Category Archives: Elections

Queering the Inquisition

Posted on October 21, 2014 by The Political Hat

     It has firmly been established that the Progressive Left have used laws against discriminating on the basis of sexual orientation/preference as an excuse to violate the 1st Amendment rights of others. They have forced florists, photographers, and bakers to help … Continue reading →

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Nevada Early Vote Update 2014 (2nd Day of 14)

Posted on October 20, 2014 by The Political Hat

     After the second day of early voting, the Republicans have a statewide raw voter lead of 2775 votes out of 35889 cast, including absentee ballots returned. 3% of registered voters have already voted.      The voter lead of 8% for the … Continue reading →

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Nevada Early Vote Update 2014 (1st Day of 14)

Posted on October 19, 2014 by The Political Hat

     After the first day of early voting, the Republicans have a statewide raw voter lead of 1413 votes out of 23637 cast, including absentee ballots returned.  2% of registered voters have already voted.  In 2010, the turnout was 65%, and … Continue reading →

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Quick Takes – Hail Britannia, a Political Hadrian’s Wall, and a Sad Salmond

Posted on September 20, 2014 by The Political Hat

     Another “quick takes” on items where there is too little to say to make a complete article, but is still important enough to comment on.      The focus this time: The Scottish Referendum      First, a little mood music:      Carrying on…      Scotland … Continue reading →

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Nevada Democrats: Are They All Crazy Here?

Posted on September 17, 2014 by The Political Hat

     Ousted Nevada Assemblyman Steven Brooks was formally sentenced for leading California police on a car chase and then hitting a dog with a wrench: “Brooks has already served 485 days in San Bernardino and Rancho Cucamonga jails, and with an … Continue reading →

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A Question for Ross Miller

Posted on August 25, 2014 by The Political Hat

     Nevada Secretary of State, and Democrat nominee for Nevada Attorney General, Ross Miller, is on the record that it is not only unacceptable, but that “profiting off encouraging people to fantasize about violently murdering those with divergent political views” isn’t … Continue reading →

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Are Montana Democrats Trying to Lose?

Posted on August 22, 2014 by The Political Hat

     Appointed Senator John Walsh, who as stood down at the 2014 Democrat nominee for Senate after his plagiarism problem was uncovered, has been replaced by state Rep. Amanda Curtis.      So, does her selection help the Democrats recover from an embarrassing … Continue reading →

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The Law Doesn’t Apply to Nevada Democrats, Again

Posted on August 19, 2014 by The Political Hat

     In 2012, the Democrats ran a candidate for Assembly who didn’t live in the district, according to a judge’s ruling.  That is illegal.  Despite this, Assemblyführerin Kirkpatrick decided to ignore that and seat that illegally elected candidate regardless.      Now, it … Continue reading →

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Lawfare, Texas Style

Posted on August 16, 2014 by The Political Hat

Lawfare (Noun): Use of law or threat of law to control or eliminate ideological opposition.      Governor Rick Perry has been indicted by a rubber stamp grand jury (apparently there were no ham sandwiches around) for abuse of official capacity and … Continue reading →

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Quick Takes – Leftist Demand Government Be In The Bedroom, and in Your Healthcare, but Stay Silent about Thad Cochran’s Barnyard Shenanigans

Posted on July 31, 2014 by The Political Hat

     Another “quick takes” on items where there is too little to say to make a complete article, but is still important enough to comment on.      The focus this time: Sex, Privacy, and Ewww.      Remember how the Left and the Democrats … Continue reading →

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