Republican Anti-Intellectualism

I'm always amused how Republicans speak of elitism and the "liberal elite," and emphasize anti-intellectualism, yet they themselves are members of the economic elite.

Unfortunately, this trend is not new.  I'm sure that Democrats have engaged in anti-intellectualism on occasion, but it does seem that Republicans are quite successful at it!

Romney Loves Nascar

Romney tries to emotionally "connect" with voters by speaking of his friendship -- not with NASCAR fans -- but with  NASCAR team owners.  More recently, Romney's branched out and demonstrated that he likes football.  After all, he's friends with NFL team owners.  Of course, every voter has friends who are the heads of large corporations.  Even unemployed workers and people with foreclosed homes make large campaign contributions, own multiple homes, and take vacations using their private planes.  Right?

If Romney wants to get the Republican nomination and win the election, he needs to carefully consider how poor and lower middle class voters perceive him and his affluence -- or maybe he just doesn't care!

Illinois students grill Rick Santorum after teacher interrupts stump speech

GOP presidential challenger Rick Santorum faced three tough questions from high school students Friday afternoon on his education, health care and economic policies.