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7 in 10 Americans See US Economy Headed South
As President Obama is touring the countryside on his bus tour, the feedback he is receiving from Americans may suggest that the country is headed downward. A new AP-GfK poll shows that 72 percent of those polled believe the country is headed in the wrong direction and 43 percent describe the economy as “very poor.”
'Moment of Silence' Allowed After Court Rejects Atheist Lawsuit
The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected an atheist lawsuit whose objective was to prohibit Illinois students from observing a “moment of silence” at the beginning of the school day.
Perry Set to Announce Flat Tax; Cain Economist Says 9-9-9 Sales Tax Is Flawed
Texas Gov. and Republican presidential candidate Rick Perry has given GOP activists an indication he is going to propose a flat-tax, similar to his rival Herman Cain’s 9-9-9 plan that has gained so much attention in recent weeks. Perry told those gathered at the Western Republican Leadership Conference on Wednesday that he plans to unveil his plan next week in South Carolina.
Romney, Perry Finding Support Among Jewish GOP Heavyweights
Former Massachusetts Governor and Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney may be struggling to find support among evangelicals, but he seems to be carving a niche in winning the support of moderate, GOP Jewish voters. Interestingly, Texas Gov. Rick Perry appears to being gaining the support of the conservative Jewish voting bloc.
Paul Unveils Plan to Slash Spending by $1T in First Year of Presidency
Republican presidential candidate Rep. Ron Paul (Texas) proposed a plan to cut over $1 trillion from the federal budget during an afternoon speech on Monday in Las Vegas. What is generating even more attention is his promise to accept a $39,336 salary if elected president.
Federal Appeals Court Strikes Down Part of Ala. Immigration Law
The 11th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals in Atlanta Friday temporarily blocked the portion of Alabama’s controversial immigration law that is considered one of the toughest in the nation, putting on hold the enforcement of the mandate that requires the state’s public schools to verify the legal residency of new students.
Romney Camp: Gay Adoption Should Be Decided by State
A spokesman for presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney said this week that Romney believes the issue of adoption by homosexual couples should be decided by the state and not federal government.
Catholic Leader Calls on Perry to Denounce Jeffress Over Anti-Catholic, Mormon Comments
The head of the Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights is calling for Texas Gov. Rick Perry to cut any and all ties to Dallas pastor Robert Jeffress, over comments Jeffress made last September that are considered to be “anti-Catholic” in nature and for his recent Mormonism is a "cult” comments.
Interview: Robert Jeffress Refuses to Back Down on 'Mormonism Is a Cult'
Dr. Robert Jeffress, the pastor of First Baptist Church in Dallas, Texas, is not backing down from his controversial statement that Mormonism is a “cult.” In a phone interview Tuesday with The Christian Post from his office in Dallas, Jeffress clarified and expanded on his theological examination of Mormonism and what qualities are important for Christians to consider when selecting candidates for elected office.
What's on the Line in Tuesday's NH GOP Debate?
There is never a shortage of issues to talk about in a presidential debate. The economy, jobs and President Obama’s mishandling of those and other issues can easily be beaten to death in an hour and a half. But Tuesday’s GOP presidential debate in New Hampshire may come with some added spice given the comments that were made during the Values Voter Summit last weekend in Washington.