Obama Continues to Hammer on the Greed and Arrogance of Wall St.
President Obama used his radio address to continue to push for passage of his economic stimulus pac
Monthly Archives: January 2009
McCain: Obama Made a Mistake by Taking on Limbaugh
Senator John McCain was on Fox News’s Fox and Friends today.
Biden: More Tax Cuts Could Be Coming to Stimulus Package
In an interview with CNBC that airs tonight Vice President Joe Biden said that more possible changes to the economic stimulus bill going through Congress right now could include more infrastructure sp
Obama is rooting for the Steelers in the Super Bowl
After lambasting Wall Street bankers for giving themselves $18 billion in bonuses while taking fede
McConnell Warns Republicans about Becoming a Regional Party
Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell delivered a strong political message to his fellow Republicans
GOP: Creative People Are Useless
The conservative consensus is creative people can’t change shit.
Obama Praises While Republicans Bash House Passage of Stimulus Bill
President Obama put out a statement tonight praising the House of Representatives for passing an $
Endangered: Republicans Only Have an Advantage in 5 States
A new Gallup analysis of their 2008 polling data has found that not only has the electoral map sh
Stimulate THIS
In regards to President Obama’s new stimulus package, Ohio Republican House Minority Leader John
Socialism; This Year’s Dirty Word.
President Obama’s Socialist views tend to surface in nearly every conversation.
Book Review: A Long Time Coming
Title:A Long Time Coming
Author: Evan Thomas with the Newsweek staff
Palin Starts to Build for 2012 with SarahPAC
Sarah Palin took her first official step towards what looks to be a run at the presidency in 2012 wi
Your Electronic Medical Records Could Be Up for Sale
The nonpartisan group Consumer Watchdog today called on Google to stop their rumored lobbying effort to in
Groups Praise Obama as a Champion of Conservation
Both the Sierra Club and the National Audubon Society praised President Barack O
Rush Limbaugh: Obama is frightened of me
Rush Limbaugh fired back at Barack Obama today, after Obama told Republicans last week that they nee
Feingold Proposes Constitutional Amendment to End Appointments to the Senate
Senate Judiciary Committee member Sen.
Biden: GITMO Grew Terrorist Organizations
In an interview on Face the Nation today, Vice President Joe Biden gave more insight into the Obama ad
Republicans: You Can’t Borrow and Spend Back to Prosperity
In the weekly Republican radio address House Minority Leader Rep.
Obama Pushes for Clean Energy and Infrastructure in Radio Address
In his first weekly radio address as Commander in Chief, President Barack Obama continued to pr
Pittsburgh is using the Super Bowl to Boost Tourism
Although the Super Bowl is being held in Florida, the creative people at the city’s tourism bureau
Anti-Abortion Groups Irate over Obama lifting the Mexico City Policy
Barack Obama took office on Tuesday, and within 48 hours the anti-abortion movement is calling him a gl
Sarah Palin Looks to Cash In
With the news that Sarah Palin has hired a high powered Hollywood attorney to search for a book and/
Republicans Praise Obama’s Order to Close GITMO
2008 presidential campaign rival Sen. John McCain and one of his closest supporters Sen.
With Caroline Kennedy Out, Is Cuomo The Senate Choice?
With the news tonight that Caroline Kennedy has withdrawn her name from consideration to fill the Senate
Obama Reverses Bush Order on Presidential Papers
An interesting and overlooked part of President Obama’s Executive Order on Presidential Records i
Nelson Mandela’s Letter to Obama
Before his inauguration today President Barack Obama received a hand delivered letter from Nelson M
Obama Delivers An Inaugural Address for The Ages
“I stand here today humbled by the task before us.” With these words began the historic presidenc
The Return of the L Word
As millions of Obama supporters flood Washington D.C, an interesting thing has happened.
Obama Urges Americans to Work for a Perfect Union
President Elect Barack Obama delivered a soaring speech in Baltimore, MD
Backwards Priorities: $20 Billion to Bank of America, Nothing For Food Banks
The House Appropriations Committee released their initial version of the $825 billion stimulus package, and not surprisingly it contains no money for food banks, which have seen a doubling of demand i
Conservatives Blast Obama Inaugural’s Carbon Footprint
The conservative group the Institute for Liberty (IFL) is calling Democrats hypocrites on the issue of global warming because they estimated that President Elect Barack Obama inauguration will produce
Senate Votes Down Resolution To Block The Release of TARP Funds
By a vote of 42-52 the Senate voted down a resolution to block the release of the remaining $350 billion in TARP funds.
