Big business has been in the news recently, and that’s not necessarily a good thing. JPMorganChase lost upwards of $3 billion dollars on hedge trades that should not be legal, but that the bank actively lobbied to protect. Hewlett-Packard is laying off 30,000 employees in an attempt to become more competitive, and in a blow… Continue reading Facebook and Wal-Mart: With Friends Like These…
President’s Weekly Address – Wall Street Reform Must Be Fully Implemented
In the wake of the over two billion dollars lost at JP Morgan Chase, President Obama used his weekly address to call on Congress to fully implement the Wall Street Reforms he recently signed into law, a law that would protect consumers and make Wall Street accountable for their actions. …We’ve put in place Wall… Continue reading President’s Weekly Address – Wall Street Reform Must Be Fully Implemented
The Campaign Cometh – Brace Yourself
If anything is clear about the presidential election so far, it’s that nothing is very clear at all. We have reached the first phase of the campaign where the key is for both candidates to define themselves and each other in diametrically opposite terms. Where does the race stand so far? Both men are winning… Continue reading The Campaign Cometh – Brace Yourself
TDAmeritrade and Chicago Cubs Owner Decide Against Jeremiah Wright Ads
Joe Ricketts, the founder of TDAmeriTrade and owner of the Chicago Cubs decided to scrap his plans to run a $10 million ad campaign against President Obama using the Republican created political boogeyman name Rev. Jeremiah Wright. Mr. Ricketts plan would have followed the same unsuccessful playbook Republicans used against Mr. Obama in the 2008 presidential… Continue reading TDAmeritrade and Chicago Cubs Owner Decide Against Jeremiah Wright Ads
With Three Weeks to Recall, Walker Leads in Wisconsin
A new Marquette Law School Poll in Wisconsin shows that with three weeks to go until the recall election Gov. Scott Walker (R) has taken a six point lead over Tom Barrett (D), 50% to 44%, among likely voters. Three weeks ago, Walker’s lead was just one point. Said pollster Charles Franklin: “While both parties show unusual… Continue reading With Three Weeks to Recall, Walker Leads in Wisconsin
Romney Donor Wants His Money Back. He Now Supports Obama
“You have chosen to be on the wrong side of history and I do not support your run for president any longer,” said Bill White, a one time Romney supporter and donor. Mr White is the chairman and CEO of the New York-based consulting firm Constellations Group. He was previously the president of the Intrepid Sea,… Continue reading Romney Donor Wants His Money Back. He Now Supports Obama
Romney’s Potential Veep Asks, What the heck is “Self-Deportation?”
New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez, who is sometimes mentioned as a possible vice presidential pick, is critical of Mitt Romney’s stance on immigration. Martinez’s criticism of Romney’s call for self-deportation is mentioned in a Newsweek article that was posted online yesterday. “Self-deport? What the heck does that mean,” Martinez is quoted as saying. “I have no doubt Hispanics… Continue reading Romney’s Potential Veep Asks, What the heck is “Self-Deportation?”
Most Not Affected By Obama’s Support for Gay Americans – Poll
Maybe these people are finally beginning to realize that their Religious views and the Constitution are two different things, and as President – his political job as the leader of this nation – Mr. Obama must do what the Constitution demands. A new Pew Poll finds that roughly half of Americans (52%) say Barack Obama’s… Continue reading Most Not Affected By Obama’s Support for Gay Americans – Poll
Pat Robertson Endorsed Romney, Only Because Jesus Isn’t Running
The Conservative Republican television host who preach politics but sometimes dabble in Religion, took his endorsement of Mitt Romney one step further, telling his listeners that since Jesus isn’t running for President, Romney – although a Mormon – is his choice. “It looks like the people who were worried about his Mormonism, at least that… Continue reading Pat Robertson Endorsed Romney, Only Because Jesus Isn’t Running
Romney’s Job Creation Record at Bain is Non-Existent
Mitt Romney is the first one to admit that he is not a politician, although he’s been running for political office for decades. He would rather the American public see him as a private citizen who spent his life running a business and have now decided to run for president. He would love if we… Continue reading Romney’s Job Creation Record at Bain is Non-Existent
President Obama Calls on Congress to Act on His To Do List – Video
In his weekly address, President Obama called on Republicans and Democrats in Congress to get to work for the American people. The President laid out items he said will produce immediate positive results for the middle class. First, Congress should stop giving tax breaks to companies that ship jobs overseas, and use that money to… Continue reading President Obama Calls on Congress to Act on His To Do List – Video
Romney Then – A Bully | Romney Now – Doesn’t Care About the Poor and Likes Firing People
It’s all coming together. We’re slowly beginning to see who the real Mitt Romney is, as reports surfaced today exposing a young Mitt Romney bullying his classmates back in high school. And it makes perfect sense that the kid who bullied, mocked, laughed at and even held down another student and forcibly cut that student’s… Continue reading Romney Then – A Bully | Romney Now – Doesn’t Care About the Poor and Likes Firing People