http://www.inthesetimes.com/archives/tags/republicanism/ In These Times features award-winning investigative reporting about corporate malfeasance and government wrongdoing, insightful analysis of national and international affairs, and sharp cultural criticism about events and ideas that matter. en-us Expression Engine jessica@inthesetimes.com seamus@inthesetimes.com Fri, 30 May 2008 05:00:00 -0500 http://www.inthesetimes.com/article/3695/sams_club_politics/ On a recent episode of the NBC comedy "30 Rock," the cutthroat corporate executive Jack Donaghy, played by Alec Baldwin, needed some "cool Republican celebrities" to headline his John McCain fundraising dinner. To his dismay, Democrats had cornered the hip, star market, so Donaghy was forced to turn to the fictional Dennis Duffy, an obnoxious beeper salesman who had recently stepped in front of a subway train to save a fallen stranger. To be certain he had the right man, Donaghy asked Duffy to describe his politics. "Social conservative, fiscal liberal," the subway hero deadpanned. The Atlantic Monthly's Ross Douthat, a senior editor, and Reihan Salam, an associate editor, would likely disavow that label, but the platform they advocate in… books conservatism republicanism Susan J. Douglas Wed, 18 Jun 2008 05:00:00 -0500 http://www.inthesetimes.com/article/3748/dismantling_the_myth_of_mccain/ As the presidential race shifts into summer gear, Democrats have a McCain problem. And John McCain has a Bush problem -- or at least Democrats hope he will. Judging from opinion polls about the president and the direction the country is going, if George W. Bush were on the ballot this fall, Democrats would win the presidency. Even an unspecified Democrat running against a generic Republican would win handily. But with Sen. Barack Obama facing Sen. McCain, early summer polls show the race gets much tighter, with the lead over McCain for the real Democratic candidate running about 10 points less than for the generic. McCain's strength stems from his media-fostered image as a straight-talking maverick reformer and former prisoner… elections politics media republicanism Susan J. Douglas Mon, 04 Aug 2008 05:00:00 -0500 http://www.inthesetimes.com/article/3806/dont_tase_me_gop/ The St. Paul Police Department is arming itself with Tasers. Local activists and media say that the department ordered 230 stun guns in late February -- adding to the 140 already in its possession -- in preparation for protests at the upcoming Republican National Convention (RNC), which St. Paul will host from Sept. 1 to Sept. 4. Police spokesman Tom Walsh denies any connection between the arrival of the Tasers and the upcoming RNC. "They are not related to the convention in any way," says Walsh. "A patrol officer suggested months ago that we supply our force with Tasers." But some demonstrators are wary of such assurances. "Our concern is that they'll have them and that they'll use them," says… election 2008 policing republicanism technology weapons Susan J. Douglas