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‘Lean and mean’ campaigns enable GOP candidates to endure

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As Scott Walker gave up on his 2016 presidential race this week, he implored other Republicans in the crowded field to follow his lead and drop out – so that one could rise to challenge front-runner Donald Trump. None appears likely to do so anytime soon. Walker stood out in the GOP race with his unsustainable mix of lackluster fundraising and an expensive campaign operation. Few if any of the 15 remaining candidates feel the intense financial pressures that he…

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Republican Governors Association evokes Guy Fawkes (and a few images of scary black people) with ‘Remember November’ campaign

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The Republican Governors Association has embraced the symbolism of Guy Fawkes or is it Alan Moore, with the launch of  a rather striking website, RememberNovember.com, with a video that showcases far more Hollywood savvy than one can usually expect from Republicans. Again, the Fawkes tale has been twisted a bit. This time, President Obama plays the role of King James, the Democratic leadership is Parliament, and the Republican Party represents the aggrieved Catholic mass. The video also projects a healthy…

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Republican Governors Association evokes Guy Fawkes (and a few images of scary black people) with ‘Remember November’ campaign

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The Republican Governors Association has embraced the symbolism of Guy Fawkes or is it Alan Moore, with the launch of  a rather striking website, RememberNovember.com, with a video that showcases far more Hollywood savvy than one can usually expect from Republicans. Again, the Fawkes tale has been twisted a bit. This time, President Obama plays the role of King James, the Democratic leadership is Parliament, and the Republican Party represents the aggrieved Catholic mass. The video also projects a healthy…

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Karen Thurman wants to know where Tim Pawlenty stands on Crist vs. Rubio

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  As Minn. Gov. and Presidential hopeful Tim Pawlenty travels to Orlando today to raise money for the Republican Governor’s Association, Florida Democratic Party Chair Karen Thurman called on Pawlenty to let Floridians know who he will support in the state’s primary. Pawlenty has refused to make an endorsement, even though his Political Action Committee’s mission is “helping candidates and translating our ideas into policies that everyone can relate to and support.” “It’s a simple question — will Tim Pawlenty…

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GOP Govs hit Alex Sink in campaign’s 1st TV ad

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Republican Governors Association spokesman Tim Murtaugh says the media buy is statewide on broadcast and cable, “six-figures” and “significant.” It’s the group’s first ad of 2010, in which 37 states will host governor’s races. “Florida is very important to us,” Murtaugh said. “People will notice this ad.”  

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GOP Govs hit Alex Sink in campaign’s 1st TV ad

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Republican Governors Association spokesman Tim Murtaugh says the media buy is statewide on broadcast and cable, “six-figures” and “significant.” It’s the group’s first ad of 2010, in which 37 states will host governor’s races. “Florida is very important to us,” Murtaugh said. “People will notice this ad.”  

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