Actor Corey Haim, 38, died this morning of an apparent overdose of prescription medications. The Canadian actor reportedly collapsed in a bathroom and was... »
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Pelosi: ‘The Choice Has To Be Made’
Congressional Democrats embarked on the final push for an historic health care bill on Thursday with no guarantee that they have the votes to pass it. And they made their task even more difficult by moving toward writing off anti-abortion members who voted for the bill the first time in the House. House leaders now believe... »
GOP Energized By Young Voters
A new poll finds young Republicans are more politically energized than young Democrats, and they’re more likely to say they will “definitely be voting” in this November’s midterm elections. Forty-one percent of 18- to 29-year-old Republicans say they plan to vote in November, compared with 35 percent of Democrats and 13 percent of Independents, according... »
Rep. Eric Massa Resigning Amid Sexual Harrassment Allegations
Democratic Rep. Eric Massa will resign from Congress on Monday, only days after reports first surfaced that the freshman New York lawmaker was under investigation by the House ethics committee for allegedly sexually harassing a male staffer. Massa was preparing the news in the Corning Leader, his local newspaper, but several media outlets were already... »
Some House Democrats Balk at Senate Health Care Bill Over Abortion
According to comments made on ABC’s Good Morning America, Rep. Bart Stupak, D-Mich., maintains that he and 11 other House members will not vote for the health care bill unless it includes more stringent language to prevent federal funding from going toward abortion services. “We’re not going to vote for this bill with that kind... »
Dems Will Use Reconciliation to Pass Senate Health Care Bill
White House officials say that in his remarks today president Obama will indicate a willingness to work with Republicans on some issues to get a health care reform bill passed but will suggest that if it is necessary, Democrats will use the controversial “reconciliation” rules requiring only 51 Senate votes to pass the “fix”... »
Matt Damon: Campaigned for but Disappointed in Obama
Hollywood democrat Matt Damon was one of Obama’s most ardent supporters but recently the actor voiced his disappointment with Obama’s first year while promoting his soon-to-be-released political thriller “Green Zone.” Damon told New York’s Daily News that he isn’t thrilled with how Obama’s first term has gone so far. “Everyone feels a little let down,” Damon said.... »
Mitch Daniels For President In 2012
Indiana GOP Gov. Mitch Daniels is emerging as a favored contender for the 2012 presidential election. Politico says that as governor he has practiced the sort of fiscal conservatism that he preached as “The Blade” during his tenure as President George W. Bush’s head of the Office of Management and Budget. In many ways, Daniels is... »
Ron Paul Wins CPAC Endorsement Amidst Boos
U.S. Rep. Ron Paul, R-Texas, known for his anti-establishment, libertarian stance, emerged as the winner Saturday in the annual Conservative Political Action Conference presidential straw poll. Even amidst loud boos, Paul captured 31 percent of the 2,400 votes cast in the annual contest, followed by Mitt Romney at 22 percent. Sarah Palin finished third with... »
Indiana Democrats Panic
Indiana Democrats are in a state of total panic over Tamyra D’Ippolito. The filing deadline for candidates to fill retiring Sen. Evan Bayh seat is Friday. Right now, the only person who has begun the required signature process to get on the May 4 Indiana Democratic primary ballot is Tamyra D’Ippolito, a political unknown that has... »
Evan Bayh Will Not Seek Re-Election
Evan Bayh, another key Democrat, will not seek re-election this November. In a move which surprised both Democrats and Republicans, Evan Bayh, two-term senator from Indiana, has announced that he will not run for re-election when his term expires this year. Known as a moderate Democrat, Bayh indicated that he has tired of partisan politics. “After... »
Bill Clinton Hospitalized
Former President Bill Clinton was hospitalized at New York-Presbyterian Hospital today after complaining of chest pains. Clinton, 63, had quadruple bypass surgery at the same hospital in 2004, and six months later had surgery to remove fluid and scar tissue from his left chest cavity. The former President underwent stent surgery this afternoon and will likely... »
Former Congressman Charlie Wilson Dead at 76
Former Texas Rep. Charlie Wilson, known as “Good Time Charlie” for his hard partying, womanizing ways, died Wednesday at Memorial Medical Center-Lufkin at age 76. The Democrat, who represented Texas’ 2nd Congressional District in the House from 1973 to 1996, was having difficulty breathing after a meeting in east Texas, and was pronounced dead on... »
Ben Nelson Will Support GOP Filibuster
Sen. Ben Nelson (D-Neb.) announced Monday evening that he will support a Republican-led filibuster over President Barack Obama’s nominee to serve on the National Labor Relations Board. The move is likely to infuriate labor groups who have fought hard for Craig Becker’s nomination to serve on the five-member NLRB – and will likely give Republicans... »
Pennsylvania Rep John P. “Jack” Murtha Dead at 77
John Patrick “Jack” Murtha, Democratic Rep for Pennsylvania’s 12th congressional district since 1974, died Monday from gallbladder surgery complications at Virgina Hospital Center. “Congressman John P. Murtha (PA-12) passed away peacefully this afternoon at 1:18 p.m. at Virginia Hospital Center in Arlington, Va. At his bedside was his family,” read a statement from his office. An... »
Palin Urges Revolution
Rallying conservatives with a battle cry for another American revolution, Sarah Palin was interrupted numerous times with thunderous applause at the Tea Party Convention Saturday night. Reuters reported that the Nashville convention brought together hundreds of activists from the “Tea Party” group, which hopes to make a splash in the 2010 congressional elections and beyond. “I... »
