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Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty announced his candidacy for president on Monday, just a week after fellow presidential contender Newt Gingrich managed to torpedo his own nascent campaign within a matter of days. Could Pawlenty avoid the same fate? Here’s a breakdown of how his first week fared. READ MORE >>
The Hidden Tradeoffs of GOP Candidates
[Guest post by James Downie] READ MORE >>
Romney Stock: Buy!
Mitch Daniels announced over the weekend that he will not seek the presidency. As far as I can tell, conventional wisdom holds this is good for Mitt Romney, the frontrunner about whom no Republicans seem particularly enthusiastic. READ MORE >>
The Rust Belt, Still a Bit Rusty
The economy may be recovering but many, if not most, Americans don’t seem to have noticed. A story by Michael Fletcher, from Wednesday’s Washington Post, helps explain why. READ MORE >>
More Car Talk for the Campaign
Unemployment in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois is falling more quickly than in the rest of the country. The Big Three are hiring again. Does one development have anything to do with the other? Does it mean President Obama can brag about the auto industry rescue package? READ MORE >>
Car Talk and the Campaign
The Myth of Moderate Mitch
More Signs Of The End For Dick Lugar
Is It Time To Take Trump Seriously?
I've been highly skeptical of the idea that Donald Trump is really planning to run for president, or that he would stand any chance at all of winning if he does. But I'm starting to treat the possibility just a bit more seriously now. READ MORE >>
