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The Insiders: December, 2011

Posted at 11:00 AM ET, 12/30/2011

Fear and hoping in the Iowa caucus
By Carter Eskew
Despite the illusion of science, campaigns remain superstituous at their cores.

By Carter Eskew  |  11:00 AM ET, 12/30/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 08:00 AM ET, 12/30/2011

What we know about Iowa
By Ed Rogers
Romney, Santorum surge.

By Ed Rogers  |  08:00 AM ET, 12/30/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:00 AM ET, 12/29/2011

Why the Iowa caucuses matter
By Carter Eskew
The Hawkeye State serves three primary functions.

By Carter Eskew  |  11:00 AM ET, 12/29/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 08:00 AM ET, 12/29/2011

The Iowa caucuses: Good grief, and good riddance
By Ed Rogers
Iowans don’t really care about the caucuses, so why should we?

By Ed Rogers  |  08:00 AM ET, 12/29/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:00 AM ET, 12/28/2011

3 outcomes in Iowa that could surprise us
By Ed Rogers
Any of these would disrupt the GOP race.

By Ed Rogers  |  11:00 AM ET, 12/28/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 09:00 AM ET, 12/28/2011

What will the Iowa headlines next week say?
By Carter Eskew
Take a shot at predicting the outcome of next week’s vote.

By Carter Eskew  |  09:00 AM ET, 12/28/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:00 AM ET, 12/27/2011

Will Romney run an honest campaign?
By Carter Eskew
Will he run an honest campaign?

By Carter Eskew  |  11:00 AM ET, 12/27/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 08:00 AM ET, 12/27/2011

A dangerous week for candidates
By Ed Rogers
Just about the only news that will break through is a mistake or a new damaging revelation.

By Ed Rogers  |  08:00 AM ET, 12/27/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:01 PM ET, 12/26/2011

In GOP field, only Romney has a winning strategy
By Carter Eskew
Only Romney has one.

By Carter Eskew  |  12:01 PM ET, 12/26/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 08:20 AM ET, 12/26/2011

As the final campaign push begins, regrets abound
By Ed Rogers
Preparing for the final push

By Ed Rogers  |  08:20 AM ET, 12/26/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 08:30 AM ET, 12/23/2011

Can Romney close the deal in Iowa?
By Ed Rogers
Developments in the 2012 race

By Ed Rogers  |  08:30 AM ET, 12/23/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 07:25 AM ET, 12/23/2011

Obama’s good week
By Carter Eskew
The House caves, Gingrich loses steam

By Carter Eskew  |  07:25 AM ET, 12/23/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 03:31 PM ET, 12/22/2011

The economy remains Obama’s weak point
By Ed Rogers
The election must be about Obama’s weakest point.

By Ed Rogers  |  03:31 PM ET, 12/22/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:45 PM ET, 12/22/2011

Obama rebound likely to stall
By Carter Eskew
The president needs a path to the political-economic high ground, and the House Republicans may be pointing the way.

By Carter Eskew  |  01:45 PM ET, 12/22/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 08:38 AM ET, 12/22/2011

Enjoy the rebound, Obama, and get ready to reconnect with voters
By Carter Eskew
It’s his time to reconnect with voters.

By Carter Eskew  |  08:38 AM ET, 12/22/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 08:00 AM ET, 12/22/2011

With others looking bad, small wonder Obama looks so good
By Ed Rogers
Others looking bad is what’s making him look so good.

By Ed Rogers  |  08:00 AM ET, 12/22/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 05:54 PM ET, 12/21/2011

Creativity goes MIA in candidates’ ad campaigns
By Ed Rogers
Campaigns as undistinguished as the candidates themselves.

By Ed Rogers  |  05:54 PM ET, 12/21/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 04:00 PM ET, 12/21/2011

A forgettable ad campaign
By Carter Eskew
This year’s candidate pitches are mediocre at best.

By Carter Eskew  |  04:00 PM ET, 12/21/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 08:30 AM ET, 12/21/2011

A GOP vs. GOP payroll tax fight
By Ed Rogers
The party is creating a catastrophe.

