October 18, 2011 Archives

October 18, 2011 Archives

David Gergen: Obama Was Winner Of Tonight's Debate

David Gergen: "I have to tell you, I think that Newt Gingrich, right at the end of the debate, had it right. This kind of bickering is not the road to the White House. Among the people on the stage, I felt that Mitt Romney acquitted himself very well as he was assaulted from right and left, and [he] clearly does not like Rick Perry no love lost bet

Palin: Newt Won Vegas Face-Off, Would "Clobber" Obama In A Debate

Former Alaska governor Palin discussed the latest GOP debate, the candidates and momentum and more on FOX News' "On the Record With Greta Van Susteren." "I think we (Republicans) are more interested in substance and that's why like tonight Newt Gingrich again I think did the best because he seems to be above a lot of the bickering that goes on,"

Full Video: CNN's Republican Debate In Las Vegas

GOP presidential candidates (L-R) former Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum, Rep. Ron Paul (R-TX), Herman Cain, former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney, Texas Governor Rick Perry, former House of Representatives Speaker Newt Gingrich and Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-MN) debate on CNN in Las Vegas, Nevada October 18, 2011. (source:



Cain: Occupy Movement Should Be Outside WH, Not On Wall Street

Herman Cain stands by his "if you don't have a job, blame yourself" line while talking about the "Occupy" movement. "They might be frustrated with Wall Street and the bankers, but they're directing their anger at the wrong place. Wall Street didn't put in failed economic policies. Wall Street didn't spend a trillion dollars that didn't do any go

Romney Takes Heat For RomneyCare From Santorum, Gingrich

Rick Santorum and Newt Gingrich hit Mitt Romney on health care. Santorum: You just don't have credibility, Mitt, when it comes to repealing ObamaCare. Your plan was the basis for ObamaCare. Your consultants helped Obama craft ObamaCare and to say that you are going to repeal it -- you have no track record on that that we can trust you that you'r

Ron Paul: Foreign Aid Takes Money From Poor In U.S., Given To Rich

Ron Paul says to cut foreign aid to all countries, even to Israel, because it essentially takes money from the poor in the U.S. and is given to the rich in poor countries. Ron Paul: "On foreign aid, that should be the easiest thing to cut. It's not authorized in the Constitution that we can take money from you and give it to particular countries



Perry Accuses Romney Of Hiring Illegals In Shootout Over Immigration

Gov. Rick Perry and Mitt Romney get in a heated exchange over illegal immigration during the GOP debate in Las Vegas.

GOP Candidates Debate Cain's 9-9-9 Plan In Las Vegas

Mitt Romney tries to pick apart "999" while Gov. Rick Perry says he'll soon unveil a better alternative.

Bachmann: U.S. "Disrespected" Around World Because Of Obama

Presidential candidate Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-Minn.) says the U.S. is "disrespected" around the world due to President Obama's "failed policies." Bachmann says Obama has taken his eye off the number one security threat to the U.S., which she says is the nuclear ambitions of Iran.



Santorum Touts His Conservative Credentials

Rick Santorum explains his victories as a conservative and says Mitt Romney lost in Massachusetts running as a moderate liberal against Ted Kennedy.

Biden Continues To Warn of Rapes And Murders If Jobs Bill Isn't Passed

"Well let me tell you, it’s not temporary when that 911 call comes in and a woman’s being raped if a cop shows up in time to prevent the rape, it’s not temporary to that woman. It’s not temporary to the guy whose store is being held up and a gun is being pointed to his head. If a cop shows up and he’s not killed, that’s not temporary to

Hikers Freed By Iran Speak At Occupy Oakland

The hikers freed by Iran told the Occupy Oakland crowd that they support the group, and reminded the group not to forget about other prisoners.



Ron Paul's "Plan To Restore America" Proposes $1 Trillion In Cuts

Ron Paul wants to eliminate the department of Commerce, Education, Energy, Interior and Housing and Urban Development.

Bernie Sanders: "We Need To Address Issue Of The Rich Getting Richer"

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) urges President Obama to use Occupy momentum to push Jobs Act Olbermann and Sen. Bernie Sanders discuss the Occupy movement’s growth and the opportunity it presents for President Obama to stand with the “working people.” Noting that recent polls show most Americans are sympathetic to the Occupy movement, Sen. Sa

Perry Web Video: "America's Jobs Governor"

This Web video from Rick Perry's campaign touts the Texas governor's jobs record and highlights his energy plan, which he outlined in a speech near Pittsburgh, Pa., last week.

RNC Web Video: The Debt-End Bus Tour Rides Again

The RNC hits President Obama for his most recent bus tour, claiming that the president is campaigning "on a taxpayer-funded tour for a second stimulus." The ad ends by calling Obama "your campaigner-in-chief."

DNC Hits Romney On Payroll Taxes, China And The Auto Bailouts

This video from the DNC accuses Mitt Romney of flip-flopping on payroll tax cuts, China and the auto industry bailouts. The video asks, "Wonder which Mitt you'll get at tonight's debate?"

O'Donnell: "Republicans Still Don't Have A Jobs Plan"

Lawrence O'Donnell says that Congressional Republicans don't have a jobs plan. He says the GOP is proposing a "grab bag of tax cuts."

"Special Report" Panel On The Future Of "ObamaCare"

The panel debates the future of "ObamaCare" after the end of the CLASS program. Mara Liasson says that ultimately, the issue will still be decided by the Supreme Court. Stephen Hayes says the program "was designed to fail."

Axelrod: "Ask Osama Bin Laden" If Obama Was Prepared

"He said he was going to end the war in Iraq. In a few months, we will have all our troops home from Iraq. He said he was going to up the ante and go after al Qaeda in a serious way in Afghanistan. Osama bin laden is gone. The leadership of al Qaeda is on the run. So when you say he wasn't prepared, maybe you should go ask Osama bin Laden if he

O'Reilly: "Obama Lit The Fuse" For The Wall Street Protests

Bill O'Reilly says that President Obama sparked the fuse for the Wall Street protests with his rhetoric on taxes and the economy.

Maddow: Republicans Denounce More Spending On Police Officers

Rachel Maddow talks about cities across the country adding more police officers to their ranks, and says Republicans voted last week against employing more teachers and first responders.


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