May 29, 2011 Archives

May 29, 2011 Archives

Zakaria: Netanyahu Creating Tension With U.S.; Not Interested In Peace

CNN's Fareed Zakaria: It's obvious that Netanyahu isn't interested in making a peace deal because he "always has a new objection, a new problem, a new delay tactic because at core he has never believed that the Palestinians should have a state." Zakaria ends the segment by giving the Palestinians advice using BiBi Netanyahu's words from over 30

Pawlenty: "I Don't Think We Should Raise The Debt Ceiling"

"I don't think we should raise the debt ceiling. And if the Congress moves in that direction, the president, they better get something really good for it. It better be permanent, and it better be structural, like a balanced budget amendment and like permanent caps and limits on spending that are specific, not just aspirational," Fmr. Gov. Tim Pawle

Harwood: Palin Trying To "Preserve" Brand; "Zero Chance Of Being Elected"

NBC's John Harwood: "[She] problem can't be elected to -- or, win the Republican nomination but what she could do is … deny someone else, like Tim Pawlenty, the opportunity to consolidate support on the right as an alternative to the establishment frontrunner and that's Mitt Romney." NBC's Lester Holt (anchor, weekend "NBC Nightly News"): "She



McCain: Palin "Can" Beat President Obama In 2012

"She can. Now, whether she will or not, whether she'll even run or not, I don't know," Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) said about his former running mate's chances of winning in 2012.

Obama Livens Up Joplin Memorial: "We're Not Going Anywhere!"

President Obama was not just Commander-in-Chief today, but he also served as the comforter in Chief at today's memorial service for Joplin, MO tornado victims. Obama just returned from a working trip to Europe. "There's no doubt in my mind that Joplin will rebuild and as president I can promise you, your country will be there with you every sing

Allen West: GOP Doesn't Want To See More Bush-Era Government Spending

"[Bush] grew government. And he increased the government's spending," Rep. Allen West (R-FL) said on "FOX News Sunday." He was debating Rep. Donna Edwards (D-MD). (via The Right Scoop)



Friedman And Fareed Zakaria On What Israel Should Concede

Tom Friedman says it is in Israel's long-term interest to get out of the West Bank because Hamas' and Hezbollah's overall strategy to delegitimize Israel is to keep the Jewish population in the West Bank forever. "It would be a huge strategic threat to Israel if it has no choice but to absorb the West Bank," Friedman says.

DNC's Wasserman Schultz: GOP "Focused On Scaring Seniors" About Medicare

"If Republican candidates cling as my Republican colleagues in the House have to the Republican plan to end Medicare," DNC Chairwoman Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL) said. "Then I think Democrats running for congress, President Obama and other Democrats across the ballot are going to find some success."

"FOX News Sunday" Panel On Medicare Reform

Bill Kristol, Nina Easton, Byron York and Juan Williams debate.



"Meet The Press" Roundtable On The Medicare Fight

Alex Castellanos thinks that Republicans "are going to be able to neutralize" the Medicare issue in time for 2012. Other roundtable members Harold Ford Jr., Ruth Marcus and David Brooks weigh in on the Medicare battle and how it will play out in the 2012 presidential election.

Palin Kick-Starts Bus Tour At Rolling Thunder Rally

AP: Sarah Palin rumbled through Washington on the back of a Harley as she and her family began an East Coast tour Sunday that renewed speculation the former Alaska governor would join the still unsettled Republican presidential contest. Wearing a black leather jacket and surrounded by a throng of cheering fans, Palin and family members jumped on

"This Week" Roundtable: GOP Field Takes Shape

George Will, Ed Gillespie, Donna Brazile and Jonathan Karl discuss.



Joe Klein: Obama Has Better Relationship With Military Than Bush

"I'd say the relationship is pretty good -- very, better than it was with Bush because the military hated the fact that he wasn't really doing the job in Iraq," TIME's Joe Klein said about President Obama's standing with our armed forces on "The Chris Matthews Show."

Mitch Daniels: Medicare Reform Should Be Litmus "Test" For Candidates

"I think it is the central dilemma. It ought, therefore, to be the centerpiece of the next election and we ought to test the proposition and -- and I have faith that the answer will be yes, that Americans are absolutely up to the job of making changes that [are] necessary once they understand the facts," Gov. Mitch Daniels (R-Ind.) told "This Week.

Sen. Patty Murray On Veterans Looking For Work

Sen. Patty Murray (D-Washington) on veterans afraid to note they served on employment applications.

David Brooks To Palin: "Running For President Is Not American Idol"

David Brooks, NYT columnist: "Being president is waking up, somebody hands you the crisis and says 'there's a crisis in Venezuela, what are you going to do about it?' Does anybody think Sarah Palin's ready for that? I don't think so. So, she can manage her brand, but running for president is not American Idol and I think people may agree with her,

McConnell On 2012 Race: Obama WH Reminds Me Of Carter

On Jimmy Carter's White House: "They were pulling for Ronald Reagan. They though he was too extreme, too old and surely if he were the nominee they’d be just fine," Senate Minority Leader McConnell (R-KY) said.

Cantor's Interesting Proposal: Tornado Cleanup Spending Must Be Offset

CBS News: "I know that America is just stunned by the scope of devastation and loss and the horrific tragedy that the people of Joplin and other places across the country really are experiencing this tornado season," House Majority Leader Eric Cantor (R-Va.) said. But

New "Web Police" Position At White House?

Obama administration creates position to squash bad press leading up to 2012 election.

Herman Cain Makes Case For The Fair Tax

HUCKABEE: "Herman, you and I share an affinity and advocacy for the Fair Tax, which would be an transformative approach to taxation. Willyou talk about that on the campaign tar?l As a presidential candidate would you seek to implement it if elected president?" CAIN: "Absolutely. I have talked about five measures that we need to take when I first

Was Obama Chewing On Gum During Joplin Memorial Service? (UPDATED)

After the sermon was delivered at the Joplin, MO tornado memorial service, President Obama, who was sitting in the front row, was clearly seen chewing on something. UPDATED: Replaced our video with a higher quality embed via


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