Tag Archives: Decision 2012

Romney Is Officially In

Posted on Friday, June 3, 2011 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

Yesterday, Mitt Romney officially declared his candidacy for President of the United States. Because the Republican Party has traditionally supported the candidate it presumes has “paid the most dues”, it is likely that Romney will secure the Republican nomination. On … Continue reading →

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Warming up to Huntsman

Posted on Monday, May 30, 2011 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

In the absence of any more compelling Republican candidates, I am finding myself warming up to Jon Huntsman. Why?

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Palin Is In?

Posted on Thursday, May 26, 2011 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

Just when I thought the field of Republican Presidential candidates could not get any worse, The New York Times speculated yesterday that Sarah Palin may be seriously considering a Presidential bid. This is not the first time a major media outlet … Continue reading →

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Daniels Is Out

Posted on Sunday, May 22, 2011 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

Mitch Daniels, one of the more promising candidates in the Republican field, announced today he would not be running for the Republican presidential nomination. His rationale centered on family considerations. It seems Obama’s reelection victory appears increasingly likely as one … Continue reading →

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Is the Next Election a “Lock” for Obama?

Posted on Sunday, May 8, 2011 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

With the successful elimination of terrorist mastermind, Osama bin Laden, President Obama’s prospects for an election victory in 2012 seem much brighter. In the wake of bin Laden’s death, Obama’s approval ratings have surged 9 percentage points since April from 47% … Continue reading →

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Let Us Not Forget What the Next Election Is Really About

Posted on Wednesday, April 20, 2011 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

While I have never attended a Tea Party rally, the movement has become many things to many people since it began with CNBC’s Rick Santelli’s February 2009 rant on CNBC. As the 2012 election approaches, I thought it apt to … Continue reading →

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Decision 2012: War in the Fifth Domain

Posted on Wednesday, April 20, 2011 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

During the twentieth century, military strategists fought war in four domains: land, sea, air, and space. With the internet revolution of the late twentieth century, they faced war in a fifth domain: cyberspace. Similarly, politicians campaigned in four domains: in … Continue reading →

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