Robert A. Levine 12-15-11 Republican conservatives and Tea Party types have ranted about how the Accountable Care Act will increase health care costs and federal budget deficits, though the Congressional Budget Office has presented contrary data. But legislation just passed by House Republicans would in itself both raise health care costs and federal budget deficits. In an … [Read more...] about A Republican Bill That Worsens Health Care Costs and Budget Deficits
Democrats’ Major Concession on Payroll Tax: Will Dump Millionaire Surtax
It sounds like the Democrats are ready to meet the Republicans halfway on extending the payroll tax cut -- but the question now is whether the GOP will demand the Dems meet them 100 percent of their way as talk looms of a government shutdown: In what would be a major concession, President Obama and Senate Democrats will drop their insistence that a surtax on millionaires … [Read more...] about Democrats’ Major Concession on Payroll Tax: Will Dump Millionaire Surtax
Newt’s Child Labor Laws
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Newt Gingrich’s ‘Fervent’ Wish: A ‘Final Solution’ for Palestinians (Le Quotidien d’Oran, Algeria)
Not surprisingly, Arabs aren't taking too kindly to Newt Gingrich's recent comment that the Palestinians are an 'invented people' seeking little more than the destruction of Israel. For Algeria's Le Quotidien d’Oran, K. Selim writes that if Gingrich makes his way into the White House, at least Arabs will be able to stop pretending that there is any hope of Washington being a … [Read more...] about Newt Gingrich’s ‘Fervent’ Wish: A ‘Final Solution’ for Palestinians (Le Quotidien d’Oran, Algeria)
Rick Perry’s Collateral Damage
As Texax Gov. Rick Perry's campaign has sunk, there has been a lot of collateral damage on several fronts.. … [Read more...] about Rick Perry’s Collateral Damage
Iraq and Shelley
The Iraq War is over. Or, so we are informed. The BBC: Obama speech at Fort Bragg marks end of Iraq war US President Barack Obama has marked the end of the Iraq war with a speech at Fort Bragg in North Carolina, telling troops, "welcome home!" His address paid tribute to the soldiers who served in the conflict - both those who died and veterans who returned home after … [Read more...] about Iraq and Shelley
Is It Time to Totally Ban Cellphones from Cars?
Is it time to totally ban cellphones from cars? This issue has been raised on a federal level, the dangers of any kind of cell use are being documented and it sounds as if this is beginning of a new movement that could eventually prevail: The federal agency charged with overseeing transportation safety recommended Tuesday that US states should forbid the use of all … [Read more...] about Is It Time to Totally Ban Cellphones from Cars?
Trump Provokes, Paul Threatens, Holder Warns, Obama Secretly Smiles & Other GOP Morsels
Africa is a country. The Taliban rule in Libya. Muslims are terrorists. Immigrants are mostly criminals, Occupy Wall Street protesters are always dirty. And women who claim to have been sexually molested should kindly keep quiet. Welcome to the wonderful world of the Republican Party. ~ DER SPIEGEL Barack Obama, his back to the wall because of a recession he inherited, … [Read more...] about Trump Provokes, Paul Threatens, Holder Warns, Obama Secretly Smiles & Other GOP Morsels
Is Syria’s Election a Sham?
Is Syria's election a sham? A cross section of thoughts HERE. … [Read more...] about Is Syria’s Election a Sham?
Gingrich
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Newt Gingrich Come A Cropper Proposing Lincoln-Douglas Style Debates
As bad ideas go, Newt Gingrich's challenge to President Obama to meet him for a series of Lincoln-Douglas debates has something for everyone. For Gingrich supporters, it has them chomping at the bit to see the best of the Republican presidential pack as a debater take on a president who pretty good rhetorical chops. For Obama supporters, it raises the prospect of the … [Read more...] about Newt Gingrich Come A Cropper Proposing Lincoln-Douglas Style Debates
Democrats Play Holiday Hardball
After a year of being held hostage by Tea Party naysayers, the party that controls the White House and Senate is finally gift-wrapping a package of gotcha for their tormentors. At the President’s urging, Senate Majority Leader Reid has told Speaker Boehner he will not hold a vote this week on government spending until there is agreement on the payroll tax and unemployment … [Read more...] about Democrats Play Holiday Hardball
Despite Gingrich Polling Gains, Republican Primary Voters Haven’t Ruled Out Romney
A new Pew Research Center poll points out the volatility of the 2012 Republican Presidential nomination race Newt Gingrich holds a substantial 35% to 21% lead over Mitt Romney among Republican and Republican-leaning independent voters who say they are very likely to vote in the GOP primaries or caucuses, according to the latest national survey conducted Dec. 7-11 by … [Read more...] about Despite Gingrich Polling Gains, Republican Primary Voters Haven’t Ruled Out Romney
Bad Polling News for Democrats in Swing States
First Read notes that there's bad news for Democrats and President Barack Obama in swing states: *** It don't mean a thing if you ain't got that swing-state strength: Turning the general election, a new USA Today/Gallup poll of swing states “finds the number of voters who identify themselves as Democratic or Democratic-leaning in these key states has eroded, down by 4 … [Read more...] about Bad Polling News for Democrats in Swing States
Can Mitt Romney Be Elected With a Twitch of the Nose? O’Donnell Endorses Romney
Lest you think that all Tea Party types are joining the bandwagon that's growing for former House Speaker Newt Gingrich for the 2012 Republican nomination, here's a bit of news: Christine "I'm Not a Witch" O'Donnell is endorsing former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney: Former tea party candidate and U.S. Senate hopeful Christine O'Donnell has cast a, er, endorsement Mitt … [Read more...] about Can Mitt Romney Be Elected With a Twitch of the Nose? O’Donnell Endorses Romney
Hi, I’m Newt Gingrich & I’m Deaf, Dumb & Blind To Economic Realities
Newt Gingrich, who is surging in the polls as the Iowa Republican caucuses draw nearer, is proposing a massive tax cut that has gotten much too little attention. That is probably a good thing for the presidential wannabe because it is exactly what most Americans don't want and Washington can't afford as it grapples with the aftershocks of the Bush Recession. The tax cuts … [Read more...] about Hi, I’m Newt Gingrich & I’m Deaf, Dumb & Blind To Economic Realities
The Romney as Hillary Theme Debunked
WASHINGTON - Oh, what a set up. First it was floated on NBC's First Read, then came Politico. This is my wheel house. Having written the book, quite literally, on what happened (which hits Amazon and Apple tomorrow), there isn't anyone who can speak to this subject better. “During the primary elections that pitted Hillary Clinton against Barack Obama, Taylor was the leading … [Read more...] about The Romney as Hillary Theme Debunked
Selling the New Nixon – Pavlov in Action
In the first three parts, we set up this part. This is probably the conclusion. I will tell you when I get to the bottom. You know you will never get the girl in the ad who's holding the beer, but you buy the beer because of the girl ANYWAY. Now consider our politicians as bottles of beer... iv. Pavlov in action And, as Frank Luntz applies the eyedrops (his last Hit … [Read more...] about Selling the New Nixon – Pavlov in Action
Newt Gingrich Implodes The Conventional Wisdom
HILLSBORO, Missouri — What if a state held a non-binding Presidential primary and the current front-runner for the Republican Presidential nomination wasn’t on the ballot? That’ll happen in Missouri on March 17 and just weeks ago the always correct (except when it’s wrong) conventional wisdom insisted this illustrated how former House Speaker Newt Gingrich had no “ground game.” … [Read more...] about Newt Gingrich Implodes The Conventional Wisdom
Out of Touch
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