The Buzz

In what was thought to be the biggest political news of the day (before the bombshell of Pat Robertson backing Giuliani - which we’ll get to later…), ex-’08 candidate and staunch friend to evangelical Republicans Sam Brownback decided to back John McCain in the remainder of the GOP primary race. This was a surprise considering Brownbacks’s […]

Evangelical boost for Rudy?

Could be. Religious right darling and recently ex-’08 candidate Sam Brownback is set to meet with - gasp! - Rudy Giuliani in a probable precursor to an endorsement. This would be huge for Rudy, as it would temper some of the firestorm emanating from the right wing social conservatives about Giuliani’s stances on abortion, marriage, […]

Brownback to withdraw

Looks like Republican candidate Sam Brownback will officially withdraw from the race tomorrow. A chronic lack of cash and a failure to gain traction with Iowa conservatives are the main culprits.
Republican Sen. Sam Brownback, the Kansas conservative who struggled to raise money and gain recognition in the 2008 presidential campaign, will drop out on Friday, people […]

Time to Oust the Antis

Last week’s GOP presidential candidates’ debate was not particularly noteworthy for its impact on the race. Following the debate, the candidates stood in more or less the same positions that they have occupied for about the last three months. Former mayor Rudy Giuliani is the clear front-runner, training almost all of his fire on Sen. […]

“Political Dispatch” - Exclusive interview with Sam Brownback

The latest edition of the “Political Dispatch” podcast from PoliticalBuzz.com features an exclusive and wide ranging interview with Republican Senator and 2008 presidential candidate Sam Brownback. Transcript coming soon…
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GOP debate: Full analysis

We already gave you our instant opinion of yesterday’s CNBC/MSNBC/Wall Street Journal Republican debate: Now it’s time for a candidate-by-candidate rundown. But first, winners and losers.
Winner: Rudy Giuliani - He managed to look more polished and comfortable than at any other debate during the campaign. Stumbled on a few economic Q’s (they all did…) and made […]

Sam Brownback on “Political Dispatch”

We will be interviewing Senator and Republican presidential candidate Sam Brownback for the “Political Dispatch” podcast on Thursday Friday (to be posted on Friday).
Have a question for Senator Brownback? Send us an email at editor@polibuzz.com and we’ll try to fit it in.

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Michigan GOP debate preview

Maybe it’s only because we won’t be liveblogging this debate (It’s 4 in the afternoon!) and we’re bitter, but it’s really hard to make a case for the CNBC/MSNBC/Wall Street Journal GOP debate as a huge event. That’s not to say this won’t be an entertaining spectacle with big implications, or shouldn’t be watched. Just […]

 
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Republican candidates at the Michigan RLC

Nearly all of the ‘08 GOP presidential candidates will show up  (or already have shown up) in Michigan for the Mackinac Republican Leadership Conference this weekend. It’s a packed sked today, with Romney in the afternoon and McCain and Thompson starting at 8 PM. Mike Huckabee missed his commercial flight and can’t make it. The […]

New Hampshire Republican debate: Analysis

We see some clear distinctions, advantages, and problems for all of the major Republican  candidates coming out of their debate in New Hampshire last night. Themes have emerged for the likes of Romney and Giuliani, and we’re seeing a reinvention - maybe even a successful one - of John McCain.
The format was acceptable, and Chris Wallace […]