Al Franken – Senate Bad Boy
Senate bad boy, Al Franken (D-Minn.) is at it again, but this time showing a true bipartisan spirit, he verbally attacked White House senior adviser David Axelrod. Complaining that President Barack Obama should have taken a more insistent role on health reform, Franken and Axelrod clashed behind closed doors. “We had a very good exchange,”... »
Sarah Palin is Proud to be Rand Paul’s Pal
Anouncing that she is “proud” to back Kentucky Senate candidate Rand Paul, Sarah Palin made it clear today who she endorses in this race. “I’m proud to support great grassroots candidates like Dr. Paul,” Palin said in a statement to POLITICO. “While there are issues we disagree on, he and I are both in agreement... »
GOP Says Obama ‘Soft on Terror’
A series of recent controversies — capped by Friday’s decision to pull a key 9/11 trial out of Manhattan — is prompting Republicans to turn up the pressure on President Barack Obama, by resurrecting the kind of “soft on terrorism” charge that has dogged Democrats in the past. Obama largely escaped any controversy over terrorism... »
Obama Republican Retreat Full Video and Transcript
President Barack Obama chided the GOP during a public question-and-answer session with Republican members of the House of Representatives at their annual policy retreat in Baltimore on Friday. The president was invited to speak at the conference, and in an unprecedented move, cameras and reporters were allowed to attend. More confrontational than conciliatory, the president and... »
Justice Alito Openly Disagrees with Obama’s Criticism of Supreme Court Ruling
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito didn’t like hearing President Barack Obama publicly criticize the high court’s ruling removing corporate campaign spending limits — and he didn’t try to hide it. Alito made a dismissive face, shook his head repeatedly and appeared to mouth the words “not true” or possibly “simply not true” when Obama assailed... »
Obama to Repeal ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
Near the end of his State of the Union speech, President Obama called for repeal of the 1993 “don’t ask, don’t tell” law for the military. ”This year, I will work with Congress and our military to finally repeal the law that denies gay Americans the right to serve the country they love because of... »
Toomey Leads Specter By 14 Points
If the Pennsylvania Senate race were held today, former Republican Rep. Pat Toomey would lead Democratic Sen. Arlen Specter by 14 points among decided voters. Fox News reports that a Franklin and Marshall College survey released on Wednesday shows 45 percent of likely voters support Toomey, while 31 percent support Specter and another 20... »
Glacier Scientist: ‘I Knew the Data Hadn’t Been Verified’
The scientist behind the bogus claim in a Nobel Prize-winning UN report that Himalayan glaciers will have melted by 2035 last night admitted it was included purely to put political pressure on world leaders, reports the Daily Mail. Dr. Murari Lal also said he was well aware the statement, in the 2007 report by the... »
Obama Uses Teleprompter to Speak to 6th Grade Class
On January 19, President Obama addressed a 6th grade class at at Graham Road Elementary School in Falls Church, Va. and to help with that daunting task, he brought along his best friend – Mr. Teleprompter! That’s right, the president of the United States needed a teleprompter to address a group of 12-year-olds. God help us! We’ve... »
Republicans May Gain Six More Senate Seats in 2010
Scott Brown’s impressive upset victory in Massachusetts may well be the first of several U.S. Senate seats to fall to the Republicans this year. Although the GOP is not expected to regain Senate majority status, there are six seats currently held by Democrats that look promising for Republicans. The Christian Science Monitor listed the following: • ... »
Sarah Palin to Rescue McCain
Sarah Palin is out to rescue her former running mate, John McCain. In November, McCain was virtually tied in the polls with potential GOP Arizona Primary rival, J.D. Hayworth. Since Palin’s announcement that she will actively campaign for McCain, he now leads Hayworth by a 53% to 31% margin, according to the latest Rasmussen poll. To... »
Supreme Court Ruling Aids Boxer Rebellion
The U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on corporate campaign spending has both politicians and pundits in a tizzy. The decision removes prohibitions on corporations and unions from spending their money to influence federal elections. It could dramatically affect state races for the Senate and the House. In specific focus, Sen. Barbara Boxer’s reelection campaign in California... »
Republican Scott Brown Wins Massachusetts Senate Seat
Gas up the truck – Scott Brown is headed to Washington! CNN reports that Republican Scott Brown has won the special election for the Massachusetts senate seat formerly held by liberal Democrat Ted Kennedy. Brown, a Massachusetts state senator, had 52 percent of the vote to 47 percent for state Attorney General Martha Coakley, the Democratic contender, with... »
New Poll Shows Brown Four Points Ahead of Coakley
A Suffolk University poll released Thursday evening shows Republican Scott Brown leading Democrat Martha Coakley in the Massachusetts Senate special election. At 50 to 46 percent, Brown has pulled four points ahead and although within the poll’s margin of error, this is exciting news especially for Conservatives. It is an amazing come-from-behind story of politics... »
Gingrich For President – 2012
Newt Gingrich declared Wednesday that he is among the top Republican prospects for the 2012 presidential election. “I think I’m probably on a list of seven or eight possible candidates at this stage,” Gingrich said. “We have a lot of people around the country who would like to have somebody who represents a commitment to... »
