CPAC

Virginia Attorney General attacks conservatives during CPAC speech for getting “excited to lock up every convict”

Attorney General of Virginia Ken Cuccinelli attacked his “fellow tough-on-crime conservatives” for getting too ”excited to lock up every convict and throw away the key” in a surprising twist during the first speech of the day at the Conservative Political Action Conference on Thursday.

By Laura Byrne /// March 14, 2013

Former Rep. Allen West says calling conservatism dead is “malarkey”

The idea that conservatives cannot connect with Americans or accomplish anything unless they change their values is “malarkey,” — Joe Biden’s favorite word — according to Allen West, director of PJ Media’s Next Generation programming.

By Kelsey Osterman /// March 14, 2013

CPAC 2013: Youth Guide

With so many speakers, panels, events and parties taking place during the Conservative Political Action Conference, it’s difficult not to get overwhelmed. Add in the new location, and navigating CPAC 2013 alone could be a nightmare. Luckily, you don’t have to — the Red Alert Politics team has put together a ‘best of’ list to… Read Article ›

By Editorial Staff /// March 11, 2013

Lawrence O’Donnell turns down CPAC invite because of scheduling conflict

Despite its best efforts, the American Conservative Union might not have anyone from MSNBC at this year’s Conservative Political Action Conference, as Lawrence O’Donnell was forced to decline his invitation due to a scheduling conflict.

By Kelsey Osterman /// March 7, 2013

Newt Gingrich: “I don’t know what the purpose of CPAC is anymore”

In the latest installment of the continuing CPAC saga, former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich criticized the conference and its organizers, saying he no longer understands the meaning of the event.

“I don’t know what the purpose of CPAC is anymore,” Gingrich said during Laura Ingraham’s radio show on Wednesday.

By Kelsey Osterman /// March 6, 2013