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Why Did Romney Lose The Election?

By Common Sense Republican

The 2012 presidential election is long in the past now.  It is over and done with.  We are stuck with a government expansionist president for another four years.  It sucks, but there is nothing that is going to change that until at least another four years. Today I wanted to reflect on why Romney lost the election though.   Was it because of his message?  Was it because of the perception people have for Republicans in general?   Was it because of something he said or his policies? Of course it was a combination of those factors among other things.  I don’t have all... »

Fox News Worst Coverage of A Presidential Election Ever 2012

By Common Sense Republican

I could not stomach watching Fox News coverage of the 2012 presidential election results.  It was the worst coverage of a presidential election ever if you were actually looking for real time accurate reporting.   I was infuriated by the ticker they had running at the bottom of the screen. The ticker had information that severely conflicted with what the live... »

2nd Presidential Debate 2012 – Obama The Liar

By Common Sense Republican

As you can see from the history of my blog, I generally don't post a lot.  I didn't post to gloat after the first 2012 presidential debate when Romney obviously crushed Obama.  I really do consider myself a moderate.  I often bite my tongue.  Tonight is different though. I must call out a liar when it is so blatantly obvious... »

Who Should You Vote For In 2012 – Romney vs. Obama

By Common Sense Republican
portrait of Barack Obama

This has to be one of the easiest topics in the world to write about – “Who should you vote for in 2012?” The contrast between the two presidential candidates is stunning. If you can’t make up your mind about this... »

Political Rant From A Guy Named Matt

By Common Sense Republican

To my regular readers...The following article was actually a comment that was left on a post of mine by a guy named Matt.   Instead of letting the comment be published on a that post, I decided to publish it... »

Financial Regulation Bill – I am a firm believer in keeping the government out of our business but………

By Common Sense Republican
ATM machine

This new financial regulation that has been passed doesn’t surprise me.  It is absolutely no surprise that Congress would intervene in something that banks have been abusing for years now.  I don’t begrudge any company a profit and a healthy... »