Really? Boston Globe Claims George W. Bush Wanted to Officiate Same-sex Wedding
Several media outlets on the right have picked up on a Washington Blade headline that sounds shocking but hasn’t really been substantiated.
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Hillary Clinton Joked About ‘Cracked Head’ that Kept Her from Testifying
Some may recall news reports at the time of Hillary Clinton’s concussion that ended her testimony on Benghazi before the House Foreign Affairs Committee.
Rick Perry to Play Up Military Service in 2016 Campaign Announcement
Former Texas Governor and GOP presidential hopeful Rick Perry often touts his military experience on the stump while pointing out he may end up being the only 2016 Republican contender with military experience.
Karl Rove Not The King He Once Was
Karl Rove’s American Crossroads long sat at the top of the GOP political food chain. It dominated through three presidential election cycles, but no longer.
Rick Santorum Slams Fox News for ‘Arbitrary’ Debate Rules
Republican presidential hopeful Rick Santorum isn’t happy with Fox News, given their announced guidelines for the first GOP debate. “Fox News announced it would limit participation to those GOP candidates who rank in the top 10 of five national polls in the months leading up to the debate in Cleveland.”
Hillary Clinton Wants to Get You Excited
She may be too busy to answer questions from the lowly media … or even to provide you with a location – but according to her Twitter account, Hillary Clinton wants you to “get excited.”
Sen. Tom Cotton Doesn’t Stand With Rand on Filibuster
Republican Sen. Tom Cotton disagrees with Sen. Rand Paul about “the constitutionality and the effectiveness” of the government’s collection of information.
Jeb Bush’s Campaign Theme: Have a Problem with Me? Get Over It!
To hear Jeb Bush tell it, he doesn’t have a problem, you do. And you had better get used to it — and him — even if you don’t like it.
Martin O’Malley to Launch 2016 Bid on May 30th in Baltimore
Reports indicate former Maryland governor and Baltimore mayor Martin O’Malley will announce his bid for the 2016 Democrat nomination on May 30th at Baltimore’s Federal Hill Park.
Indiana Governor Mike Pence Passes on 2016 Presidential Run
Indiana Gov. Mike Pence has decided not to run for the presidency in 2016, according to a spokeswoman. He’s opting to run for reelection as Indiana’s governor, instead.
Hillary Clinton Mocks Reporter Who Dares Ask Her A Question
Ed Henry of Fox News dared to try to ask Hillary Clinton a question today in Iowa.
Rand Paul Hits the Clintons on Race
Sen and GOP presidential hopeful Rand Paul, whom even prominent progressive voices have given credit for being ahead of many Democrats on so called civil right issues, is calling out former President Bill Clinton for putting “a generation of black men in prison,” which Clinton has basically acknowledged as true.
Contra Buzzfeeed, Jeb Bush Vows to ‘Campaign Hard’ in Iowa
Both MSNBC and the Brody File are reporting that, contrary to a previous Buzzfeed report, Jeb Bush does indeed intend to “campaign hard” in Iowa.
ABC’s Stephanopoulos Under Fire for ‘Egregious Failing’
ABC News anchor George Stephanopoulos’ “undisclosed contributions totaling $75,000 to former President Bill Clinton’s foundation … will cripple his ability to participate in the network’s coverage of the 2016 presidential election,” according to retired White House correspondent Ann Compton.
Why Is the GOP Making a Problem for Itself with Debates?
Leave it to the Republican Party to create a problem it doesn’t need. Nothing irks the grassroots quite so much as their need to demonstrate the top-down control of the apparatus.
Jeb Bush: We Can Replace Obamacare with the Apple Watch
In his latest head-scratcher moment, former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush left himself wide open for a swipe from Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL)—never a good idea—while leaving others wondering what the heck it was he was thinking, let alone talking about.
Rick Perry to Announce Presidential Bid June 4 in Dallas
Former Texas Gov. Rick Perry is reportedly set to declare his candidacy for the GOP presidential nomination in Dallas on June 4th.
Democratic Veteran: Obama Leading in ‘Wrong Direction’ Against Islamic Terror
One of President Obama’s biggest critics in his handling of what was once considered to be a war on terrorism turns out to be a Democrat from Hawaii, Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, according to an interview in The Hill.
Americans Overwhelmingly Oppose a Michelle Obama Presidential Run
For some reason, Rasmussen thought it worthwhile to poll Americans on whether or not Michelle Obama should challenge Hillary for the Democratic nomination.
Hillary and Boeing, Profit Together
The long tail and paper trail linking Hillary Clinton and Boeing is bound to continue to dog her campaign.
Oracle Founder Larry Ellison Hosting California Funder for Rubio
Politico reported that Oracle founder Larry Ellison is set to host a fundraising event for Marco Rubio as the Florida Senator ramps up his quest for the GOP’s 2016 presidential nomonation.
De Blasio Takes Obama’s Washington By Storm
The battle for “progressivism” sweeps into Washington.
Jeb Bush Mishandles Iraq Question as Well as His Clarification
There’s been a considerable amount of talk about Hillary Clinton being a flawed candidate with the potential to self-destruct during a tough race.
Jeb Bush Passes on Iowa Straw Poll
A spokesperson for former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush told the Des Moines Register that Bush will opt out of the broadly criticized Iowa Straw Poll and focus on the Feb 1 Iowa caucuses, instead.
Jeb Bush PAC Hires Boehner Aide Michael Steel
Right to Rise Policy Solutions, a nonprofit group run by allies of Jeb Bush, has hired Speaker John Boehner’s press secretary, Michael Steele.
