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Flap’s Links for February 24th from 08:07 to 08:55

February 24, 2011 /

These are my links for February 24th from 08:07 to 08:55:

  • Romney antes up for Wisconsin GOP – As Does Pawlenty – Mitt Romney is sending cash to Wisconsin Republicans in a show of solidarity with Gov. Scott Walker’s push to end collective bargaining for state employees.

    “Liberal big government interests are fighting efforts to rein in out-of-control public employee pay and benefits in Wisconsin," Romney said in a Thursday statement. "It is critical that we stand with the Wisconsin GOP as it stands up for the rights of the taxpayer."

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    His Free and Strong America PAC is sending the maximum $5,000 contribution to the Republican Party of Wisconsin.

    The fight is part of Walker’s battle to solve the state’s budget woes, and union protestors have come out in force to oppose his plan.

    Romney isn’t the only 2012-er to jump into the Wisconsin fray: Tim Pawlenty launched a website to back Walker’s push.

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    As they should

  • Mitch Daniels addresses right-to-work bill — in Ohio – With Indiana House Democrats lodged in a hotel in Illinois, Gov. Mitch Daniels headed the other direction — to Ohio.

    Daniels spoke Wednesday at the Duke Energy Convention Center for the Hamilton County Republican Party's annual Lincoln-Reagan Dinner fundraiser.

    Though he is the 10th possible GOP presidential contender to make the pilgrimage to Southwest Ohio, a Republican stronghold that will be key to the 2012 Ohio presidential primary, Daniels stressed the visit was not a "stump speech." He praised Ohio Republicans, who this year took over control of the governor's office and the House of Representatives.

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    Mitch Daniels realizes his initial response to the Wisconsin/Indiana Union Legislation was a non-starter and will try to crawl back.

  • Mitch Daniels ’71: Into the spotlight – Daniels’ classmates said they do not envision any future political ambitions being affected by the drug incident from 40 years ago.

    “It’s certainly ancient history by now. Mitch has made lots of public statements about not being involved with [the incident] for a long, long time,” Stuart said.

    Daniels said that he is not in an appropriate place to say whether the drug incident will impact any political hopes.

    “Since I became an elected officer, I have not suggested to any voter what they shouldn’t use as a criterion,” Daniels said.

    Engel, meanwhile, said Daniels’ past is unlikely to raise unease among potential voters.

    “He’s really competent and I would have no concern,” Engel said. “No one would take him to the cleaners. He’s too smart.”

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    Mitch Daniel's drug coinviction will not affect a Presidential run.

    But, running away from conservative principles will