Category: Politics

A Younger Version, Same Ole Barack – Video

Republicans have corralled around this video like scavengers zeroing in on a dead prey. The video taken in 1991 shows a young Harvard Law President named Barack Obama giving a speech. This video, Republicans claim, shows “how radical” young Barack was because he spoke in favor of more diversity among the faculty. This blast from the past, featuring Obama speaking… Continue reading A Younger Version, Same Ole Barack – Video

Democrats Lose Eight-Term Congressman Dennis Kucinich In Ohio

The Hill reports “Rep. Marcy Kaptur edged out fellow Democratic Rep. Dennis Kucinich (Ohio) in a primary on Tuesday, leaving no clear path forward for Kucinich to remain in Congress. It was a humbling loss for the eight-term congressman, who built a national following, twice ran for president and established himself as a forceful voice… Continue reading Democrats Lose Eight-Term Congressman Dennis Kucinich In Ohio

President Obama’s Message to Mitt Romney – “Good Luck Tonight… Really!”

In his first solo press conference of the year – held coincidentally on Super Tuesday – President Obama  was asked what his message to Mitt Romney was after Romney claimed that he [Obama] was “America’s most feckless President since Carter.” The President answered confidently, “good luck tonight.” One can only imagine what the presidential campaign have up their… Continue reading President Obama’s Message to Mitt Romney – “Good Luck Tonight… Really!”

Polling Report Double Issue Centerfold: Presidential Race and Super Tuesday Edition

Fans of the blog already know that on the 6th of every month I take a look at the polling for the 2012 presidential election. This month is like Christmas and Hanukkah falling on the same day because today is also Super Tuesday, so I’ve combined the two into one mega look at the race.… Continue reading Polling Report Double Issue Centerfold: Presidential Race and Super Tuesday Edition

Republican George Will Calls Republican Leadership Cowards

“Republican leaders want to bomb Iran, but they’re afraid of Rush Limbaugh.” So says George Will… a Republican, who said that the Republican leadership dropped the ball with their non-response to the Rush Limbaugh debacle. Mr. Will called their non-response “depressing.” So good (and true), we had to post the video. Here is the very… Continue reading Republican George Will Calls Republican Leadership Cowards

Poll Shows High Disapproval for Republican Presidential Candidates

As far as I’m concerned, these Republican primaries could go on till December. By then, President Obama would have already won the November elections and public opinion of the GOP would continue to erode. But seeing that my wish for a December Republican primary debate is highly unlikely, I’ll settle for poll results like this:… Continue reading Poll Shows High Disapproval for Republican Presidential Candidates

President Obama’s Weekly Address – An All-Of-The-Above Strategy to Energy Independence

President Obama used his weekly address to talk about energy. He mentioned his recent speech at the United Auto Workers meeting, and reminded us that if nothing was done about the auto industry, “Detroit would have gone bankrupt. “I refused to let that happen, the President said, “these jobs are worth more than just a… Continue reading President Obama’s Weekly Address – An All-Of-The-Above Strategy to Energy Independence

Romney To Obama – Use RomneyCare as a Model for ObamaCare

Ever heard this line, “…and if I’m given the opportunity to be your president, I will repeal ObamaCare.” That is the line use by Mitt Romney in debates and at all his rallies,  as he tries to convince anyone listening that his Massachusetts health care plan – also known as RomneyCare – is somehow different from… Continue reading Romney To Obama – Use RomneyCare as a Model for ObamaCare

Mitt Romney On Rush Limbaugh’s “Slut” Remark – I Would Have Said It Differently

Mitt Romney managed to duck and hide from the media until Friday, when he was put in a position where he had no choice but to answer reporter’s questions about the Rush Limbaugh controversy (the latest one that is…) Asked what he thought of Limbaugh taking on a private citizen, calling her a “slut” and… Continue reading Mitt Romney On Rush Limbaugh’s “Slut” Remark – I Would Have Said It Differently