Senate Republicans are going to hold a marathon speaking session to delay the vote on Barack Obama’s latest judicial nominee, Nina Pillard. The GOPers are furious over Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid’s (D-NV) use of the “nuclear option” that allows
Medicare part D had a troubled rollout but its problems were really nothing compared to the launch of Obamacare. Monday Ezra Klein published a post at Wonkblog stating that Obamacare would likely succeed despite the problems with healthcare.gov. The example
In an appearance on KSNV NBC-Las Vegas earlier this week, Senator Harry Reid doubled down on one of the biggest deceptions in American history. The Senate Leader said on Tuesday, “I still go back and say what I said earlier. What [President
Despite two rounds of apologies from the President and a general consensus among fact checkers that the President’s claim was false, Sen. Harry Reid went on television this week and argued that Obama’s “if you like your plan” promise was
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) believes House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) will “cave in” on comprehensive immigration reform and a pathway to citizenship. “I feel positive we will get an immigration bill passed,” Reid told the Las Vegas Sun
While millions of Americans struggle with the pitfalls of Obamacare and are frustrated by bungled government health care exchanges, Obamacare co-architect and cheerleader Harry Reid has exempted many of his staff from buying insurance through the exchanges. In September, Democratic Senate Majority
One of the things that troubles me about Harry Reid’s “nuclear option” is that it strongly appears to be a prelude for even further weakening of the minority. President Obama’s statement of support for the move certainly supports that impression.
In response to Harry Reid Threatens to Go Nuclear – In 2005 He Felt Differently (Video): Asked in 2008 if he would ever invoke the nuclear option like the nasty R-words once considered, Majority Leader answered, “as long as I am
In response to Cruz: Today’s Vote Will Allow Shameless Democrats To Pack The DC Circuit: I really think the Dems miscalculated here. The Party and Obama are not sitting on the popular high ground to make a big power grab.
Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) expressed deep disappointment in Majority Leader Harry Reid for breaking his promise never to use the nuclear option in a statement following today’s vote. He also made note that the measure will allow shameless Democrats to
Amid the news of Sen. Harry Reid pushing through the so-called “nuclear option” that prevents filibusters for certain nominations–and President Obama’s statement supporting the new measures–the folks at the C-SPAN Video Library dug up an old clip of then-Senator Obama warning
On Thursday, Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) called Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) a “bully” in the aftermath of the Senate Democrats’ vote to destroy the historic filibuster. “What we really need is an anti-bullying ordinance in the Senate,” said
On April 13, 2005, then-Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL) stood up on the Senate floor to oppose efforts to invoke the so-called “nuclear option”–the same strategy that Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid implemented on Thursday. “Mr. President, I rise today to
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid is aiming to distract from Obamacare’s failures by changing Senate rules to slip through scores of controversial Obama nominees, senior Republicans say. Reid went to the Senate floor on Thursday to make his case to
Harry Reid’s passionate speech on the Senate floor in 2005 rebuking Republican’s filibuster reform attempts…
In response to Harry Reid Threatens to Go Nuclear – In 2005 He Felt Differently (Video): US Senate Minority Leader, Mitch McConnell took to the Senate floor, this morning to blast Democrats for attempting to change the subject from the devastating
Senate Democratic Majority Leader Harry Reid is threatening to invoke the nuclear option, effectively violating the customs and traditions of the Senate filibuster that Democrats have held so dear in the past. Reid’s move would change longstanding Senate rules that
In response to GOP Open To Supporting Landrieu Fix: I’ve been mulling all of this over for the last couple of days, and I really can’t see any good practical OR political reason to open an ObamaCare relief valve. This
Tuesday evening, the U.S. Senate voted against advancing the nomination of Cornelia Pillard to be a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. Senators decided not to hold a final vote on Pillard’s nomination,
Majority Leader Harry Reid On The Senate Floor…
Speaking on the floor of the Senate today, Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) launched into Republican criticisms of Obamacare, calling them “jokes.” Reid said, criticizing Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY), “The remarks of my friend, the Republican leader, kind of
