Category Archives: Tea party

Disrespecting the President – Gov. Jan Brewer (AZ)

Jan Brewer ‘felt a little threatened’ by President Obama … really? www.thegrio.com OPINION – Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer’s now famous photo-op with Barack Obama, in which she is seen pointing her finger at the president, has gone viral. And now, … Continue reading

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Rick Perry vs. Mitt Romney (whither Social Security?)

At Reagan debate, Mitt Romney, Rick Perry place big bets on GOP direction – Jonathan Martin and Ben. The divide between the two men reflects an ongoing debate that’s splitting the Republican Party. Perry, Romney debate Social Security videoshare.politico.com Perry, … Continue reading

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How bad is Rick Perry?

Daily Kos: Rick Perry says ‘there’s not going to be a Social Security and Medicare program’ www.dailykos.com Rick Perry has managed to fly below the radar on this, but on August 14 he told a gathering of Iowa Republicans that … Continue reading

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Michele Bachmann/ Slavery/ Gay rights

The Preamble Is Gone But the Enslavement in FAMiLY LEADER Pledge Remains www.politicususa.com Early this morning, after some well-articulated outrage, the FAMiLY LEADER removed the preamble to their pledge that claimed that African Americans were better off as slaves. They … Continue reading

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Campaign money probe in Wisconsin: Scott Walker in trouble

  Wisconsin Titanic: Criminal Probe Heading Scott Walker’s Way www.politicususa.com A criminal complaint filed today alleges a Scott Walker donor was reimbursed for his donations by the Walker campaign. Railroad executive charged with campaign law violations – JSOnline www.jsonline.com Railroad … Continue reading

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News on the Government Shutdown

Opinion: Tea party: Forget shutdown symbolism – Martin Frost www.politico.com Opinion: It’s time for the tea party to declare success, rather than snatching defeat from the jaws of victory. Americans Favor Budget Compromise Over Shutdown, 58%-33% www.gallup.com The majority of … Continue reading

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Barbara Boxer: ‘No Budget, No Pay’ Bill

Press Release of U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer For Immediate Release: April 5, 2011 Contact: Washington D.C. Office (202) 224-3553 Senate Democrats Request Meeting with Speaker Boehner on ‘No Budget, No Pay’ Bill As Threat of a Government Shutdown Grows, House … Continue reading

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