Category Archives: Elections

Bipartisan Assault on Marriage and the Nevada Constitution

Posted on February 11, 2014 by The Political Hat

     Democratic Nevada Attorney General Catherine Cortez Masto and Republican Governor Brian Sandoval have conspired to overthrow the Constitution that binds them.  We are a nation based on the rule of law where the law emanates from the people, both past … Continue reading →

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Taking on the Entitlement Mentality

Posted on January 18, 2014 by The Political Hat

     Texas state Representative Scott Turner gave the keynote address at the Texas Public Policy Foundation.      It is a refreshing speech that emphasized that the path to success is not to act entitled to anything or demand you be given something … Continue reading →

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Nevada’s own “Napoleon XIV½” Throws a Temper Tantrum

Posted on December 19, 2013 by The Political Hat

     Nevada’s own “Napoleon XIV½” Jon Ralston threw a temper tantrum on his blog about how Sen. Dean Heller’s office was sooo unprofessional.  Why?  Because Heller’s office had better things to do than to cater to (yet another) malignant narcissist, who … Continue reading →

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Democrat Civil War?

Posted on December 9, 2013 by The Political Hat

      There has been rumblings, as of late, from the Democratic Party over political direction: The “moderate” 3rd Way vs. the “Elizabeth Warren is a great tonic for the Democratic Party” that is far more open about being for socialism and … Continue reading →

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Being “Anti-Racist” Doesn’t Justify Racial Harassment

Posted on December 3, 2013 by The Political Hat

     A “Professor of English and African diaspora” at a Minnesota community college was recently reprimanded for pushing, in class, the idea of “structural racism” and upsetting some White students enough that they lodged a complain for the racially directed derogatory … Continue reading →

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A Failure of Republican Congressional Leadership

Posted on October 17, 2013 by The Political Hat

     After all the theater and drama, a continuing resolution and debt limit hike were agreed upon by the Senate and House of Representatives.  Rather then a defunding of Obamacare, or any other victory, the Republicans got less than nothing.  The … Continue reading →

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Harry Reid’s Money Buddy Sentenced to Two Years in Jail

Posted on October 2, 2013 by The Political Hat

     Bundler and longtime friend of Nevada Senator Harry Reid, Harvey Whittemore, was sentenced to two years in prison for writing “checks to 29 family members and employees to cover $133,400 in donations to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid’s campaign in … Continue reading →

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The Coming California Peasants Revolt?

Posted on September 16, 2013 by The Political Hat

     California’s, and to a great degree America’s, breadbasket is the Central Valley.  It is one of the state’s largest industries, but also the type of work that the coastal elite and the Silicon Valley/Hollywood axis dismisses as being something for … Continue reading →

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When Lack of Racism is Proof of Racism

Posted on September 10, 2013 by The Political Hat

     It has long been true that any deviation from the Progressives vision of utopia is blamed on “oppression,” with racism being the usual suspect trotted out for condemnation.  When actual racism can not be found, the Progressive Left declare that … Continue reading →

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Do Not Look At The Mayor Behind The Curtain!

Posted on September 9, 2013 by The Political Hat

     Newark Mayor, and presumptive New Jersey Senator, Cory Booker has cultivated an almost superhero image with his ever present Tweets suggesting that he personally solves any and all problems in the urban wasteland City of Newark.  He has even gone … Continue reading →

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