Umm, This Fox News Poll Claims Americans Prefer Republicans in Congress

Now this is a Fox News poll, so take these results with a grain of salt. We all remember the polls this Republican establishment fabricated during the 2012 presidential election. They had poor Mitt Romney thinking he was winning, when in fact he was sweeping the bottom of the barrel. Anyway, here is the poll… Continue reading Umm, This Fox News Poll Claims Americans Prefer Republicans in Congress

Judge Carlo Key Switches From Republican to Democrat

SAN ANTONIO – A Bexar County court-at-law judge elected during the “red tide” of 2010 is switching parties. Standing at the foot of the Bexar County Courthouse steps, County Court-at-Law No. 11 Judge Carlo Key said Monday that he is joining the Democratic Party and will seek re-election as a Democrat in November 2014. “Make… Continue reading Judge Carlo Key Switches From Republican to Democrat

New Poll: Republicans Are Gaining Support among Voters

It’s like the battered woman syndrome. Americans keep running back to their economic abusers. A new Wall Street Journal/NBC poll is showing some worrisome trends. Americans are beginning to trust the Republicans more than Democrats on  issues they’ve proven to know nothing about. Issues like the economy, where Republicans have blocked progress time and time… Continue reading New Poll: Republicans Are Gaining Support among Voters

All Eyes on the Midterm

One very long and drawn-out election season’s already been fitfully left behind, but that hasn’t stopped pundits from casting their gaze on another upcoming ballot battle: next year’s midterm elections. Though not as popular nationally as presidential elections, midterm votes are seen as powerful referendums on the sitting president’s agenda, as well as a means to… Continue reading All Eyes on the Midterm

Remember Something Called The Economy?

Remember the economy? The election year was dominated by talk about jobs and the economy, but neither the administration nor Congress seems to have any grand ideas for jump-starting a still sluggish recovery — and they’re not even talking about it much. President Obama sought to turn attention back to economic issues with a speech… Continue reading Remember Something Called The Economy?

Republicans Attacking Democratic Spending, But Who Has Spent The Most?

You’ve all heard the claims, that the problem in Washington is not a revenue problem but a spending problem. Republicans have successfully led many to believe that Democratic presidents have contributed the most to our national deficit. But there is something called the truth, and the truth cannot be denied especially when it’s backed up… Continue reading Republicans Attacking Democratic Spending, But Who Has Spent The Most?

President Obama Lures in Republicans with Deficit Deal

I guess desperate times call for desperate measures. In an attempt to reach a deficit-reduction deal, President Obama is offering to cut essential programs such as Social Security and Medicare in his new budget proposal. The President’s proposal will include a cut of $1.8 trillion over 10 years and replace the budget cuts that went… Continue reading President Obama Lures in Republicans with Deficit Deal

Democrats And Republicans, Yes Republicans Agree On Immigration Reform Plan

A bipartisan group of U.S. senators has agreed on an immigration reform plan that would provide a path to citizenship for the 11 million illegal immigrants in the United States but only after borders are better secured. The plan, unveiled a day before President Barack Obama is to give a policy speech on immigration in Nevada, tackles… Continue reading Democrats And Republicans, Yes Republicans Agree On Immigration Reform Plan

WRITING CONTEST: True Wit!

Come up with the wittiest, most outlandish repartee between our two beloved political icons and the commenter with the most “likes” will have their dialogue published into the word balloons. Both art and copy will then be re-posted with a credit line for the winner! CONTEST RULES: 1.  No more than 80 characters (including spaces between words and sentences). 2.… Continue reading WRITING CONTEST: True Wit!

Democrats Declare Checkmate In The Fiscal Cliff Chess Game

In the ongoing fiscal cliff chess match playing out on Capitol Hill, Democrats have a message for Republicans: checkmate. Democrats look at the political landscape and see a win whether a deal gets cut now or after the country goes over the cliff. Worst-case scenario, they say, the House will approve legislation the Senate passed… Continue reading Democrats Declare Checkmate In The Fiscal Cliff Chess Game