Where in the world is Carmen San Diego? We don’t know. We also don’t know where Newt Gingrich is. He was supposed to be at an event in South Carolina, but last time we checked, the event went un-Newt-ered! Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich was greeted with a standing ovation when he was announced at… Continue reading Newt Gingrich – Missing In Action In South Carolina
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Newt Gingrich Now Thinks He Can Win Iowa
Just yesterday, Newt Gingrich concluded that he may not win in Iowa. Today, same Gingrich, different conclusion. “I’m here to tell you when you have 41 percent undecided in The Des Moines Register poll, if each of you in the next 24 will talk to everyone of your friends and if each of you will… Continue reading Newt Gingrich Now Thinks He Can Win Iowa
Newt Gingrich – “I Don’t Think I’m Going To Win.”
Gingrich is slowly coming to his senses. He is finally admitting that he has absolutely zero chance of winning tomorrow in Iowa. INDEPENDENCE, Iowa — Newt Gingrich said Monday that he doesn’t expect to win tomorrow’s Iowa caucuses in a bow to his sinking poll numbers in the state. The former House Speaker, who led in polls… Continue reading Newt Gingrich – “I Don’t Think I’m Going To Win.”
Boehner Surrenders – Bad Politics Caused House Republicans To Cave On Payroll Tax Cuts
Chalk this one up as a win for the hard-working middle class families. Earlier today, John Boehner, under excruciating pressure from members of his own party, caved and agreed to the payroll tax cut bill the Senate passed last week – a move that would save American families $1000.00 a year. It was the kind of pressure that… Continue reading Boehner Surrenders – Bad Politics Caused House Republicans To Cave On Payroll Tax Cuts
Dumb Quote Of The Day: Today’s Contributor – John Boehner
After a bipartisan effort in the Senate where both Democrats and Republicans voted to approve a payroll tax cut for hard-working Americans, House Republicans led by John Boehner voted to raise those taxes. A move that would result in a $1,000 tax bill for every working poor and middle class American. After raising your taxes,… Continue reading Dumb Quote Of The Day: Today’s Contributor – John Boehner
Obama To Republicans – I Will Not Fold!
President Obama called the Republicans’ bluff today, when he stated clearly that he will not sign any short-term deal on the debt ceiling. When asked whether he would veto such a deal, the President replied, “I will not sign a 30-day, or 60-day, or 90-day extension.” He then accused the Republicans of having a “my… Continue reading Obama To Republicans – I Will Not Fold!
Newt Gingrich’s Moral Dilemma Number 866
Picture this for a second… You start a non-profit charity that deals mostly in religion and faith issues. You then write a book for profit, then get your non-profit charity to buy your books and DVD’s. The non-profit charity that you started, then paid $220,000 to another for-profit company, a company that you also started.… Continue reading Newt Gingrich’s Moral Dilemma Number 866
John Boehner Thinking Like A Democrat On Oil Subsidies
It is a policy that makes absolutely no sense whatsoever. Giving oil companies billions of taxpayers dollars every year in subsidies, at a time when these same companies are making billions of dollars in profits. And the decision to continue these subsidies depends on what side of the political aisle you’re on. Democrats think the… Continue reading John Boehner Thinking Like A Democrat On Oil Subsidies
President Obama Caught On Open Microphone Talking About Republicans
President Obama was caught on an open microphone making some very interesting remarks about the Republicans and their recent 2011 budget negotiations to keep the government funded for the remainder of this fiscal year. The President, unaware that the microphones were on recalls, among other things, the unsuccessful reasoning given by representatives of John Boehner,… Continue reading President Obama Caught On Open Microphone Talking About Republicans
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
Shutting Down The Government For Teaparty Bragging Rights
John Boehner, the Republican Speaker of the House of Representatives had this to say at a news conference last week; “Let’s all be honest, if you shut the government down, it’ll end up costing more than you save because you interrupt contracts. There are a lot of problems with the idea of shutting the government… Continue reading Shutting Down The Government For Teaparty Bragging Rights
Democrats Win One. Controversial Union Language in Bill Dropped
No, I’m not talking about the language against unions in Wisconsin, I’m talking about the language against unions in Indiana. After the Republican majority in Indiana tried to pass the same anti-union bill being debated in Wisconsin, Indiana Democrats fled the state to avoid the vote. Well, it will appear that their antics worked, because… Continue reading Democrats Win One. Controversial Union Language in Bill Dropped