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Op-Ed: View on homosexuality sinks second GOP presidential candidate

Dr. Ben Carson, the Republican dark horse candidate for president, has been a popular draw for conservatives. Unfortunately, he has just sunk his chances by asserting that homosexuality is a conscious choice...because prisoners "choose" to be gay.

Op-Ed: Despite CPAC win, Rand Paul still trails Jeb Bush in pre-primary

For a third year in a row, likely 2016 Republican presidential candidate Rand Paul, senator from Kentucky and son of three-time GOP presidential candidate Ron Paul, has won the CPAC vote. But this vote does not mean electability, so Jeb Bush still leads.

Op-Ed: Jeb Bush 2016 campaign begins with strong moves

Detroit - Former Florida governor Jeb Bush has come closer to officially announcing his presidential candidacy. Though 2016 is a ways away, the Republican heavyweight has just given a major speech in Detroit touting his plans for restoring the U.S. economy.

Op-Ed: Calling homosexuality 'lifestyle choice' sinks Huckabee campaign

Little Rock - Former Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee has essentially knocked himself out of his likely 2016 presidential run early by calling homosexuality a "lifestyle choice," revealing that he's too far behind the times to be a viable candidate.

German conservatives to fete Merkel at party congress

Berlin - German Chancellor Angela Merkel will rally the conservative faithful this week at their party congress, which is all but certain to jubilantly re-elect her as their unchallenged party chief.

Op-Ed: Liberals and Conservatives — Houston ignored rights of churches

Houston - It is rare when liberals, conservatives, the ACLU and conservative Christians agree. They have agreed that the city of Houston, Texas was wrong for subpoenaing sermons that might be critical of the newly passed Houston Equal Rights Ordinance.

Unite leader McCluskey issues fresh funding threat to Labour

In the wake of what has been a year of big changes in UK politics, Len McCluskey, leader of Unite, has informed Ed Miliband that Labour funding could be relinquished should they enter coalition with the Liberal Democrats.

Limbaugh claims Williams' suicide due to 'leftist worldview'

Comments made by the often-maligned conservative talk show host Rush Limbaugh have sparked disbelief and ire from people around the world.

Conservatives purposely making pickup trucks spew black smoke

Conservative pickup truck drivers in the United States have launched a new protest movement aimed at environmentalists, hybrid and foreign car drivers and President Barack Obama.

Op-Ed: Marijuana industry finds allies among conservatives

An investment company that specializes in the emerging marijuana industry is pushing for the legalization of marijuana in Nevada. They invited those who back the ballot initiative to a Las Vegas symposium to pitch 150 financiers.

Conservative 'beer and bingo advert' draws ire of Labour and Libs

A Conservative advert which highlights changes to the Budget's beer and bingo taxes is being criticised by Liberal Dems and Labour. Both groups are calling the advert “patronising.”

Justin Trudeau reforms Senate by removing Liberals from caucus

Ottawa - In a surprise move on Wednesday morning, the Liberal leader Justin Trudeau has added more independent senators to the upper chamber when he removed 35 senators from the Liberal caucus.

Conservatives call for 'uprising' to 'take back Utah' from gays

Salt Lake City - At a Saturday rally in Utah organized by a conservative law enforcement group, opponents of marriage equality called for a police-backed "uprising" to "take back freedom" by barring LGBT Americans from marrying.

Republican strategy voices toy with 'Hillarycare' brand for 2016

Washington - As it is widely believed, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is laying the groundwork in her preparation for a 2016 presidential run; however, GOP strategists have begun seeding a new phrase into the political lexicon: Hillarycare.

As Obamacare falters, Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) plays to visibility

The Affordable Care Act's botched rollout may be giving legs to the national aspirations of Tea Party darling Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX).

First Tory minister to urge Rob Ford to resign as Toronto Mayor

Toronto - Canadian Employment Minister Jason Kenney remarked that Toronto Mayor Rob Ford should step down after he "brought dishonour to public office and the office of mayor and his city." Kenney is the first Conservative to denounce Ford.

Canada: Tories predict $3.7 B surplus by 2015

Edmonton - Finance Minister Jim Flaherty announced Tuesday the Federal government will not only wipe out a seven-year debt, but according to budget forecasts, Canadians will enjoy a surplus of $3.7 billion in two years.

Senator Cruz on debt deal: 'Senate Republicans declined to unify'

In comments made on Saturday to the Texas Medical Association, Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) framed the Republican compromise on the government shutdown as a result of GOP infighting.

Op-Ed: To Win the White House, Republicans Can't Act Like Democrats

If the Republicans want to win the White House in 2016, they have to do one thing: quit acting like Democrats. One would think losing in 1992, 2008 and 2012 would teach a lesson. If it has, the party apparently hasn't learned.

Conservatives battling over solar energy

From the day in 1986 when President Ronald Reagan looked at the solar array that had sat briefly atop the White House, conservative politicians in the United States and abroad had a growing aversion towards renewables.

Op-Ed: Memo to GOP — Don’t be a scorpion

A scorpion comes to a flooded river and cannot cross, so the story goes. The scorpion asks a nearby frog to ferry him to the other side.

Op-Ed: Failure of leadership in highest levels of government

Ottawa - First there was the nearly $600 million in misspent funds for phantom gas plants in Ontario. Then the second-most important person in federal politics steps down for his role in the biggest spending scandal since sponsorship.

On the IRS scandal, who knew what and when in the White House?

Washington - After repeated claims by the Obama administration that the IRS scandal was first made known to them more recently, it is now known that senior staffers at the White House were aware earlier in April.

Tea Party mobilizes in wake of 'appalling' IRS political targets

After the Internal Revenue Service admitted to openly targeting specific political groups to audit during the 2012 presidential election, the Tea Party has mobilized to push for a full inquiry.

IRS admits to targeting Conservative groups, GOP to investigate

With the White House blaming the matter on former president George Bush, the Internal Revenue Service openly admitted to targeting politically conservative organizations and apologized for doing so.

Public school crossword claims US conservatives restrict freedoms

Union Grove - Are American conservatives a bunch of authoritarian ideologues that want to restrict personal freedoms? Eighth-grade children may think so after they were assigned a public elementary school crossword.

Op-Ed: Trudeau denounces attack politics, but attacks Harper and Mulcair

Toronto - The Liberal Party of Canada held their showcase event in Toronto. Short on grand vision, candidates laid out their platforms with buzz words. While Trudeau denounced attack politics, he had no problem taking aim at Stephen Harper and Thomas Mulcair.

Senator Mark Kirk helps same-sex marriage take the next step

GOP members are known to be conservative people, and most notably the senators that represent the party are just as conservative as the next. Senator Mark Kirk becomes an exception to that connotation.

Romney to Conservatives: Sorry I won't be your president

In his first public speech since election night Mitt Romney told a gathering of conservatives in the United States that he was "sorry that I won't be your president."

Former FBI agent alleges Obama's CIA nominee converted to Islam

John Guandalo a former special agent with the FBI is making stunning accusations that Pres. Obama's pick to head the CIA made a conversion to Islam while serving in the Middle East.