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Entries tagged with 'Republicans'Applauding Texas' senatorsRe: "Hutchison irks right by backing gay jurist," Sunday news story. I now realize that there are some members of the Republican Party who judge people based on their qualifications, and not by sexual orientation. Even as a solid Democrat,... State GOP picks a winnerRe: "The Wrong Direction -- State Republican Party shifts into reverse," Friday Editorials. So The Dallas Morning News thinks that the new state party chair Cathie Adams will take the party in the wrong direction. I beg to differ. People... Blueprint for the RepublicansRe: "The Wrong Direction -- State Republican Party shifts into reverse," Friday Editorials. As somebody who chose to support Barack Obama over John McCain in the 2008 presidential election, in effect, I became a Democrat. Since Jan. 20 when Obama... Watch that criticismRe: "The new female face of the GOP? Meet four women who could change course of Republican Party, says Kathleen Parker," Thursday Viewpoints. Parker jokes that Democrats shouldn't put down Carly Fiorina for being one of the 20 worst CEOs... What Republicans have doneRe: "The Politics of Reform -- Compromise now on first step of health care change," Sunday Editorials. I am concerned that this editorial board is playing the same political games that it condemns, claiming that Republicans engage in "bullheaded naysaying"... Don't criticize without watchingRe: "Don't like Fox? Don't watch," by Richard C. Daubenspeck, Tuesday Letters. I agree. If you don't like the Fox News Channel, don't watch. But those who are doing the bashing don't watch. How else could they spew their vicious... GOP awakens to ConstitutionRe: "Group hopes to capitalize on 'conservative anger' -- Organizer insists he's not working for GOP; Democrats skeptical," Monday news story. Drew Ryun has begun an organizing campaign in Texas to translate angry conservatives, tea party attendees and ideological revolutionaries... I reject the DemocratsRe: "The Party of No," by Scott Kimball, last Sunday Letters. I consider myself an independent but have been unable to vote for a Democrat because their leadership has swung so far to the left that anyone to the right... On The Fox News ChannelWisdom from the comics To help understand why President Barack Obama chose to skip Fox News during his interviews last Sunday, turn to Tuesday's comics. Dilbert's pointy-haired boss opined, "When you find a big kettle of crazy, it's best not... The people's HouseRe: "GOP is open to discussion," by U.S. Rep. Louie Gohmert, Sunday Letters. Gohmert's Sunday letter would have us believe that he and the GOP are really interested in and committed to genuine health care reform. He and his Republican... Who are GOP up-and-coming leaders?No one, says Tom DeLay: "It's all the same old guys who were in leadership with me, and those old guys aren't the leaders the party needs." He couldn't name one viable leader for the Republicans, saying that the party... On tea parties: Freedom to dissent ...Re: "Patriots or Pinheads? Tea party movement must contain its extremes," Thursday Editorials. I found this an interesting editorial since Thursday was Constitution Day. I recalled the highly valued freedoms we have been given. I am grateful for those freedoms... On the GOP response to Obama's addressDisappointed with Congress I was disappointed with my friend U.S. Rep. Ralph Hall, who was pictured holding up the right wing's version of Mao's Little Red Book during our president's speech. He was obviously uncomfortable, as opposed to my embarrassment... Leading QuestionsEvery Sunday, look for Leading Questions -- those pithy, opinionated queries that state a point of view. This week, we have partisan comments about health care, mostly. Or totally, depending on how you read it. Read on ...... Woman seeks political partyI am looking for a political party that I can join without compromising my beliefs. I believe in personal responsibility, but I am also willing to lend a hand to my neighbor. I am looking for a party that will... Leading QuestionsLeading Questions are short questions that address the news, the world or just life in general. Send us your Leading Questions at lq@dallasnews.com.... Republicans at party's callRe: "Sotomayor clears committee -- Confirmation likely as Senate's Democrat numbers favor her," Wednesday news story. So, the Republicans who were elected to represent Texans in Congress will vote to oppose the confirmation of this well-qualified nominee to the Supreme... GOP outreach video -- does this work?At the weekly Republican conference call this morning, a new youth outreach video was released -- "Just Tax." (Apparently, it's a parody of the Lady Gaga song, "Just Dance," which I've never heard. Trying to keep up with the kids... The best GOP could offer?Re: "County GOP headed for disaster," by Allen Shaffer, Saturday Letters. Shaffer has a valid point about Republicans finding a leader. But it's not just Dallas County. We might have done better in the last national election if we had... County GOP headed for disasterRe: "The GOP's disappearing base -- Jonathan Neerman talks about Dallas County's shifting electorate, divisive social issues and the energy of Palin," Sunday Points. Neerman has written off my age group as an effective segment of the Republican electorate. His... |