We’ll hope not, but hearing McConnell’s statement today, and seeing his jubilant mannerism is telling. The message I gather from his and Boehner’s press conference is that the President and Democratic Congressional members are beginning to give up even more to the Republican minority. The press conference happened about 3:45PM today, and it featured Boehner and McConnell… Continue reading McConnell Signals President Will Give Up More For A Deal
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Mitch McConnell – “I Refuse To Help Barack Obama Get Re-Elected!”
For the 3 people in the entire world, who think Mitch McConnell is sincerely trying to work with the President to set America on solid economic ground, this one’s for you. Today, the Republican Senate minority leader clearly stated his reasoning for coming up with a “solution” to the debt ceiling, saying, ” I refuse to help… Continue reading Mitch McConnell – “I Refuse To Help Barack Obama Get Re-Elected!”
Mitch McConnell Raised The White Flag On The Debt Ceiling…Or Did He?
When President Obama earlier stated that “nothing is agreed upon until everything is agreed upon”, no one really understood where the President was going in terms of the negotiations concerning raising the debt ceiling. Later when he put forth his plan for a massive $4 trillion dollars in spending cuts – if Republicans agreed to ending the… Continue reading Mitch McConnell Raised The White Flag On The Debt Ceiling…Or Did He?
Fraud Detected In Republicans Paperwork To Recall Wisconsin Democrats
We are not surprised. Democrats in the state of Wisconsin saw a need for this, and they are beginning the process of challenging the recall petitions Republicans have started against three Democratic senators, and today in Madison, formal papers were filed. “The overwhelming evidence clearly shows a pervasive pattern of election fraud committed by the… Continue reading Fraud Detected In Republicans Paperwork To Recall Wisconsin Democrats
As They Agree To Cut $38.5 Billion From Budget, Debt Grew By $54.1 Billion
CS News picked up on this. On March 30th, before any agreement on budget cutting was reached, the federal debt stood at $14.2101 trillion, according to the Bureau of Public Debt. During the next 8 days, which culminated with The White House and John Boehner agreeing to $38.5 billion in budget cuts, the federal debt… Continue reading As They Agree To Cut $38.5 Billion From Budget, Debt Grew By $54.1 Billion
Wisconsin Republicans Determine Democrats’ Votes Mean Nothing
Wisconsin Republicans are not playing anymore games when it comes to taking away the rights of the people of Wisconsin, and any attempt by elected Democrats to stop or slow down any of their outrageous policies, will be combated with a vengeance not yet seen in this American democracy. We all remember last week when Democrats were locked out… Continue reading Wisconsin Republicans Determine Democrats’ Votes Mean Nothing
Wisconsin’s Governor To Be Investigated For Violating State Law
Seems dismantling the unions of Wisconsin is not the only thing giving Governor Scott Walker a headache these days. CREW – Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington, a non-partisan watchdog group – has ordered an investigation of Mr. Walker’s use of state troopers to visit the home of Democratic Senate Leader, Mitt Miller. According to CREW;… Continue reading Wisconsin’s Governor To Be Investigated For Violating State Law
Boehner Plays Hardball–Government Shutdown Looms Ahead
The Boehner has spoken! “We are going to cut spending!” And with those words, the House Speaker exited the podium to the left. But in his haste to cut spending, what will happen to the funding of everyday government operations after the March 4th deadline? The Republican controlled House is determined to cut $100 billion in… Continue reading Boehner Plays Hardball–Government Shutdown Looms Ahead
Senate Votes on Health Care Repeal
After the Republican controlled House of Representatives approved a measure to repeal the Health Care Reform passed by President Obama and the Democratic controlled congress in 2010, Mitch McConnell, the Republican Senate Leader promised a vote will be held in the Senate as well. Mr. McConnell attached the repeal bill to another legislation for aviation… Continue reading Senate Votes on Health Care Repeal
Republican Minority Tries To Control Democratic Majority In Senate
Over the last two years of the Obama administration, Republicans went on a rampage, setting a record for the most filibusters – the process of debating an issue with the eventual outcome of slowing down or stopping the policy from being voted on – in one year since the practice began back in the mid 19th… Continue reading Republican Minority Tries To Control Democratic Majority In Senate