California is trying to become the 37th state to participate in a program that gives low-cost cell phones to low-income families and the homeless. The program called The LifeLine Cell Phone program is provided by mobile carrier Assurance Wireless in 36 other states. The purpose of the program is to keep low-income families and the homeless involved… Continue reading Rush Limbaugh – “Why Don’t The Homeless Live With Their Families? That Would Make Them Un-Homeless”
Who Is America’s Most Unpopular Senator? Survey Says… Mitch McConnell
I’m not surprised. McConnell apparently has a 55 percent disapproval rating in his home state of Kentucky, while just 37 percent of his constituency approves of him. PP Polling says this gives him the worst numbers of any U.S. senator. Senator Ben Nelson (D-NE) previously held this title. Among Republicans, McConnell’s numbers are better, with 59 percent… Continue reading Who Is America’s Most Unpopular Senator? Survey Says… Mitch McConnell
The AIG Bailout Worked – Taxpayers Earned $22.7 Billion in Profit
President Obama did what he felt was right. He authorized the bailout of AIG and received what seemed to be a never ending amount of criticism from Republicans and their news channel, Fox News. But according to the latest report from the Treasury Department, it appears that the AIG Bailout was the right move, and… Continue reading The AIG Bailout Worked – Taxpayers Earned $22.7 Billion in Profit
Small Ball Lindsey Graham Calls Obama Is A “Small Ball Guy”
Republican South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham says President Barack Obama is a “small ball guy” but it’s time for him to start “manning up” on cuts to earned benefits like Medicare and Social Security. Speaking to Fox News host Martha MacCallum on Monday, Graham suggested that Republicans should not agree to tax rate hikes on… Continue reading Small Ball Lindsey Graham Calls Obama Is A “Small Ball Guy”
New Poll Finds That Most Americans Believe Santa Claus Is A Democrat
The poll was conducted by PPP Public Policy Polling, and it found; PPP’s new holiday season poll sees voters in giving moods towards both Barack Obama and Mitt Romney – voters believe both men will be receiving presents from Santa this holiday season rather than a lump of coal, with Romney perhaps getting some sympathy… Continue reading New Poll Finds That Most Americans Believe Santa Claus Is A Democrat
Republicans – A Party of “Partisan Rhetoric, Not Policy”
Jonathan Bernstein at Salon made this observation about today’s Republican party: “We just managed to get through a campaign in which the Republican candidate’s idea of innovation was to hold a convention themed around an out-of-context quote from his opponent. But we knew Mitt Romney was at his heart a manager, not a policy innovator.… Continue reading Republicans – A Party of “Partisan Rhetoric, Not Policy”
Alternate Route to Undermining Teaching
It’s not enough that the Christie Administration has bashed teachers as union mules and the source of New Jersey’s fiscal ills. It’s not enough that the governor has promoted private partnerships with public schools to avoid paying the state’s fair share of education aid to school districts in need of money. It’s not enough that… Continue reading Alternate Route to Undermining Teaching
Breaking News: Newt Gingrich Tells The Truth – Republicans Can’t Compete If Hillary Runs in 2016
Yes, it’s unbelievable. Newt Gingrich opened his mouth and something miraculous happened… the truth jumped out. The amazing revelation happened today on NBC’s Meet The Press. Gingrich was talking about the perils of his party and the prospects of them winning in 2016, when he said this; “If [the Republicans’] competitor in ’16 is going… Continue reading Breaking News: Newt Gingrich Tells The Truth – Republicans Can’t Compete If Hillary Runs in 2016
Even Republican Leaders Admit To Being Obstructionists – Harry Reid Promises Change
His name is Trent Lott. He was the Senate Minority Whip for the Republicans and in 2007 when Democrats took control of the Senate, Trent explained how a small minority of Republicans were being successful in controlling the majority – by being obstructionists. Lott explained the strategy: “The strategy of being obstructionist can work or… Continue reading Even Republican Leaders Admit To Being Obstructionists – Harry Reid Promises Change
Mitt Romney Visits Pacquiao Before Fight. Pacquiao Gets Knocked Out In 6th Round
We’re not implying anything here, but since losing the presidential election in November, Mitt Romney has been popping up all over the place trying to appear human, trying to appear normal. The multi-millionaire Republican who tried to convince Americans that he was “just like us” was recently seen pumping his own gas and pushing a… Continue reading Mitt Romney Visits Pacquiao Before Fight. Pacquiao Gets Knocked Out In 6th Round
December 3rd Report: Seniors Have Saved $5.1 Billion Thanks To ObamaCare
Savings on prescription drugs related to the Affordable Care Act have reached $5.1 billion, according to a Dec. 3 news release from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The Department notes that more than 5.8 million people with Medicare have benefited from the assistance offered to bridge the prescription coverage gap known as… Continue reading December 3rd Report: Seniors Have Saved $5.1 Billion Thanks To ObamaCare
Charlie Crist Is “Proud And Honored To Join The Democratic Party”
Former Florida governor Charlie Crist has completed his political conversion, announcing on Twitter that he has joined the Democrats as a result of the Republican party’s swing to the right. The one-time GOP politician, who ran unsuccessfully for the US Senate as an independent, had earlier signaled his support for President Barack Obama and campaigned on his… Continue reading Charlie Crist Is “Proud And Honored To Join The Democratic Party”