Republicans

GOP Insider Pulls Bipartisan Fans for Virginia Delegate Race

By Paul Bedard - Nation & World - October 5, 2009

The Cheneys, Thompsons, and an ally of Democrat Tim Kaine back a Republican in a local Virginia race. more >>

Conservatism, Dead by its Own Hand

By Jessica Rettig - Opinion - October 2, 2009

Sam Tanenhaus discusses The Death of Conservatism more >>

Fundraising is GOP Chair Steele's Saving Grace

By Paul Bedard - Washington Whispers - September 30, 2009

The RNC chairman has mojo when it comes to finding new donors. more >>

Gauging the Politics of Newt Gingrich's Catholic Conversion

By Dan Gilgoff - God & Country - September 28, 2009

The former House speaker is talking more about his Roman Catholic conversion. more >>

Obama Policies Turn Off Independents

By Paul Bedard - Washington Whispers - September 23, 2009

Independents, who can make or break elections, appear to be leaning Republican. more >>

Washington Post's Coverage of Virginia Governor’s Race is a 2006 Anti-GOP Repeat

By Doug Heye - Doug Heye - September 23, 2009

Haven’t we seen this coverage before? Why yes, in the 2006 Virginia Senate race. more >>

Former RNC Chair: GOP Needs More Minorities to Win

By Paul Bedard - Washington Whispers - September 23, 2009

Ed Gillespie says that Republicans need support from more Hispanics and African-Americans to win elections. more >>

GOP Hopes Elections Will Stall Healthcare

By Paul Bedard - Washington Whispers - September 22, 2009

They hope moderate Democrats will reject Obama's plan because of worries about their reelection. more >>

Huckabee Wins 'Values Voter' Straw Poll; Palin Places 4th

By Dan Gilgoff - God & Country - September 21, 2009

Mitt Romney and Tim Pawlenty take 2nd and 3rd, while Sarah Palin places 4th. more >>

GOP Banking on Big Gain Due to Obama's Healthcare Follies

Nation & World - September 10, 2009

Republicans hope the unpopularity of healthcare reform will help them pick up seats. more >>

Obama to Challenge GOP on Healthcare Costs

By Paul Bedard - Washington Whispers - September 4, 2009

Early indications show Obama calling on GOP to help on healthcare reform. more >>

McDonnell's Thesis Shows Tricky Religious Politics in Virginia's Gubernatorial Race

By Dan Gilgoff - God & Country - September 4, 2009

A Republican candidate's master's thesis from televangelist's university becomes an issue. more >>

GOP Pollsters: Democrats Won't Lose Big in Midterm Elections

By Paul Bedard - Washington Whispers - September 1, 2009

Republican campaign pros are tamping down excited talk by some. more >>

GOP's Steele Announces 'Healthcare Bill of Rights' for Seniors

By Queenie Wong - Nation & World - August 24, 2009

This is the latest effort by the GOP to garner opposition to Obama's reform efforts. more >>

'Colorado Model' Got Democrats in the Door, But Their Stay Might Be Brief

By Peter Roff - Peter Roff - August 24, 2009

Effort that turned red state blue faces a rebound as the bloom goes off the columbine. more >>

Ralph Reed: Values Voters Are the Key to a Republican Comeback

By Ralph Reed - God & Country - August 21, 2009

The former Christian Coalition chief says values voters play a vital role. more >>

Toomey Woos Pennsylvanians in Steelers Country

By Paul Bedard and Nikki Schwab - Washington Whispers - August 18, 2009

The Senate candidate was at the RightOnline conference. more >>

Nate Silver Sees Major Gains for GOP in 2010

By Paul Bedard and Nikki Schwab - Washington Whispers - August 13, 2009

Political turmoil now favors Republicans in 2010 midterms, he says. more >>

GOP Leaders: U.S. on Eve of a 1994-style Political Revolution

By Paul Bedard - Washington Whispers - August 12, 2009

Republicans look at the healthcare protests as something that could lead to a power shift. more >>

Religious Conservative Rick Santorum Dips Toe in Presidential Waters

By Dan Gilgoff - God & Country - August 12, 2009

The former Pennsylvania senator heads to Iowa. Will any moderates run for the presidential nomination? more >>

Obama Administration: GOP Using Scare Tactics on Healthcare

By Kenneth T. Walsh - Nation & World - August 5, 2009

The administration and the Democratic Party say opponents are manufacturing angry confrontations. more >>

Poll: Bush Still a Drag on GOP

By Paul Bedard - Washington Whispers - August 5, 2009

The former president is gone but not forgotten. more >>

What Democrats Should Say on Healthcare: It's a Story With a Hero and Villains

By Brad Bannon - Opinion - August 4, 2009

Democrats can fight GOP scare tactics on reform with a horror story of their own. more >>

Dixie Birther Madness: Most Virginia Republicans Question Obama Birth Place

By Robert Schlesinger - Robert Schlesinger - August 3, 2009

Most Virginia Republicans question where Obama was born. more >>

Republicans Plan Renaissance Mountain Weekend

By Paul Bedard - Washington Whispers - July 30, 2009

Taking a page from Democrats, conservatives to huddle in Colorado for a weekend of brainstorming. more >>