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Political observers are falling over themselves trying to determine the cladistics of a newly-emergent population of political animal, the Rudy booster. This appears to be the first new species of Republican to emerge in over two decades in the Family Republicanae (the last being Conservatisi reagani), and displays a particularly odd range of behaviors that call into question the long-term political viability of the new species, as well as that of Republicanae in general if they assume a position of dominance. Some observers have proposed classifying the new population as a subspecies of Rinous rockefelleri, whereas others have made a...

The announcement by McCain, who has put together campaign organizations in many of the states with early nominating contests, was widely expected. The intentions of Giuliani, who has been less active in early organizing, had been less clear. Giuliani's campaign team said the committee was simply an opening move designed to keep his options open, with a final decision still to come. "This filing affords him the opportunity to raise money and put together an organization to assist him in making his decision," Giuliani adviser Anthony Carbonetti said.

Are the theocons taking over?By William Rusher Thursday, October 26, 2006 There's not a lot of argument about it: For better or worse, The New York Times is far and away the most influential newspaper in the country, and probably in the world. The news sections of the major television networks sound like, and probably are, the handiwork of producers who get the lion's share of their information, not to mention their opinions, from that morning's front page of the Times. And its Sunday Book Review section is as close as many of America's leading thinkers and opinion-makers ever...

I have heard the over exaggerated claims from liberals that they fear the Religious Right turning America into a Christian theocracy. They are devout disciples of the concept of “separation of church and state”. They are thankful for the ACLU keeping America from sliding down a slippery slope into the dreaded state of a Christian theocracy. Of course these fears are not based in reality. While most Christians want to share their faith with others and hope to convert people, the modern practice of Christianity does not seek to force their religion on anyone. Inviting someone to church, or expressing...

Italy's Rocco Buttiglione, who was forced to withdraw as a candidate for EU commissioner, says he plans to push for Christian values in Europe. Mr Buttiglione, whose controversial remarks about single mothers and gays triggered his rejection by MEPs, said he felt like a "Catholic witch". He promoted the "theo-con" campaign at a debate in Milan, vowing to "battle for the freedom of Christians". The Italian foreign minister is to replace him as justice commissioner. But Mr Buttiglione, a close friend of Pope John Paul II, said the controversy that led to his withdrawal from the proposed new commission was...