlterNet. March 21, 2008.
As Ohio election officials investigate illegal crossover voting in the 2008 primary, questions arise on Limbaugh's role.

'Mission Accomplished' and Other Stupid Republican Reruns

'Mission Accomplished' and Other Stupid Republican Reruns

Steven Reynolds, The All Spin Zone AlterNet: PEEK. March 19, 2008.
The Republicans are bringing out reruns as the beginning of their election year strategeries.

GOP: Only Our Pastors Can Say Crazy Sh*t

GOP: Only Our Pastors Can Say Crazy Sh*t

Blue Texan, Firedoglake AlterNet: Election 2008. March 18, 2008.
As the wingnut chorus predictably disses Obama's eloquent speech, it's important to remember how manufactured this whole Wright "controversy" is.

Clarence Thomas for Vice President?

Clarence Thomas for Vice President?

Steve Benen, The Carpetbagger Report AlterNet: PEEK. March 11, 2008.
If Thomas is “the most impressive conservative in American public life,” the right is in much deeper trouble than I’d realized.

A Tribute to the Fallen GOP '08 Presidential Candidates [VIDEO]

A Tribute to the Fallen GOP '08 Presidential Candidates [VIDEO]

Adam Howard, AlterNet AlterNet: Video. March 6, 2008.
Now that McCain has wrapped up the GOP Nomination, the Young Turks take a trip down memory lane and pay tribute to the wingnuts that have faded away.

McCain: The Answer to Bush's Prayers

McCain: The Answer to Bush's Prayers

Scarecrow, Firedoglake AlterNet: War on Iraq. March 5, 2008.
The Republicans now have their man -- they didn't really want him, and some of them still hate him -- but he fits their requirements perfectly.

Mac & Sleaze: the GOP General Election Plan

Mac & Sleaze: the GOP General Election Plan

Daniel DiRito, The All Spin Zone AlterNet: Democracy and Elections. February 28, 2008.
The bottom line is that the GOP desperately needs to define Obama…negatively.

Missing White House Emails: Gone and Never Coming Back

Missing White House Emails: Gone and Never Coming Back

Steve Benen, The Carpetbagger Report AlterNet: PEEK. February 27, 2008.
80 White House officials routinely used private email accounts for government business, and the RNC deleted all WH emails through 2004.

Ron Paul and the End of Paleoconservatism

Ron Paul and the End of Paleoconservatism

Chris Bowers, Open Left AlterNet: Election 2008. February 26, 2008.
A McCain nomination has the potential to reopen a rift amongst Republicans not seen since the early 1990s success of Pat Buchanan.

DNC Seeks FEC Probe of McCain's Finances

DNC Seeks FEC Probe of McCain's Finances

Phoenix Woman, Firedoglake AlterNet: PEEK. February 26, 2008.
Pass the popcorn kiddies. This is going to be good.

New GOP Hillary Hate Group: Citizens United Not Timid, Acronym Rhymes with P.U.N.T.

New GOP Hillary Hate Group: Citizens United Not Timid, Acronym Rhymes with P.U.N.T.

Jon Ponder, Pensito Review AlterNet: Election 2008. February 26, 2008.
The notorious operative behind it is Roger Stone, a protege of Richard Nixon.

John McCain May Have Covered Up Abramoff Email to Protect GOP

John McCain May Have Covered Up Abramoff Email to Protect GOP

Sam Stein, Huffington Post AlterNet: PEEK. February 26, 2008.
On the stump, McCain often cites his work tackling the excesses of disgraced lobbyist Jack Abramoff as evidence of his sturdy ethical compass.

Romney Reconsiders McCain Endorsement, May Rejoin '08 Race

Romney Reconsiders McCain Endorsement, May Rejoin '08 Race

Howie Klein, Down With Tyranny! AlterNet: Election 2008. February 25, 2008.
And Josh, one of Romney's five sons, may run for congress in Utah.

The GOP Evaluates How Racist or Sexist They Can Be in the General Election

The GOP Evaluates How Racist or Sexist They Can Be in the General Election

Paddy, Cliff Schecter's Blog AlterNet: Election 2008. February 25, 2008.
Am I the only one who thinks they just won't be able to help themselves?

Florida Governor Gets Closer to Being John McCain's VP Pick

Florida Governor Gets Closer to Being John McCain's VP Pick

Trish, Pensito Review AlterNet: Election 2008. February 25, 2008.
There are a bunch of reasons why John McCain might choose the Florida governor as his running mate, but the most compelling one is money.

Huckabee's New Goal: A Deadlocked GOP Convention

Huckabee's New Goal: A Deadlocked GOP Convention

Richard Blair, The All Spin Zone AlterNet: PEEK. February 23, 2008.
With McCain's current problems, Huck's strategy might not be so far fetched.

McCain's Lobbying Scandal Defense Falls Apart a Little More

McCain's Lobbying Scandal Defense Falls Apart a Little More

Steve Benen, The Carpetbagger Report AlterNet: PEEK. February 23, 2008.
I think it's safe to say this is going to get worse for the presumptive Republican presidential nominee.

McCain Camp Co-Chair Indicted on Fraud, Extortion and Money Laundering Charges

McCain Camp Co-Chair Indicted on Fraud, Extortion and Money Laundering Charges

Matt Corley, Think Progress AlterNet: PEEK. February 22, 2008.
Rick Renzi was ranked as one of CREW's 22 Most Corrupt Members of Congress and had already decided not to seek re-election this year.

The Real McCain: Senator Gets Millions from Lobbyist

The Real McCain: Senator Gets Millions from Lobbyist "Friends" [VIDEO]

Robert Greenwald, Brave New Films AlterNet: Election 2008. February 22, 2008.
The truth is that he's the DC lobbyists' loyal lapdog.