Topic: Patrick Buchanan

GOP confronts 'angry white guy' problem by rethinking immigration amnesty

The embrace by high-profile Republicans of immigration reform cuts deeply into long-time Republican class and identity politics that’s focused in the past few years on illegal immigration.

Global News Blog British deaths in Afghanistan: How the war has fallen out at home

Stephen Lennon explains to Monitor reporter, Ben Arnoldy, how he co-founded the English Defence League in the wake of an Afghan war protest.

Chapter & Verse 'The Amateur,' a new book slamming Obama, is already amassing critics

The book, by former NYT Magazine editor Edward Klein, makes Jodi Kantor’s “The Obamas” 'feel like a neighborly visit.'

Culture Cafe 'First Position' and other documentaries wow at the Montclair Film Festival

The first annual festival is advised by Comedy Central host Stephen Colbert.

Why did MSNBC drop Pat Buchanan?

Pat Buchanan, a conservative commentator on MSNBC, was suspended after the publication of his book. Critics of Pat Buchanan's book, "Suicide of a Superpower" called it racist, anti-Semitic, and homophobic.

What now for Ron Paul after finishing last in South Carolina?

Ron Paul has yet to win a Republican primary or caucus. But his aim is to steadily gain delegates, building a movement and perhaps getting recognition at his party's nominating convention.

New Hampshire primary results: Mitt Romney wins (+video)

New Hampshire's primary results in a win for Mitt Romney.  Romney received 35 percent of the votes and became the first Republican to sweep the first two contests in competitive races since 1976.

Romney camp shifts into attack mode as Gingrich threatens (Video)

A new Romney ad released Friday lambasts Newt Gingrich for his criticism last spring of a fellow Republican. The gloves are off, but the Romney campaign is so far using surrogates for the fight.

After endorsement, does Newt Gingrich still have a New Hampshire problem?

Newt Gingrich may have won the endorsement of the influential New Hampshire Union Leader, but he's still a distant second to Mitt Romney in state polls and has a lot of catching up to do.

Is Herman Cain helping the GOP win the Hispanic vote?

Herman Cain has 'joked'" about erecting an “electrified barbed wire” on the US-Mexico border. DCDecoder asks how is that playing with Hispanics?

Is Newt Gingrich's presidential campaign the worst ever?

Newt Gingrich's campaign was already sputtering before his top staff resigned en masse on Thursday. He's got some competition, though, for title of Worst Presidential Campaign Ever.

Challenger explosion: How President Reagan responded

A quarter century ago, the space shuttle Challenger exploded shortly after takeoff. President Reagan's reaction framed the response of the nation.

Glenn Beck praises Obama for Tucson speech. Can partisan pause last?

Some of President Obama's sharpest critics – from Glenn Beck to Pat Buchanan – spoke positively of his speech at the memorial service in Tucson Wednesday. But the collegial tone will be tested next week with a repeal of health-care reform on the docket.

Opinion: Why do Americans get the Constitution so wrong?

There’s no excuse for misquoting and misunderstanding the US Constitution. But public figures ranging from Nancy Pelosi to Rush Limbaugh do it all the time.

Arizona governor debate: Was Jan Brewer really that bad?

The Jan Brewer gaffe in the Arizona governor debate Wednesday was one for the history books. But there have been plenty of cringe-worthy moments in debates – and they don't always matter.

Opinion: Tea party activists: Don't confuse them with independents

Tea partyers are are disgruntled social conservatives aiming to take control of the Republican Party. Independents are the antiparty force, trying to restructure the partisan political system. 

Underdog Hayworth says he'll rap McCain on illegal immigration

J.D. Hayworth, who is contesting Sen. John McCain in the GOP primary, plans to make border security and illegal immigration key campaign themes – and to tap 'energy' of resurgent conservatives.

Journalist Robert Novak’s farewell is religious, not political

Churchill, Hitler, and The Unnecessary War

Review: 'Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson'

Documentary about a journalist's drug-fueled exploits and equally wild prose tends toward the worshipful and neglects sadder aspects of his life.

For Clinton and McCain, a New Hampshire revival

Results in the Granite State mean frontrunners in both parties will continue to duke it out for the nomination.