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
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Herman Cain Admits – Romney Is Lying In His Welfare Attack Ad Against Obama
Amazingly, it Jon Stewart and Comedy Central who are doing the work the so-called “Main Stream Media” should be doing. Stewart’s guest on Wednesday August 29th was Republican Presidential primary candidate, Herman Cain. Stewart asked Cain about the Ad that Romney “approved,” claiming that Obama is removing the work requirement for Welfare recipients, and he wanted… Continue reading Herman Cain Admits – Romney Is Lying In His Welfare Attack Ad Against Obama
President’s Weekly Address – Strengthening And Preserving Medicare
The President used this weeks address to talk about the critical need to strengthen and preserve Medicare for our seniors and future generations. Through the President’s Affordable Care Act, nearly 5.4 million seniors have already saved an average of more than $700 on prescription drugs, preventive care services like mammograms are free without co-pay, and the… Continue reading President’s Weekly Address – Strengthening And Preserving Medicare
Is This The Dumbest Mitt Romney Quote Ever?
Republicans must be ecstatic to have this guy represent them in the 2012 Presidential elections. In an interview with The Boston Globe, Mitt Romney actually said this; “This week, President Obama will release a budget that won’t take any meaningful steps toward solving our entitlement crisis. The president has failed to offer a single serious… Continue reading Is This The Dumbest Mitt Romney Quote Ever?
Rick Perry Loses Support Since His Recent Social Security Gaffe
A new Poll conducted by PPP shows President Obama extending his lead over Republican Rick Perry. According to the results, the lead is now in the double figures, and is the direct result of Rick Perry’s recent claims that Social Security is a Ponzi scheme. PPP reports; Only 20% of voters agree with Perry that… Continue reading Rick Perry Loses Support Since His Recent Social Security Gaffe
Remember When McConnell Said The Rich Should Pay Their Taxes?
It was not that long ago, but when you look at what he said then and compare it with what he’s saying now in Washington, Mitch McConnell’s statement sounds like it came from a different dimension. The year was 1990, and Mitch McConnell – the present Senate Republican Minority Leader – was in his campaign… Continue reading Remember When McConnell Said The Rich Should Pay Their Taxes?
Final Debt Ceiling Plan – Democrats Cave To Republicans
In what will likely be the final plan offered to raise the nation’s debt ceiling from $14.3 trillion, Harry Reid offered the unofficial-official surrender for Democrats – a plan that cut spending by $2.7 trillion dollars, with zero, nada, zilch revenue increase – just what Republicans have asked for all along. Harry Reid, the Democratic… Continue reading Final Debt Ceiling Plan – Democrats Cave To Republicans
Allen West To Debbie Wasserman-Schultz – “You Want A Personal Fight?”
Allen West wrote a scalding letter to Debbie Wasserman-Schultz, calling her the “most vile, unprofessional and despicable member of the US House of Representatives.” The Republican congressman was responding to what he thought was an attack from Schultz, when she took to the floor of the House today, after West had spoken. The discussion was about the… Continue reading Allen West To Debbie Wasserman-Schultz – “You Want A Personal Fight?”
Lindsey Graham Blames His Fellow Congressional Republicans
Republican Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina has a message for his Republican friends in Congress. Don’t blame the President or even the Democrats. Don’t blame anyone else for the mess over raising the debt ceiling, blame yourself. “Our problem is we made a big deal about this for three months. How many Republicans have… Continue reading Lindsey Graham Blames His Fellow Congressional Republicans
G.O.P Putting America In Default Status To Avoid A 3% Tax Hike On Millionaires
In his weekly address to the nation, President Obama spoke about the looming debt ceiling, and the discussion presently going on between Democrats and Republicans. The President detailed what both sides have already agreed to, saying; “The good news is, we agree on some of the big things. We agree that after a decade of… Continue reading G.O.P Putting America In Default Status To Avoid A 3% Tax Hike On Millionaires
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
Ron Paul Will End Medicare, Medicaid And Social Security
Ron Paul, the Libertarian who caucuses with Republicans in Congress, wants to get rid of Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security… and he’s running for President of the United States in 2012 with those cuts on his agenda. Mr. Paul appeared on MSNBC and was interviewed by Host Cenk Uygur. Mr. Uygur asked Mr. Paul whether or not he will “transition”… Continue reading Ron Paul Will End Medicare, Medicaid And Social Security