Category Archives: Elections

An Evening with Rand Paul

Posted on May 30, 2013 by Marie Stroughter

In my last few blog posts, I’ve shared with our readers how I’ve struggled to articulate all I felt about November’s election. Of all the emotions I went through, from shock, disappointment…and a bit of anger, I think the overarching … Continue reading →

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Race and Republicans

Posted on March 15, 2013 by Marie Stroughter

I was honored to speak today on Arise.tv about the role of African-Americans in the Republican party. There’s only so much you can say in seconds-long sound bites, particularly when many charges are being leveled at you with machine gun … Continue reading →

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My Thoughts on Election 2012: This World is Not My Home

Posted on November 18, 2012 by Marie Stroughter

Those who know me well know I am rarely silent about anything! However, the events of the last two weeks have temporarily rendered me speechless. Not because I don’t have anything to say — I do, and plenty of it … Continue reading →

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Marie Stroughter – Mitt Romney’s Presidential Air in 3rd Debate

Posted on October 23, 2012 by Marie Stroughter

African-American Conservatives Co-Founder, Marie Stroughter, sums up the last of the Presidential debates for the iVote section at iVillage.

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Marie Stroughter at Stand Up For Religious Freedom Rally – October 20, 2012

Posted on October 22, 2012 by AACONS

African-American Conservatives Co-Founder, Marie Stroughter, speaks at the Stand Up For Religious Freedom rally in San Francisco on Saturday, October 20, 2012:

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View From the Right: Last Night’s Vice-Presidential Debate

Posted on October 12, 2012 by Marie Stroughter

Marie’s assessment of last night’s first and only Vice-Presidential debate, written for iVillage is now live! Chime in! (NOTE: Though normally I don’t refer to people by last name only, the piece has been edited for length, thus no disrespect … Continue reading →

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Marie Stroughter – 5 Things I Loved About Ann Romney’s Speech

Posted on August 30, 2012 by AACONS

African-American Conservatives Co-Founder, Marie Stroughter, is one of the newest contributors to the iVoices and iVote projects at iVillage. Her article and accompanying video were featured on the site, and linked here for your enjoyment! Please head over there and … Continue reading →

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Black Conservative Candidates for 2012

Posted on July 2, 2012 by AACONS

In response to readers who have asked us, we are sharing The Frederick Douglass Foundation’s comprehensive list of Black GOP candidates running during this election cycle. Several of these candidates have appeared on our radio show. Get to know the … Continue reading →

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AACONS on To The Point

Posted on January 16, 2012 by AACONS

African-American Conservatives Co-Founder, Marie Stroughter, appeared on today’s episode of To the Point on KCRW, an NPR affiliate. Ms. Stroughter spoke to the conservative viewpoint, with panelists Dr. Peniel Joseph, Walter Rhett and Mikki Taylor espousing the liberal perspective. Click … Continue reading →

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South Carolina and Voter ID

Posted on January 13, 2012 by Anita MonCrief

On the eve of the primary in South Carolina, the Obama administration is invalidating a voter ID law in South Carolina. Attorney General Eric Holder invoked the race card to justify his stance. Today SC governor Niki Haley has vowed … Continue reading →

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