Now that John Boehner is stepping down from being the Republican Speaker of the House, many conservative “hardliners” – or should I say, the Teapartiers – have set their sights on the Republican Leader in the Senate, Mitch McConnell. Boehner’s move seemed only to embolden the hardliners. Several on Capitol Hill and off suggested that… Continue reading John Boehner is Gone, Mitch McConnell Now In Their Crosshairs
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Forget Iran: The GOP Goes Nuclear
Francis comes in, John Boehner bows out. There is a certain symmetry to some world events and this is one of those moments. Here we have a Pope who is speaking forcefully and eloquently about how the issues of the day and all the right wing can do is reject his message as an ill-conceived… Continue reading Forget Iran: The GOP Goes Nuclear
Poll: Ben Carson and Donald Trump Almost Tied for First
In a new NBC/WSJ Poll, Ben Carson is just one more outrageous statement away from taking the lead from Donald Trump. But it’s still early, and there are still many more outrageous statements to come from both Donald Trump and Ben Carson. The most outrageous is sure to win over the Republican base. In the new… Continue reading Poll: Ben Carson and Donald Trump Almost Tied for First
Speaker John Boehner Resigns – Singing Zip-A-Dee-Do-Dah – Video
Maybe he’s had enough with the crazies in his party. Or maybe, just maybe, he had a change of heart after meeting with the Pope yesterday. Pope Francis addressed Congress yesterday and the Republican House Speaker John Boehner, was seen crying and crying as the Pope called for the members of Congress to work for the… Continue reading Speaker John Boehner Resigns – Singing Zip-A-Dee-Do-Dah – Video
Watch It Again – The Pope’s Address to Congress – Video
A very important stop for Pope Francis was his stop in Washington, his address to the elected leaders of this country, his address to Congress. Video
Stephen Colbert Pays Tribute to Wisconsin Loser Scott Walker – Video
In a scene reminiscent of the Hunger Games, Stephen Colbert paid tribute to Wisconsin governor, former GOP presidential candidate, and current loser, Scott Walker. Walker, as I’m sure you’ve heard by now, was the latest Republican, the latest casualty of Donald Trump to drop out of the 2016 race for the Republican nomination to be… Continue reading Stephen Colbert Pays Tribute to Wisconsin Loser Scott Walker – Video
Watch The Ad That Proves Jeb Bush is a Liar – Video
Just in case you are one of the smart ones who skipped last week’s Republican debate, I’m sure by now you might of heard about a statement Jeb Bush made about his brother George. In confronting Donald Trump, who at the time had George Bush in his crosshairs, Jeb opened his mouth and actually made… Continue reading Watch The Ad That Proves Jeb Bush is a Liar – Video
Scott Walker Drops Out – Urges Others to Do The Same
With a close to zero ratings in the polls, Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker bowed out of the Republican race for the 2016 presidential nomination. The Wisconsin governor entered the primary in July as a front-runner in Iowa and a darling of both the conservative base and powerful donors after winning battles against public unions in… Continue reading Scott Walker Drops Out – Urges Others to Do The Same
V.P Joe Biden on 2016 Run – “We’re just not there yet and may not get there…”
In an interview published today with America magazine, Vice President Joe Biden once again answers the question on everyone’s mind – are you running for president in 2016. “I mean, I’ve just got to be certain that if I do this, I’m able to look in the eye and everyone else and say I’m giving… Continue reading V.P Joe Biden on 2016 Run – “We’re just not there yet and may not get there…”
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That’s really all you need to know about Carly Fiorina’s chances of becoming either the Republican nominee or president of this great country. She’s an accomplished woman with plenty of money and a great speaking style, but when it came to getting votes, she couldn’t win, even in the great Republican year of 2010. Fiorina… Continue reading 52-42
Trump Calls McCain “Harsh” for Correcting Woman Who Called Obama “Arab” – Video
Trump has come under heavy fire over the last week for allowing a man at his town hall event to call President Obama a Muslim. And the comparison was made when in 2008, a woman at a John McCain town hall called Mr. Obama an “Arab.” Back then, John McCain stopped the woman, took the… Continue reading Trump Calls McCain “Harsh” for Correcting Woman Who Called Obama “Arab” – Video
Donald Trump Answers Question – “When Do We Get Rid of [Muslims] – Video
It was the very first question asked in Donald Trump’s so-called town hall in New Hampshire. A man who identifies himself as being from White Plains “amen,” stepped to the microphone after a generous invite from the leading Republican presidential candidate. “Okay, this man. I like this guy,” Trump said as he points to the… Continue reading Donald Trump Answers Question – “When Do We Get Rid of [Muslims] – Video