Things have not been going well for Mitt Romney. His speech in Detroit fell flat. And, this week, he made yet another gaffe. On the subject of the economy, he diverged radically from Republican doctrine. Cutting spending, he said, was a simplistic solution to America's problems: If you just cut, if all you’re thinking about doing is cutting spending, as you cut … [Read more...] about What Does Romney Believe?
What Women Don’t Know About Rick Santorum Helps Him
WASHINGTON - The Washington Post had an amusing poll on Rick Santorum and women on Friday. I hope Republican primary voters buy into it. But in fact, Santorum has grown more popular among women while talking about his opposition to abortion, his disapproval of birth control and his view that the federal government shouldn’t pay for prenatal screenings. A new Washington … [Read more...] about What Women Don’t Know About Rick Santorum Helps Him
The Politico Catches Rick Santorum in a Lie
There's an old joke about a politician. "He's out campaigning in outlying areas. He's out lying in them." A bit of reporting by The Politico seems to bring that to mind: Rick Santorum on Thursday afternoon slipped away from the campaign trail to speak to a fundraiser for a supportive super PAC, despite denying previous reports that he planned to do so. As Texas Gov. … [Read more...] about The Politico Catches Rick Santorum in a Lie
(UPDATE) A Very Special Dinner at the White House to Show “A Nation’s Gratitude”
UPDATE: The White House has published the list of names of the 78 servicemembers invited to the “A Nation’s Gratitude Dinner” at the White on February 29 honoring veterans of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation New Dawn.(Previously it had been announced that 64 servicemembers would be invited) The Stars and Stripes: Troops were selected by a committee of the … [Read more...] about (UPDATE) A Very Special Dinner at the White House to Show “A Nation’s Gratitude”
Specter of Cold War between the West and Russia-China
A specter of Cold War suddenly appeared today as President Bashar Assad’s desperate murders of his own people took a turn towards a dangerous standoff between a US-led coalition on one side and Russia and China on the other, going beyond a civil war in Syria. Secretary of State Hilary Clinton told a meeting in Tunis of Assad’s opponents it was distressing to see two … [Read more...] about Specter of Cold War between the West and Russia-China
Who Needs Democracy?
If you haven't been paying attention there has been a coup in Greece. Yes, the home of democracy has been taken over by the global banksters. Unelected technocrats, some from Greece but most not, are now calling all of the shots in Greece. They are pillaging the country in an attempt to extract as much wealth before the inevitable default of the country. And Greece is just … [Read more...] about Who Needs Democracy?
Jeb Bush Criticizes Republican Presidential Candidates’ “Troubling..Appealing to Fear” Rhetoric
/ This is not an insignificant story. Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, who many think will one day run for President, has taken a polite but quintessential firm shot at the current crop of Republicans running for President and their often over-the-top rheotoric: Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush said Thursday that he found it “troubling” that the 2012 presidential candidates … [Read more...] about Jeb Bush Criticizes Republican Presidential Candidates’ “Troubling..Appealing to Fear” Rhetoric
Romney’s Highly Touted Detroit Speech: Missed Opportunity and P.R Disaster
No matter how former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney does in his goal of getting the Republican Presidential nomination, today will go down as a day that political operatives will likely talk about for some time due to the lessons it taught to candidates. LESSON ONE: Be sure not to have your candidate deliver a speech with lots of media attention in a stadium that has lots … [Read more...] about Romney’s Highly Touted Detroit Speech: Missed Opportunity and P.R Disaster
The Stooges
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For Romney, There’s Nowhere To Go But Down. Then There’s The Convention.
The latest Republican-centric Rasmussen nightly tracking poll is out and it's bad news for the struggling Mitt Romney: For the first time, he dropped below 40 percent against President Obama despite a strong performance in the Arizona presidential debate. Rasmussen tracked the incumbent at 49 percent while Romney got 39 percent, and if the pattern of tit-for-tat primary … [Read more...] about For Romney, There’s Nowhere To Go But Down. Then There’s The Convention.
Santorum Picking Up Support From Republican Women
The conventional wisdom is shattered again with the news that former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum is picking up support among women rather than losing it -- picking up support from Republican women: Over the past several weeks, Republicans have watched squeamishly as presidential contender Rick Santorum has waded into multiple controversies that risk alienating half the … [Read more...] about Santorum Picking Up Support From Republican Women
The Debate Dog That Didn’t Bark
The final Republican faceoff was notable for what didn’t happen, the classic Sherlock Holmes clue of the dog that didn’t bark in the night. Neither the moderator nor Santorum’s opponents pressed him to explain his positions on religious issues that have been making headlines, so extreme that even Rush Limbaugh concedes he must answer because they make him look like “an … [Read more...] about The Debate Dog That Didn’t Bark
Republican Debate
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When East Met West
When East Met West by David Goodloe "This was the week that changed the world." --Richard Nixon In hindsight, I don't think I really understood the significance of what was happening when, 40 years ago Tuesday, Richard Nixon began his historic trip to the People's Republic of China. I wasn't old enough. I had a general understanding of the fact that the United … [Read more...] about When East Met West
Gulf War III Isn’t an Option
WASHINGTON -- We've heard this quickening drumbeat before. Last time, it led to the tragic invasion and occupation of Iraq. This time, if we let the drummers provoke us into war with Iran, the consequences will likely be far worse. Rat-ta-tat-tat. Weapons of mass destruction. Boom-shakka-boom. A madman in charge. Thump-thump-thump. Mushroom clouds. Tune out the … [Read more...] about Gulf War III Isn’t an Option
Another Independent Governor Bites the Dust
Three strikes and you're out? First there was Minnesota with former wrestler Jesse Ventura whose celebrity and charisma propelled him into the governor's chair. But he fizzled in office and no one seriously talks about him running for President on a third party ticket anymore. The came actor Arnold Schwarzenegger, whose biceps proved to be a lot bigger than his political … [Read more...] about Another Independent Governor Bites the Dust
Stockton California May File Record Bankruptcy
Update: City officials may suspend bond payments and try to cut a deal with creditors to avoid filing bankruptcy Word out this week that Stockton, California may be on the road to filing the largest municipal bankruptcy in US history. Before they can file they must comply with a California law that requires them to declare a fiscal emergency. This requires them to spend … [Read more...] about Stockton California May File Record Bankruptcy
DOMA Is Doomed
Chris Geidner: A year ago today, the announcement about the Defense of Marriage Act came by way of a letter from Attorney General Eric Holder to House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio)... Three hundred and sixty four days later, U.S. District Court Judge Jeffrey S. White agreed. White -- who has served as a federal judge for the past decade after being nominated by … [Read more...] about DOMA Is Doomed
Satan Attacks America
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Okay, So a Republican Gets to be President. What Happens to the National Debt?
Okay, so a Republican gets to be president. What happens to the national debt? The national debt is likely to balloon under tax policies championed by three of the four major Republican candidates for president, according to an independent analysis of tax and spending proposals so far offered by the candidates. ...WaPo Except for Ron Paul. His cuts would take … [Read more...] about Okay, So a Republican Gets to be President. What Happens to the National Debt?