Final pitch for Obama, Romney: Which one will convince voters about 'change'? (via The Christian Science Monitor) President Obama has brought “change” back to the heart of his pitch to voters, going toe to toe with Republican challenger Mitt Romney’s competing message that he represents real change. Five days before the election, and on the first full … [Read more...] about Final Pitch for Obama, Romney: Which One Will Convince Voters about ‘Change’?
Congressional Republicans Dodge, Delay, Probably Suppressed Tax Report
Congressional Republicans dodge, delay, probably suppressed tax report Why? Because they disagree with it. So they probably put the screws on the Congressional Research Service -- a notably bipartisan agency-- to keep a lid on it. The Congressional Research Service has withdrawn an economic report that found no correlation between top tax rates and economic growth, … [Read more...] about Congressional Republicans Dodge, Delay, Probably Suppressed Tax Report
On Another Planet (Cartoon)
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Was Sandy a Wake-Up Call?
WASHINGTON -- We've had two once-in-a-century storms within the span of a decade. Hurricane Sandy seems likely to be the second-costliest storm in U.S. history, behind Hurricane Katrina. Lower Manhattan is struggling to recover from an unprecedented flood and the New Jersey coast is smashed beyond recognition. Will we finally get the message? How, at this … [Read more...] about Was Sandy a Wake-Up Call?
US Storm Damage Could Hit $50 Billion
US storm damage could hit $50 billion (via AFP) Damage from the deadly superstorm that blasted the US East Coast and shut down New York City could hit $50 billion, economists said Thursday, but the impact on the broader economy will be minor. The lion's share of the damage will be felt by New York, where physical damage in low-lying lower Manhattan… … [Read more...] about US Storm Damage Could Hit $50 Billion
Chrysler VP Ralph Gilles Tweets “You are Full of Sh*t” To Donald Trump’s Lie Jeep Jobs Going to China
Carnival Barker, Donald Trump, picked the wrong executive to insult today. The Detroit Free Press reports Donald Trump tweeted today that President Obama "is a terrible negotiator. He bails out Chrysler and now Chrysler wants to send all Jeep manufacturing to China--and will!" Um, the comment drew a heated tweet from Chrysler Group Vice President for Product Design Ralph … [Read more...] about Chrysler VP Ralph Gilles Tweets “You are Full of Sh*t” To Donald Trump’s Lie Jeep Jobs Going to China
The Economist Backs Obama, ‘The Devil We Know’
The Economist backs Obama, 'the devil we know' (via AFP) The Economist, the respected weekly current affairs magazine, on Thursday said it was backing US President Barack Obama for re-election, although with less enthusiasm than four years ago. The London-based publication said in its leader that while the United States faced a tougher decision and a more… … [Read more...] about The Economist Backs Obama, ‘The Devil We Know’
Hurricane Mitt (Cartoon)
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When Will They Ever Learn – Another Republican Opens His Yap On Rape And Abortion
There isn't really much editorializing needed, other than maybe the title of the piece. Here is the quote. "Incest is so rare, I mean it's so rare. But the rape thing, you know, I know a woman who was raped and kept the child, gave it up for adoption and doesn't regret it. In fact, she's a big pro-life proponent. But, on the rape thing it's like, how does putting more … [Read more...] about When Will They Ever Learn – Another Republican Opens His Yap On Rape And Abortion
New York Mayor Bloomberg Endorses Barack Obama for President (UPDATED)
President Barack Obama has yet another endorsement from a political figure who is popular with independent voters and moderates. First came former Bush Administration Secretary of State Colin Powell. And now, in what is a bit of a surprise announcement, comes the endorsement from New York City Michael Bloomberg: In a surprise announcement, Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg said … [Read more...] about New York Mayor Bloomberg Endorses Barack Obama for President (UPDATED)
Ryan Budget and FEMA
Did you know that the Ryan budget that Governor Mitt Romney has pledged to enact if elected cuts about 22% from FEMA's budget - from the part of FEMA funding that responds to emergencies? It does according to reports coming out after Hurricane Sandy hit the U.S. a huge blow this week. It just amazed me when I heard that. Don't know why I should be surprised, but still it's … [Read more...] about Ryan Budget and FEMA
