Obama Put Social Change Ahead of U.S. Economic Recovery

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 when she needed it most in the face of both domestic and international pressure and challenges. 16 Aug 2012

The Myth that Ryan's Pro-Life Views Will Hurt Romney

The media and Democrat spin machine are looking for everything they can to attempt to tarnish Republican Vice Presidential nominee Rep Paul Ryan. One part of that campaign is the claim that Ryan's strong pro-life views may hurt Romney's chances in the Fall. 16 Aug 2012

CNN's LZ Granderson Still Spinning 'You Didn't Build That'

I can't tell if Granderson is reliving some rosy memory of riding the bus in high school or the outrage of someone cutting him off on the freeway that morning on his way to work. Lord knows, whatever he's thinking, it has nothing to do with American politics of a grown up sort. 15 Aug 2012

Conservative 'Social Welfare' Groups Step Up Big With Ad Buys

Analysis by the Washington Times reveals that conservative "social welfare" organizations such as Americans for Prosperity and Crossroads GPS, organized under section 501(c)(4) of the federal tax code, combined to buy more commercials in major media markets than either the Obama campaign or Romney campaign, though that trend will likely be reversed as we move forward toward November. 14 Aug 2012

Ryan a Palin-esque Pick with a Plus

If it can be said that John McCain threw something of a Hail Mary pass by selecting Alaska Governor Sarah Palin as his running mate in 2008, Romney has thrown a long ball, as well, while making certain that his receiver was open before he launched the ball. 11 Aug 2012

Current TV So Boring, It's Called 'Al Gore'

Former Vice President Al Gore once joked, "Al Gore is so boring, his Secret Service code name is Al Gore." Gore is poised to become a prominent player in Current's political convention coverage and this may not bode well for the struggling network, especially given a Reuter's report in April on how badly it's been doing: "Current TV has bigger problems to deal with than a potential lawsuit from fired news anchor Keith Olbermann - namely not getting kicked off Time Warner Cable for low ratings." 9 Aug 2012

Ninth Circuit Court Forges Ahead with Tax Payer Funded Luxury Conference

Today The Hill reports, "GOP staff on the Budget Committee said the information it has seen so far shows the Ninth Circuit could have been pared back in May, when they started asking questions about it, with minimal charges." 9 Aug 2012

Ninth Circuit Backs Down in Confrontation with Senators Sessions and Grassley

The Ninth U. S. Circuit Court's Chief Judge, Alex Kozinski has canceled next year's scheduled meeting in Monterey, citing budget constraints. The cancellation comes in the wake of serious pressure from Republican Sens. Chuck Grassley of Iowa and Jeff Sessions of Alabama over the Ninth Circuit's extravagant plans this year for their annual conference slated for Maui, Hawaii. 16 Jul 2012

Youth Vote at Risk for Obama

News that Democrats have threatened to allow "nearly $600 billion worth of tax hikes and spending cuts"--otherwise known as "Taxmageddon" in January may prove to be Barack Obama's undoing in the Fall. The Democrats plan to let the Bush tax cuts to expire in an effort to force Republicans to agree to tax increases on the highest earners. 16 Jul 2012

Senate Ramps Up Pressure on Ninth Circuit over 'Maui Wowie' Conference

Republican Senators Jeff Sessions, Budget Committee Ranking Member and Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Chuck Grassley have fired off a scathing letter to Chief Judge Alex Kozinski of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. 13 Jul 2012