Topic: Tom Tancredo
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Luis Gutierrez: pivot man on House immigration 'gang'
How the Illinois Democrat and others work in groups behind closed doors as part of the new dealmaking in Congress.
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Dude, could pot smokers decide the election – for Mitt Romney?
A marijuana legalization measure on the Colorado ballot – promoted by Libertarian candidate Gary Johnson – could be very important in this close presidential race.
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Mitt Romney gets post-debate boost in the polls. Will it last?
Mitt Romney is moving ahead in the first public opinion polls taken since his debate with President Obama. But there are two more debates and a month to go until Election Day, and the race remains close.
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Monitor Breakfast Be careful how you talk about illegal immigration, GOP official says (VIDEO)
Illegal immigration is a key issue facing 2012 GOP presidential hopefuls. Former Senator Norm Coleman told reporters Tuesday that debating the issue is a good thing, but the tone of the debate is hurting Republican candidates.
11/29/2011 03:10 pm -
Russell Pearce, father of Arizona immigration law, now facing recall
Arizona state Sen. Russell Pearce is hailed by many conservatives nationwide as a 'patriot' for his anti-illegal immigration stance. But the backlash has spawned a recall election Nov. 8.
08/09/2011 06:20 pm -
Will Supreme Court ruling on immigrants pit Big Business against states?
The Supreme Court ruling affirming Arizona's right to yank licenses from firms that employ illegal immigrants may spur similar laws in other states, pitting politicians against their business allies.
05/27/2011 07:15 pm -
Can Republicans salvage the Hispanic vote?
The US Hispanic population is booming – a group that's more likely to vote Democratic. This worries the GOP as Republicans look for ways to connect with this key part of the electorate.
03/26/2011 10:50 am -
Vox News Republican establishment takes on Sarah Palin
Senior officials from former president Bush on down say she's not ready for the presidency, and some are questioning her recent decisions and pronouncements.
11/06/2010 10:56 am -
Tea Party Tally Marijuana legalization: why tea party might support Prop. 19
Conventional wisdom says tea party conservatives would vote against marijuana legalization in California. Yet Prop. 19 could test how serious tea partyers are about states' rights.
11/01/2010 05:51 pm -
Outside spending fuels negative ads in tight Colorado Senate race
Democratic US Sen. Michael Bennet trails GOP challenger Ken Buck by 3 points in a Colorado Senate race that has seen outside groups spend heavily on negative campaign ads.
11/01/2010 05:31 pm -
Robert Reich Hey, big business, push back against the tea party!
It's easy to understand the anti-Fed attitudes and nativism of tea party supporters: economic fears drive people to scapegoat institutions and outsiders. But why aren't business leaders responding?
11/01/2010 11:10 am -
Is Tom Tancredo the next governor of Colorado?
Tom Tancredo, former congressman and anti-immigrant firebrand, is surging in his third-party bid to be Colorado's next governor. Democrat John Hickenlooper's campaign has been 'nondescript.'
10/27/2010 05:00 pm -
Americans split over public education for illegal immigrants, poll shows
Few favor government benefits for illegal immigrants, a Monitor/TIPP poll shows. Less than half back admitting them to public schools.
10/15/2010 05:55 pm -
Robert Reich Tea partiers and union Democrats agree: Trade is bad. What does this mean for America?
Economic anxiety drives isolationism and nationalism. The anti-trade 'Tariff Act' of 1930 deepened the depression, despite claims that it would save American jobs and revive the economy. Sound familiar?
10/07/2010 03:40 pm -
Opinion Why 'tea party' tensions threaten midterm election triumph for Republicans
Sure, the tea party is energizing the Republican base. But it's also causing a significant number of missed opportunities, a rejuvenated Democratic base, and a fractured and uncontrolled Republican caucus.
09/28/2010 11:28 am -
Governors' races 101: What's at stake outside Washington in 2010 election
Governors' races are happening in 37 states in the 2010 election. The candidates focus on different issues depending on their states, but one stands out – state budget deficits.
08/12/2010 01:08 pm -
Primary results: Dems go establishment, GOP goes 'tea party'
Tuesday night in the 2010 primaries produced a mixed outcome – establishment victories for the Democrats and tea party victories for the Republicans.
08/11/2010 12:49 pm -
Michael Bennet faces insurgent uprising in Colorado Senate primary
Polls show both establishment candidates in the Colorado Senate race – Democratic Sen. Michael Bennet and Republican Jane Norton – trailing opponents ahead of Tuesday's primary.
08/10/2010 09:29 am -
'Run, Sarah, run': Sarah Palin's tea party speech a hit
Light, folksy, and full of jabs against President Obama and the Democrats in Washington, Sarah Palin’s tea party speech in Nashville, Tenn., marked a possible milestone for her future presidential plans. But will the tea party movement help or hurt her plans in the long run?
02/07/2010 11:13 am -
Obama wins Round One on Sotomayor, but shows caution going forward
Most elected Republicans distance themselves from incendiary comments by Limbaugh, Gingrich, and others.
05/30/2009 01:00 am
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