Politics
Mitch Daniels Urged to Run for President in 2012
Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels is being urged to run for President in 2012. According to Politico, amongst several powerful Republicans around Washington favoring Daniels, Sen. Dick Lugar (R-Ind) is withholding support of any other candidate in hopes that Daniels will announce his candidacy. “I’m not going to support anybody else until I know what... »
Dem Lawmaker Accuses Administration of “Spreading Fairy Dust”
A Democratic congressman has issued a letter to President Obama slamming Housing Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan for claiming in an op-ed that California’s Central Valley has seen an improvement from the height of the foreclosure crisis. The scathing letter is a rare on-the-record criticism of the Obama administration’s policies from a Democratic lawmaker... »
Obama Endorses Ground Zero Mosque at Ramadan Dinner
President Barack Obama on Friday endorsed a controversial plan to build a mosque and Islamic center just blocks from Ground Zero in Manhattan, despite the strong objections of conservatives, civic groups and those who lost loved ones in the September 11 attacks. “Ground Zero is, indeed, hallowed ground,” according to prepared remarks Obama was... »
White House Press Secretary Gibbs Disses Liberal Left
White House press secretary Robert Gibbs in an interview with The Hill, unleashed against liberal critics of President Obama and his policies. With rhetoric usually attributed to Rush Limbaugh or Glen Beck, Gibbs emphasized that the “professional left” will never be satisfied. “They wouldn’t be satisfied if Dennis Kucinich was president.” Gibbs stated. He... »
FCC Scraps Net Neutrality Talks
The Federal Communications Commission Thursday suspended its weeks-long series of talks with Internet providers on Net neutrality, dealing a blow to efforts to produce a deal that the agency could take to Congress. The decision to cut off negotiations marks a major political setback for Chairman Julius Genachowski, whose office reached out to stakeholders... »
Rangel and Waters Face Ethics Charges
Rep. Charlie Rangel of New York and Rep. Maxine Waters of California are now both set to fight ethics charges at open House trials before Election Day. This is a sad commentary for two of the most prominent and longest-serving black Democrats in the country. According to The Christian Science Monitor, Congressman Rangel faces... »
Helen Thomas Dropped From Speaking Agency After Saying Jews Should “Get the Hell Out of Palestine”
Following her controversial remarks about the status of Jews in Israel, veteran White House correspondent Helen Thomas has been dropped by Nine Speakers, the agency that represents her. View video of Thomas’ comments HERE. “It is with a heavy heart that Nine Speakers, Inc. announces its resignation as the agent for Helen Thomas, Dean... »
White House Job Offered to Andrew Romanoff to Drop Senate Bid in Colorado
Colorado U.S. Senate candidate Andrew Romanoff confirmed Wednesday that Jim Messina, President Barack Obama’s deputy chief of staff, suggested three administration jobs that would be available to him last September if he dropped his plans to run against U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet, who had the support of the White House. The disclosure came just... »
Obama Administration Asks Judge to Dismiss Virginia’s Suit Against Health Care Bill
The Obama administration asked a federal judge Monday to dismiss Virginia’s challenge of the health-care overhaul law, arguing that the state has no standing to sue over the law and that Congress’s power to regulate interstate trade makes the measure constitutional. Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli II (R) filed suit against the act moments... »
Obama Denounced by the Left over Oil Spill
Joining Rush Limbaugh as critics of the Obama White House’s handling of the BP oil spill are two scions of the left: James Carville and Chris Mathews. Rush called the spill “Obama’s Katrina”, while Carville labeled the president’s response to the catastrophe as “lackadaisical.” Mathews went further by saying that Obama’s response “scares me.... »
Sestak Predicts a Win Over Specter
CQ Politics reports that Rep. Joe Sestak is confident he will topple incumbent Pennsylvania Democratic Sen. Arlen Specter in Tuesday’s Democratic primary. “I’m looking forward to Sen. Specter’s support after ,” Sestak said Sunday during an interview on CNN’s “State of the Union.” Some recent polls indicate that Sestak has pulled significantly ahead of... »
Two More Incumbent Democrats May Be Ousted in May 18 Primaries
The anti-incumbency movement seems to be gathering steam; it is leaving casualities in it’s wake and has it’s sights set on two more victims in Tuesday’s primary elections in Pennsylvania and Arkansas. First, three-term GOP Sen. Bob Bennett was denied renomination by Utah Republicans. Then, Democrat Alan Mollohan became the first congressman to bite the dust this primary... »
New UK Government Cuts Pay By Five Percent
Reuters reports that Britain’s new coalition government cut its own pay by five percent on Thursday in a sign of the tough medicine the country faces to bring down a record budget deficit. Pelosi & Reid – take heed! »
You Gotta Laugh to Keep From Crying
Just a little political humor, cause the way this country is headed you gotta laugh to keep from crying! Over five thousand years ago, Moses said to the children of Israel , “Pick up your shovel, mount your assess and camels, and I will lead you to the promised land.” Nearly 75 years ago,... »
Crist Will Not Refund Republican Campaign Donations
According to POLITICO, Florida Gov. Charlie Crist doesn’t plan to give back campaign donations from supporters who contributed while he was running as a Republican. Although Crist had previously suggested he might refund donors’ money, spokeswoman Michelle Todd explained: “We have never made an official statement before. It is now the official statement. They... »
Latest Poll Reveals Republican Surge
After trailing severely in 2006, Republicans are showing new strength and are posed to gain in the upcoming fall elections. According to the latest Wall Street Journal/NBC News poll, Republicans have reignited support from a broad base of potential voters who have now rebelled against the perceived Democratic status quo. The Wall Street Journal... »
Veteran WV Democrat Mollohan in Trouble
Democratic Rep. Alan Mollohan of West Virginia’s 1st District is facing his first primary opposition since 1998. While Mollohan has funneled millions into his district for over three decades as a powerful member of the House Appropriations Committee, in this time of hostility to DC incumbents, especially those with a history of earmarks, he may be... »
Sen. Bob Bennett Bounced Out of a Job
The first victim to fall to the anti-incumbency movement is three-term GOP Sen. Bob Bennett of Utah. Bennet lost his party’s nomination during voting at the Utah GOP state convention Saturday. The Salt Lake Tribune reported that Bennett was bounced from office on the second round of balloting, failing to finish ahead of Tea... »
Elena Kagan – Supreme Court Pick?
