George Pataki

While the U.S.-led coalition to defeat the so-called Islamic State has launched around 5,000 airstrikes against the extremist group, with Central Command posting daily updates on new airstrikes targeting the organization also known as ISIS or ISIL, several Republican politicians appear to believe th

Jim DeMint Far-Right: Radio talkshow host Michael Savage wants DeMint to run (NewsMax, 11/8). Book: Authors new book, “The Great American Awakening” (PoliticalWire, 11/8). Mike Huckabee Religious Right: Marquee speaker for Iowa Family Policy Center event (IDA, 11/8). Alaska: Solicits help for Jo

Haley Barbour Washington: Ranked #1 of GQ’s “DC Power List” (GQ, 10/18). Mississippi: NYT columnist looks into his record of pardons as Governor (NYT, 10/15). GOP: Raises $31 million for Republican Governors Association (WaPo, 10/14). Mitch Daniels Economy: Hit by conservatives for floating id

Although there are no announced Republican candidates for President, the race for 2012 is already underway with a number of candidates testing the waters.