October 18, 2010 Archives

October 18, 2010 Archives

Pelosi: Need To Address "Fairness" Of "Ownership and Equity" In US

"We're talking about addressing the disparity of income where the wealthy people continue to get wealthier and some other people are falling out of the middle class when we want to bring many more people into the middle class. But that disparity is not just about wages alone, that disparity is about ownership and equity. It's all about fairness

Obama Radio Ad For Boxer: We've "Stood Shoulder To Shoulder"

"I've stood shoulder to shoulder with Barbara Boxer through the tough fights. I believe California needs her and I know I need her," President Obama says in a radio ad for Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-CA).

Maryland Governor Calls Illegal Immigrants "New Americans"

During a gubernatorial debate, Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley (D) called illegal immigrants "new Americans." "There is this nativism rising up and this desire to blame new Americans for the problems in our economy," O'Malley said. O'Malley repeatedly used the term "new Americans" as a euphemism for illegal aliens.



AK-Sen: Joe Miller: Reporter "Crossed The Line"

"This same individual, the blogger, he actually followed me into the restroom," Joe Miller said of a blogger his campaign detained for assault and harassment.

Sarah Palin Slams Obama: "Shovel-Ready Jobs, My Astroturf"

"Speaking of Russia, I can see November from my house," Sarah Palin said at a Tea Party Express rally in Nevada.

Sen. Dorgan: Midterm Election Won't Be Bad As Predicted

Sen. Byron Dorgan, whose seat will probably go Republican, says he does not regret retiring. Dorgan has been a member of Congress for 30 years. "I know the pundits all have decided exactly how it's [elections] are going to turn out, but I'm not all sure it's all going to turn out quite that way," Dorgan said about predictions of huge Democratic



Sarah Palin To Republican Machine: "Man Up"

"Hey, politicians who are in office today you, some of you, need to man up and spend some political capital to support the tea party candidates instead of doing this, waiting to see how everything is going to go. You know that tea party candidates are constitutionalists that got the common sense. So, some of these politicians, the big-wigs withi

Rush: Obama Presidency A Step Backwards For Race Relations

Rush Limbaugh sarcastically wonders what is the big deal if GOP groups are taking foreign money since the world apparently loves the President anyway. Limbaugh also pokes fun at Obama's "car in a ditch" riff. "Most people tow a car out of a ditch," instead of driving it out, Limbaugh said.

Dem Sen. McCaskill: Conway Ad "Very Dangerous"

Sen. Claire McCaskill (D-MO) said an ad by Democratic candidate for US Senate Jack Conway (KY) that attack his GOP's opponent's religion is "dangeous" and "close to the line."



Harry Reid: Obama "Like The Chilean Miners"

"It was like the Chilean miners, but he, being the man he is, rolled up his sleeves and said 'I am going to get us out of this hole,'" Sen. Harry Reid (D-NV) said in Las Vegas on Sunday.

Stahl: Why Are So Many Tea Partiers Women? I Find That So Intriguing

CBS' Leslie Stahl befuddles "Morning Joe" with her question. "Women as we all know are smarter than men," Mike Barnicle chimed in. "They have better instincts than men," Barnicle added. "The tea partiers are not necessarily saying we have to pay our bills, they are saying no taxes," Stahl said.

UPDATE: MSNBC: Dems Received $1 Million In Foreign Donations

White House emails response to MSNBC after segment. See below. MSNBC's Mika Brzezinski points out that amid the White House's attack on the Chamber of Commerce, Democrats have taken in at least $1 million from "political action committees affiliated with foreign companies." "The big problem is that money no long



Sen. DeMint On Obama: "We Can't Trust What He Says Anymore"

"Unfortunately, we can’t trust what he says anymore, and I don’t think that the American people are going to begin to trust him more and more as we get towards the elections, even if the economy improves," Sen. Jim DeMint (R-SC) tells NewsMax.

Rand Paul After Debate: "I Will Not Be Shaking His Hand"

"I will not be associated with a man who attacks my religion," Rand Paul (R-KY), candidate for US Senate, said at the end of a debate with opponent Jack Conway (D). Via Gateway Pundit, which has more information

Study: Tea Party Not Racist Or Treated Fairly

UCLA graduate student analyzes media coverage of the tea party.

Chamber: When We Disclosed Health Care Opponents They Were Harassed

Bruce Josten, VP of the Chamber of Commerce defends their (perfectly legal) decision to not disclose their donors. Josten says that when they disclosed their donors during the health care reform debate, they were harassed. The Obama administration and Democrats in Congress have not let up on their attacks on the Chamber even though no evidence

GOP Video: "Where Are The Jobs?"

This video highlights the unemployment crisis facing the United States and touts the GOP's "Pledge to America."

Rick Scott On Health Care: "The Whole Thing Needs To Be Repealed"

Rick Scott on early voting in Florida, running for Governor, Florida's economy and health care.

Germany's Merkel: Multiculturalism Has Failed

German Chancellor Angela Merkel has said that attempts at creating a multi-cultural society in Germany have "utterly failed." Merkel was addressing a national meeting of the youth wing of her Christian Democratic Union (CDU) party.

Dem Congressman Slaps Black Opponent's Hand During Debate

In a heated moment while discussing the Health Care bill, Rep. Ed Perlmutter (D-CO) swats Ryan Frazier (R) on the hand as they argue over tort reform. "Hey, don't hit me man, come on!" said Frazier. Perlmutter apologized immediately, "Sorry. Sorry. You're right. Sorry. You're right."

CBS' Chip Reid: WH Worried They Could Lose House And Senate

"Well, if you listen to them publicly, Robert Gibbs today, for example, on the morning talk shows said they're confident they're going to hang on to the Senate and the House. Behind the scenes, they are not. They are deeply worried they could lose the House and they are even a bit worried they could lose the Senate," CBS' Chip Reid said.

NM Democrat: Opponent Spent Immigration Money On "Big Fat Boners"

Diane Denish, Democratic Gubernatorial candidate in the state of New Mexico, makes a verbal flub while accusing her candidate of nepotism.


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