Reporters got a little talking-to from White House spokesman Jay Carney today. Apparently, it’s against the rules for them to shout questions at Dear Leader, especially when his Presidency is on the . . .
Author: Dan Cleary
Herman Cain’s new ad: Priceless
This is a nicely done ad here for Herman Cain. On a day when all the cool pundits are busy trying to spin Obama’s bad fundraising quarter into a “record-shattering” success, this . . .
Gohmert to Boehner: Quit believing Obama scare tactics and do your own research
At a press conference this afternoon, Rep. Louis Gohmert (R-TX) advised John Boehner to “quit believing the President” when he suggests that Social Security checks are in jeopardy if the debt ceiling . . .
MichelleO pounds 1,700-calorie meal at DC burger joint
This wouldn’t even be worth noting if the First Lady didn’t spend so much time lecturing us about eating our vegetables, steering public funds toward eradicating so-called urban “food deserts”, and regulating . . .
Obama spooks seniors, says he “cannot guarantee” Social Security checks beyond August 2nd
In an interview with CBS News set to air this evening, an increasingly desperate Barack Obama threatens to withhold Social Security checks from senior citizens if the debt ceiling negotiations don’t go . . .
Laura Ingraham: Tea party success is the only reason spending cuts are even being discussed
Laura Ingraham really stomps Matt Lauer in this interview, and it’s a pleasure to watch. As usual, Lauer came prepared with little more than White House talking points and intellectual-looking reading glasses . . .
Major Garrett educates Chris Matthews on why GOP can’t agree to any tax hikes in the debt deal
Via Newsbusters, Major Garrett explains to Chris Matthews the fairly obvious political reasons why the GOP can’t and won’t agree to any tax hikes as part of a debt ceiling deal: Obama . . .
Pat Caddell reacts to Obama presser: “Does this guy have any idea what he’s doing?”
After watching Obama’s press conference this morning, Democrat pollster Pat Caddell said it is time to confront the elephant in the room: That is, the question as to whether Obama actually has . . .
Obama: I refuse to accept a deal that allows me to “keep additional income I don’t need”
What a clever demagogue. See how he says it? He doesn’t just want to raise taxes on other “rich” people – he offers himself up as a patriotic example for the rest . . .
Rhetorical question of the day: “Who am I to decide how my own health care should be handled?”
No doubt the sarcasm in this must-read column by Chris Jacobs at the Daily Caller is completely lost on Barack Obama and the rest of the know-it-all health-care “experts” out there who . . .
Bolton: I’ll decide by Labor Day if I am running
Here is a snippet of Ginni Thomas’ upcoming interview with John Bolton, which will be posted in full tomorrow at the Daily Caller. Bolton observes that the GOP presidential field is “fluid”, . . .
McConnell: “Nobody’s talking about not raising the debt ceiling”
Say what? That quote comes around the 7:25 mark, but this is worth watching in full. McConnell actually started off OK in this interview. He pointed out that when the White House . . .
‘Think Progress’ FAIL: Bachmann not calling for ban on pornography
It was reported yesterday by left-wing smear merchant (and apparently reliable MSM news source) ‘Think Progress’ that Michele Bachmann signed a pledge that included a call to ban all forms of pornography. . . .
Krauthammer shocks lib panel: Um, David Brooks is NOT a conservative!
How would you describe a political commentator who believes that Tea Partiers “have no sense of moral decency”, once said the conservative movement “has no coherent belief system”, and admires Barack Obama . . .
NJ Senate President nearly struck by lightning during TV interview
Sometimes God speaks to us in mysterious ways. At other times, He can be much more direct. Could the message be any clearer here? Lightning Almost Hits Christie Foe On TV: MyFoxPHILLY.com . . .
Michele Bachmann embraces her sex appeal
Earlier this week, Tim Pawlenty campaign adviser Vin Weber stated the obvious and said that one of Michele Bachmann’s political assets is her, quote, “sex appeal”. Bachmann probably had a right to . . .
Rep. Tim Scott (R-SC): “Impeachable act” if Obama usurps Congress on debt ceiling
Mark Levin brought this up earlier in the week and now Tim Scott is echoing the sentiment. I hope he’s not the only member of Congress doing so. If Obama is just . . .
Kristol: GOP will “cave in a pretty big way” on debt ceiling negotiations
I hope he’s wrong, but I’m afraid he might be right. (via The DC)
Michigan teacher wants out of the NEA union after Obama endorsement, dues increase
Andrew Buikema is a school teacher in Michigan and a member of the NEA. Earlier this week, the NEA endorsed President Obama for re-election in 2012 (shocking, I know) and subsequently increased . . .
Painful cut: Obama cancels weekend vacation plans
These debt ceiling negotiations must be getting pretty intense. We all know how Obama likes to vacation. Perhaps if he didn’t waste so much time on Twitter yesterday taking one softball question . . .