Holder Promises a Strong, Independent, and Constitutional, Department of Justice
In his opening statement for his Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing, Obama’s nominee for attorney general promised a radical shift away from the policies of the Bush years. He listed his goals as terrorism protection, a less partisan department, and a return to the protection of civil rights and the American consumer.
Obama Wants To Tighten the Noose around Bin Laden
In an interview that airs tonight on the CBS Evening News, President Elect Barack Obama tells Katie Couric that it is not essential to capture or kill Osama Bin Laden, but it essential to tighten the noose and isolate him.
Experts Predict Economic Recovery in 2010
One of the few people who saw the US economic crisis coming, International Institute of Management Pr
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Huckabee: The Media Was Gentle With Palin
In a profile for Esquire magazine former Republican presidential candidate Mike Huckabee said that although some sexist questions were asked of Palin by the media, he thought Palin’s interviews with Katie Couric and Charles Gibson were gentle, contradicting Palin’s recent media bias complaints.
Obama Stands By Treasury Nominee
After Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley rose questioned about Obama Treasury Sec. nominee Tim Geithner’s taxes and household help, Obama’s press secretary Robert Gibbs put out a statement sticking by their nominee.
Sarah Palin Calls Bloggers Pathetic
In her latest blame the media interview, Sarah Palin lashed out at bloggers and journalists for telling lies about her in the March edition of Esquire magazine. Palin said she is annoyed by bored, anonymous, pathetic bloggers who lie about her. She also defended her comment about being able to see Russia from Alaska.
Republicans Accuse Al Franken of Trying to Steal the Election
The Republican National Committee and the Coleman campaign released statements today calling Democrat Al Franken’s attempt to certify his Senate victory outrageous and underhanded. The RNC statement also claimed that Franken’s lead is artificial.
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Reid and Durbin: Burris Will Be Seated This Week
Senate Majority Leader and Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin announced in a statement today that the Senate will seat embattled Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s senate appointee Roland Burris this week.
House Republicans Invite Obama to Address Them
In a move based in bi-partisan spirit, House Republicans today invited president elect Barack Obama to address their conference. In their letter to Obama the GOP House leadership said that they would like to build a positive relationship with the new president.
Obama: Compromise Necessary to Solve the Gaza Crisis
President elect Barack Obama was cautious with his comments about the Gaza crisis while appearing on ABC’s This Week program on Sunday morning. Obama agreed with Israel’s right to self defense, while calling the violence heartbreaking. He also hinted at a return to Clinton era Middle East policy.
Now Is the Time for Lily Ledbetter and Pay Equality
It is unfathomable in the 21st Century that we need to talk about this issue. However it seems that now is the time for legislation that would ensure equal pay for women is passed. Speaker Nancy Pelosi called this a priority of the House.
Conservatives Cry Media Bias against Tavis Smiley’s Obama Comments
Some conservatives are upset because PBS talk show host Tavis Smiley, told Harry Reid to put down the crack pipe and acknowledge that Democrats in Congress work for Barack Obama. Smiley added that, “We all work for Barack Obama.” This little comment has brought out the media bias conspiracy again.
Here is the video:
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Rod Blagojevich Has Become Mayor Quimby
On the day when he became the first governor to be impeached in the United States in 21 years, Rod Blagojevich held a press conference that looked like something straight out of The Simpsons. Surrounded by a dozen people, Blago framed the House vote to impeach him as political payback because he fought for health care.
Obama Calls Economic Situation Dire and Deteriorating
Today President elect Barack Obama addressed the news that 524,000 jobs were lost in December, and 2.6 million jobs were lost last year by calling for the passage of his economic stimulus plan. “Clearly, the situation is dire, it is deteriorating, and it demands urgent and dramatic action,” Obama said.
Top House Democrat Opposes Dr. Sanjay Gupta for Surgeon General
John Conyers says no to Dr. Sanjay Gupta for Surgeon General because Gupta opposes single payer universal health care.
