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Kelley Beaucar Vlahos

Kelley Beaucar Vlahos has spent the last decade as a political reporter in Washington DC. Currently, she is a contributing editor for The American Conservative magazine and its daily weblog, @TAC. She is also a Washington correspondent for the DC-based homeland security magazine, Homeland Security Today, a long-time political writer for FOXNews.com and a regular columnist for Antiwar.com.

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February 19, 2010 5:52 PM

Ron Paul Rocks CPAC

Rep. Ron Paul, former Republican presidential candidate and leading light of the current libertarian grassroots movement, enjoyed a huge rock star moment at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), as he took the stage Friday to thunderous applause and a standing ovation in a ballroom filled to capacity. Just two years ago, before the Republican presidential ... read more



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February 19, 2010 4:55 PM

CPAC Speakers Jockeying For GOP Mantle

The Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) for 37 years has entertained, buoyed, booed and endorsed Republican presidential aspirants. But one thing that conservative presidential hopefuls know: it's usually a good idea to drop by and increase your profile with a good speech and a decent placement in the event's popular straw poll. Though there will be two more ... read more



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February 19, 2010 1:44 PM

Michele Bachmann to CPAC: Choose Greatness

Invoking heroes from the Revolutionary War to World War II, Rep. Michele Bachmann, R-MN, told her audience at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) that they are the incarnation of these patriots, charged with "choosing greatness, not decline." President Barack Obama, she said, has set into place policies "intending to fail," in essence, "choosing ... read more



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February 19, 2010 12:33 PM

“Unofficial” CPAC Event Takes On Islam

The speakers participating in "Jihad: America's Third Rail," an "unofficial" panel at today's Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) wanted their standing-room only audience to know that there's more to fear than jihad -- it's Islam itself that is the threat. Sentiments like that are what has made this panel -- which just ended here at the Marriott Wardman ... read more



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February 18, 2010 2:58 PM

Hayworth at CPAC: Not McCain’s Crowd

Former Congressman J.D Hayworth told Foxnews.com that he feels quite at home at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), and was not hesitant to add that his primary opponent, Arizona Sen. John McCain, doesn't have much in common with the grassroots activists here. "He campaigns like a conservative -- but legislates like a liberal,"  charged Hayworth, who ... read more



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February 18, 2010 1:42 PM

Sen. Scott Brown Adds More Drama to CPAC

Washington's newest senator, Sen. Scott Brown of Massachusetts, says his truck is "right outside," referring to his now famous pickup from his still-warm campaign trail. Not surprisingly, CPAC attendees went crazy this afternoon for this latest surprise at the annual conservative confab. "I can't believe how much we accomplished," he said. ... read more



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February 18, 2010 1:22 PM

Big Hollywood Hits CPAC

Conservatives need to stop whining. That's what producers and entertainment veterans Larry O'Connor and Kevin McKeever spent the morning telling attendees at the Conservative Political Action Conference ( CPAC ). Want to get more conservative programming? Films? Theater? Want to work in the entertainment industry? Then "be an American, don't give up -- it'll happen, if ... read more



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February 18, 2010 1:07 PM

Dick Cheney Suprise Visit to CPAC

Dick Cheney just arrived to a thunderous standing ovation in Washington at the Conservative Political Action Conference  -- a surprise appearance announced by his daughter Liz Cheney, who was speaking in the ballroom moments before. "A welcome like that almost makes me want to run for office," he said to another round of applause. "But I'm not going to do it." He ... read more



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February 18, 2010 10:56 AM

CPAC Rides Tea Party Wave

Old timers at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) are beaming today at what they say is a renaissance of sorts for the 36-year-old annual Washington event. Gathering this year for the next three days at the Marriott Wardman Hotel in northwest Washington, tens of thousands are expected, say CPAC officials, a 20 percent increase from last year's ... read more