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‘That’s not pro-liberty’: Conservatives come out against GOP marriage amendment

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By Andy Birkey | 05.17.11 | 1:31 pm

While state Republicans are spearheading the contentious move to put a constitutional amendment barring same-sex marriage on the ballot next year, not all conservatives are behind them. In recent weeks, a number of conservatives — ranging from small-government and libertarian groups to gay Republicans — have spoken out against codification of marriage laws within the Minnesota Constitution. Some say the amendment is contrary to liberty, while others have taken on social conservative groups such as the Minnesota Family Council.

Conservative blogger ambushes Franken, Franken pushes back

By Andy Birkey | 03.30.10 | 8:29 am

Jason Mattera caught Sen. Al Franken in one of his “ambush” interviews last week, and conservatives are all atwitter over Franken’s demanding that Mattera “shut up” after Mattera repeatedly…

Repubulous! Conservative talking heads explode over McCain’s failings

By Chris Steller | 10.14.08 | 10:39 am

The Jed Report has produced a video highlight reel of right-wing commenters bashing the Republican presidential effort — a dozen talking heads pillorying Sen. John McCain in just over two minutes’ time. See a conservative chorus consisting of…