Saul Alinsky: A GOP Bogeyman Who Influences Many On The Left And Right

By MAGGIE HABERMAN | When he claimed victory in South Carolina on Saturday, Newt Gingrich declared that, "The centerpiece of this campaign, I believe, is American exceptionalism versus the radicalism of Saul Alinsky." But if any candidate is using Saul

On the night of his triumph in the South Carolina primary, Newt Gingrich declared that “The centerpiece of this campaign, I believe, is American exceptionalism versus the radicalism of Saul Alinsky.” That reference and subsequent references to Alinsky

Republicans in general, and Newt Gingrich in specific, pepper their rhetoric with mentions of Saul Alinsky. "And I believe, if we have a big election with truly historic big choices, that we can defeat Barack Obama by a huge marginit will be an

He can blame Saul Alinsky. On my first day in my first job as a conservative activist, I was handed a copy of Alinsky's “Rules for Radicals.” It was given in part as a how-to manual for organizing political operations and

One of Newt Gingrich's most bizarre lines of attack against liberals and President Obama is that they're basically working from the playbook of Saul Alinsky. This has been a rally cry of his for months now. Most of us who aren't

Bill Moyers Talks With Reagan Budget Director About "Crony Capitalism"

This weekend, David Stockman, former budget director for President Reagan speaks candidly with Bill Moyers about how money dominates politics, distorting free markets and endangering democracy. “As a result,” Stockman says, “we have neither capitalism

This weekend, David Stockman, former budget director for President Reagan speaks candidly with Bill Moyers about how money dominates politics, distorting free markets and endangering democracy. “As a result,” Stockman says, “we have neither capitalism

This weekend, David Stockman, former budget director for President Reagan speaks candidly with Bill Moyers about how money dominates politics, distorting free markets and endangering democracy. “As a result,” Stockman says, “we have neither capitalism

by David Bianculli Bill Moyers began his career in journalism as a junior reporter at the Marshall News Messenger in Marshall, Texas. Bill Moyers began his career in journalism as a junior reporter at the Marshall News Messenger in Marshall, Texas.

By April MacIntyre Jan 19, 2012, 13:26 GMT Tune in alert for "real Time with Bill Maher" as the roundtable guests this week are former Mich. Gov. Jennifer Granholm, reporter Matt Lewis and former La. Gov. Buddy Roemer; commentator Bill Moyers and Vt.

Bill Maher taking heat for Christmas tweet about Tim Tebow

Controversy is heating up about a tweet Bill Maher posted watching Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow's awful performance during the team's 41-14 loss to the Buffalo Bills Saturday. After Tebow was picked off by the

Bill Maher found himself at the center of controversy once again after a dirty tweet mocking football player Tim Tebow. Religious conservatives have called for a boycott of Bill Maher and HBO.

Controversy is heating up about a tweet Bill Maher posted watching Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow's awful performance during the team's 41-14 loss to the Buffalo Bills Saturday. After Tebow was picked off by the

Earlier in the day, the cast of The Five made a fairly convincing case for caring about Bill Maher tweeting gross things about Tim Tebow and his religion over the weekend. On tonight's Hannity, Andy Levy (typically of Red Eye)

By Piranhamous on December 28, 2011 12:30 PM TV Presenter and former comedian Bill Maher, ever the tolerant and respectful person, felt the need to reiterate his hatred of religion for those of you who missed his movie (and who didn't miss that bomb?)

Danny Gokey's Proposal Was a Surprise!

Both judge Steven Tyler and former Idol hopeful Danny Gokey proposed over the Christmas break, though not to each other. Steven Tyler proposed to girlfriend Erin Brady and made his family none too happy with the news. Apparently none of them saw it

And Danny Gokey is set to wed again, three years after his wife died during heart surgery. The American Idol third-place finisher is engaged to Miami's own Leyicet Peralta, who was a contestant on NuvoTV's Model Latina. Legend & Teigen.

And former American Idol season 8 finalist Danny Gokey, who tragically lost his wife three years ago after a routine heart surgery, got engaged to his girlfriend, Leyicet Peralta. The couple posted the news on Gokey's charity website, Sophia's Heart,

Three years after the death of his wife Sophia, American Idol season 8 alum Danny Gokey announced his plans to marry girlfriend Leyicet Peralta. The musician made his announcement via the website Sophia's Heart, which

Also engaged: "American Idol" alum Danny Gokey, whose wife died three years ago during routine heart surgery, plans to wed girlfriend Leyicet Peralta. And Grammy-winning soul singer John Legend, who turns 33 today, will make it official with longtime

Danny Gokey is engaged

The 'American Idol' alum has announced his engagement to Leyicet Peralta, whom he plans to marry in late January.