Ed Koch Endorses Barack Obama (Video)
Over the past year I've gotten a lot of emails from a lot of people who are highly critical of Barack Obama pointing to former New York Mayor Ed Koch, who has always been a blunt spoken political shooter cheered on by Republicans when he shows his independent streak. And, on a personal note, I've always respected Koch who I interviewed many years ago when he spoke at a … [Read more...] about Ed Koch Endorses Barack Obama (Video)
What Leadership Looks Like
WASHINGTON - There is much being said and written about the interaction between Governor Chris Christie and President Obama after they toured the New Jersey devastation left in Sandy's wake. However, it boils down to what's required in an emergency situation when two people have a job to do and they put people first. We've just not seen an example of this in so long too many … [Read more...] about What Leadership Looks Like
White House Race Hits Final Stretch in Storm’s Wake
White House race hits final stretch in storm's wake (via AFP) US President Barack Obama was to return to the campaign trail Thursday after a hiatus imposed by the devastating cyclone Sandy as East Coast residents confronted the daunting task of rebuilding. With just five days left before the presidential election, Obama was to swing through vital … [Read more...] about White House Race Hits Final Stretch in Storm’s Wake
Classified Cable From Benghazi Warned That Consulate Couldn’t Withstand a ‘Coordinated Attack’ (UPDATE!!!)
Let me get this straight. A month before the attack in Libya, an Aug. 16th secret cable was sent to Sec Hillary Clinton and others in the State Department from the senior security officer that said the Benghazi consulate could not be protected, and the mainstream media is completely ignoring it? Imagine for a moment if Bush was President. It would be on a 24/7 news loop on all … [Read more...] about Classified Cable From Benghazi Warned That Consulate Couldn’t Withstand a ‘Coordinated Attack’ (UPDATE!!!)
Quote of the Day: Partisanship Doesn’t Always Stop With a Devastating Storm
Our political Quote of the Day comes from an unnamed aide to Republican Presidential candidate Mitt Romney. Yesterday we saw President Barack Obama and New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie put the campaign aside and work on problem solving without posturing. You'd think that Romney aides talking to reporters would simply acknowledge it and move it on. But instead we see via The New … [Read more...] about Quote of the Day: Partisanship Doesn’t Always Stop With a Devastating Storm
Obama and Christie (Cartoon) UPDATED
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Full Video: Obama Christie Joint Press Conference on Hurricane Sandy Oct. 31, 2012
There is much discussion about the press conference held by President Barack Obama and New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie on Oct. 31, 2012 after the two leaders toured the devastation of Hurricane Sandy. Political analysts, partisans, and journalists have used snippets of it. Here's the full press conference so you can watch it and judge it for yourself: … [Read more...] about Full Video: Obama Christie Joint Press Conference on Hurricane Sandy Oct. 31, 2012
Jon Stewart on Bloomberg, Christie and Obama and Hurricane Sandy: “A Tribute to Institutional Competence” (Video)
Proving that he has morphed into one of the top political commentators of his television generation -- akin the late Johnny Carson during Carson's long stewardship of the Tonight Show -- Comedy Central's Jon Stewart nails a growing consensus that New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg, President Barack Obama and New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie showed how people in positions of power … [Read more...] about Jon Stewart on Bloomberg, Christie and Obama and Hurricane Sandy: “A Tribute to Institutional Competence” (Video)
Could The Election Come Down To One County ?
All year we've heard all about how the election is going to be decided in a few key swing states and over the past few weeks we have started to hear that the real issue is the state of Ohio. One state out of fifty making the decision. When reviewing the campaign most experts point to the Democratic leaning areas of northern Ohio as key to Obama while the Republican leaning … [Read more...] about Could The Election Come Down To One County ?