The Senate Majority Leader did himself proud, today, on the Senate floor where he suggested that Republican complaints about ObamaCare were not valid criticisms, but “jokes” that make he and his colleagues laugh. Via The Daily Caller: In a speech on
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nevada) said Tuesday he “would love to bring [gun control] back up,” but he does not have the votes to pass any new laws. Reid made these remarks the day after 20-year-old Richard Shoop stole
Democrat politicians, positioning themselves to share in the spoils, are heaping endorsements on Hillary Clinton to run for President in 2016. Topping the list of lawmakers exalting the former First Lady and former Secretary of State are Sen. Charles Schumer (D-NY)
The father of former Utah Governor and Republican presidential candidate Jon Huntsman reportedly told Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) that Mitt Romney did not pay taxes for ten years during the 2012 campaign. According to the New York Times,
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) said Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) “stands for everything America doesn’t” and the Republican Party would end if the GOP nominated Cruz to be their candidate for president in 2016. In an interview with MSNBC’s
Asked about civility in the US Senate, Senator Tom Coburn (R-OK) pulled no punches with regard to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV). “I have great relationships with Chuck Schumer. I don’t say that in Oklahoma…There’s no comity with Harry
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, growling that a grand bargain between the GOP and Democrats that would cut entitlement programs was just “happy talk,” said that rich people want to pay more money to the government. On Nevada Public Radio,
(AP) Both sides agree: No major budget deal foreseenBy ANDREW TAYLORAssociated PressWASHINGTONOn this, GOP budget guru Rep. Paul Ryan and top Senate Democrat Harry Reid can agree: There won’t be a “grand bargain” on the budget. Instead, the Wisconsin Republican
America is suffering from an epic case of Armageddon fatigue. Budget showdown, government shutdown, debt ceiling debacle–the stakes are real but the establishment seems to feed off the chaos they create as a means to foment fear and outrage and
(AP) Police: Student killed staffer at Nevada schoolBy SCOTT SONNERAssociated PressSPARKS, Nev.A student at a Nevada middle school opened fire on campus just before the starting bell Monday, wounding two boys and killing a staff member who was trying to
The latest crisis in D.C. was just the opening act in the unfortunate last chapter of Obama’s America, one that will have a very tragic end for all hard-working Americans. The House of Representatives’ constitutional duty is clear. It is
The mainstream media gloating over the Democrats’ beat-down of the GOP concerning the recent government shutdown may be premature. Without question, Obama and Harry Reid remained united and came out on top for the time being, forcing Tea Partiers and
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) blasted Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) for being a “laughingstock” and claimed Cruz did not know how to legislate. Reid told the Huffington Post that Cruz “proved he has a great fundraising operation” and then pointed out
As President Barack Obama, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, and the rest of the left-wing network lobbying for House Republicans to pass immigration legislation gear up for a renewed push, leaders of the conservative movement
On Thursday, the federal government reopened, ending the partial government shutdown. The Treasury has new borrowing authority to continue its deficit spending. The House and the Senate reached agreement to convene a conference committee to discuss longer-term budget issues. The
The divide between the establishment GOP and the grassroots on the right is getting bigger than it has been in years. Movement leaders feel conservatives had momentum in the negotiations with President BarackObama’s administration and were could have demanded serious
As we begin with week three of the government shutdown, I wonder how many Americans are aware just how unnecessary a shutdown was from the beginning. If the media accurately reported how continuing resolutions work and the White House embraced
Word on the Hill is that a Senate deal to end the partial government shutdown and lift the debt ceiling will be reached on Tuesday. Although specific details are murky and subject to change, the broad outlines of the deal
Conservative House members are not throwing in the towel on fiscal negotiations just yet, even though Senate Republicans are trying to cut a deal with Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and President Barack Obama. “The problem with Senate Republicans is
