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Grayson, media bias, and the new totalitarianism

In response to Alan Grayson Accuses Martin Bashir of ‘Collaborating’ With The Tea Party (Video): Grayson is a great example of the “soft” media bias that shields Democrats.  He’s a straight-up foaming-at-the-mouth lunatic who daily says the kind of idiotic

Legislation Curtailing NSA Domestic Spying to Be Introduced Tuesday

Legislation Curtailing NSA Domestic Spying to Be Introduced Tuesday

Breitbart News has learned that Rep. James Sensenbrenner (R-WI) will introduce major legislation to rein in NSA surveillance activities of American citizens on Tuesday.  The United and Strengthening America by Fulfilling Rights and Ending Eavesdropping, Dragnet Collection, and Online Monitoring Act,

Cruz Blasts Sebelius Texas Visit: 'First Do No Harm'

Cruz Blasts Sebelius Texas Visit: 'First Do No Harm'

On Friday, Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) blasted Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius for journeying to Texas to push the Obamacare health exchanges. “Due to Obamacare, Americans are losing their health insurance, they are seeing their premiums increase,

'Stop Watching Us': Celebs Join Anti-NSA YouTube Campaign

'Stop Watching Us': Celebs Join Anti-NSA YouTube Campaign

In a condemnation of the federal government that comes from an unusual source, Hollywood celebrities have joined in a video ripping the National Security Agency for its ubiquitous spying on Americans. Director Oliver Stone, along with actors Maggie Gyllenhaal, John

After Hiatus, Obama Returns to Campaign Mode in NY

After Hiatus, Obama Returns to Campaign Mode in NY

(AP) After hiatus, Obama returns to campaign mode in NYBy JOSH LEDERMANAssociated PressWASHINGTONPresident Barack Obama is opening a six-week burst of fundraising for Democrats, offering an early look at how he’ll frame the messy health overhaul rollout and recent government

Joe Paterno's Son May Run for Congress as Democrat

Joe Paterno's Son May Run for Congress as Democrat

HARRISBURG, Pa., Oct. 25 (UPI) —Jay Paterno, son of the late Joe Paterno, who was Penn State football coach, may challenge U.S. Rep. Glenn Thompson, R-Pa., Democratic party figures said. Jay Paterno hasn’t confirmed his plans, but Centre County and

DC Rumor: Obama Will Delay Individual Mandate By Thanksgiving

That’s the word on the street. And by “on the street”, I mean Brad Dayspring, the Communications Director for the NRSC. During a teleconference with conservative bloggers, Thursday afternoon, Dayspring said that it’s the consensus of reporters in Washington that

Mr. Boehner's War

Mr. Boehner's War

House Speaker John Boehner’s (R-OH) spokesperson Brendan Buck has issued an unsubstantiated statement to the National Journal attacking the character and credibility of Breitbart News Senior Editor-At-Large and Government Accountability Institute (GAI) President Peter Schweizer. This week, Schweizer, who is the William J. Casey Research Fellow at the

Author of 'Extortion' Book Draws Heat from Boehner's Office

Author of 'Extortion' Book Draws Heat from Boehner's Office

A new book that argues politicians in Washington manufacture crises and manipulate vote scheduling and other legislative activity as part of a Mafia-like “protection racket” to extort campaign donations is drawing attention from such divergent corners as The New York Times and

Hypocrite: When Hillary Yelled

Hypocrite: When Hillary Yelled

The media are celebrating Hillary Clinton’s response to a heckler at an event in Buffalo, NY. The man shouted at her about the Benghazi scandal: “You let them die!” In response, Clinton said that Americans had to work together for

Obama Pressing Congress to Move on Immigration

Obama Pressing Congress to Move on Immigration

(AP) Obama pressing Congress to move on immigrationWASHINGTONPresident Barack Obama is using the bully pulpit to insist that Congress pass legislation overhauling the nation’s immigration system. Obama will issue that call to Congress when he speaks Thursday in the East

Schweizer Slams Obama, Congress for Using 'Milker Bills' to Extort Donations

Schweizer Slams Obama, Congress for Using 'Milker Bills' to Extort Donations

On Wednesday, Breitbart News Senior Editor-at-Large and Government Accountability Institute President Peter Schweizer slammed President Barack Obama and lawmakers in Washington for using “milker bills” to extort campaign contributions, which are often used to subsidize their lavish lifestyles.  Appearing on

Fired WH Official Claimed Benghazi Report 'Whitewash'

Fired WH Official Claimed Benghazi Report 'Whitewash'

The former national security staffer who was fired for insulting administration officials from an anonymous Twitter account suggested that former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton faked her concussion to avoid giving Benghazi testimony last year and claimed that the Accountability

Washington Political Press Has Got Obama's Back

Washington Political Press Has Got Obama's Back

Political writers are usually confused on economic issues, but Washington DC political writers just seem to parrot the Obama Administration’s talking points.  A typical example is Pete Schroeder’s and Vicki Needham’s article for The Hill Blog: “Shutdown Could Keep Fed

32 Members of Congress Demand Sebelius Resignation

32 Members of Congress Demand Sebelius Resignation

Thirty-two members of the U.S. House of Representatives are demanding the immediate resignation or firing of Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius over the failed implementation of Obamacare. “With more than three years to prepare for

Who Hired Kathleen Sebelius?

Who Hired Kathleen Sebelius?

Career politicians are a curious breed. They are the only species known to man that creates grand catastrophes and then expects praise for quietly slinking away and pretending it was someone else’s mess all along. This month, Kansas Senator Pat

Days Later, Democrats Adopt GOP Plan On ObamaCare

Days Later, Democrats Adopt GOP Plan On ObamaCare

Last week, Congress voted to end the government shutdown and lift the debt ceiling overcoming Republican demands to delay the implementation of ObamaCare for one year. On Wednesday, just days after Democrats overcame the GOP demands, Democrat lawmakers are suggesting