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SURVIVING THE SUMMER A barrage of bad news hit the Republican Party in recent months, but the Democrats' failure to capitalize means the GOP remains in a position of strength.   Full story > By J Ryan TOP HEADLINES • Source: Romney won't run for re-election -- AP • Romney gambles on health care -- Time • GOP embracing maverick Chafee -- The Boston Globe • Re-election cost Bloomberg $77 million -- AP • Cantwell has big lead in Senate race -- Rasmussen Reports • An opening for third party? -- MSNBC • Conservatism is about more than politics -- National Review • 'Nonpolitical' White House gets wise -- Weekly Standard • Bush touts strong economy -- FOX News • Rumsfeld offers optimistic view of Iraq -- AP ABOUT RIGHTTURNONLY.COM    CONTACT US    SUBMISSIONS   ARCHIVES

QUICK HITS • Mitt Romney News: A source has told the Associated Press that the Massachusetts governor won't seek re-election in 2006. Analysis: It's no secret Romney has his eye on the White House, and this just confirms that he'll most likely take a stab at it. • Maria Cantwell News: Polls show the Washington Democrat leading in her race for re-election to the Senate. Analysis: Washington is a left-leaning state. Still, Cantwell is vulnerable and has a real battle ahead of her. • Sam Alito News: Alito was nominated by President Bush to replace Sandra Day O'Connor on the U.S. Supreme Court. Analysis: Alito is a highly qualified candidate who will probably draw plenty of fire from liberals. Still, he'll likely be confirmed. • Michael Bloomberg News: Bloomberg easily won re-election as Mayor of New York City. Analysis: Bloomberg's popularity has skyrocketed in recent months, so his romp was no surprise. • Jon Corzine News: The Democrat defeated Doug Forrester in New Jersey's gubernatorial race. Analysis: This state leans Democratic, and President Bush's low approval numbers likely helped Corzine. • Tim Kaine News: Kaine, a Democrat, defeated Republican Jerry Kilgore in Virginia's gubernatorial election. Analysis: This was a missed opportunity for Republicans to pick up a governor's seat. Kilgore ran a poor race. • Katherine Harris News: Harris seems to have a clear path to the GOP nomination to challenge Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson in Florida next year. Analysis: Potentially bad news for the GOP, as Harris' 2000 recount baggage might make her a weak general election candidate. • Bob Casey Jr. News: Pennsylvania's state treasurer, a Democrat, will challenge Republican Sen. Rick Santorum in 2006. Analysis: Santorum is a favorite target of Democrats, and Casey is a formidable foe. This will be the nation's most closely watched Senate race. • Bob Ehrlich News: Polls show the Maryland governor facing a tough re-election battle. Analysis: Ehrlich is a Republican in a Democratic state, so he's certainly got a fight on his hands. • Heath Shuler News: The former NFL quarterback, a Democrat, announced he will run for the U.S. House in North Carolina. Analysis: For Shuler's sake, let's hope he makes a better politician than football player. • GOT A NEWS TIP? E-mail us at tips@rightturnonly.com if you've heard or read any recent political developments that warrant attention on our site.