Articles by: Darcy G. Richardson

SWP’s Chris Hoeppner Looms as Major Factor in Tuesday’s Special Election

SWP’s Chris Hoeppner Looms as Major Factor in Tuesday’s Special Election

With Republican Bob Turner clinging to a narrow lead over Democrat David Weprin in New York’s 9th Congressional District, little-known Christopher P. Hoeppner of the Socialist Workers Party could be a major factor in the outcome of Tuesday’s hotly-contested special election to replace disgraced former […]

by · September 12, 2011 · 5 comments ·
Bolton Holds Onto His Hat

Bolton Holds Onto His Hat

Former UN Ambassador John R. Bolton ruled out a bid for the Republican presidential nomination in an interview on Fox News on Tuesday evening. “I kept coming to the conclusion that I couldn’t possibly win the nomination,” Bolton told Fox News host Greta Van Susteren. […]

by · September 7, 2011 · 0 comments ·
Rollins Steps Down as Bachmann’s Campaign Manager

Rollins Steps Down as Bachmann’s Campaign Manager

Citing health concerns, veteran political strategist Ed Rollins stepped down as Michele Bachmann’s campaign manager on Monday. The 68-year-old Rollins, who suffered a stroke a year and half ago, said the demands of managing the day-to-day affairs of the campaign were taking its toll.  “I […]

by · September 6, 2011 · 0 comments ·
‘Eight is Enough,’ Say Reagan Library Debate Organizers

‘Eight is Enough,’ Say Reagan Library Debate Organizers

Long-shot GOP presidential aspirant Thaddeus McCotter has slammed the organizers of Wednesday’s debate at the Reagan Library, contending that the rules for inclusion were deliberately finessed to exclude certain candidates, including himself, from sharing the stage with eight other candidates. The September 7 debate in […]

by · September 4, 2011 · 5 comments ·
Huntsman Rules Out Independent Candidacy

Huntsman Rules Out Independent Candidacy

Former Gov. Jon Huntsman of Utah ruled out an independent candidacy on Saturday during a campaign stop in Concord, New Hampshire. “I’m running as a Republican, proudly so,” Huntsman told CNN during an appearance at a local gun show.  “And I think we will get […]

by · September 4, 2011 · 0 comments ·
‘Turn-Around Specialist’ Stumps in Nevada’s Special Election

‘Turn-Around Specialist’ Stumps in Nevada’s Special Election

In the first test of growing dissatisfaction with both major parties in the aftermath of the recent debt-ceiling debacle, independent congressional candidate Helmuth Lehmann hopes to capitalize on voter anger and frustration in his long-shot quest to capture Nevada’s 2nd Congressional District seat. The little-known […]

by · August 31, 2011 · 1 comment ·
Like a Fire Bell in the Night, Lehmann Offers Recession-Ravaged Nevadans an Alternative

Like a Fire Bell in the Night, Lehmann Offers Recession-Ravaged Nevadans an Alternative

In the first test of growing dissatisfaction with both major parties in the aftermath of the recent debt-ceiling debacle, independent congressional candidate Helmuth Lehmann hopes to capitalize on voter anger and frustration in his long-shot quest to capture Nevada’s 2nd Congressional District seat. The little-known […]

by · August 31, 2011 · 2 comments ·
Pataki Opts Out of 2012 White House Bid

Pataki Opts Out of 2012 White House Bid

After flirting with a possible presidential candidacy for several months, former New York Gov. George E. Pataki said yesterday that he won’t seek the Republican presidential nomination next year. Pataki, 66, informed his closest advisors on Thursday that he wouldn’t be a candidate. Believing that […]

by · August 27, 2011 · 0 comments ·
Arlen Specter Pens Third Memoir: ‘Life Among the Cannibals’

Arlen Specter Pens Third Memoir: ‘Life Among the Cannibals’

Former Sen. Arlen Specter, who was defeated in his bid for a sixth term in the spring of 2010 shortly after switching parties, is reportedly finishing an autobiography — his third memoir — scheduled for release in late March. Called “Life Among the Cannibals: A Political […]

by · August 24, 2011 · 0 comments ·
Karger Files FEC Complaint Against Rupert Murdoch and Fox News

Karger Files FEC Complaint Against Rupert Murdoch and Fox News

Republican presidential candidate Fred Karger filed a sworn complaint with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) on Thursday, requesting an investigation into his exclusion by Fox News from the August 11 GOP presidential debate in Ames, Iowa. Karger, the first openly gay candidate to ever seek […]

by · August 22, 2011 · 1 comment ·