Joni Ernst
No Obamacare Repeal – No August Recess For Congress
The Capitol Switchboard is 1-866-220-0044, we urge CHQ readers to call their Representative and Senators; tell them to skip the August Recess to repeal and replace Obamacare, pass the Trump budget and put a pro-growth tax reform package on President Trump’s desk.
Presidential Horse Race 2016: Ted Cruz exits the stage alone on Day Three of the Republican Convention
- 2016 Republican presidential debates
- 2016 Republican Primaries
- Antonin Scalia
- Ben Carson
- Bernie Sanders
- birther
- Bobby Jindal
- Brussels terrorists
- campaign data
- Carly Fiorina
- Chris Christie
- conservative
- Crooked Hillary
- David Brooks
- Democrat debate
- Donald Trump
- establishment
- Fox News
- George Pataki
- GOP
- ground game
- Hillary Clinton
- Immigration
- Jeb Bush
- Jeff Sessions
- Jim Gilmore
- John Kasich
- Joni Ernst
- Lindsey Graham
- Marco Roboto
- Marco Rubio
- Megyn Kelly
- Mike Huckabee
- Mike Pence
- Mitt Romney
- Muslim terrorism
- national security
- Nice terrorist attack
- Obama
- polls
- Radical Islam
- Rand Paul
- Rick Perry
- Rick Santorum
- RNC Rules Committee
- San Bernardino terrorists
- Sarah Palin
- Scott Walker
- Supreme Court
- Syrian refugees
- Tea Party
- Ted Cruz
- Trump Supreme Court list
Day three of the Republican Convention was supposed to be the most predictable yet, but turned out to be anything but thanks to a rather odd address by Ted Cruz. Plus, Carried to its extreme, John Kasich’s election boycott could make him the goat of the century; If Hillary wins, expect a mass exodus from the military Special Forces, and, Newt Gingrich is pushing Trump to undo Obama administration on Day One – literally.
Presidential Horse Race 2016: Day two of Republican Convention makes Trump official
- 2016 Republican presidential debates
- 2016 Republican Primaries
- Antonin Scalia
- Ben Carson
- Bernie Sanders
- birther
- Bobby Jindal
- Brussels terrorists
- campaign data
- Carly Fiorina
- Chris Christie
- conservative
- Crooked Hillary
- David Brooks
- Democrat debate
- Donald Trump
- establishment
- Fox News
- George Pataki
- GOP
- ground game
- Hillary Clinton
- Immigration
- Jeb Bush
- Jeff Sessions
- Jim Gilmore
- John Kasich
- Joni Ernst
- Lindsey Graham
- Marco Roboto
- Marco Rubio
- Megyn Kelly
- Mike Huckabee
- Mike Pence
- Mitt Romney
- Muslim terrorism
- national security
- Nice terrorist attack
- Obama
- polls
- Radical Islam
- Rand Paul
- Rick Perry
- Rick Santorum
- RNC Rules Committee
- San Bernardino terrorists
- Sarah Palin
- Scott Walker
- Supreme Court
- Syrian refugees
- Tea Party
- Ted Cruz
- Trump Supreme Court list
Day two of the Republican National Convention lacked the fireworks of the first day, but there were still plenty of interesting things to observe. Plus, It’s official: Donald J. Trump is the Republican nominee; #NeverTrump’s reaction to the establishment’s heavy-handed rules move was over the top, and, Crooked Hillary will announce winner of Democrat Veepstakes day after RNC concludes.
Presidential Horse Race 2016: Turmoil and red meat at the first day of the Republican Convention
- 2016 Republican presidential debates
- 2016 Republican Primaries
- Antonin Scalia
- Ben Carson
- Bernie Sanders
- birther
- Bobby Jindal
- Brussels terrorists
- campaign data
- Carly Fiorina
- Chris Christie
- conservative
- Crooked Hillary
- David Brooks
- Democrat debate
- Donald Trump
- establishment
- Fox News
- George Pataki
- GOP
- ground game
- Hillary Clinton
- Immigration
- Jeb Bush
- Jeff Sessions
- Jim Gilmore
- John Kasich
- Joni Ernst
- Lindsey Graham
- Marco Roboto
- Marco Rubio
- Megyn Kelly
- Mike Huckabee
- Mike Pence
- Mitt Romney
- Muslim terrorism
- national security
- Nice terrorist attack
- Obama
- polls
- Radical Islam
- Rand Paul
- Rick Perry
- Rick Santorum
- RNC Rules Committee
- San Bernardino terrorists
- Sarah Palin
- Scott Walker
- Supreme Court
- Syrian refugees
- Tea Party
- Ted Cruz
- Trump Supreme Court list
The evening program of the first day of the Republican National Convention offered plenty of interest, but the “stars” of the show were not necessarily the ones you would expect. Plus, #NeverTrump wanted convention chaos and in getting it killed necessary reforms of the RNC that conservatives have been working on for years; Ted Cruz will back Trump because everyone will be better off when The Donald wins, and, Beyond Cleveland, Trump is just getting started.
