Paul Stanley

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  • GOP Platform: Abortion, Marriage, Immigration Arise as Major Issues

    Delegates meeting in Tampa ahead of next week's Republican National Convention have proposed a platform that by most standards, is considered one of the most conservative in recent memory. Fundamental issues such as language protecting the unborn, supporting traditional marriage and emphasizing the enforcement of immigration are just a few of the issues Republicans are including in the party document outlining its core principles.

  • Obama Outspends Romney as Romney Outraised Obama in July

    It was only about one year ago that Republicans – not knowing who their nominee would be – were bracing for a presidential campaign where President Obama would have an unlimited campaign war chest while their candidate scraped by with only a great message and limited funds. That is not the case today.

  • Palin Suggests Tea Party Candidate Replace Akin in Wake of Rape Comment Controversy

    Missouri GOP Senate candidate Rep. Todd Akin is getting plenty of advice on what to do after making some unfortunate comments last weekend about how a woman's body could handle a "legitimate rape." Even Sarah Palin – one of the tea party favorites – is calling for him to step aside in hopes that Republicans can still gain a majority in the U.S. Senate.

  • Report Highlights Consistent Pattern of Hostility Toward Christians in US

    Report Highlights Consistent Pattern of Hostility Toward Christians in US

    A new 140-page report released by the Family Research Council and Liberty Institute reveals a pattern of hostility toward Christians and Christianity in the U.S. The report was released earlier this week and includes over 600 incidents over a 10-year period.

  • Akin to Continue Mo. Senate Race Despite Calls From Romney to Exit; Asks for Forgiveness

    Akin to Continue Mo. Senate Race Despite Calls From Romney to Exit; Asks for Forgiveness

    Rep. Todd Akin (R-Mo.) is saying he's in the Missouri Senate race to stay despite calls from Mitt Romney for him to step aside over controversial remarks on rape and abortion. The come-from-behind candidate who had been leading in the polls has come under intense pressure to step aside since stating on Sunday that women's bodies could prevent pregnancies in cases of "legitimate rape."

  • How Are Christian Values Faring in GOP Platform?

    How Are Christian Values Faring in GOP Platform?

    The Republican National Convention may not be officially opening until Monday, but the hard work of finalizing the GOP platform – often referred to as its mission statement – is now under way in Tampa, Fla. Christians are paying particular attention to this year's committee meetings given the fact that the Democrats have voted to include same-sex marriage in their platform for the first time in history.

  • New E-Book Outlines Friction in Obama Camp

    New E-Book Outlines Friction in Obama Camp

    A new e-book written by Politico reporter Glenn Thrush and released on Monday outlines the apparent discourse between the White House and Obama's Chicago-based presidential campaign as the two compete with each other on who is going to controls the president's daily message.

  • Bill to Ban 'Reparative Therapy' for Minors Nears Vote in Calif.; Controversy Remains

    The California state Assembly is set to vote on a controversial measure known as Senate Bill 1172 that would prohibit psychologists and other mental health professionals from attempting to change the sexual orientation of anyone 18 or younger.

  • Democrat Who Introduced Obama Four Years Ago to Headline GOP Convention

    Four years ago, things were different – much different. Rep. Arthur Davis represented an Alabama Congressional district and was a rising star in national Democratic politics. His abilities earned him the job of introducing then Sen. Barack Obama when he gave his acceptance at the 2008 Democratic National Convention. This year, he is speaking at the Republican National Convention.

  • LGBT Groups Join Christians in Condemning FRC Shooting But Support 'Hate' Label

    Soon after the news that a gunman who had volunteered at an LGBT organization shot and wounded an employee of the pro-family group Family Research Council, a coalition of groups supporting gay rights and that have virtually nothing in common with FRC issued statements condemning the shooting.