My analysis of last night's GOP presidential debate

By Mike in Politcs Plus

Last night's GOP presidential debate hosted by NBC and moderated by Brian Williams started with Mitt Romney hurling charges at Newt Gingrich. Mitt accused Newt of being a lobbyist for Freddie Mac, being run out of the speaker-ship position in ...

And then There Were Four

By Mike in Politcs Plus

It doesn't get any better than this for political junkies like me. CNN's Jon King started the fireworks by asking Newt Gingrich about his second wife's accusation that he had asked her for an “open marriage. At first, Newt said ...

What would Warren Buffett Do?

By Mike in Politcs Plus

I never thought that I would live long enough to see Republicans complain about capitalism. Yes, I've heard the difference between crony capitalism, venture capitalism, and now Rick Perry calls it “vulture capitalism" but the bottom line, it's still capitalism. ...

Pious Baloney

By Mike in Politcs Plus

Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy It took about 17 debates before the truth came out about politicians and debates, when Newt Gingrich looked Mitt Romney straight in the eye and said, "let's cut ...

It's a great day in America

By Mike in Politcs Plus

I've been saying that in order for our economy to recover we have to make job creation a priority, but still must have to invest in research and development, innovation, and infrastructure. The private sector will take the lead when ...

It's on to New Hampshire

By Mike in Politcs Plus

If Ricci Ware of San Antonio's KTSA AM radio, is correct I'm glad I didn't stay up until 2:00AM to hear who the eventual winner was in last night's Iowa caucus. It was enough trying to keep up with CNN's ...

On your mark...Get set

By Mike in Politcs Plus

I just love the way the Iowa caucus is portrayed; if Mitt Romney wins, it's important but if a lower tier candidate wins, then once again it will be viewed as a sham. It is what it is, all the ...