Presidential Horse Race 2016: Why Mike Pence will be a conservative VP -- it’s the federalism, stupid
- 2016 Republican presidential debates
- 2016 Republican Primaries
- Antonin Scalia
- Ben Carson
- Bernie Sanders
- birther
- Bobby Jindal
- Brussels terrorists
- campaign data
- Carly Fiorina
- Chris Christie
- conservative
- Crooked Hillary
- David Brooks
- Democrat debate
- Donald Trump
- establishment
- Fox News
- George Pataki
- GOP
- ground game
- Hillary Clinton
- Immigration
- Jeb Bush
- Jeff Sessions
- Jim Gilmore
- John Kasich
- Joni Ernst
- Lindsey Graham
- Marco Roboto
- Marco Rubio
- Megyn Kelly
- Mike Huckabee
- Mike Pence
- Mitt Romney
- Muslim terrorism
- national security
- Nice terrorist attack
- Obama
- polls
- Radical Islam
- Rand Paul
- Rick Perry
- Rick Santorum
- RNC Rules Committee
- San Bernardino terrorists
- Sarah Palin
- Scott Walker
- Supreme Court
- Syrian refugees
- Tea Party
- Ted Cruz
- Trump Supreme Court list
Donald Trump formally introduced Mike Pence as his running mate but that didn’t stop the media from questioning whether he really meant it. Plus, Why Mike Pence will be a much more conservative vice president than he was a governor; Despite their failings, #NeverTrump soldiers on in search of someone to listen to them, and, With the Bernie bros bailing on Hillary in droves, where’s the #NeverHillary coverage?
Presidential Horse Race 2016: Donald Trump draws out VP announcement to last moment
- 2016 Republican presidential debates
- 2016 Republican Primaries
- Antonin Scalia
- Ben Carson
- Bernie Sanders
- birther
- Bobby Jindal
- Brussels terrorists
- campaign data
- Carly Fiorina
- Chris Christie
- conservative
- Crooked Hillary
- David Brooks
- Democrat debate
- Donald Trump
- establishment
- Fox News
- George Pataki
- GOP
- ground game
- Hillary Clinton
- Immigration
- Jeb Bush
- Jeff Sessions
- Jim Gilmore
- John Kasich
- Joni Ernst
- Lindsey Graham
- Marco Roboto
- Marco Rubio
- Megyn Kelly
- Mike Huckabee
- Mike Pence
- Mitt Romney
- Muslim terrorism
- national security
- Nice terrorist attack
- Obama
- polls
- Radical Islam
- Rand Paul
- Rick Perry
- Rick Santorum
- RNC Rules Committee
- San Bernardino terrorists
- Sarah Palin
- Scott Walker
- Supreme Court
- Syrian refugees
- Tea Party
- Ted Cruz
- Trump Supreme Court list
It certainly looks like Mike Pence will be Donald Trump’s running mate, but nothing has been confirmed and there will be no official word on Friday, either. Plus, Recent polls are severely undermining #NeverTrump’s argument that Trump will lose; Like you would expect, Trump’s convention speakers list isn’t your typical GOP lineup, and, #NeverTrump collapses in RNC Rules Committee, Trump nomination all but set.
