Grassroots

A Shifting Center of Gravity on the Right?

Posted by Mark E. Noonan on August 29, 2010 at 8:11 pm

B. Daniel Blatt over at Gay Patriot – in reference to Ken Mehlman’s “revelation” that he’s gay and how the muted (really, nearly non-existent) reaction on the right indicates an end to social issues and the return to fiscal conservatism as central to the movement: During the Bush era, we (fiscal conservatives) were relegated to [...]

The Ground Zero Mosque: the People vs the Ruling Class

Posted by Mark E. Noonan on July 23, 2010 at 12:00 pm

From Rasmussen: Most voters in New York (58%) oppose the building of an Islamic mosque near Ground Zero in New York City. A new Rasmussen Reports telephone survey of Likely Voters in the state finds that just 20% favor the building of a mosque near the 9/11 Ground Zero site, while 21% are not sure. [...]

BUYcott Arizona, Part V

Posted by Mark E. Noonan on May 18, 2010 at 12:01 am

Arizona hits back at San Diego: Arizona tourists are biting back against San Diego for its city council’s decision to boycott the Grand Canyon State over its immigration law signed by Gov. Jan Brewer last month. Would-be tourists have notified the San Diego Convention and Visitors Bureau and some hotels that they are canceling their [...]

TEA Party: Girl Power

Posted by Mark E. Noonan on May 14, 2010 at 5:31 am

Interesting: Is the Tea Party a women’s movement? More women than men belong—55 percent, according to the latest Quinnipiac poll. And while no movement that uses Michelle Malkin as a poster girl could fairly be described as feminist, the party has become an insta-network for ambitious women like Zelenik. Some are aspiring candidates who could [...]

Poll: 66% Favor Tax Cuts for Job Creation

Posted by Mark E. Noonan on April 30, 2010 at 4:38 pm

From Rasmussen: A new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey of Likely Voters finds that 66% believe cutting taxes is a better way to create new jobs than increasing government spending. That’s up seven points from January. I grow ever more convinced that we are winning this debate, hands down.  All across the political board, majorities [...]