Not to rain on Rob’s parade with his partnered poll to be released throughout this week, but I personally am not a big fan of polls. Cynically I would suggest with all the polls that have been released, should someone commission a poll to determine which poll is best as polled by the electorate? I…
Maybe Being Pro-Life Isn't Just For Bible-Thumping Social Conservatives Any More
The dramatic reversal of opinion among Americans about the legalization of pot is hardly a news story any more. At this point, blanket legalization seems inevitable, and I think that’s a good thing for our country. There is a lot of blood and treasure expended on the “war on drugs” of which marijuana is a…
From The Left: The Surprising Results Of Health Insurance Exchanges
I have been a fan of health care reform for over 25 years. I remember arguing in the early 90’s that if the Clinton administration did not do something about Health Care costs, health care would approach 15% of the GDP. Well, as it turns out, Republicans got their way, and nothing was done until…
North Dakota's Jack Dalrymple Is The 4th Most Popular Governor In America
Among the 41 states in which polling is available, Governor Jack Dalrymple ranks as the 4th most popular governor according to data compiled by the New York Times’ Nate Silver. The full ranking is below. Dalrymple has a composite 68% approval rating, and 24% disapproval, aggregated from two separate polls. His high approval numbers illustrate…
Poll: Faith In Federal Government Hits An All-Time Low, Even Among Democrats
As is usually the case with these sort of polls, I’m a little skeptical, but according to Pew Americans – even, surprisingly, Democrats – have a low opinion of the federal government. And for Democrats, their faith in the feds has declined even under President Obama’s term in office: The percentage of Democrats expressing a…
Democrats Lose Big On Gun Control Push
Gun control has been on the back burner for Democrats since a Clinton-era crackdown played into Democrats losing control of Congress in the 1994 midterms. But when the Newtown shooting happened, the opportunists on the left thought they had an opening. Today that theory got put to a test, and it flopped. Big time. Despite…
In North Dakota's Next Election You'll Need An ID To Vote
North Dakota has some of the most lax voting requirements in the nation. There is no voter registration, and to get a ballot you can either have someone else at the polls vouch for you or you can fill out an affidavit which isn’t checked out until well after your ballot has already been counted.…
North Dakota's Only Abortion Clinic Doesn't Want Pro-Life Bills Referred
Yesterday news broke that a group of petitioners had filed to begin the referral process for the three pro-life bills Governor Jack Dalrymple recently signed into law. But, oddly enough, the state’s only abortion clinic is opposed to referral claiming it will divert resources that could be better used to sue over the law. Some…
Woman Who Accused Rep. Cramer Of "Verbal Abuse" Is A Democrat Operative
Yesterday news broke that a Spirit Lake Indian Reservation official had accused Rep. Kevin Cramer of “threats of violence” and “verbal abuse” during a discussion over his concerns about the Violence Against Women Act. The woman, one Melissa Merrick, posted her version of events online but so far that version hasn’t been corroborated by anyone…
Associated Press: Republicans Pushing Voter ID Laws Because Obama, Democrats Won In 2012
This is an actual passage from an actual, and supposedly objective, Associated Press article: RICHMOND, Va. (AP) – Gov. Bob McDonnell has signed legislation into law that will require voters to carry photo identification with them to the polls, starting next year in Virginia. Virginia joins four other states that have strict photo ID requirements…