Presidential Horse Race 2016: Answering #NeverTrump’s honest question on how Trump will win
- 2016 Republican presidential debates
- 2016 Republican Primaries
- Antonin Scalia
- Ben Carson
- Bernie Sanders
- birther
- Bobby Jindal
- Brussels terrorists
- campaign data
- Carly Fiorina
- Chris Christie
- conservative
- Crooked Hillary
- David Brooks
- Democrat debate
- Donald Trump
- establishment
- Fox News
- George Pataki
- GOP
- ground game
- Hillary Clinton
- Immigration
- Jeff Sessions
- Jim Gilmore
- John Kasich
- Joni Ernst
- Lindsey Graham
- Marco Roboto
- Marco Rubio
- Megyn Kelly
- Mike Huckabee
- Mike Pence
- Mitt Romney
- Muslim terrorism
- national security
- Obama
- polls
- Radical Islam
- Rand Paul
- Republican candidates: Jeb Bush
- Rick Perry
- Rick Santorum
- RNC Rules Committee
- San Bernardino terrorists
- Sarah Palin
- Scott Walker
- Supreme Court
- Syrian refugees
- Tea Party
- Ted Cruz
- Trump Supreme Court list
#NeverTrump’s last desperate act begins today in the RNC Rules Committee meeting, a lost cause that just can’t be won. Plus, Answering Erick Erickson’s honest question on Trump; Trump takes the lead in swing-state polls, momentum definitely on his side, and, Sean Hannity personally flies Newt Gingrich to see Trump.
Presidential Horse Race 2016: Barack Obama preaching on racism is like the devil lecturing on fire and brimstone
- 2016 Republican presidential debates
- 2016 Republican Primaries
- Antonin Scalia
- Ben Carson
- Bernie Sanders
- birther
- Bobby Jindal
- Brussels terrorists
- campaign data
- Carly Fiorina
- Chris Christie
- CNN Town Hall
- conservative
- Crooked Hillary
- David Brooks
- Democrat debate
- Donald Trump
- establishment
- Fox News
- George Pataki
- GOP
- ground game
- Hillary Clinton
- Immigration
- Jeb Bush
- Jeff Sessions
- Jim Gilmore
- John Kasich
- Joni Ernst
- Lindsey Graham
- Marco Roboto
- Marco Rubio
- Megyn Kelly
- Mike Huckabee
- Mike Pence
- Mitt Romney
- Muslim terrorism
- national security
- Obama
- polls
- Radical Islam
- Rand Paul
- Rick Perry
- Rick Santorum
- San Bernardino terrorists
- Sarah Palin
- Scott Walker
- Supreme Court
- Syrian refugees
- Tea Party
- Ted Cruz
- Trump Supreme Court list
Barack Obama spoke at a memorial service for the slain Dallas police officers on Tuesday, but Donald Trump is the one who has consistently showed support for police. Plus, New polling information disputes #NeverTrump’s assertion that Trump is a certain loser; Bernie Sanders endorses arch enemy Hillary Clinton, Trump not impressed, and, Trump vows to “try” and observe Reagan’s 11th Commandment.
Presidential Horse Race 2016: #NeverTrump’s convention mutiny is destined to fail
- 2016 Republican presidential debates
- 2016 Republican Primaries
- Antonin Scalia
- Ben Carson
- Bernie Sanders
- birther
- Bobby Jindal
- Brussels terrorists
- campaign data
- Carly Fiorina
- Chris Christie
- CNN Town Hall
- conservative
- Crooked Hillary
- David Brooks
- Democrat debate
- Donald Trump
- establishment
- Fox News
- George Pataki
- GOP
- ground game
- Hillary Clinton
- Immigration
- Jeb Bush
- Jeff Sessions
- Jim Gilmore
- John Kasich
- Joni Ernst
- Lindsey Graham
- Marco Roboto
- Marco Rubio
- Megyn Kelly
- Mike Huckabee
- Mike Pence
- Mitt Romney
- Muslim terrorism
- national security
- Obama
- polls
- Radical Islam
- Rand Paul
- Rick Perry
- Rick Santorum
- San Bernardino terrorists
- Sarah Palin
- Scott Walker
- Supreme Court
- Syrian refugees
- Tea Party
- Ted Cruz
- Trump Supreme Court list
No matter how hard they may try, a #NeverTrump convention mutiny simply isn’t in the works. Plus, Bill Clinton’s extravagant past speaking demands offer a preview of future gluttony; Trump campaigns today in Indiana with Mike Pence. Is there an announcement in order?, and, Jeb Bush proves he still doesn’t understand what people really want from Trump.
