Barack Obama’s economic policy suffered a setback yesterday when a bill that would have allowed bankruptcy judges to force lenders to adjust the principal on mortgages failed in the Senate. The bill received 45 votes, 6 short of the 51 needed for passage… A dozen Democrats joined Republicans in opposing it: For the second time [...]
Arlen Specter Switching Parties Today
April 28, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Pennsylvania Senator Arlen Specter is leaving the Republican Party today and I can’t say I’m sad to see him go… Specter, was one of three Republicans to vote from Pres. Obama’s pork laden stimulus plan and was expected to face a tough primary challenge from Pat Toomey next year. Here’s Specter statement: I have been [...]
Minuteman Founder To Challange John McCain
April 22, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Minuteman Civil Defense Corps founder Chris Simcox is expected to announce today that he will challenge Arizona Sen. John McCain in a Republican primary in 201o: PHOENIX — The co-founder of the Minuteman Civil Defense Corps in Arizona will challenge Sen. John McCain in the 2010 Republican primary. Chris Simcox — who rose seven years [...]
Tea Party Impact: Connecticut Republicans Introduce No Tax-Increase Budget
April 17, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Republican legislators in Connecticut yesterday introduced a no tax-increase budget proposal… According to State Rep. Larry Cafero (R-Minority Leader), the Tax Day Tea Parties held around the state sent a very clear message “What was, sort of, symbolized by the demonstrations yesterday in Hartford, and all over, is, people are saying, ‘We can’t afford our [...]
Yeah, What He Said… Sort of.
March 19, 2009 By Leave a Comment
This video needs no introduction or explanation: Tea party anyone? I disagree vehemently on a several points not the least of which is the repeal of the Electoral College… Look at this map of county by county election results from 2000 and you’ll understand why. The Electoral College is the buffer that prevents less densely [...]
LAT: Reagan Wouldn’t Recognize This GOP
January 26, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Former congressman Mickey Edwards wrote provocative Op Ed titled “Reagan wouldn’t recognize this GOP” in the Los Angeles Times a couple of days… It’s worth reading. I agree with Edwards’ central point which point which is that the contemporary Republican party has lost its way. Where Edwards loses me is here: The Republican Party that [...]
McCain Dodges the Palin Question
December 16, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Josh Painter over at RedState points out this exchange between George Stephanopoulos and Sen. John McCain on last Sunday’s This Week: Today on ABC’s This Week, when asked by host George Stephanopoulos whether he would support Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin if she runs for president, Sen. John McCain punted: “Oh no. Listen I have the [...]
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