Sure, we understand that the people who run political campaigns and the candidates who hire or encourage them will stretch or bend the truth in return for a bump in the polls. That’s why, as Harry Truman understood, it gets
by Of Thee I Sing 177618 Jan 2012, 10:42 PM PST0
Nancy Pelosi and Democrats have entered a completely giddy state at the thought of a Mitt Romney Nomination because they know full well it would ensure the reelection of President Barrack Obama. While I don’t profess to be a political
by Kevin L. Martin18 Jan 2012, 8:00 PM PST0
Watch this brave and honest public employee at the end of this video. [youtube RmvC-91lTME] The MacIver Institute and The Americans for Prosperity Foundation sponsored an It’s Working! town hall meeting on Saturday, January 7, 2012 in Southeast Wisconsin. Participants
by Brett Healy18 Jan 2012, 3:19 PM PST0
In an appearance on “Meet the Press” Sunday morning, Sen. Harry Reid (D-NV) claimed that the Tea Party is “dying out” heading into the 2012 elections. Here’s Sen. Reid’s exchange with reporter David Gregory: SEN. REID: Well, I think the
by Wynton Hall18 Jan 2012, 2:24 PM PST0
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Does time stand still in the St. Paul school district? If it does, that would explain why its teachers union, the St. Paul Federation of Teachers, is using contract negotiations to insist on a hard cap
by Education Action Group18 Jan 2012, 1:31 PM PST0
For the second time in a session that is only weeks old, Indiana House Democrats refused to show up for work on Tuesday, effectively delaying the passage of right-to-work legislation. The first delay was a three-day boycott that finished with
by Media Trackers18 Jan 2012, 12:41 PM PST0
With members of the mainstream media now hurling charges of using racially coded language against GOP presidential candidate Newt Gingrich, Big Government has uncovered a private memorandum written over three decades ago that offers a unique glimpse into Mr. Gingrich’s
by Wynton Hall18 Jan 2012, 11:51 AM PST0
Attorney General Eric Holder got a lot wrong in his speech in Columbia, South Carolina, but two things in particular: 1) that voter fraud is rare and 2) that South Carolina’s voter laws are racist, not only by their intent,
by Charles C. Johnson18 Jan 2012, 11:19 AM PST0
When Gov. Sarah Palin appeared on Sean Hannity’s television program, Hannity, last night, she discussed the recent GOP debate and the fast approaching South Carolina primary. Concerning the debate she had strong praise for Gov. Rick Perry, whom she described
by AWR Hawkins18 Jan 2012, 10:41 AM PST0
Next time you hear sanctimonious wails from the left about how Gov. Scott Walker (R-WI) and Republicans want to take collective bargaining rights away from workers, remember that basic evaluations and disciplinary actions for awful teachers is something these union
by Larry O'Connor18 Jan 2012, 9:53 AM PST0
[audio: http://www.coffeeandmarkets.com/CoffeeandMarkets011812.mp3] Download Podcast | iTunes | Podcast Feed On today’s edition of Coffee and Markets, Pejman Yousefzadeh and Kevin Holtsberry are joined by Jordan Ballor to discuss his book Wisdom & Wonder: Common Grace in Science & Art a
by The New Ledger18 Jan 2012, 9:29 AM PST0
The Obama administration is expected to reject the controversial Keystone Pipeline this afternoon, according to Fox News. The State Department is expected to vote against the pipeline this afternoon. Transcanada will however be allowed to reapply with an alternate route
by Publius18 Jan 2012, 9:00 AM PST0
The Obamas have developed quite the reputation for wasting taxpayer dollars on unnecessary global trips. Michelle Obama’s family vacation to Africa is one very recent example. Another is the Obamas’ failed bid to bring the Olympics to Chicago back in
by Tom Fitton18 Jan 2012, 8:23 AM PST0
Facebook may give Barack Obama a slight edge this coming presidential election while creating a wide misperception about who’s actually pulling ahead in the Republican Party. A new partnership between Facebook and Politico announced last week will reveal users’ private
by Jeffrey Scott Shapiro18 Jan 2012, 7:31 AM PST0
(Reuters) – Solyndra LLC failed to attract any bids on Tuesday from buyers who could have restarted production, brought back some laid off staff and kept the bankrupt solar panel maker operating, according to a company adviser. Solyndra, which owes
by Publius18 Jan 2012, 6:43 AM PST0
GRANT, Mich. – Ever wonder what it costs to quit a labor union? For one Michigan educator, the annual costs of “non-membership” in the local, state and national teacher unions total $544.28. But Andrew Buikema, 10-year teacher with Grant Public
by Education Action Group18 Jan 2012, 6:01 AM PST0
If you haven’t heard the news. First off where were you and second dude this is the only site for news. Dana Loesch was being attacked for a statement on her radio show this past week. She said,”given the chance,
by Brad Essex18 Jan 2012, 5:31 AM PST0
However they market themselves, public unions are political by nature, brimming partisanship that goes beyond their skewed campaign spending. Every Republican teacher, public safety worker, and government employee forced to pay “fair share” dues should be outraged. My state’s National
by Jason Hart18 Jan 2012, 5:01 AM PST0
First term Phoenix area Arizona State Senator Kyrsten Sinema has thrown her hat in the ring to stand for the US House of Representatives from the newly created 9th Congressional District Kyrsten Sinema is widely known as leftist and a
by Trevor Loudon18 Jan 2012, 4:15 AM PST0
Today, in 1943, was the first uprising of the Warsaw Jewish ghetto. If only this had happened everywhere–at the same time.
by Publius18 Jan 2012, 12:03 AM PST0