Presidential Horse Race 2016: Speculation runs wild over Mike Pence as Trump’s VP
- 2016 Republican presidential debates
- 2016 Republican Primaries
- Antonin Scalia
- Ben Carson
- Bernie Sanders
- birther
- Bobby Jindal
- Brussels terrorists
- campaign data
- Carly Fiorina
- Chris Christie
- CNN Town Hall
- conservative
- Crooked Hillary
- David Brooks
- Democrat debate
- Donald Trump
- establishment
- Fox News
- George Pataki
- GOP
- ground game
- Hillary Clinton
- Immigration
- Jeb Bush
- Jeff Sessions
- Jim Gilmore
- John Kasich
- Joni Ernst
- Lindsey Graham
- Marco Roboto
- Marco Rubio
- Megyn Kelly
- Mike Huckabee
- Mike Pence
- Mitt Romney
- Muslim terrorism
- national security
- Obama
- polls
- Radical Islam
- Rand Paul
- Rick Perry
- Rick Santorum
- San Bernardino terrorists
- Sarah Palin
- Scott Walker
- Supreme Court
- Syrian refugees
- Tea Party
- Ted Cruz
- Trump Supreme Court list
Ahead of next week’s Republican convention in Cleveland, speculation is rampant as to whom Donald Trump will choose as his running mate. Plus, Rare praise for Trump’s reaction to the Dallas shootings from key #NeverTrumper; #NeverTrump’s grasp of Trump conspiracy theories is just a tad over-the-top, and, Donald Trump could bridge the racial divide if given a fair chance.
My Conservative Dark Horse GOP VP Nominee: Rick Santorum
By Richard A. Viguerie, CHQ Chairman
Rick Santorum would, as no other candidate except Ted Cruz, help Trump complete the circle necessary to build a winning populist – conservative coalition by bringing culturally conservative pro-lifers into the fold. He knows Washington and Capitol Hill and certainly after his strong run in 2012 and his leadership in the Senate “could be viewed as somebody who could be president."
Part 4: Is There A Conservative Dark Horse On Trump’s VP Short List?
By Richard A. Viguerie, CHQ Chairman
An examination of the pros and cons, strengths and weaknesses of the most obvious conservative prospects for Vice President left me wondering if there isn’t someone else – a true dark horse – whom Donald Trump ought to consider as part of his short list of prospective nominees for Vice President.
Part 3: Is There A Conservative Dark Horse On Trump’s VP Short List?
By Richard A. Viguerie, CHQ Chairman
When we review the GOP VP prospects from the middle of the poll field Jim Jordan certainly stands out as a consistent conservative who lends credibility with movement conservatives to the Trump coalition, as one who adds to Trump’s brand in the must win state of Ohio and who has the legislative experience necessary to help Trump sell his program on Capitol Hill.
Part 2: Is There A Conservative Dark Horse On Trump’s VP Short List?
By Richard A. Viguerie, CHQ Chairman
Last week I asked CHQ readers if there was a conservative dark horse on Donald Trump’s VP short list, and I suggested eleven names of solid conservatives who seemed to fill Trump’s criteria -- so now it’s time to take a look at the list.
Does Trump’s VP Short List Include A Conservative Dark Horse?
By Richard A. Viguerie, CHQ Chairman
The choice Donald Trump makes for Vice President will make – or break – the deal he needs to conclude with conservatives to cement a winning populist – conservative coalition. What Trump has said is indicative of his background as a CEO in this new age of creative disruption; he "wants a vice president who knows Washington, is able to deal with the Congress and could be viewed as somebody who could be president." In other words, a working VP who, with a Republican majority in Congress, bridges the full spectrum of right-of-center Washington.
Ernst Ignores Exec Amnesty
The GOP estab. elevated GOP Sen. Joni Ernst’s profile by choosing her to deliver the State of the Union response. She ignored the loudest message voters sent lawmakers by not opposing O’s amnesty in her remarks.
Clawson’s Tea Party Response To Obama’s SOTU Versus GOP Establishment Response
Media Hoping for Estab.–Tea Party Civil War
It's no surprise when most GOP incumbents survive their primaries; incumbency provides big advantages. Any cycle where R's elect Ben Sasse, Joni Ernst, & Cory Gardner to the Senate, & manage to knock off the House maj. leader, is a great year for the Tea Party agenda.
Dems' Warped Image of Women Lost
A funny thing happened in the “war on women.” Mia Love and Joni Ernst won, Wendy Davis and Sandra Fluke lost. Perhaps American women aspire to more than receiving political patronage.
The War On Women Is Over & We Won
Dems reap their condescension to women. Women got the message that all the Dems think about is their vaginas (when they think about women at all). R's should take this disaster to heart, and note that in many places where they mad