August 22, 2011 Archives

August 22, 2011 Archives

Mark Levin: Rove Hurting Palin By Claiming She'll Announce On Sept. 3

MARK LEVIN: "So, I don't think it will be September 3rd. But they're throwing it out there because they want to create the impression that if she doesn't announce by the third she's incompetent or it is impossible for her to win. And you have to keep in mind, all of these people you see on TV who are operatives or consultants, they're working for o

Rep. Ellison: GOP Makes Up Ways To Be "Defenders Of The American People"

"These same folks [Republicans] were trying to give everybody except [Obama] credit for bin Laden. So the President Obama, if he walked on water they would say he couldn't swim. He can't do right by them," Rep. Keith Ellison (D-Minn.) said on Current TV's "Countdown" program. This led host Keith Olbermann to comment "if this had happened in 2003

Oliver North: Gaddafi Has Nowhere To Run

Lt. Col. Oliver North says there is no way out for Gaddafi.



Romney: "The Obama Experiment Has Failed"

Romney: "Look, I believe in America. I fundamentally believe that the American people are about to say ‘the Obama experiment has failed.’ And they recognize that. The president is going to come out with a new economic plan. We’ve seen the results of his last economic plan; it’s been an abject failure. They’re going to reject President Oba

Sabato: Marco Rubio Could Make Huge Difference To GOP Ticket

Political prognosticator Larry Sabato talks about Sen. Marco Rubio being a contender of the VP slot on a GOP presidential ticket. Sabato says Rubio could "unite all the factions" in the Republican party.

House Intel Chair: "Tons" Of Chemical Weapons In Libya

House Intelligence Chair Mike Rogers (R-MI) says we need to make sure Sarin gas, mustard gas and other chemical weapons do not "get legs and walk off." Rogers also notes there is "a bunch" of surface-to-air missiles in Libya.



Huntsman Open To Serving As Bachmann's VP

"Every time I've been asked to serve over different administrations, from Reagan to the two Bushes, to President Obama, I have the same, the same answer, and that is if you love this country, you serve her. And so, you know, if you're in a position to better the country, to bring whatever background you have to bear, whatever experiences to use in

Obama: Gaddafi's "Rule Is Over"

Good afternoon, everybody. I just completed a call with my National Security Council on the situation in Libya, and earlier today I spoke to Prime Minister Cameron about the extraordinary events taking place there. The situation is still very fluid. There remains a degree of uncertainty, and there are still regime elements who pose a threat.

Obama: Low Approval Of Congress Has "Impacted" My Approval Rating

CBS News: This past week Congress' popularity obviously is, they're, it barely registers. But this past week your popularity hit a record low. What does that say to you? President Obama: Well, what it says to me is I'm the President of the United States and when people aren't happy with what's happening in Washington, that I'm gonna be impacted



Pataki Considers 2012 Run For President

NY1: A spokesman has confirmed that former Governor George Pataki is strongly considering entering the crowded race for the Republican presidential nomination and sources say he could make an announcement as early as next week.

Forbes: Social Security Disability Insurance On Brink Of Insolvency

New congressional estimates say benefits will run dry by 2017. Steve Forbes opines.

Tea Party Group Releases Ad Promoting Palin Iowa Speech

Tea Party of America hit the airwaves Monday with a radio ad promoting Sarah Palin's speech in Iowa on Sept. 3.



Woman Waves Gun In Support Of Gaddafi On Libyan State TV

A Libyan State TV broadcaster who was seen waving a gun on air has been detained. CNN's Sara Sidner reports.

Ignatius: Libya A "Moment Of Great Relief" For Obama

What kind of Tripoli will we see post-Gaddafi? Can order be maintained? Can the mistakes that were made in Iraq be avoided? The Washington Post's David Ignatius joins Morning Joe to discuss what Libya may look like if Gaddafi does indeed step down. The panel also discusses the key differences between Syria and Libya.

Gaddafi's Son Saif al-Islam Not Captured; Says Father Is In Tripoli

Saif al-Islam, one of Gaddafi's sons, emerged from an armored convoy at the hotel and spoke with Fox News’ producer on the ground who said the heir told him – in perfect English – that his father is alive, well and remains in Tripoli. Islam also told Markowski that he believes his father’s forces are “winning” and that they have lured r

RCP's Tom Bevan And Texas Monthly's Paul Burka Discuss Rick Perry

Texas Monthly's Paul Burka discusses Texas Gov. Rick Perry's political career and presidential run with RCP's Tom Bevan on WLS-AM.On Rick Perry's political career:"He's very comfortable in his own skin. He's confident. He has great political instincts. He understands where his constituency is. And he doesn't try to

Rep. Waters: "The Tea Party Can Go Straight To Hell"

At a summit in Inglewood, Calif., on Saturday, Rep. Maxine Waters attacked the Tea Party."This is a tough game," she said. "You can't be intimidated. You can't be frightened. And as far as I'm concerned, the Tea Party can go straight to hell."


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