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The Republicans Romney and Gingrich and What Their Tax Returns Show and Don't Show

Both Romney and Gingrich have released their 2010 tax returns.

After receiving a significant amount of pressure, Mitt Romney finally released his income tax returns from 2010. Guess how much money Mitt Romney earned in 2010? (Or at least how much Mitt Romney reported earning in 2010?)

Mitt Romney earned the paltry sum of $21.6 million for 2010. It might not sound like much, but when compared to the average American household, the sum of $21.6 million is pretty steep. According to mybudget360 , the median American household income for 2010 was $46,326.
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Who Really Won the Iowa Caucus?

Santorum upset making headlines around the country.

Weeks after Mitt Romney was declared the winner of the Iowa caucus by just eight votes, results have come out saying that the real winner was Rick Santorum by just 34 votes. Of course, Romney’s lead was always razor-thin, but he rode the waves of that victory on to the primaries in New Hampshire and then down south.

Until this new report came out, Romney was considered the first non-incumbent Republican in recent history to win the first two primaries. Now, this record is no longer valid, as the true winner has been declared. Santorum is enjoying this delayed victory, which the former Pennsylvania senator called the victory a “huge upset.”

After the report came out, Romney called Santorum to acknowledge the victory. However, he did not officially concede, according to a spokesman from the Santorum campaign. Romney staffers are not admitting that they conceded either, but rather that Romney called to congratulate his opponent.

Newt Gingrich: Marianne Gingrich is Claiming that Her Ex Asked for An Open Marriage

How will Marianne's allegations affect Newt?

Another Republican presidential contender may be out of the running with allegations that he wanted his wife to have an open marriage; Newt Gingrich’s second wife, Marianne, has alleged that while Newt Gingrich was married to her, he approached her about having an open marriage.

Ron Paul Campaign Gains Momentum

Could Ron Paul give Romney a run for his money?

It comes as no surprise that Mitt Romney won the G.O.P. primary in New Hampshire. He seems to fit well with the political climate of the state, and he is well known for his governance of the neighboring state of Massachusetts. Even attacks from the highly conservative groups within the state were not sufficient to stop him from winning decisively.

What is more interesting about the New Hampshire primary is that Ron Paul finished second. Paul was greatly criticized for his decision to take some time off of the campaign after the Iowa caucus before the New Hampshire vote. Some thought this to be foolish, pointing to the fact that he is, perhaps, not in it to win.

Now, as the primaries head south, Ron Paul has even greater momentum. The latest Rasmussen Reports show him among the top tier candidates in South Carolina, currently tying with Senator Rick Santorum. Mitt Romney is still ahead in this race, but the Ron Paul movement is gaining.

Rick Perry Now Most Hated Man on YouTube

YouTube community less homophobic than we may have thought

It takes a special talent to accrue a mostly negative score on YouTube's user ratings system. Most bars stay mostly green because the people who search for a particular video are likely going to like what they see. And those who aren't fans of something usually won't go the extra mile to give it the official thumbs-down. It takes a special kind of hate to drive thousands and thousands of people to publicly display their dislike for something you've created. Only a few major players on the YouTube scene have warranted that distaste. Among them are Rebecca Black, Justin Bieber, and now, coming out on top, Rick Perry.

He's not even acquiring all this disgust for a foolishly produced video that just misses the mark he's trying to hit. People are rallying against him because he's come out--without pretense or subtlety--with a blazingly anti-gay campaign ad.

Cain Drops Out of Presidential Race

Affair rumor likely broke the camel's back

While the right may still be a ways away from pinning down their White House contender, they've at least narrowed the field by one. Herman Cain announced today that he would no longer continue his campaign for president.

GOP Senator Attacks Tax Benefits and Subsidies For The "Rich And Famous"

Sen. Tom Coburn released a 37-page report that highlights billions in lost federal revenue given as handouts to people that don't need them.

Sen. Tom Coburn (R-OK), has released a new 37-page report entitled “Subsidies for the Rich and Famous”, a scathing look at how millionaires and billionaires are profiting from the current federal tax code. Coburn’s report finds billions in potential savings to federal taxpayers in hand-outs to individuals that he says are not in need of the government’s help. This includes everything from disaster relief money to tax incentives and farm subsidies. In all, Coburn’s office finds $9.5 billion in benefits and $113.7 billion in tax deductions above and beyond what most are entitled. Annually, this amounts to enormous amounts of money that are going to the wealthy that, in a depressed economy where the government is struggling just to help the most disadvantaged and still maintain their bottom line, are not struggling and not in need. Read more about GOP Senator Attacks Tax Benefits and Subsidies For The "Rich And Famous"

Ron Paul: Against Women's Rights

No thinking person should support Ron Paul

How stupid can people be? I know several people who would have previously counted themselves as members of the Democratic or Libertarian parties who are now supporting Ron Paul for president.

Ron Paul does not support women’s rights.

Ron Paul is not a Democrat, nor is he a Libertarian and one of the main differences that he has with either of those two political parties is that Ron Paul is anti-choice. You don’t believe it? Watch this horrific video that was aired in Iowa which clearly shows Ron Paul talking about his stance on Personhood, or when life is formed.

Hello, people, what are you thinking? Seriously? You don’t mind supporting a candidate who runs political campaign ads stating that he is not pro-choice? You aren’t afraid that women in some places will have limited access to contraceptives? That’s not a big enough of an issue for you to concern your little heads with? You’d rather support someone like Ron Paul who is only popular because he seems different than the normal candidate?

I’m sorry, but supporting someone without knowing his stance on a basic issue like a woman’s right to choose is totally and completely irresponsible. Women’s rights are under attack in the United States and we need a leader at the helm of our government who will support a woman’s right to choose.

Republican Leaders Push Balanced Budget Amendment

A conservative dream for decades may become a political reality if they can get the votes.

The House Republican leadership is looking at advancing a balanced budget amendment, something of a Holy Grail to congressional conservatives for decades. The amendment would essentially require that the government not spend more than it take in, and even significantly less, by constitutional amendment. In other words, the U.S. Constitution would mandate a certain level of spending by the government. Read more about Republican Leaders Push Balanced Budget Amendment

Herman Cain is a Political Satirist, Performance Artist

Maddow has him figured out.

MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow has formulated a convincing theory about nut-job/political frontrunner Herman Cain’s candidacy, and she’s kicking herself for not figuring it out sooner.

Here it is: he’s a performance artist. Read more about Herman Cain is a Political Satirist, Performance Artist