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Did Scott Walker ‘Evolve’ on Immigration?
For weeks now, Scott Walker has attracted attention from politicos and pundits with his statements on illegal and legal immigration. Whether they like or loathe… Read More
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Stop Whining, Start Showing Up: GOP Chairman’s Formula for Reaching Black, Hispanic Voters
Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus is gearing up for 2016 as more than a dozen presidential candidates are considering a run for the White… Read More
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Here’s an Overview of the 2016 Field in One Chart
In the past week alone, we’ve watched three GOP contenders enter the 2016 presidential race: Carly Fiorina, Dr. Ben Carson, and most recently, Mike Huckabee. In… Read More
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Can the GOP Have a ‘Peaceful’ Primary in 2016? Here’s Why the Party Chairman Is Hoping for It
With six Republicans officially in the presidential race for 2016 and more to join soon, the party’s chairman is gearing up for a busy year…. Read More
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Mike Huckabee Hopes to Broaden Appeal With Focus on Foreign Policy, Economics
Mike Huckabee, who announced his candidacy for president this morning in Hope, Ark., tells The Daily Signal this election will be dominated equally by foreign… Read More
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As Presidential Contender, Ben Carson Vows to Fix Economy Before Entitlement Programs
Now that retired neurosurgeon Ben Carson has officially thrown his hat into the ring as a Republican candidate for president in 2016, he is rolling out his… Read More
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New Presidential Candidate Carly Fiorina to Challenge ‘War on Women’ Narrative
GOP presidential candidate Carly Fiorina says that Democrats are playing politics with women’s issues, especially when it comes to abortion. “The Democrats have used this… Read More
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3 Out of 4 Americans Support Term Limits. Here’s a Way Congress Could Establish Them.
Few political issues unite Americans more than congressional term limits. A Gallup poll from 2013 found that an astounding 75 percent of Americans—including huge majorities… Read More
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How Obama’s Recovery Compares to Reagan’s Recovery
Here’s some advice to the White House: it might be time for President Obama to cancel the rest of his economic “mission accomplished” tour and… Read More
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Why Doesn’t the White House Want to Help Immigrants Assimilate?
When it comes to assimilating immigrants, the Obama administration appears to have drawn a line under the day the president first took office and forgotten… Read More
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Here’s 14 Fun Facts About Hillary Clinton’s First Democratic Challenger for President
Sen. Bernie Sanders, who has represented Vermont as an independent in the House and Senate for nearly 25 years, has provided Hillary Rodham Clinton with a… Read More
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Why Jeb Bush Says He’s Right About Immigration
A gathering of conservatives gave Jeb Bush a strong round of applause applause after he made a spirited defense of his call for decisive action… Read More
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Disappointed Americans ‘Open to Conservatives Making Their Case,’ Jindal Says
Conservatives have an opportunity to present a clear alternative to the consequences of failed liberal policies that have become part of everyday life to Americans,… Read More
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Bad Nuke Deal With Iran ‘Almost Guarantees War,’ Rubio Warns
The Senate must review whatever deal the Obama administration strikes with Iran to delay its gaining a nuclear weapon, Sen. Marco Rubio said this morning,… Read More
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Marco Rubio Talks Tough on Border Security: ‘No Right to Illegally Immigrate’
Sen. Marco Rubio, ceding no ground to other Republican presidential candidates on tough immigration reforms, this morning said he has “a problem” with interest groups… Read More
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Why Rick Perry Thinks This Presidential Run Will Be Different
Former Texas Gov. Rick Perry is taking a different approach four years after running for president. During a one-on-one interview with The Daily Signal in… Read More
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Hear From Both Sides of the Same-Sex Marriage Debate
The Supreme Court’s oral arguments on same-sex marriage drew supporters and opponents to Washington, D.C. Jeff Mateer, general counsel for the Liberty Institute, and Marc… Read More
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As Supreme Court Debates, 2016 Presidential Hopefuls Define Marriage Views
The national debate over same-sex marriage has landed back in the Supreme Court, but few major presidential candidates routinely put the issue on the front burner…. Read More
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Scott Walker’s Pitch: ‘Fights and Wins for Everyday Americans’
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker believes his soon-to-be candidacy for the presidency is unique because he’s “fought the good fight.” “What I hear that Americans want… Read More
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Marco Rubio Lists His ‘Bully Pulpit’ Issues
So what will be Marco Rubio’s “bully pulpit” issues if he becomes president of the United States? He laid them out during a one-on-one interview… Read More
PoliticsCommentary
Obama’s Made Some Bad Deals. Why He Should Stop Sidelining Congress.
I have some bad news for Americans and our allies around the world: President Obama is quite good at making bad deals, particularly with dangerous… Read More
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Scott Walker Wants to Finance New Bucks Stadium With State Bonds
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker is considering using public funds to finance a new stadium for the Milwaukee Bucks basketball team. According to Fox Business, Walker,… Read More
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Lindsey Graham on Radical Islam: ‘I’m Going to Stand Up to These Thugs’
DES MOINES, Iowa—In an interview with Sen. Lindsey Graham, the South Carolina Republican says he’ll announce his intentions about a presidential campaign either next month… Read More
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Congress Passed 800 Pages of Legislation. Agencies Proposed, Adopted 80,000 Pages of Regulations.
Finding Americans fed up with governmental abuses isn’t hard. They wonder why we have politicians who spend too much, bureaucrats who regulate too much, and… Read More
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Dana Perino Tells Megyn Kelly the Story NPR Didn’t Want You to Hear About George W. Bush
Earlier this week, The Daily Signal brought you the touching story of President George W. Bush’s visit to wounded veterans. It’s included in Dana Perino’s new… Read More
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From Founding Father to Broadway Star
Alexander Hamilton is often credited with being the most far-sighted of the founders, since he, more than anyone else, saw America’s potential to become a… Read More
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The Myth of Hamiltonian Big Government
Some conservatives are tempted to dismiss or regret the statesmanship and political thought of Alexander Hamilton, our nation’s first Secretary of the Treasury. This temptation… Read More
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NPR Cut Dana Perino’s Heartwarming Story About George W. Bush
Dana Perino’s new book features a touching encounter between President George W. Bush and an injured—and intubated—Marine receiving the Purple Heart. She follows it with… Read More
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Koch Brothers’ 2016 Endorsement May Turn on Ex-Im Bank Stance
Tycoon philanthropists Charles and David Koch may endorse a conservative Republican candidate for president before the party’s nominating convention, but any such decision is six… Read More
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How Florida Is Trying to Push Back Against Federal Government Overreach
Federalism at the state level is more often preached than practiced. For all the invocations of the 10th Amendment, state officials tend to act as vassals… Read More
