Rep. Paul Broun (R-GA) writes in National Review about the bill he introduced today in the House to actually lower the debt ceiling from $14.3 trillion to $13 trillion. I’d be very . . .
Author: Dan Cleary
New RNC ad: “Changing Direction”
Nice job on this one by the RNC. This ad will be running on cable over the next few weeks, and it highlights the massive deficits, crippling unemployment, and failed programs – . . .
Durbin concedes Medicare is going broke
Rest assured that Dick Durbin rarely says much that could be construed as sensical when he delivers a speech from the Senate floor. But you know the saying about broken clocks, and . . .
Good news: Olbermann’s pathetic ratings are getting even worse
So much for the theory that hiring a curmudgeonly news buffoon to host a show on your fledgling cable station would be ratings gold. Not even close. Ratings for Current’s new incarnation . . .
Dick Morris: Jewish voters are turning against Barack Obama
Barack Obama is paying a huge political price among Jewish voters for his anti-Israel policies, according to a recent tracking poll conducted by Dick Morris. In 2008, Barack Obama received 78% of . . .
Casey Anthony Verdict: Not Guilty
Reuters reports: A Florida jury on Tuesday found Casey Anthony not guilty of murder in the 2008 death of her 2-year-old daughter Caylee, a case that riveted millions since the child was . . .
GAO finds children on Medicaid have worse physician access than uninsured children
Perhaps Medicaid is a misnomer. I’m guessing this comes as little surprise to anyone with kids who rely on the program for health care. Avik Roy explains the GAO’s new findings on . . .
VP Report: Biden Out, Cuomo In?
That is the prediction from former New York GOP Chairman Williams Powers. Trust me, I am taking nothing for granted in 2012. But I desperately hope this would only end up being . . .
Open Thread: Red Skelton’s Pledge of Allegiance
This is Red Skelton’s stunning rendition of the Pledge of Allegiance from January 14, 1969. That was back in the day when network television still made edifying contributions to American culture every . . .
Cornyn: GOP would accept a “mini” deal on debt ceiling
This doesn’t sound good. Didn’t we get burned last time the Republicans decided to do a deal like this? Bloomberg reports: Republicans would accept a “mini” deal with the Obama administration on . . .
8th Wonder of the World: Why black people vote for Democrats
It’s been a fact of American politics since the 1960’s: Black people vote overwhelmingly Democrat, to the point of near-absurdity. As you watch this video, consider the percentage of the black vote . . .
Overnight open thread: Gary Sinise, a true American patriot
Gary Sinise has such a huge heart for our troops. I get choked up just hearing him talk about them. He has now established the Gary Sinise Foundation, whose mission is to . . .
The 51st State: South California?
It is no secret that California is in the midst of a fiscal meltdown of epic proportions. The once-Golden State is now drowning in a sea of high taxes, even higher government . . .
Gift-wrapped Red Eye material: Mark Halperin’s “dick” comment
Posted for your Saturday morning viewing pleasure, this is Greg Gutfeld and the Red Eye panel engaging in a lively discussion of the Mark Halperin Incident. They had a lot of fun . . .
Debt ceiling negotiations threaten Obama’s busy schedule
Go ahead, Mr. President. Cancel your umpteenth fundraiser and your weekly round of golf. See if anyone cares. This from the same guy who doesn’t think a conversation with the Senate Minority . . .
Wreckovery Summer, the Sequel: Crushing unemployment for teenagers – especially black teenagers
Great op-ed in today’s Wall Street Journal, on the miserably high unemployment rate among teenagers this summer. It is well worth reading in full, and is a lesson on why raising the . . .
Sources: McCotter may jump in
Roll Call ran full-speed ahead with this headline, but read below and you’ll see this isn’t quite etched in stone. Yet. Late Thursday evening approaching a holiday weekend seems like a strange . . .
Dick Durbin has a DREAM: Maybe an illegal alien will become president someday
Constitutional ignoramus alert! In fairness to Durbin, it could also be that he just doesn’t give a rip about the Constitution. Or, maybe he has an amendment in mind that he’s not . . .
Another victory for NJ taxpayers: NJN signing off tomorrow
Should be interesting to see if the sky falls on Saturday in the Garden State. (h/t: Lucianne) State-owned television network New Jersey Network will permanently go dark Friday, after more than a . . .
Senate unanimously confirms Petraeus as new CIA director
The vote was 94-0, with six Members not voting. Here is the roll call. The Baltimore Sun reports: WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Senate Thursday voted overwhelmingly to confirm General David Petraeus, currently . . .