By Ed Rogers  |  08:30 AM ET, 12/21/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 08:00 AM ET, 12/21/2011

Dumping the Tea Party
By Carter Eskew
The House Republicans have given Obama an early Christmas gift.

By Carter Eskew  |  08:00 AM ET, 12/21/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:17 PM ET, 12/20/2011

How is Gingrich going to turn things around?
By Carter Eskew
How can he turn around his fortunes?

By Carter Eskew  |  02:17 PM ET, 12/20/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:00 PM ET, 12/20/2011

Newt Gingrich broke the No. 1 rule of politics by bashing judges
By Ed Rogers
His bashing of judges is a big mistake.

By Ed Rogers  |  01:00 PM ET, 12/20/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 08:51 AM ET, 12/20/2011

Ron Paul’s un-electability will be his undoing
By Carter Eskew
His un-electability will be his undoing.

By Carter Eskew  |  08:51 AM ET, 12/20/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 07:08 AM ET, 12/20/2011

Ron Paul, short on appeal
By Ed Rogers
He may win Iowa, but he won’t get the nomination.

By Ed Rogers  |  07:08 AM ET, 12/20/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:14 PM ET, 12/19/2011

The GOP’s split base: Do they want the anti-Obama or do they want to win?
By Carter Eskew
Do they want the anti-Obama or do they want to win?

By Carter Eskew  |  02:14 PM ET, 12/19/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:07 PM ET, 12/19/2011

Heading into Iowa, it’s a two-man race
By Ed Rogers
With the preliminaries over, the race is now settling.

By Ed Rogers  |  12:07 PM ET, 12/19/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 09:30 AM ET, 12/19/2011

It’s about the economy, not immigration
By Ed Rogers
With all eyes on the economy, the Dream Act will not propel Obama.

By Ed Rogers  |  09:30 AM ET, 12/19/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 08:00 AM ET, 12/19/2011

Can the Dream Act carry Obama in 2012?
By Carter Eskew
Immigration reform could help his prospects.

By Carter Eskew  |  08:00 AM ET, 12/19/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:05 PM ET, 12/16/2011

Romney’s work with Bain Capital: An American success story
By Ed Rogers
He gave a good answer to a question about Bain Capital.

By Ed Rogers  |  02:05 PM ET, 12/16/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:50 PM ET, 12/16/2011

Another good week for Mitt Romney
By Carter Eskew
Biggest boost was Nikki Haley’s endorsement.

By Carter Eskew  |  12:50 PM ET, 12/16/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 08:00 AM ET, 12/16/2011

An endless debate schedule that helps no one
By Carter Eskew
An endless cycle that helps no one.

By Carter Eskew  |  08:00 AM ET, 12/16/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 07:15 AM ET, 12/16/2011

A debate schedule that’s a plus for voters
By Ed Rogers
This schedule gets it right.

By Ed Rogers  |  07:15 AM ET, 12/16/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 03:01 PM ET, 12/15/2011

A ‘zany’ move by Romney? Not quite.
By Ed Rogers
Romney’s well-thought-out move.

By Ed Rogers  |  03:01 PM ET, 12/15/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:13 PM ET, 12/15/2011

Mitt Romney, aristocrat
By Carter Eskew
What using the word “zany” reveals.

By Carter Eskew  |  01:13 PM ET, 12/15/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 08:30 AM ET, 12/15/2011

A budget fight with no winners
By Carter Eskew
Even an election can’t help this.

By Carter Eskew  |  08:30 AM ET, 12/15/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 07:51 AM ET, 12/15/2011

How to fix the budget impasse
By Ed Rogers
What we need is an election.

By Ed Rogers  |  07:51 AM ET, 12/15/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 05:32 PM ET, 12/14/2011

Paul won’t win in Iowa
By James Downie
Paul’s success is simply a shield for Romney and Gingrich.

