President Obama today did what Republicans in Congress refused to do simply because of their political ideology. He bypassed the broken system in Washington and installed Richard Cordray to head the Consumer Protection Agency. “When Congress refuses to act, and as a result, hurts our economy and puts our people at risk, then I have… Continue reading President Overrides Republican Obstructionism – The Richard Cordray Appointment
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Lie Of The Day – Eric Cantor, “I Respect The Man. I Like The President.”
The world watches, as Eric Cantor and Republicans do everything they legally can to defeat this president. They especially fight against things that economists from both sides of the political fence agree will benefit the economy, simply because allowing the economy to flourish means President Obama’s presidency will be a bigger success than what it… Continue reading Lie Of The Day – Eric Cantor, “I Respect The Man. I Like The President.”
The Top Five Mitt Romney Tantrums of 2011
There’s an attribute that goes hand in hand with someone who was being born into riches, and that is the need to always get their way. They will throw temper tantrums even if they’re wrong, just to be heard. It is always their turn to talk, even if it means shouting you down in the… Continue reading The Top Five Mitt Romney Tantrums of 2011
Crocodile To Newt Gingrich: I Want My Tears Back Please
Remember the Democratic primaries in 2008 when Hillary Clinton choked up and almost came to tears? Conservative pundits practically crucified her, accusing her of trying to pull a political sympathy stunt to win the New Hampshire elections and possibly the White House. Mrs. Clinton went on to win in New Hampshire a few days later,… Continue reading Crocodile To Newt Gingrich: I Want My Tears Back Please
President Obama Beat Republican Candidates For Hispanic Vote
Hispanics are slowly becoming the largest voting block in the American political system. Hispanics are also a group of people highly despised by the Republican party – a party that has embraced an anti-immigration, anti Dream Act, “build the darn electrified fence now!” mentality. So it is no surprise that this group have been an… Continue reading President Obama Beat Republican Candidates For Hispanic Vote
Newt Gingrich Teaching The Benefits Of The Individual Mandate – Video
Once upon a time, in a world far far away… it must have been somewhere around 200… there lived a man called Newt Gingrich. This man was a Republican politician who actively advocated for the individual mandate – requiring that everyone must have some kind oh health insurance. Then magically, a Democratic president was sworn… Continue reading Newt Gingrich Teaching The Benefits Of The Individual Mandate – Video
The President And First Lady’s Christmas Message
President Obama was joined by the First Lady for a joint address this weekend, as they both wished the American people a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. The couple especially thanked the men and women in the military, as some of them come home from the war in Iraq while others still serve in other… Continue reading The President And First Lady’s Christmas Message
Boehner Surrenders – Bad Politics Caused House Republicans To Cave On Payroll Tax Cuts
Chalk this one up as a win for the hard-working middle class families. Earlier today, John Boehner, under excruciating pressure from members of his own party, caved and agreed to the payroll tax cut bill the Senate passed last week – a move that would save American families $1000.00 a year. It was the kind of pressure that… Continue reading Boehner Surrenders – Bad Politics Caused House Republicans To Cave On Payroll Tax Cuts
Mitt Is It
I’ve said it before. And it is now painfully apparent that Republican primary voters have cycled through almost every candidate who’s running for the nomination, and they will eventually settle on Mitt. Yes, it’s possible for Jon Huntsman to have his bump, although even if he doubled his support he’d only be polling at 4%. Rick… Continue reading Mitt Is It
President And Democrats Give Up The Call For Millionaire Tax Hike
Here we go again. In another effort to negotiate in good faith with Republicans and get some agreement on extending the payroll tax break, CNN is reporting that President Obama and the Democrats will drop the millionaire surtax the President has called for over the last few months. In what would be a major concession,… Continue reading President And Democrats Give Up The Call For Millionaire Tax Hike
The Appeasement Claim For President Obama Is Pure Insanity
Historians today question the decisions of Neville Chamberlain, the Prime Minister of Britain during the 1930’s. Mr. Chamberlain wanted to avoid a major conflict with Nazi Germany, so he engaged in what some called, an “appeasement foreign policy,” which many historian believed allowed Hitler to grow too strong, causing mass devastation to the Jewish people In the… Continue reading The Appeasement Claim For President Obama Is Pure Insanity
Mitt Romney Lies To The American People… Again!
Something must be terribly wrong in the Mitt Romney camp. The Republican presidential candidate has continually resorted to blatantly lying about the president. In a new political ad engineered by the Romney campaign, President Obama is heard saying “if we keep talking about the economy, we will lose.” But what Romney and his handlers failed to reveal to… Continue reading Mitt Romney Lies To The American People… Again!