The crazy nutcase from Texas who got 3 votes will not be mentioned in this post. He got 3 votes! The House has re-elected John Boehner to be speaker in the new Republican-led Congress, despite opposition by tea party lawmakers that underscored party divisions. The Ohio Republican garnered the votes of 216 GOP lawmakers as… Continue reading John Boehner Wins with 216 Votes – Louie Gohmert got 3… That’s right, 3!
Category: House of Representatives
New Poll: More Americans Want Democrats Controlling the House
Just over half the public says that it’s bad for the country that the GOP controls the House of Representatives, according to a new national poll conducted after the end of the partial government shutdown. And the CNN/ORC International survey also indicates that more than six in 10 Americans say that Speaker of the House… Continue reading New Poll: More Americans Want Democrats Controlling the House
Unbelievable Video – House Republicans Changed House Rules To Keep Government Shutdown
It is absolutely astonishing! In a recent House session, persistent questioning from a House Democrat forced Republicans to admit that they changed the rules of the House with the sole goal of keeping the government shut! In the video below, Maryland Democrat Christopher Van Hollen stepped to the House floor and asked about a Standing… Continue reading Unbelievable Video – House Republicans Changed House Rules To Keep Government Shutdown
John Boehner – A Useless Leader Without Followers
Well that was quick. It was over before it even started. Just a few short moments ago, House Republicans defeated their leader, John Boehner, with a resounding NO to his alleged “Plan B.” The vote was supposed to happen tonight didn’t even make the floor for a vote. Boehner’s office released a statement saying; “The House did… Continue reading John Boehner – A Useless Leader Without Followers
The Deadbeat Joe Walsh Bill Is Introduced In The House
Why this have to be a rule or law is beyond me. There are many professions where background checks are conducted on potential candidates, and if an applicant is found owing child support, he or she is automatically disqualified. Well, as of now, Congress is different. We all remember Republican Representative and Teaparty favorite, Joe… Continue reading The Deadbeat Joe Walsh Bill Is Introduced In The House
David Vitter Has A Job, But Anthony Weiner Decides To Retire
We called it here first. Moments after Anthony Weiner went infront of the podium and proclaimed that he was responsible for the tweet that started the so-called Weinergate – where his apparent sin was texting, then lying to the almighty press, claiming he didn’t have any idea who sent the personal text messages to different… Continue reading David Vitter Has A Job, But Anthony Weiner Decides To Retire
A Republican Shellacking Like No Other In N.Y-26
Remember this Republican dude? You know… the one who was caught emailing half-naked pictures of himself to women on Craigslist? Yeah, him. He immediately resigned his position in congress after the story broke because he didn’t want to bring embarrassment to his wife and kids. Yeah, that’s the dude. He represented a district in New… Continue reading A Republican Shellacking Like No Other In N.Y-26
Call Paul Ryan And Ask Him, “What Were You Thinking!?”
Paul Ryan, the unfortunate scapegoat for the congressional Republicans, is getting it from all sides. Even some of his fellow Republicans in the House of Representatives who voted for his budget, are now turning their backs on Ryan’s plan. But why would they do that? He’s such a nice looking young man! Well, at least… Continue reading Call Paul Ryan And Ask Him, “What Were You Thinking!?”
Republicans Say Boehner Created 216,000 Jobs In March
The recent employment figures show 216,000 jobs were created in March, allowing the unemployment rate to fall from 8.9% to 8.8%. And according to David Dreier, Republican Chairman of the House Rules Committee, John Boehner is the one responsible for these newly created jobs. Contain your laughter!!! Mr. David Dreier praised John Boehner, saying; Speaker Boehner… Continue reading Republicans Say Boehner Created 216,000 Jobs In March
N.P.R. In Republican’s Crosshairs
In a move that is nothing short of attempting to silence any and all political opposition from wherever it may come, the Republican led House of Representatives passed a bill that will cut funding to NPR – National Public Radio. The vote was held along party lines, with only seven Republicans voting with Democrats to… Continue reading N.P.R. In Republican’s Crosshairs
Republicans Trying to Legalize Killing Abortion Doctors
If the Republicans in South Dakota gets their way, killing an abortion doctor will be legal. No, that wasn’t a misprint. A bill being pushed by House Republicans in South Dakota’s congress will redefine the term “justifiable homicide” to include killing anyone who brings harm to a fetus. The bill, HB 1170 has already passed… Continue reading Republicans Trying to Legalize Killing Abortion Doctors
What Will A Health Care Repeal Mean For You
Senator Harry Reid Democrat from Nevada Republicans in the House of Representatives succeeded today in getting enough votes to repeal the Health Care Act, signed into Law by President Obama in March 2010. They are trying to persuade the Senate – which is still controlled by Democrats and led by Harry Reid of Nevada –… Continue reading What Will A Health Care Repeal Mean For You