By James Downie  |  05:32 PM ET, 12/14/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:42 PM ET, 12/14/2011

Could Ron Paul be Gingrich’s undoing?
By Ed Rogers
Iowa polls suggest that he is rising as Gingrich wanes.

By Ed Rogers  |  01:42 PM ET, 12/14/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 08:29 AM ET, 12/14/2011

The real threat to American democracy
By Carter Eskew
And it’s not big government.

By Carter Eskew  |  08:29 AM ET, 12/14/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 08:00 AM ET, 12/14/2011

Class warfare, de Tocqueville-style
By Ed Rogers
Voters may be more threatened than relieved by Obama’s pitch.

By Ed Rogers  |  08:00 AM ET, 12/14/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 03:02 PM ET, 12/13/2011

Of course 2012 will have negative ads
By Ed Rogers
Raising the other candidate’s negatives is a campaign imperative.

By Ed Rogers  |  03:02 PM ET, 12/13/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:10 PM ET, 12/13/2011

Understanding Gingrich’s negative campaigning challenge
By Carter Eskew
To get Gingrich’s no-negative campaigning ploy, you have to know Newt.

By Carter Eskew  |  01:10 PM ET, 12/13/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 08:08 AM ET, 12/13/2011

Gingrich and Huntsman: No fakers here
By Ed Rogers
They both can go deep on the issues.

By Ed Rogers  |  08:08 AM ET, 12/13/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:46 PM ET, 12/12/2011

Two smart guys debate one-on-one
By Carter Eskew
The two GOP contenders meet in New Hampshire in a one-on-one debate.

By Carter Eskew  |  06:46 PM ET, 12/12/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:30 AM ET, 12/12/2011

Crunch time for Gingrich
By Ed Rogers
Can he prove to be a reliable leader?

By Ed Rogers  |  11:30 AM ET, 12/12/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 09:09 AM ET, 12/12/2011

Obama’s game plan: Avoiding his own record
By Ed Rogers
A telling ‘60 Minutes.’

By Ed Rogers  |  09:09 AM ET, 12/12/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 08:26 AM ET, 12/12/2011

Obama’s Clark Kent moment on ‘60 Minutes’
By Carter Eskew
Time to reset expectations.

By Carter Eskew  |  08:26 AM ET, 12/12/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:22 PM ET, 12/11/2011

No room for error in GOP debate
By Ed Rogers
There were no good or bad game changers for anyone.

By Ed Rogers  |  02:22 PM ET, 12/11/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 03:36 PM ET, 12/09/2011

Newt Gingrich’s make-or-break moment
By Carter Eskew
A make-or-break moment in Iowa

By Carter Eskew  |  03:36 PM ET, 12/09/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:19 PM ET, 12/09/2011

The GOP nominee should plan for a honeymoon
By Ed Rogers

By Ed Rogers  |  01:19 PM ET, 12/09/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 08:00 AM ET, 12/09/2011

Gingrich grabs the favorability crown — for now
By Carter Eskew
What the new Gallup poll means

By Carter Eskew  |  08:00 AM ET, 12/09/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 07:30 AM ET, 12/09/2011

The week that was: Gingrich scares, Romney struggles, Trump overreaches
By Ed Rogers

By Ed Rogers  |  07:30 AM ET, 12/09/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 03:28 PM ET, 12/08/2011

Just because it is supposed to happen . . .
By Ed Rogers
The environment Team Obama finds itself in is very precarious.

By Ed Rogers  |  03:28 PM ET, 12/08/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:33 PM ET, 12/08/2011

Obama’s reelection campaign gains steam
By Carter Eskew
Gingrich is now in the crosshairs.

By Carter Eskew  |  02:33 PM ET, 12/08/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 08:30 AM ET, 12/08/2011

The GOP’s payroll tax pickle
By Carter Eskew
Obama’s dare puts them in a tight spot.

