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October 7, 2011

Jesse Jackson Jr takes Perry n-word nonsense too far

OPINION - One can certainly argue Gov. Perry's partial leasing of the property in question reflects poor judgment. That said,…
October 6, 2011

Cain 'would not be comfortable' as Perry's running mate

Cain said, 'Quite frankly, based upon Governor Perry's position on some issues, I would not be comfortable being his vice…
October 6, 2011

For Herman Cain, a surge in the polls

ATLANTA (AP) - Rick Perry's loss has been Herman Cain's gain...
October 6, 2011

The lie that won't die: Obama and the Black Panthers

OPINION - Bereft of any ideas, the bottom feeders of ultra-right wing media are once again beating the dead horse…
October 5, 2011

Herman Cain on poor and jobless: 'Blame yourself!'

TALKING POINTS MEMO - Herman Cain had some tough words for the Occupy Wall Street protests, in an interview with…
October 5, 2011

What's raising Herman Cain? The audacity of authenticity

OPINION - The Morehouse alum pleases the grassroots with his no-compromising style, orthodox conservatism and serious policy thinking...
October 4, 2011

Obama knocks GOP leader, says GOP blocks jobs vote

MESQUITE, Texas (AP) - First he singled out House Speaker John Boehner and Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell...
October 4, 2011

Herman Cain memoir hits top 10 on Amazon.com

NEW YORK (AP) - Herman Cain is surging in the polls and on the best-seller charts...
October 4, 2011

Is Bob Johnson a black Obama critic with clout?

OPINION - Bob Johnson hasn't felt the pulse of black America in a long time and his latest comments illustrate…
October 4, 2011

Can Cain avoid becoming another Alan Keyes?

OPINION - Presently, Cain is the current Republican party's black BFF, while Alan Keyes is somewhat of a black conservative…
October 4, 2011

Earth to Perry: Southern politics don't always play nationally

OPINION - I'm not arguing that the South is more racist than any other part of the country, but there…
October 3, 2011

Even Perry's opponents agree: He's not a racist

Rick Perry may be under fire for his old campground's racist name, but as even his toughest opponents admit, the…
October 3, 2011

BET founder rips Obama for 'attacking success'

Appearing with FedEx CEO Fred Smith on '"Fox News Sunday,' Johnson said that demagoguing the wealthy is not the way…
October 3, 2011

Cain can't have it both ways on n-word controversy

OPINION - It was Cain -- a man who has likely never been to or been welcome at "Ni**erhead" --…
October 3, 2011

Obama: People aren't better off than 4 years ago

WASHINGTON (AP) - Looking ahead to next year's election, the incumbent called himself the underdog in the 2012 presidential campaign…
October 3, 2011

Bachmann thanks supporter who he prefers Charles Manson to Obama

Huffington Post - After the host asked him to ask a question, he said that the president was a 'walking…
October 3, 2011

Cain: My flavor is Black Walnut

Sarah Palin called Herman Cain the 'flavor of the week' when he won a closely-watched straw poll in Florida...
October 3, 2011

Court turns away lawsuit over Obama eligibility

WASHINGTON (AP) - The high court on Monday refused without comment to hear a challenge brought by conservative activist Alan…
October 3, 2011

Should Herman Cain run for the Republican VP spot?

OPINION - Cain has brilliantly positioned himself as a perfect running mate should one of his rivals beat him out…
October 3, 2011

Perry's 'ranch problem' injects racism into GOP race

OPINION - For years, including some during his tenure as governor, he and his family hosted hunting and other events…