Mitt Romney

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Michelle Shocked Isn't A Lesbian, Loves God...Basically, This Is A Bible Girl Column.

First Baptist's Robert Jeffress Still No Fan of the "Non-Christian"

Look, Pastor Robert Jeffress Doesn't Like Anybody Not Like Him, M'Kay?

The Perfect Christmas Gift, Obama’s First Mistake and Looking Ahead to 2012

Those radical Republicans

In the GOP back East, even Lincoln would fit in

Fish Out of (Frozen) Water

Renee Zellweger as the anti-Norma Rae

Janet Napolitano’s Sorry Service in Arizona Makes Her a Terrible Choice for Homeland Security Secretary

Renee Zellweger as the anti-Norma Rae

Polygamy and Me

Seven months have passed since the polygamist raid in Eldorado, but for one mainstream Mormon, the effects linger

Trolling Right-Wing Political Blogs Proves That November Can't Come Too Soon

Seven months have passed since the polygamist raid in Eldorado, but for one mainstream Mormon, the effects linger

The Dark Horse?

Mexican attitudes on black and white is a gray issue

Do Legal Immigrants Turn in Illegal Ones?

Mexican attitudes on black and white is a gray issue

Making Book

Mexican attitudes on black and white is a gray issue

Ask a Mexican

Welcome to the United States, Mexicans. Now, how'd you like some new underwear?

John Fogerty

Friday, December 7, at Nokia Theatre, Grand Prairie

Boston Burger Has Little to Do Wth Boston and Everything to Do With Burgers: Delicious, Sloppy and On the Cheap

Friday, December 7, at Nokia Theatre, Grand Prairie

Commonwealth of Good Hair

Friday, December 7, at Nokia Theatre, Grand Prairie

Decisions, Decisions: Shoveling Dirt on the New George W. Bush Presidential Center with a Handful of Old Friends

Photos by Stephen Masker​Of course you've heard that George W. Bush has a new book out in stores, and this morning, you couldn't help but hear he was getting started building his new library, too. Onstage under a big tent on the Southern Methodist University campus, Bush was shifting excitedly fro ... More >>

Either Tom Leppert's Gearing Up for a U.S. Senate Run or He Just Wasted 75,000 Bucks

Sam MertenTom Leppert​Mayor Tom Leppert hasn't formally announced his candidacy for Kay Bailey Hutchison's gig just yet, but he hired Republican fund-raiser Shelly Carson last year as his finance director and paid her nearly $75,000, according to campaign finance reports. Carson has yet to ret ... More >>

Carol Reed Dodges Tom Leppert's DOMA Tweet, Predicts Runoff Between Leppert and David Dewhurst and Defends John Wiley Price

Photos by Sam MertenCarol Reed​Political consultant Carol Reed answered questions about the battle for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Kay Bailey Hutchison, the Dallas mayor's race, the 2012 Republican presidential primary and an assortment of local and state issues last night at a meet ... More >>

Romney Eats Arlington BBQ, Says "Country Can Learn a Lot of Lessons From Gov. Rick Perry"

​Mitt Romney, who's polling well amongst would-be GOP presidential contenders, stopped in Arlington today to grab a bite of Rudy's barbecue -- and take a bite out of President Obama, specifically his Middle East policy speech, which Romney said "threw Israel under the bus," a sound bite making the ... More >>

What Kind of Presidential Candidate Will Evangelicals Support? Let's Ask Jeffress.

​Our first real introduction to First Baptist Dallas's Robert Jeffress was in the fall of 2008, when the downtown pastor came under fire for referring to Mormon Mitt Romney a member of a "cult." That came up today on FOX News, where Jeffress is a frequent guest and where he was asked today who eva ... More >>

Holy Crap: Does Perry Have a Prayer?

Dear, God, let's hope not.

Party Like It's 1979 as Robison, Pastors Help Their "Prayer Partner" Perry Run for President

The in-box is filled this morning with more news concerning Rick Perry's "day of prayer and fasting" in Houston next month -- you know, The Response. Let's begin with this: Several Friends of Unfair Park have forward a piece I first saw this morning on Startlegram great Bud Kennedy's Facebook feed: ... More >>

Perry Sticks By His Guns on Social Security

Are you listening, old people?

Adventures in Rick Perry Talking About Things

Rick Perry: Easy on Mexicans, tough on English​By now you've likely come across the line Republican strategist Mike Murphy dropped on the Twittersphere a while back, in which he likened listening to Rick Perry talk to "watching a chimp play with a locked suitcase." Well, last night Perry got anot ... More >>

Media Political Pundits Quit Surfing TMZ Long Enough to Sculpt Narrative, Declare Rick Perry Campaign Sunk.