By Carter Eskew  |  08:30 AM ET, 12/08/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 08:00 AM ET, 12/08/2011

The payroll tax cut vs. vacation plans
By Ed Rogers
The payroll tax cut vs. GOP holiday plans

By Ed Rogers  |  08:00 AM ET, 12/08/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:01 PM ET, 12/07/2011

Clinton on gay rights: a sop to domestic political allies
By Ed Rogers

By Ed Rogers  |  02:01 PM ET, 12/07/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:00 PM ET, 12/07/2011

Attacking Obama administration’s new stance on gay rights won’t work
By Carter Eskew

By Carter Eskew  |  12:00 PM ET, 12/07/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 08:30 AM ET, 12/07/2011

Obama wastes his political assets
By Ed Rogers
It’s about governing, not giving speeches.

By Ed Rogers  |  08:30 AM ET, 12/07/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 08:00 AM ET, 12/07/2011

Obama unveils his re-election message
By Carter Eskew
Don’t underestimate the power of populism.

By Carter Eskew  |  08:00 AM ET, 12/07/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 04:18 PM ET, 12/06/2011

Trump moderating a GOP debate is a terrible idea
By Ed Rogers

By Ed Rogers  |  04:18 PM ET, 12/06/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:49 PM ET, 12/06/2011

Newt Gingrich and the surge cycle
By Ed Rogers

By Ed Rogers  |  02:49 PM ET, 12/06/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:45 PM ET, 12/06/2011

Gingrich blows opportunities
By Carter Eskew
His visit with Trump and his new ad suggest Newt is still knocking the rust off and stretching out the kinks.

By Carter Eskew  |  12:45 PM ET, 12/06/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 08:15 AM ET, 12/06/2011

Can Gingrich seize the moment?
By Carter Eskew
It’s his chance to present a real platform.

By Carter Eskew  |  08:15 AM ET, 12/06/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 07:39 AM ET, 12/06/2011

All about Newt
By Ed Rogers
He produces such strong reactions that no one can pause to make a plan.

By Ed Rogers  |  07:39 AM ET, 12/06/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:09 PM ET, 12/05/2011

Gingrich’s roll will continue
By Ed Rogers
Cain endorsement would still be a net plus.

By Ed Rogers  |  02:09 PM ET, 12/05/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:23 PM ET, 12/05/2011

Cain endorsing Gingrich won’t make a difference
By Carter Eskew
It won’t make a difference.

By Carter Eskew  |  12:23 PM ET, 12/05/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 08:30 AM ET, 12/05/2011

A critical week for Newt Gingrich
By Ed Rogers

By Ed Rogers  |  08:30 AM ET, 12/05/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 08:00 AM ET, 12/05/2011

Gingrich’s moment
By Carter Eskew
He should remind voters of his path to redemption.

By Carter Eskew  |  08:00 AM ET, 12/05/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:12 PM ET, 12/02/2011

The GOP primary intesifies
By Ed Rogers
The GOP primary intensifies.

By Ed Rogers  |  02:12 PM ET, 12/02/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:14 PM ET, 12/02/2011

Unemployment numbers good news for Obama
By Carter Eskew
If unemplyoment numbers continue this way, his 2012 chances soar.

By Carter Eskew  |  12:14 PM ET, 12/02/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 08:01 AM ET, 12/02/2011

The underreported strengths of the 2012 GOP candidates
By Ed Rogers

By Ed Rogers  |  08:01 AM ET, 12/02/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 04:19 PM ET, 12/01/2011

Mitt Romney, Newt Gingrich, Rick Perry will all go on the attack
By Ed Rogers

By Ed Rogers  |  04:19 PM ET, 12/01/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:58 AM ET, 12/01/2011

Why Mitt Romney should attack Newt Gingrich
By Carter Eskew

By Carter Eskew  |  11:58 AM ET, 12/01/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 09:00 AM ET, 12/01/2011

Did GOP governors miss their opportunity?
By
Obama looks beatable, Romney looks weak and Gingrich is surging.

By  |  09:00 AM ET, 12/01/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 08:18 AM ET, 12/01/2011

GOP governors sit out the primaries
By Ed Rogers
Where is the passion to join the fight?

By Ed Rogers  |  08:18 AM ET, 12/01/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

 

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