Tag Archives: GOP

Jon Huntsman to speak at Claremont McKenna in November

Continuing a string of high-profile political figures visiting Claremont McKenna’s campus, Jon Huntsman will be speaking at the Marian Miner Cook Athenaeum this November.

Poll Dancing

Poll Dancing

This entry is part 2 of 5 in the series Political Satire

Over the past couple of weeks the polls have been hotter than the poles at Tropical Lei. Everywhere I turn I see results from a new poll. Here are a few that stood out to me.

Is a Brokered Convention Possible?

Is a Brokered Convention Possible?

In the race for the Republican Presidential nominee, no true front runner has emerged. Thus, the GOP may very well turn to the idea of a brokered convention, meaning all regular delegates would free to switch their allegiances.

Bachmann Faces House Reelection Challenges

Bachmann Faces House Reelection Challenges

This entry is part 2 of 2 in the series 2012 Congressional Races

Following her disappointing presidential bid, Michele Bachmann faces some challenges due to redistricting and debt heading into her reelection effort in Minnesota’s Sixth House District.

Ron Paul vs. All

Ron Paul vs. All

Many on the right (and left) admire Ron Paul for his scrupulous commitment to regulating the Fed, ending the wasteful, racist War on Drugs, and bringing American troops back home to their families.

Thanks for a Great Semester!

Thanks for a Great Semester!

As Finals Week winds down, we at the Port Side are bringing our ship into harbor after a semester of exciting events and groundbreaking stories and coverage by our staff. Here are some of the highlights.

Cain Herman Be Our President?

Cain Herman Be Our President?

In an unpredictable (and relatively frightening) turn of events, Herman Cain has surged in the polls, becoming the official GOP frontrunner for 2012.

One Million Friends with Benefits

One Million Friends with Benefits

That 1,000,000 more young adults, a vulnerable group in the health insurance market, have been able to access health insurance due to specific provisions in the Affordable Care Act is a remarkable achievement, and one that we ought to celebrate as a country.

Openly Serve Your Country

Openly Serve Your Country

The full repeal of DADT brings the nation closer to justice, farther from bigotry, and finally recognizes that sexual orientation is in no way a barometer of one’s capability to serve.

Sickly Sweet Sensation

Sickly Sweet Sensation

Though I am not a member of the Democratic Party, I have aligned myself more to the left than to the right. And as a left-leaning person, I’ve always been incredibly frustrated with the disorganization of the Democratic party. Just one year ago, during the heated primary between Madame Secretary Clinton and President Obama, many [...]


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