Politics

Democrats’ attempt to portray Paul Ryan as an extremist who would “end Medicare as we know it” hasn’t been going very well, largely because the Medicare plan he proposed isn’t really that extreme by historical standards. In fact, the shrill

Sometimes Barack Obama’s fabled charisma just isn’t enough. On a three-day tour through Iowa to shore up support for his campaign, Obama made a stop each day that turned out to be fruitless. Day 1: Des Moines. Obama visited the

A new survey by Quinnipiac University found that New York City residents are more likely to vote for a gay, lesbian or Muslim president than a born-again Christian, Mormon, or atheist. 30% of New Yorkers said they would turn an

Democratic Congressman Shelley Berkley’s Campaign for Senate released a television ad that claimed her opponent, incumbent Republican Senator Dean Heller, was implicated in a $64 million diamond scam. By Monday, every major media outlet in Nevada declared the ad was

More than five days after Rep. Paul Ryan was announced as Gov. Mitt Romney’s running mate, it is clear that Democrats–and their mainstream media friends–are losing the race to define him. First, they tried to describe him as too conservative:

Yesterday’s violent attack on the conservative Family Research Council by an apparent gay rights activists puts the spotlight on the Obama Justice Department.  Will the Department seriously investigate the shooting – which was motivated by anger at FRC’s advocacy of

Jails in Mecklenburg, North Carolina plan to boost staffing in advance of the Democratic National Convention which takes place in Charlotte, NC at the beginning of next month. Officials plan to increase staff by about 30 percent to handle the

Some moments deserve a monument. Some do not. This point is apparently lost on the owners of a Hyde Park shopping mall, which just installed a ton-and-a-half stone marker to commemorate the spot where Barack Obama first kissed his future

The media and Democrats gleefully greeted the announcement of Paul Ryan as Mitt Romney’s running mate with dire predictions of doom for the GOP ticket. Ryan’s plan to strengthen Medicare through reform was deemed “too radical” for much of the

The crony connections just keep on coming over at Eric Holder’s Department of Justice. Last week, the Justice Department announced that it will not prosecute Goldman Sachs or any of its employees in a financial probe.  Could that be because

Analysis by the AP, reported here at the Washington Times, documents an Obama-led economic recovery far slower than any American economic recovery since the Great Depression. Obama’s social and economic policies have actually slowed American economic growth at a time

Before Joe Biden’s famously disgusting reference to slavery in 49 percent black Danville, VA – the “they gonna put ya’ll back in chains” line – Rev. William Avon Keen gave an invocation. Now, the pastor is under fire – and

The gunman who shot a security guard at the Family Research Council’s Washington, D.C. office carried 15 Chick-fil-A sandwiches and a box of ammunition, according to the FBI.   Talking Points Memo, a liberal publication, reports the FBI said Floyd Corkins, the shooter,

The non-profit American Bridge 21st Century foundation, created by Media Matters founder David Brock, is launching a new watchdog group to delve deep into conservative groups and those who fund them.  The Bridge Project will operate alongside the Democratic super

While commenters debate the size of any poll “bounce” for Romney after selecting Paul Ryan as his running mate, the trend-lines are certainly clear. Romney has gained ground in every poll released since the Ryan announcement. Today, Rasmussen released its

After ten months of investigating Obama campaign bundler and former MF Global chief Jon Corzine’s role in the loss of $1.6 billion of customer funds, the New York Times is reporting that Eric Holder’s Department of Justice is unlikely to

A new Gallup poll finds that only 36% of Americans approve of Obama’s handling of the economy. 60% disapprove. This rating is far lower than the past three two-term presidents at this point in their first term. This single issue

Reverend William Avon Keen is defending Biden. Danville is the Virginia pastor who introduced Vice President Joe Biden before Biden told the largely black audience that Republicans are “gonna put y’all back in chains.” Keen, who is black, is the

US jobless claims edged higher last week, holding close to the pace of the past three months in an echo of the economy’s modest growth pace. New claims for unemployment insurance, a measure of the pace of layoffs, gained 2,000

Vice President Joe Biden’s advance team approached the owner of a local Virginia mom and pop bakery — “Crumb and Get It” — and asked him if the bakery could host an event for Biden on Wednesday. The owner, Chris

(AP) Security guard credited for thwarting DC shootingBy ERIC TUCKER and PETE YOSTAssociated PressWASHINGTONA man who had been a volunteer at a community center for gays walked into the lobby of a conservative political organization, assailed the group’s work, pulled

Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer on Wednesday issued an executive order instructing state agencies to deny benefits to illegal immigrants who get temporary work permits — or amnesty — under President Barack Obama’s executive action on illegal immigration.  Wednesday was the

Earlier today Breitbart News reported that a gunman had entered the Family Research Council’s DC headquarters and shot a security guard before he was disarmed and arrested. We waited for additional facts regarding the shooting to come to light before

Mitt Romney on Thursday will fundraise in South Carolina and Massachusetts. Paul Ryan will speak at Walsh University in Ohio. President Barack Obama has no public events scheduled. And Vice President Joe Biden, after two days full of gaffes in

Yesterday, The Hill reported President Barack Obama referred to Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan’s tax reform plans as “trickle-down fairy dust.”  Wednesday in Iowa, Obama went a step further and referred to their plan as “trickle-down snake oil,” again proving

The Hill reports that an Irish-American super-PAC will debut at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina.  The super-PAC will be called the McBLACKPAC. According to The Hill, the super-PAC will aim to help elect young Irish and young

Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) told FOX News on Wednesday that he thought that President Barack Obama should replace Vice President Joe Biden with Hillary Clinton on the ticket. His remarks came in light of Biden’s most recent comments in which

Two recent polls have shown Paul Ryan’s selection as Mitt Romney’s running mate has helped the ticket and Romney’s image. Gallup found Ryan’s addition helped Romney by one percentage point over the weekend. Though that number is hardly significant, Gallup