December 12, 2010 Archives

December 12, 2010 Archives

CBS' Stahl On Boehner Crying: "What Set You Off This Time?" ... "He Cries All The Time?"

After his wife told CBS' Leslie Stahl how much of a journey it has been for the family that her husband John Boehner went from nighttime janitor to Speaker of the House, the Congressman began to cry. "You know what's happening over here," Stahl said, pointing at Boehner while tears begin to form. "What set you off that time," a perplexed Stah

Justice Breyer To DC Gun Enthusiasts: Go To Maryland

Justice Breyer discussed the 2nd Amendment with Chris Wallace on FOX News Sunday. Breyer told Wallace if you live in Washington DC and like to shoot guns you can go to Maryland. (via Gateway

Rep. Paul Ryan: "We're Going To Cut Spending"

"I find it sort of interesting that after this massive spending spree that took place over the last two years, the creation of two new health care entitlements, now there's concern about deficits -- when they have a chance of raising taxes," Rep. Paul Ryan (R-Wisconsin) said on "FOX News Sunday." Rep. Ryan also slams Democrats for using class wa



Sen. McCain Warns Of "Rise Of A Third Party"

FOX NEWS: Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., says he will support President Obama's tax cut compromise, even though he's not happy about all the pork and earmarks being loaded into it. In fact, McCain predicts that if Congress keeps it up, Americans will be so upset by the fiscal irresponsibility, they will elect third party. "Unless we satisfy the mes

David Axelrod: No, Obama Is Not A Centrist

David Axelrod says President Obama is not moving toward the center with his tax extension compromise. "No, the president is who he always has been," Axelrod tells CNN. Axelrod tells CNN he does not expect Obama to have a primary challenger in 2012. "I really don't," he said.

"FOX News Sunday" Panel On Obama Leaving Tax Presser

Juan Williams, Mara Liasson, Bill Kristol and Chris Stirewall talk about President Obama leaving Bill Clinton in control of a press conference on tax cuts.



Sarah Palin Calls For Change In Haiti

Former vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin wrapped up a two-day visit in Haiti Sunday after she toured cholera treatment centers. Jon Decker reports.

Howard Dean: Obama Probably Won't Face Primary Challenger

"I think that would be bad thing for the country and a bad thing for the Democratic Party. The history of people running against presidents in their own party is the challenger, he loses, and then the president is weakened and loses," Howard Dean told CBS.

"Meet The Press" Panel On Obama, Tax Fight

Rep. Anthony Weiner, D-NY, Fmr. Rep. Harold Ford, D-TN, Paul Gigot, and Savannah Guthrie.



Rep. Nadler: Tax Cut Deal Is GOP Blackmail

CBS: Congressman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) and former Governor Howard Dean (D-VT) gave Bob Schieffer their stance on the nature in Washington, D.C. as President Obama's tax deal approaches reform.

"This Week" Roundtable On Taxes And Democrats' Revolt

George Will, Paul Krugman, Cokie Roberts and Matthew Dowd debate.

Mayor Bloomberg Again Denies Presidential Run: "No Way, No How"

The New York City mayor tells NBC's David Gregory he’s “not looking at the possibility of running” for president, and that there’s no chance he will change his mind.



Reps. Cummings And McDermott On Opposition To Tax Deal

CNN's Candy Crowley talks to two Democratic lawmakers who are not voting to extend Bush-era tax cuts.

Sen. Durbin: Tax Extension Vote Is Tough, But Necessary

"Most of believe, as painful as some of the provisions are, this is absolutely essential so our economy doesn't slump," Sen. Durbin (D-IL) said. "We need Republican support to pass this," Durbin added."

Minneapolis Metrodome Roof Collapses Due To Snow

Footage of the collapse of the HH Metrodome roof on December 12, 2010, due to heavy snow.

Krauthammer Responds To "Shout-Out" From Bill Clinton

Syndicated columnist Charles Krauthammer responds to former president's comments. Krauthammer jokes his career is now over after Bill Clinton cited his column on President Obama's compromise. "Maybe NPR will take me," Krauthammer jokes.


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