Ralph Z. Hallow
Articles by Ralph Z. Hallow
Steele ally threatens legal action at RNC
The vicious infighting at the Republican National Committee escalated over the weekend, with an ally of RNC Chairman Michael S. Steele warning the party's treasurer of legal consequences if he did not stop making a fuss over erroneous financial disclosures to the Federal Election Commission. Published August 2, 2010
Breitbart to get RNC invite
The Republican National Committee will invite Andrew Breitbart to its rescheduled "big donor" fundraiser in Southern California, which had been set to feature the conservative columnist and online-media mogul, along with numerous California Republican politicians. Published August 1, 2010
Gillespie eyes big gains for GOP at state level
Republicans will pick up a minimum of 10 state legislative chambers in November, putting the party in a much stronger position for the coming battles on redistricting and the battle for control of the House, Republican State Legislative Committee Chairman Ed Gillespie predicted Thursday. Published July 29, 2010
RNC fails to report $7M in debt to FEC
The Republican National Committee failed to report more than $7 million in debt to the Federal Election Commission in recent months - a move that made its bottom line appear healthier than it is heading into the midterm elections and that also raises the prospect of a hefty fine. Published July 20, 2010
Palin tests her political clout with long-shot pick in Alaska
With Republican insiders watching carefully to see whether she has developed the right stuff for a national presidential run in 2012, Sarah Palin has backed a dark horse in her own backyard this year. Published July 19, 2010
Steele fires back at Democrats’ sniping
The Republican National Committee chairman rebuked top Democratic spokesmen for personal attacks that go beyond the pale, including suggestions that Senate candidate Sharron Angle wants her political opponents to die and that he roots for U.S. defeat in Afghanistan. Published July 15, 2010
RNC foresees big cuts for voter drives
With the party banking on major gains in midterm elections, the Republican National Committee is suddenly being hit with a severe cut in money originally budgeted to help state parties identify and get voters to the polls on Nov. 2, The Washington Times has learned. Published July 5, 2010
EXCLUSIVE: GOP prepares as calls for Steele’s resignation grows
With Republican National Committee Chairman Michael S. Steele facing a barrage of calls to resign, North Dakota Republican Party Chairman Gary Emineth, a social conservative, told The Washington Times on Friday he is quitting his post to prepare a possible challenge of Mr. Steele after November’s midterm elections. Published July 3, 2010
Norcross to give up RNC post
EXCLUSIVE: David Norcross has told The Washington Times he plans to relinquish his position as national committeeman from New Jersey at the Republican National Committee's annual summer meeting. Published July 2, 2010
RNC looking low on cash as midterm elections loom
Just months before critical midterm elections, the Republican National Committee is hurting for cash more than at any similar period in memory, according to figures reported this week. Published June 23, 2010
RNC video chides Obama on Gulf oil spill
In response to President Obama's first-ever Oval Office address to the nation, Republican National Committee Chairman Michael S. Steele has launched a video attack on the White House's handling of the Gulf oil spill -- and he's hoping it will go viral. Published June 16, 2010
S.C. Democrats aim to dump unlikely nominee
Not even Alvin M. Greene himself seems able to offer a credible explanation for why he forked over $10,200 in a bid to be the Democratic challenger this fall against Republican powerhouse Sen. Jim DeMint of South Carolina. Published June 14, 2010
Fiscal focus splits GOP factions on social issues
A skirmish is breaking out on the right just when the fiscal, social and national-defense conservatives appeared to have a tacit agreement to focus on economics going into midterm elections. Published June 10, 2010
GOP primaries underscore rise of fiscal right
The bottom line on Tuesday's primaries: The Republican Party is facing a purge, and limited-government conservatives are in the ascendance. Published June 9, 2010
Nevada GOP Senate candidates feel ‘tea party’s‘ power
The apparent power of the "tea party" is showing itself again, this time in Nevada, where Republican Sharron Angle has battled to the lead in yet another poll. Published June 6, 2010
‘Tea party’ candidate surges in Nevada as primary nears
Buoyed by endorsements, former state Assemblywoman Sharron Angle has vaulted into the lead just days ahead of Tuesday's Republican primary for the right to face off against Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, according to a poll. Published June 3, 2010
Poll: Angle leads among GOP to face Reid
EXCLUSIVE: Buoyed by endorsement from top conservatives, Sharron Angle has jumped into the lead among Republicans vying in Tuesday's primary for the right to face off against Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid this fall, according to a poll released Thursday. Published June 3, 2010
Crist ally arrested, accused of GOP theft
The arrest Wednesday of former Florida Republican Party Chairman Jim Greer on charges of stealing money from his own state party undermines the GOP's image but also undercuts, at least initially, the renegade candidacy of Greer ally Charlie Crist. Published June 2, 2010
Adultery charge again roils S.C.
Maybe it's something in the air, but South Carolina's Republicans are showing a flair for adultery scandals so pronounced it almost makes the Palmetto State look like the set of an extreme reality-TV show. Published May 26, 2010
Rand Paul staff shake-up aims to quell furor
His penchant for putting principles over political discretion has already produced a shake-up of the Kentucky Republican Senate candidate's week-old campaign, as the "tea party" favorite continues to deal with the fallout from recent remarks. Published May 26, 2010