Rick Perry: Easy on Mexicans, tough on English​By now you've likely come across the line Republican strategist Mike Murphy dropped on the Twittersphere a while back, in which he likened listening to Rick Perry talk to "watching a chimp play with a locked suitcase." Well, last night Perry got anot ... More >>

Post's Hunting-Camp Story Unfairly Loads Southern Baggage on Perry's Shoulders

​Well, pardon me for making myself important, but I feel like I do bring a certain perspective to the Rick Perry N-word story. For one thing, I just finished a long stretch of reporting on Perry. I have a story coming out his week in the newspaper that's pretty much a deconstruction of his "Te ... More >>

Rick Perry Says He's Mr. Grassroots, But His Trans-Texas Flop Suggests Otherwise

​Tea Party people say they hate Washington and its top-down style of governance. They're the political version of eat-local. Everything should be grassroots. Here in Texas the Tea Party loves Governor Rick Perry, but if you talk to people who've gone up against Perry on local issues, they wil ... More >>

Why Robert Jeffress Is Endorsing Rick Perry

Illustration by Jesse Lenz​First Baptist Dallas's Robert Jeffress is throwing in with Rick Perry, which is hardly a surprise given Jeffress's participation in that meeting with Perry and pastors back in June at James Robison's LIFE Outreach International campus in Euless. (Also: Jeffress would nev ... More >>

Cult of Personality, or: Good Lord, Robert Jeffress Has Had a Very Busy Last Three Days

First Baptist Dallas's Robert Jeffress first appeared on Unfair Park back in October 2008 -- the first time, or close to, he referred to Mitt Romney, a Mormon, as a member of a "cult." Friday's remarks following his endorsement of Rick Perry at the Values Voter Summit in Washington, D.C., may have b ... More >>

Verbal Sparring Between Romney and Perry Highlight GOP Debate, But Three Bachmann Quotes Prove She Needs to Go Home

If you missed last night's CNN Western Republican debate in Nevada, the clip above is the best example of why the GOP is seriously screwed no matter who they choose. The two supposed front-runners -- Mitt Romney and Rick Perry -- acted like a couple of high schoolers, barking and interrupting each ... More >>

How Hateful Was Robert Jeffress's Mormonism-Is-a-Cult Line? Very, If You Know History.

​Alfredo Corchado has a story in today's Dallas Morning News about Mitt Romney's Mexican relatives: "Mitt Romney's relatives in Mexico are supportive but wary." It's a topic that has been in the back of my mind ever since Dallas's own Robert Jeffress, senior pastor of Dallas First Baptist, tri ... More >>

Can Mormons Be Trusted? A Shallow Guide to Managing Your Most Ill-Informed Fears.

Mitt Romney CampaignConcerns have been raised over Mormonism's decision to move to Cleveland. Because, you know, it's Cleveland.​Last month evangelical leaders gathered in D.C. for the Values Voter Summit, where disciples of the Pissed-Off Jesus harrumphed and yammered about how much America sucke ... More >>

Q & A: Jimmie Vaughan Talks Dallas vs. Austin, Bob Dylan and Ron Paul

Guitarist and songwriter Jimmie Vaughan was born and raised in Dallas. In the early 1960's, Jimmie, along with his brother, Stevie Ray, helped usher in one of the best eras of music in North Texas. Although their father introduced the Vaughan brothers to country music, the two would soon find in ... More >>

Why Are Harlan Crow, Charles Moncrief Bailing on Rick Perry? Well, It's The Talkin', Mostly.

​There's a piece in this morning's Wall Street Journal in which Unfair Park's cross-the-street neighbor Harlan Crow and Fort Worth oil man Charles Moncrief explain why they're throwing their money at Mitt Romney after years spent filling Rick Perry's coffers. Long story short: It's that openin'-hi ... More >>

Sometimes 1 Percent is Enough. If, That Is, You're Willing to Stand Up.

​Hey, one last shout out here for the Occupy Dallas people who camped at City Hall. I know you took a lot of grief from people who didn't understand why you were doing what you were doing, including me a little bit at one point. I hope you took note of the president's speech yesterday in Kansa ... More >>

"When America Is On Its Knees": Some Jeffress, Perry Video Before the Iowa Caucus Results

We're about four hours away from finding out who won those long, hard-fought caucuses in Iowa, which Rick Perry is trying like holy hell to win based on the newly minted video you'll find on the other side. It's quite the stars-and-stripes-and-church-cross spectacular -- like something Jerry Bruckhe ... More >>

Lukas Nelson Has a Famous Dad, But He's Not Following In His Footsteps

Being the son of legendary singer/songwriter Willie Nelson wasn't always the easiest road to hoe. After leaving the family home in Hawaii and heading to California, Lukas Nelson found himself living out of his car, playing music just for a place to sleep. Thankfully, his living conditions and musi ... More >>

Perry Thinks Loving Tea Party Means You Can Go Home Again. Oh, He'll Go Home, All Right.

​If Rick Perry still considers himself a candidate for president, then I get to consider him one too. I think I'm justified in remarking on the 180-degree turnabout Gov. Perry has made in his basic worldview since beginning this quest. You remember the original Perry line when it started, right? I ... More >>

Mexicans, Mormons and Mitt: More Alike Than You Think

​If Rick Perry still considers himself a candidate for president, then I get to consider him one too. I think I'm justified in remarking on the 180-degree turnabout Gov. Perry has made in his basic worldview since beginning this quest. You remember the original Perry line when it started, right? I ... More >>

Victoria Jackson, Tea Party Princess

Victoria Jackson went from the big leagues of comedy to the rabid right of modern politics.

Why Does Karl Rove Hate America So Much?

​Oh, boy. Another chance to say something good about Detroit. Nothing gets a bigger rise out of a certain element among you loyal Lawners than when I utter anything even faintly complimentary about my hometown. For reasons I may never fully understand, I would incite less mouth-foaming if I sa ... More >>