We’ve been making the case that our 25th Anniversary Gala speaker, Congressman Mike Pence (R-Ind.), is one of the leading conservatives in America. Well respected by his colleagues and those in the conservative media, his star is shining brightly … Read more>

On the heels of my post last week when I extolled the leadership of New Jersey’s conservative Republican Governor Chris Christie, comes a poll that shows his job approval has skyrocketed the more he confronts and takes on the opposition … Read more>

As another video of Republican New Jersey Governor Chris Christie (see previous one) goes wildly viral, further increasing his legend as the unafraid and bold taker-on of the special interest Left — even in what is typically a rock-solid blue state run by unions, … Read more>

There’s an old saying that, “New Jersey is a nice place to be from.” Despite its reputation and the brunt of numerous jokes, New Jersey soon may be the place for cutting edge education reform. At least from an education freedom viewpoint, our … Read more>

As faithful readers of our blog know, I’ve been looking for an elected conservative with the courage of conservative European Parliament Member Daniel Hannan, who’s public dress down of then-British Prime Minister Gordon Brown became an international sensation (despite the  … Read more>

Annotations & Elucidations

Calling Mr. Ripley 

It’s more Tea Party mania as Tax Day fast approaches. Groups are seeking Tea Party support in potential opposition to President Obama’s next choice to the U.S. Supreme Court; liberal activists are trying to … Read more>

Annotations & Elucidations

Time For Tea (Parties)

It’s a busy Monday version of the News Stand. We’re in the news, again, because liberals are complaining about us. Translation: We’re doing an effective job thwarting their agenda.

Someone else doing an … Read more>

Today’s QOD comes from Saturday, actually — and, it doesn’t come from the inauguration, either, nor from any of its many festivities. Instead, it come from the Americans For Prosperity Virginia Chapter’s post swearing in Celebration of Freedom event at … Read more>

Even though it’s the eve of Virginia’s grand celebration of democracy at Mr. Jefferson’s Temple on the Hill, we find our Quote of the Day today from the other new governor, Chris Christie of New Jersey, the other half … Read more>

It’s one thing to be thrown under the bus, but quite another when the driver drives over you, then puts it in reverse and flattens you again. Even if the driver feels guilty and gets out to see if he can … Read more>