If Republican governors win big on Tuesday, expect New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, the head of the Republican Governors Association, to take some credit as he eyes a presidential run in 2016. Christie has demonstrated his willingness to work hard.
On the way back to Washington D.C., President Obama told reporters that he was canceling their press briefing aboard Air Force One with Press Secretary Josh Earnest – but it appears that reporters got some cake instead. It appears, however,
In Providence, Rhode Island, on Friday, President Obama celebrated Halloween by ordering a burger and chocolate cake. Obama posed with the cake, which was named “Death by Chocolate.” At Gregg’s Restaurant and Pub, Obama ordered a burger–medium-well, with cheddar cheese,
During a speech in Rhode Island today, President Obama stressed the importance of public pre-school in America, pointing out that the cost of daycare was getting too high. Obama explained that in many states it cost parents more money to
Now that nurse Kaci Hickox is defying a quarantine in Maine by riding her bicycle in front of news cameras, the White House is softening its approach to states with their own quarantine policies. Earnest repeated that Obama supported policies
The RNC released a new ad accusing Democrats of leading their own “War on Women” with a series of negative comments about women.
Should Republicans support ground troops in the fight against Islamic State terrorists? Alaska Senate candidate and Marine combat veteran Dan Sullivan explained why it was important not to take the option off the table, even if one didn’t favor the
Last night in Alaska, Sen. Mark Begich backed down on his fight with fellow Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski over a campaign ad featuring a photo of them together. During a debate on Alaska’s KTUU station, Sullivan challenged Begich for ignoring
Governor Chris Christie explained to local reporters that he was confident with his quarantine policy to combat Ebola in spite of pressure from the Obama administration, explaining that his policy was based on “common sense.” Referring to Obama’s statement on
Prior to the White House press briefing today, reporters openly wondered who would drop the word “chickenshit” at the White House. Associated Press reporter Darlene Superville was the first to ask about the comments, asking Earnest about it, referring to
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) plans to travel to Alaska this weekend to campaign for Dan Sullivan, the Republican challenger to Democratic Sen. Mark Begich. And another GOP big name will also stump for Sullivan. Former presidential candidate Mitt Romney will
New ads launched by NARAL warn Colorado guys and girls that if Corey Gardner becomes the next Senator, there will be a massive condom shortage. Seriously. “So everyone is sold out of condoms?” A disbelieving woman asks her partner in
Conservative radio host Rush Limbaugh accused Ron Klain of being behind the attacks on Governors Chris Christie and Andrew Cuomo, suggesting that the “Ebola Czar” was hired to help the Obama administration coordinate the political response to Ebola. Limbaugh joked
President Obama vowed to “contain and ultimately eliminate” Ebola in West Africa, reminding Americans not to be afraid about the disease spreading to citizens at home. Obama reminded Americans that in order to stop Ebola, it was more important than
Former failed presidential candidate Bob Dole endorsed another former failed presidential candidate for 2016. Romney joined Dole for a rally for Sen. Pat Roberts who is facing a tough challenge from his independent rival Greg Orman. Dole lost to former
Where is the White House Ebola Czar Ron Klain? He’s doing a great job, according to the White House. Since he began his job last week, Klain has been largely invisible to the public and to the press, but White
On the Today show Tuesday morning, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie doubled down on his quarantine decision and criticized the Center For Disease Control for their “hyperbolic” response. Christie also responded to Dr. Anthony Fauci who criticized the quarantine decisions
Former senior political advisor for President Obama David Axelrod woke up this morning dismayed by the amount of anxiety in America about Ebola. Striking juxtaposition: Ebola fear rampant, despite negligible threat to Americans. But thousands fall victim to gun violence
White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest distanced the Obama administration from a military decision to isolate soldiers who served in Liberia for 21 days. According to a CBS report, 11 soldiers including Maj. Gen. Darryl Williams are being monitored in
Governor Chris Christie appeared more than willing to export a quarantined nurse from New Jersey to her home in Maine, following a storm of controversy this weekend over how health officials treated her. The nurse, Kaci Hickox, will be transferred
It appears that Mike Rounds is escaping the sudden renewed interest from Democrats and the media as a new public poll shows him leading his opponents by 9 points. A new Argus Leader/KELO-TV poll of likely voters shows Rounds leading
When the House Oversight Committee Hearing on Ebola began Friday morning, the country was experiencing heightened awareness of the disease, as reports came out that a doctor in New York City had contracted the disease and spent time in the
Sen. Mark Udall (D-CO) flubbed a Martin Luther King Jr. quote on Thursday, during an event. Watch below: A h/t to the Republican National Committee who provided Breitbart News with the clip.
At Colorado State University, First Lady Michelle Obama reminded students that things in America were much better today thanks to her husband, President Obama. The first lady told the students at the rally that she was “so excited to see
White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest argued that President Obama was still relevant in many ways, even though Sen. Mark Begich (D-AK) has told Alaska voters that Obama is not relevant in the midterm elections. Begich, like many other Democrats
