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The Tea Party Primary?

By Mike Burns

The debate is over, the votes have been tallied and the corn dogs have been put in storage until next year. Another Iowa Straw Poll has come and gone. The most meaningless and least predictive event of the primary cycle has picked another winner and already winnowed out at least one inevitable loser. It... »

The Madness Of John McCain

By Mike Burns

There was a time when I respected John McCain. Early in the 2008 primary campaign I was on record saying that John McCain was a Republican that I could actually vote for. I was not alone. Many moderates and liberals felt a respect for McCain that transcended traditional party lines. That respect was shaken... »