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Palin Feels Exploited by Tina Fey and Katie Couric
In an interview with conservative filmmaker John Ziegler, Sarah Palin continued to blame the media, specifically Katie Couric, and comedian Tina Fey for her loss in the November election. She said that exploitation of her was the reason Fey was named entertainer of the year, and Couric’s ratings have increased.
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Obama Promises a New Course for the Economy
The most interesting element of president elect Obama’s speech on his stimulus plan was its focus on government accountability, a lack of earmarks, and tax cuts. Obama was trying to defuse the potential charge that he is a big government liberal by making an urgent but practical appeal, and promising to change the course of the economy.
4 Ex Presidents that Obama Wishes He Could Have Lunch With
On a day when President Elect Barack Obama had a chance to have lunch with all the living former presidents and the current president Bush, I wonder what other ex presidents Obama could benefit from having lunch with. Here are 4.
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Will Ferrell Takes George W. Bush to Broadway
Will Ferrell is going to be taking his George W. Bush impression to Broadway with his show, “You’re Welcome America: A Final Night with George W. Bush.” I think we all can agree that Ferrell does the best Bush impression. Check out the video of “W.” promoting his show.
Reid Pressures Coleman to Concede
During his statement to the new Congress, Majority Leader Sen. Harry Reid (D-NV) waded into the disputed Minnesota Senate race by referring to Republican Norm Coleman as a former senator, and he called on him to concede, but Coleman said he will be filing suit to contest the certification of Al Franken as the winner.
Burris is Blago’s Political WMD Aimed at the Democratic Party
TThe ugly yet completely scripted theater that was Roland Burris being turned away from the Senate today has managed to make Burris appear to be an innocent victim, and the Senate leadership racist. Harry Reid has been outmaneuvered by Rod Blagojevich.
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Franken Humbled by Victory
Al Franken put out a statement tonight that celebrated his Minnesota U. S. Senate victory, and declared that he is ready to go to Washington and help Barack Obama get the country going.
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Leon Panetta on Torture
Some Democrats are questioning why president elect Barack Obama would appoint Leon Panetta, who is known as a budget expert, to head up the CIA. Part of the answer can be found in Panetta’s opposition to the torture of detainees.
Franken Certified as the Winner, Coleman Vows to Fight On
After the Minnesota Supreme Court rejected a request to count an additional 650 absentee ballots, the attorneys for Sen. Norm Coleman vowed to fight on despite the fact that Democrat Al Franken is likely to be certified the winner of the Senate election.
Bill Richardson: The First Casualty of the Blago Political Fallout
In a Sunday surprise Gov. Bill Richardson (D-NM) withdrew his name for nomination to position of Sec. of Commerce due to a grand jury investigation into pay to play allegations in his state. It seems that Richardson has become the first casualty of the political fallout from the Blagojevich scandal.
Remembering Senator Claiborne Pell
Former U.S. Senator Claiborne Pell (RI – D) died on January 1, 2009. I heard the late Senator speak in 1995 at a rally on Capitol Hill.
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Obama: We Must Act Quickly and Boldly On the Economy
In his weekly radio address president elect Barack Obama urged the quick passage of his stimulus package titled the American Recovery and Reinvestment Plan. Obama argued that without immediate action the economy could slip even deeper into recession.
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The Kennedy Double Standard
It seems that everyone has a bone to pick with the possibility of Caroline Kennedy replacing Hillary Clinton as the junior senator in New York. Oddly enough many of the criticisms being leveled against Kennedy could have been used against Clinton when she moved to the state, but weren’t.
Obama Looking to Exploit Fractures in the GOP
The leadership vacuum in the Republican Party is providing president elect Obama with a unique opportunity. On Monday he is holding a bi-partisan meeting with the congressional leadership, while later in that same week Republican leaders will hold a meeting without the RNC. Could Obama become a force in both parties?
A Slew of Obama Books to Hit the Shelves in January
There are at least 11 books coming out about Barack Obama in January. Most of these books are scheduled for release in time to take advantage of the next wave of Obamamania expected to strike around the time of his inauguration. Here are five titles that interested me.
Shoe Flies, Don’t Bother He
I’ll give Dubya this much, he’s pretty nimble for a man in his sixties.
Perhaps if only Ed O’Neill ran for office would a political story dealing with shoes make so many headlines across the globe.
