Category Archives: GOP

Chris Matthews Loses It Post Debate

I’m not going to bother with a long debate wrap-up, since this is a crosspost. John Hawkins (and many others) have done a fine, fine job in digesting the debate. I will say one thing: I listened to most of the debate on the radio, and it was somewhat like the Nixon-Kennedy debate, where those […]

5 Things To Watch In Tonights Debate

The Politico provides a handy dandy reference guide to the first cage match presidential debate between President Mitt Romney and challenger Barack Obama…..what? Romney’s not president right now? Weird. The way the media portrays it, Mitt’s been president. Anyhow, here we go 1. Can Romney win the first half-hour? Like Obama, Romney can seem smug […]

Biden: “The Middle Class Has Been Buried The Past 4 Years”

Sheriff Barney Fife Joe Biden went gaffetastic once again here in North Carolina this afternoon (CNN) During a campaign event in Charlotte, North Carolina, the vice president reiterated recent attacks against his Republican opponents: claiming that Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan’s economic plans would raise taxes on middle class families. “This is deadly earnest,” Biden […]

Obama Supporters Attack Romney On His Mormon Faith

And, really, are attacking Mormons in total (via Gateway Pundit) (Catholic.org) The head of a pro-life committee at a parish I know just received a call from the Obama campaign. The caller asked for her daughter by name, and when she was not there then asked where she could be contacted. Her mother responded by […]

Surprise! Race Card Played In North Carolina Governors Race

I’m sure you’re utterly surprised that the Democrat played it (WRAL) Republican Pat McCrory blasted Democratic gubernatorial rival Walter Dalton on Thursday for releasing a video in which elected leaders and others accused the former Charlotte mayor of being insensitive to black residents on issues such as voter ID and education. The video, released as […]

Wait, Romney Likes PB&J Sandwiches? Must Be A Racist

We now have the ultimate proof that Romney’s a racist (Washington Times) The Romneys sat down with hosts Kelly Ripa and Michael Strahan in an interview scheduled to air Tuesday that covered more typical topics — Mr. Romney’s plans for reducing unemployment and jump-starting the economy, along with his positions on gun control and health […]

GOP Bill Would “Cripple Global Hotcoldwetdry Efforts”

Marc Morano at Climate Depot raises a toast to this (The Hill) An Environmental Protection Agency official said during a Tuesday hearing that a House Republican-sponsored bill would “cripple” the agency’s ability to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The House Energy and Commerce subcommittee on Energy and Power hearing discussed a bill (H.R. 4255) that would […]

Palin: “You Either Get Free Stuff Or Freedom”

Most know I’m no longer a big fan of Sarah Palin, but, she mostly makes sense during an interview with Bill O’Reilly (CNS News) “We’re not explaining to the rest of America, who thinks that they’re going to get a bunch of free stuff from Obama, that you have a choice. You either get free […]

About Romney Saying He’d Keep Parts Of Obamacare…

…everyone relax. (AP) Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney, who promised early in his campaign to repeal President Barack Obama’s health care overhaul, says he would keep several important parts of the overhaul. “Of course there are a number of things that I like in health care reform that I’m going to put in place,” he […]

Paul Ryan: “Carter Years Were The Good Old Days”

As the Democratic National Abortionfest Convention opens up today in Charlotte, the Party faithful are concerned about what Obama’s plans are for the #1 issue, the economy. Team Obama is asking them and others to look forward, not backward. Except when they are whining about Bush and Republicans. A majority of The Hill voters say […]

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