Michael Leahy

Richard Viguerie Tells Red County "Third Force" Needed

By Michael Patrick Leahy | 11/22/08

Political junkies of both parties under the age of thirty may never have heard of Richard Viguerie. They would do well to learn more about about his career, and his thoughts about the future of conservatism in America.A native of Pasadena, Texas, Viguerie was the originator of innovative direct mail fundraising  techniques that bankrolled an array of conservative causes. Viguerie got his start in politics back in 1961, when he was named... read more »

Obama's Constitutionally Faithless Electors

By Michael Patrick Leahy | 11/17/08

The votes have been cast, and Barack Obama has won a resounding victory in the 2008 Presidential election. All that remains is for his 370 electors to cast their votes for him in the fifty state capitals on December 15, 2008, and for the joint session of Congress to verify the elector vote count on January 6, 2009. On January 21, 2009, Barack Obama will be inaugurated as the 44th President of the United States.   But not so... read more »

Tennessee Election Results A Bright Spot for Republicans--Maybe

By Michael Patrick Leahy | 11/17/08

One of the few bright spots for Republicans in the 2008 dlections was the resurgence of the Republican Party in the State Legislative races in Tennessee. For the first time since Reconstruction, Republicans have a majority in both the State House of Representatives (50-49) and the State Senate (19-14).The surprising pick up of  four seats in the House and two seats in the Senate should be cause for celebration among Tennessee Republicans,... read more »