Tagged: Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC)

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4:44pm

Fri March 15, 2013
It's All Politics

Romney, Yesterday's Man At CPAC, Gets A Winner's Reception

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It was one of the most anticipated moments at this year's large gathering of conservative activists.

What would Mitt Romney say in his first major speech since he lost the presidential election and, even more importantly, how would the crowd treat him?

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2:59pm

Fri March 15, 2013
It's All Politics

Analyst: Portman's Gay Marriage Shift May Be 'Tip Of The Spear' In GOP

Originally published on Fri March 15, 2013 8:42 pm

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It is a theme that has become increasingly familiar during the rapid evolution of American political attitudes toward same-sex marriage: People who learn that a friend or loved one is gay are far more likely to support same-sex marriage, even if they were once adamantly opposed.

Ohio Sen. Rob Portman, who became the first Republican in the U.S. Senate to openly endorse same-sex marriage, is simply the latest.

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10:52am

Fri March 15, 2013
It's All Politics

Four Faces Of Conservatism: Possible Directions For The GOP

Is it the message or its delivery?

That's one of the questions being debated as Republicans — like all parties that have lost a national election — plot their comeback.

Some think they need to take a new tack on issues such as immigration in order to appeal to changing times and demographic changes. Others believe that the GOP's core conservative principles are still political winners, if delivered in a more convincing manner than was the case during last year's presidential race.

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