President Barack Obama will announce his nominee for the U.S. Supreme Court “at any moment,” White House press secretary Robert Gibbs said Friday. The decision could come this weekend; however most observers expect an announcement Monday or Tuesday. Although the guessing game is rampant within the beltway, most court watchers are betting on Solicitor... »
California Principal Apologizes for Forbidding U.S. Flag Shirts on Mexican Holiday
The California high school principal who told five students they could not wear AmericanFlag shirts at school on Cinco de Mayo has apologized, according to the district superintendent. “This has certainly been a very difficult time for our school district,” Superintendent Wesley Smith said in prepared remarks delivered Friday at a news conference. On Thursday, more than... »
Obama Top Recipient of BP Campaign Contributions
As BP’s ruptured oil rig pumps thousands of barrels of oil into the Gulf of Mexico, President Barack Obama and members of Congress may have to answer for the millions in campaign contributions they’ve taken from the oil and gas giant over the years. BP and its employees have given more than $3.5 million to... »
Crist Bolts GOP – Will Run As An Independent
Florida Gov. Charlie Crist made it official – he announced Thursday that he will run for the United States Senate as an Independent candidate rather than a Republican. “I could have chosen to stay in the primary, but frankly for me, this is your decision,” he told a crowd of supporters and... »
Democrats’ Definition of Freedom and Liberty
The following is an excellent commentary on freedom and liberty from the perspective of the entitlement-drunk democrats and their unmotivated, give-me-something-for-nothing base. It is written by Scott Strzelczyk for American Thinker and is worth a read. The Democrats’ political endgame requires citizens to accept subsistence as the new definition of freedom. Democrats created a... »
Jeb Bush in 2012?
As attention is drawn to the Florida Senate race, there is a simmering story behind the scenes of Florida politics that may extrapolate into national political importance. It’s been three years since he left the Florida governorship, his father is about to enjoy his 86th birthday, and his brother continues to disdain the spotlight in favor of... »
Wall Street Reform Stalls in Senate
Republican lawmakers stuck together Monday in preventing a massive financial regulatory bill from proceeding in the Senate, despite efforts by Democrats to portray the GOP as supporters of Wall Street — not Main Street. Republican lawmakers stuck together Monday in preventing a massive financial regulatory bill from proceeding in the Senate, despite efforts... »
Democrats Divided on Immigration
A new push on immigration reform risks exposing deep fissures in the Democratic Party, forcing nervous lawmakers to vote on an emotional wedge issue just months before the midterm elections. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi confirmed publicly Thursday what has been discussed privately around the Capitol for days: that the House will take up an... »
Charlie Crist to Run as an Independent
All the signs are there – Florida Governor Charlie Crist will run as an independent for the Florida Senate seat. Crist has until April 30 to decide, but, according to Time.com, he has already made up his mind. Several factors add up to this politically important move: 1 – He vetoed an education-reform bill... »
Charlie Crist Is All But Done in Florida
As the April 30 filing deadline approaches, Florida Gov Charlie Crist is facing a painful dilemma as a GOP candidate for the Florida Senate. As reported by Politico, Crist now faces only disagreeable options: soldier on in a GOP Senate primary that he very likely cannot win, drop out in an attempt to salvage... »
Two Senators Subpoena Obama Administration for Info on Fort Hood Shootings
Senator Joseph Lieberman (I-Conn.) and Susan Collins (R-Maine) have issued the first congressional subpoenasof the Obama administration Monday after accusing the White House of stonewalling requests for information about the Fort Hood shootings. In a letter sent with the subpoenas, the chairman and ranking member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee said... »
Nearly 80 Percent of Americans Distrust Government
Nearly 80 percent of Americans say they can’t trust Washington and they have little faith that the massive federal bureaucracy can solve the nation’s problems. According to a survey from the Pew Research Center, only 22% say they can trust the government in Washington almost always or most of the time, among the lowest... »
