Rich Galen

Rich Galen is a Washington-based analyst and writer. He is publisher of Mullings.com. He was press secretary to Newt Gingrich when Gingrich was House GOP whip and was communications director of the speaker’s political office during that period.

Fiscal Cliff Impasse

Boehner’s Hands Are Tied

The House speaker’s caucus will revolt if he caves on the fiscal cliff, GOP wonks tell Rich Galen.

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Race to the Finish

Inside Romney’s Ground Game

The Romney team says it’s targeting people less inclined to vote—and is successfully cutting the president’s early-vote lead. By Rich Galen.

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Presidential Debate

Mitt Hit the Ground Running

Romney acted as if he knew what was at stake, while Obama stumbled and fumbled around, says Rich Galen.

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Inside Man

Romney’s Smart Pick

Ryan brings fiscal intellect to the Romney ticket—and knows the GOP budget plan better than anyone.

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Under Siege

Take It From Dan Quayle…

…being a VP candidate means walking around wearing a bull’s eye. Let target practice begin. By Rich Galen.

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Boehner’s Hands Are Tied

Inside Romney’s Ground Game

Mitt Hit the Ground Running

Romney’s Smart Pick

Take It From Dan Quayle…

An Obama Backer Jumps to GOP

Palin’s Latest Triumph?

We Haven’t Seen the Last of Newt

5 Ways for Mitt to Unify the GOP

Newt’s Ramshackle Campaign