About Verna Smith

Verna Smith loves politics. Its her passion. An award-winning journalist and former producer of “The Roundtable” she holds a BS degree in Broadcast/journalism and a M.A in Political Science from Syracuse University. This blog was created to further online conversations in the marketplace of ‘ideas’ particularly, those on politics– which for me represents the greatest show in the world. So please, join the conversation!

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Romney Under the Microscope in NH– Will maintain lead in Caucus?

Tomorrow is an important date as we think GOP caucus agenda and contenders. Last Tuesday, Rick Santorum who was a dark horse among Republican contenders emerged to take second place in the Iowa caucus. A staunch conservative in...

Iowa Caucus– Santorum, Man for the Moment?

In two days, January 3, conservative voters in Iowa will show support for a ‘Contender’in the Iowa caucus. Interestingly, after weeks of many predicting who may emerge among the top three in these final days– ...

Newt Gingrich– Still Looking Like a Winner !?

Newt, no longer looks like that bright,shiney, candidate on the Hill. But could he still sneak in– and make Mitt Romney irrelevant in the upcoming straw polls? He’s losing his top ranking in the polls, but given how...

Newt and More “Newt: Who is this guy really?

The Chorus/polls acclaim– former Speaker of the House, New Gingrich, leads in most GOP surveys around the country. This is a former Congressman from Georgia who had to resign from his role as Speaker because of ethical vi...

Herman Out: Newt In!

The politics of our time becomes even more mercurial. Weeks ago contender, Herman Cain, was the buzz of the season selling his 9-9-9 idea for tax reform. Then came allegations of sexual harassment by four women and later revela...

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