'Punching' Jim Messina
Jim Messina likes to talk about punching people. In August 2009, while serving as Deputy Chief of Staff to President Barack Obama at the White House, he told Democrats to “punch back twice as hard” if they were “hit” by
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Jay Leno Slams Ineffective Obama Before 'Tonight Show' Interview
As expected, The Tonight Show’s Jay Leno conducted a probing, but fair, interview with President Barack Obama Tuesday night. What Obama might not have foreseen, though, was a haymaker of a punchline Leno uncorked in his monologue moments before the
Jay Leno to Obama: 'Bromance with John McCain?'
Obama is making the rounds, again in the entertainment world and was a guest on Jay Leno’s show last night. The president prefers these entertainment venues to the riskier (but not much) appearances with the media where he might be
McCain, Graham Plea For Release Of Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood Members
Al-Arabiya : U.S. Senators John McCain and Lindsey Graham urged Egypt’s military-backed government to release jailed members of the Muslim Brotherhood and called on rival parties in the country to engage in a national dialogue and avoid violence. McCain and
McCain Walks into Meeting with Obama, Gets Applause
On Wednesday, Democrats applauded Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) when he accidentally walked into a closed-door meeting between President Barack Obama and Congressional Democrats on Capitol Hill. McCain, who has been hailed as Sen. Majority Leader Harry Reid’s (D-NV) favorite Republican,
McCain Hates on "Wacko Birds" Rand Paul, Ted Cruz, and Mike Lee
Mr. Amnesty for Illegal Immigrants himself, Senator John McCain, recently interviewed with the liberal New Republic, where he reiterated his disdain for the new crop of “wacko bird” conservative U.S. Senators, by referring to them as isolationists. Q: Do
McCain Remains Unhappy He Lost Presidential Race
Guess why Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) says he’s not completely happy? He gave an interview with The New Republic in which he said, “Am I happy? I’d like to be president of the United States.” McCain defended his selection of
Elizabeth Warren: 'You Couldn't Ask for a Better Partner than John McCain'
Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) shares her issues with government-run student loans and sings the praises of Sen. John McCain (R-AZ).
McCain Concedes Immigration Reform Bill Won't Gain GOP 'A Single Hispanic Voter'
Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) conceded on Monday that Republicans will not win one new Hispanic voter over by passing a comprehensive immigration reform bill. “Let’s say we enact it, comprehensive immigration reform, I don’t think it gains a single Hispanic
Obama Asks McCain, Graham to Make Egypt Trip
President Obama asked Sens. John McCain (R-AZ) and Lindsey Graham (R-SC) to go to Egypt and encourage the military to allow civilian elections so a democratic process can continue. The Associated Press quoted Graham explaining the trip: The president asked Sen.
McCain: Senate's Immigration Reforms 'Appeal to Our Judeo-Christian Principles'
CSPAN: Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) joins Rep. Xavier Becerra (D-CA) and supporters of immigration reform in a discussion on the path to citizenship for “Dreamers” and immigrant families. The AFL-CIO and the Economic Policy Institute host the event.
McCain: 'Border Surge' Amendment to Immigration Bill Was Just for Show
Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) said Tuesday that if the House goes to conference to try to save the Senate “Gang of Eight” immigration bill, the “border surge” amendment from Sens. Bob Corker (R-TN) and John Hoeven (R-ND) will probably be
Vietnam War POW, Medal Of Honor Recipient Col. George 'Bud' Day Dead At 88
Vietnam War POW and Medal of Honor recipient Col. George “Bud” Day died on July 27, according to his wife, Doris Day. According to CBS News, day was surrounded by family when he died. Day received “the Medal of
Palin: Establishment Republicans Emboldened Obama by Censoring Me
Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin said establishment Republican operatives who ran John McCain’s (R-AZ) presidential campaign in 2008 banned her from bringing up then-candidate Barack Obama’s record and his personal and professional associations. She said that sent a signal to
Meghan McCain Gets Own Show on New TV Network
By BETH HARRISAssociated PressBEVERLY HILLS, Calif.Meghan McCain is getting her own show on a new TV network targeting the generation of Americans known as millennials. The 28-year-old author and blogger told the Television Critics Association on Friday that the show
McCain Falsely Claims Americans 'Overwhelmingly' Support Immigration Reform
Sen. John McCain (R-AZ), one of the most prominent supporters of comprehensive immigration reform and a member of the Gang of Eight that wrote the bill, falsely claimed that Americans “overwhelmingly” support the legislation. “Overwhelmingly, the American people want us
Senators Cancel Immigration Strategy Meeting Aimed at Targeting House GOP
On Monday, senators who drafted the chamber’s comprehensive immigration reform bill canceled a scheduled follow-up meeting with big business and technology lobbyists. At that meeting, Senators–like John McCain (R-AZ) and Chuck Schumer (D-NY)–who wrote the immigration bill that passed nearly a
CA Chamber of Commerce Targeting CA House Republicans on Immigration
Big business interests in California will target California House Republicans, like House Majority Whip Kevin McCarthy, to try to win their support on a comprehensive immigration reform bill. California Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Allan Zaremberg told McClatchy newspapers there
McCain Agrees with Obama that 'Stand Your Ground' Should Be Reviewed
Appearing on CNN’s State of the Union on July 21, Senator John McCain (R-AZ) sided with President Obama and said stand your ground laws ought to be reviewed not only in Florida, but in every state that has passed such laws.
McCain: Rolling Stone Cover 'Horrifying'
Sen. John McCain tells Candy Crowley the cover of Rolling Stone with the alleged Boston bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev is “stupid” and “inappropriate.”
McCain: Obama's Trayvon Comments 'Very Impressive'
On Sunday, Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) appeared on CNN’s State of the Union, where he called President Obama’s Friday comments on Trayvon Martin and race “very impressive.” He said, “I think we should continue to make progress,” but added that
McCain: Stand Your Ground 'Needs to Be Reviewed'
Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) on CNN’s “State of the Union”
McCain Backs Enzi over Cheney
Sen. John McCain (R-AZ), appearing on CNN’s State of the Union, gave Sen. Mike Enzi (R-WY) “strong support” in his upcoming primary challenge against Liz Cheney, daughter of former Vice President Dick Cheney. While acknowledging that everyone has a right
McCain to Block Joint Chiefs Chairman over Disagreement on US Role in Syria
On July 18, Senator John McCain (R-AZ) made it clear he intends to block the nomination of General Martin E. Dempsey to another two-year term as Chairman of the Joints Chiefs of Staff. McCain and Dempsey differ in their views
McCain: 'We Are Not Winning' on Immigration
Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) said it was a fact that proponents of comprehensive immigration reform are losing even though the Senate passed its immigration reform bill more than three weeks ago. “Here is a fact: We are not winning,” McCain
