President Obama urges Congress to pass the Buffett Rule — which asks those who make more than $1 million a year to pay at least the same percentage of their income in taxes as middle class families — as a principle of fairness. And as many Americans rush to file their taxes this weekend, it’s… Continue reading President Obama on The Buffett Rule – “Not Just About Fairness, It’s Also About Growth”
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President Obama Said North Korea Not Very Good at Launching Missiles
Barack Obama has mocked North Korea’s space technology, saying its failed launch showed the country was wasting money on rockets that “don’t work” while its people starved. The US president told a television interviewer that the North Koreans had “been trying to launch missiles like this for over a decade now, and they don’t seem… Continue reading President Obama Said North Korea Not Very Good at Launching Missiles
What’s Wrong With Millionaires Paying The Same Rate You Pay?
President Obama once again called on Congress to pass the Buffett Rule – a policy initiative being pushed by Democrats that requires millionaires and billionaires to pay “their fair share” in taxes. The president admitted that although millionaires and billionaires paying more in taxes will not solve the budget crisis, he said the extra revenue… Continue reading What’s Wrong With Millionaires Paying The Same Rate You Pay?
President’s Job Approval Ratings Goes Up a Notch
The Gallop Polling shows an increase in President Obama’s job approval ratings. According to the poll, “President Obama’s job approval rating averaged 46% in March, up from 45% in January and February, and significantly improved over his term-low 41% monthly averages recorded last summer and fall.” Results are based on telephone interviews conducted as part… Continue reading President’s Job Approval Ratings Goes Up a Notch
Chuck Grassley Calls The President “Stupid,” And He’s Not Talking about George Bush
Senator Chuck Grassley took to the Twitter machine yesterday and called the President of the United States, “stupid.” Mr. Grassley – the Republican Senator from Iowa – is just one of a long and growing list of elected officials who take pleasure in disrespecting the Office of the Presidency… well, maybe just the office of… Continue reading Chuck Grassley Calls The President “Stupid,” And He’s Not Talking about George Bush
A Message From President Obama on this Easter Weekend
Identifying himself and his Christian faith, President Obama used this occasion to remind Americans that Easter is a time to be thankful and to rejoice for the “tremendous sacrifice Jesus made for all of us.” For me, and for countless other Christians, Easter weekend is a time to reflect and rejoice. Yesterday, many of us… Continue reading A Message From President Obama on this Easter Weekend
President Obama’s Message to Women – I’m Your Guy!
President Obama spoke to a group of women today at the White House and his message was clear – if you want a president who will fight for women’s rights, then he’s your man. Looking for someone who will erase all the gains women have made and return the nation to the 1900’s then vote… Continue reading President Obama’s Message to Women – I’m Your Guy!
Romney Criticizes Obama’s Harvard Connections, Although His are More Extensive
Mitt Romney again bashed President Obama for his connections to Harvard on Thursday, despite holding multiple degrees from the university himself and relying heavily on Harvard advisers as part of his presidential campaign. Speaking in Harrisburg, Pa., Romney told an audience that Obama may have spent “too much time at Harvard,” according to NBC. Obama,… Continue reading Romney Criticizes Obama’s Harvard Connections, Although His are More Extensive
This is Too Easy – President Obama Points Out The Romney Lies – Ad
Now that the President is officially in campaign mode with Mitt Romney being the obvious choice for the Republican nomination, the Obama presidential campaign put out this simple ad focusing on some of the things Romney have said during the campaign, and then showing where Romney is blatantly lying to the American people. Like taking… Continue reading This is Too Easy – President Obama Points Out The Romney Lies – Ad
President Obama Signs Bill to Stop Insider Trading in Congress
It’s called The STOCK Act and today, by putting his signature to it, President Obama officially put an end to what members of Congress have got away with for a very long time – insider trading. That is, using information not available to the average investor and profiting from that information through their investments. The measure… Continue reading President Obama Signs Bill to Stop Insider Trading in Congress
President Obama – Republicans Plan for America is “Social Darwinism”
WASHINGTON (AP) — In combative campaign form, President Barack Obama accused Republican leaders on Tuesday of becoming so radical and dangerously rigid that even the late Ronald Reagan, one of their most cherished heroes, could not win a GOP primary if he were running today. Obama, in a stinging speech to an audience of news… Continue reading President Obama – Republicans Plan for America is “Social Darwinism”
What Do Wisconsin, Maryland and DC Have in Common?
They are examples of places where Mitt Romney will win primaries, but will lose to President Obama in the fall. For people who follow politics, there’s a certain heaviness to the Republican race for delegates. Most prominent Republicans, including such conservatives as Marco Rubio, have endorsed Romney, and the trading markets are assuming that he’ll… Continue reading What Do Wisconsin, Maryland and DC Have in Common?