President Obama today did what Republicans in Congress refused to do simply because of their political ideology. He bypassed the broken system in Washington and installed Richard Cordray to head the Consumer Protection Agency. “When Congress refuses to act, and as a result, hurts our economy and puts our people at risk, then I have… Continue reading President Overrides Republican Obstructionism – The Richard Cordray Appointment
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John Ensign To Resign From Senate Over Ethics Violation
Senator John Ensign. Do we need to say more? We can end this post right here and everyone would walk away with a picture in their minds of a Republican Senator who had an affair with a Cynthia Hampton, the wife of a former top aide, Doug Hampton. And everyone will remember Mr. Ensign’s parents… Continue reading John Ensign To Resign From Senate Over Ethics Violation
Jon Kyl Deletes His Lie From Congressional Record
It’s as if it never happened. The outrageous claim by Republican Senator Jon Kyl last Friday, that 90% of what Planned Parenthood does is providing abortions, has magically disappeared from the Congressional records. Apparently, senators can review their statements on the floor of the senate after making them, and make changes for the record. Last… Continue reading Jon Kyl Deletes His Lie From Congressional Record
The Right Attacks McCain For Implying He May Do His Job
John McCain, the 2008 Republican Presidential nominee has found himself on the wrong side of the political fence. He’s pissing off some conservatives for what is to me a very shocking reason…doing his job!; The president has become more centrist, which makes him easier to work with, Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) said Thursday. Speaking with Bloomberg… Continue reading The Right Attacks McCain For Implying He May Do His Job