Congratulations to Season 8's third place finalist, Danny Gokey, on his engagement to girlfriend Leyicet Peralta. The engagement was announced on Danny's charity website, sophiasheart.org, on Christmas day. Not wasting

And former American Idol season 8 finalist Danny Gokey, who tragically lost his wife three years ago after a routine heart surgery, got engaged to his girlfriend, Leyicet Peralta. The couple posted the news on Gokey's charity website, Sophia's Heart,

Three years after the death of his wife Sophia, American Idol season 8 alum Danny Gokey announced his plans to marry girlfriend Leyicet Peralta. The musician made his announcement via the website Sophia's Heart, which

Congratulations to Season 8's third place finalist, Danny Gokey, on his engagement to girlfriend Leyicet Peralta. The engagement was announced on Danny's charity website, sophiasheart.org, on Christmas day. Not wasting

Bill Maher taking heat for Christmas tweet about Tim Tebow

Comedian Bill Maher has done what he does best, stirring up controversy with his outspoken point-of-view. Social media has afforded the HBO star a new.

Actress Judy Greer, 36, married Real Time with Bill Maher producer Dean Johnson in Los Angeles Saturday. A source confirmed the news to People, which reported that the couple was married at the Los Angeles Athletic Club in a ceremony in front of 200

Comedian Bill Maher sparked a Twitter war this week with a post he wrote skewering quarterback Tim Tebow and his fervent religious beliefs following the Denver Bronco's Christmas Eve loss to the Buffalo Bills.

Comedian Bill Maher has done what he does best, stirring up controversy with his outspoken point-of-view. Social media has afforded the HBO star a new.

'BRIDESMAIDS' A huge door opened this year – Bridesmaids kind of set it off. I remember when it came out, every girl was tweeting, "Go see Bridesmaids!" It felt like people were getting over their petty rivalries to support the movie – there used to be

5 Bears named to Pro Bowl

Now that John Kuhn is a Pro-Bowl fullback, the long, drawn-out chant of his last name from the Lambeau Field faithful should only get louder when the Packers offense nears the goal line. “I can only imagine,” Kuhn said.

2012 Pro Bowl Rosters: Eli Manning, Jason Pierre-Paul To Represent Giants.

AP Tom Brady is one of eight Patriots and Patrick Willis one of eight 49ers to make the Pro Bowl, the most on each roster. Defending Super Bowl champion Green Bay (14-1), led by starting quarterback Aaron Rodgers, and Baltimore (11-4), led by veteran

NEW YORK — Tom Brady is one of eight Patriots and Patrick Willis one of eight 49ers to make the Pro Bowl, the most on each roster. Defending Super Bowl champion Green Bay (14-1), led by starting quarterback Aaron

Which New York Giants should go to the Pro Bowl Jan. 29, 2012 in Hawaii? The teams will be announced Tuesday during a 7 p.m. ET selection show on NFL Network. No Giants led at their positions in the recently concluded

Bill Maher's Tim Tebow tweet sparks calls for HBO boycott

Bill Maher has run afoul of religious conservatives yet again, after a Christmas Eve tweet the comedian sent about overtly religious Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow. Following a 40-14 Broncos' loss to the Buffalo Bills on Saturday, Maher tweeted,

Comedian Bill Maher sparked a Twitter war this week with a post he wrote skewering quarterback Tim Tebow and his fervent religious beliefs following the Denver Bronco's Christmas Eve loss to the Buffalo Bills.

Comedian Bill Maher sparked a Twitter war this week with a post he wrote skewering quarterback Tim Tebow and his fervent religious beliefs following the Denver Bronco's Christmas Eve loss to the Buffalo Bills.

The comedian said the Denver Broncos quaterback got "f–ked" by Jesus after his Christmas Eve loss to the Buffalo Bills.

Comedian Bill Maher has done what he does best, stirring up controversy with his outspoken point-of-view. Social media has afforded the HBO star a new.