Tag Archives: 2012

Guest Post: Latest GOP debate features flip flops and falsities

By Miriam | Published: September 23, 2011
TweetBy Silpa Kovvali So, before I get started, I think it’s important to preface my debate analysis by saying it sucks. Shouting “BEHOLD, RIDICULOUS PEOPLE SAYING RIDICULOUS THINGS” makes me feel superior and all, but it doesn’t offer a challenge or the chance to change my mind or mature. And I’m not the only American [...]
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Open thread: Tea Party debate

By Miriam | Published: September 13, 2011
TweetLast night in Tampa Florida was the CNN/Tea Party Express GOP Presidential debate, featuring Michelle Bachmann, Rick Perry, Ron Paul, Mitt Romney, Rick Santorum, Newt Gingrich and Jon Huntsman. Some highlights I’ve seen cropping up so far: Michelle Bachmann went after Gov. Rick Perry for his support and implementation of a mandatory HPV vaccine in [...]
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Meet the gay Republican running for President in 2012

By Miriam | Published: March 24, 2011
TweetI had the opportunity to meet Fred Karger this summer at the Netroots Nation conference. He was already talking about running for President then, but Karger made his bid official yesterday. He’s the first Republican to officially enter the race, as well as the first openly gay candidate (in a major political party) to run [...]
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