Allen West: Holder's Use Of Race Card A Slap In The Face To Blacks"I'm disgusted. I find it absolutely reprehensible because this is not about skin color. This is about your character. This is about your competence. This is about your ability to lead. And this is about potentially you having misled the Congress and the American people on this operation Fast and Furious," Rep. Allen West (R-FL) told NRA News.
Schumer: People Upset With Government Because It's Doing Too Little, Not Too MuchSen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) says the Tea Party is "not interested in what's good for Americans." Schumer says the Tea Party is "trying to paralyze government" which makes people upset because the government is "doing too little to help them." "What began with the debt ceiling and now continues with this issue, people -- you know, the American peop
Cenk Uygur Cuts Peter Schiff's Mic After He Says We Have Centrally Planned EconomyCenk Uygur, host of a new program on Current TV, cut off Peter Schiff from his show after the new went head-to-head over capitalism. Cenk couldn't take being hammered over a "centrally planned socialist economy" so he cut Schiff's microphone and booted him from the show. “Are you saying the bankers are not guilty of this at all?” Cenk as
Chris Matthews On JFK's Infidelity: Cut Him Some SlackAfter praising JFK and his "achievements," (which are questionable at best) Chris Matthews was brought down to earth after his wife, a guest on his show, reminded him of JFK's infidelity and having a "father in the backroom." Chris Matthews obviously did not like his wife bringing up Kennedy's indiscretions. Matthews randomly attacked his father
Krauthammer: Ron Paul "Not Reacting Well" To Heat In The KitchenCharles Krauthammer reacts to Ron Paul's newfound attention in the media and how he deals with questions about his newsletter. "He's experiencing heat in the kitchen, and he's not reacting well," Krauthammer s
Obama On Divisiveness Between Him And Republicans: "You Never Want To Say It's All Them"President Obama, when asked who is to blame for the schism between him and the Republican, said he doesn't want to say "it's all them," but claims Republicans are against everything he is for. Barbara Walters, ABC News: "We have never seen a, that I can remember, a more divisive situation with you and the Republicans in Congress. Is that a failu
Boehner: Deal Reached To Extend Payroll Tax Cut"Sen. Reid and I have reached an agreement on payroll tax relief on behalf of the American people. Key parts of this agreement are that on Jan. 1, no American worker will see an increase in their taxes. We will ensure that a new complex reporting burden is not unintentionally imposed on small businesses. This solution will, at a minimum, prevent sm
Christie On Sick Pay For Public Employees: "Complete Pile Of Garbage"Governor Christie holds a press conference in Trenton on December 22, 2011. The Governor will not back down on his demands for public employees' sick pay reform. And now, he's exposing the Democrats' senseless intractability and union-induced arguments for what they are: "A complete pile of garbage!"
American Crossroads Ad On Obama's "Fourth Greatest President" RhetoricAmerican Crossroads: Obama's record doesn't match his rhetoric on his accomplishments.
Brzezinski: U.S. Has Contributed To Destabilization Of Middle East"We are beginning to face the reality of what we have accomplished. Namely we have destabilized Iraq. We have destroyed it as a state. We have reignited sectarian conflicts, we have contributed to ethnic distinctions between the Kurds and the Iraqis. We have a problem on our hands, which we didn't solve by war. And which we cannot resolve anymore b
Rep. J.C. Watts Endorses Newt Gingrich For PresidentFormer Representative J.C. Watts endorses Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich for president.
NH Voter To Romney: Embrace Your Flip-FlopsAt a townhall event in New Hampshire, a voter told Mitt Romney that he likes someone who has had different positions in the past and has changed their mind because it is only human. (h/t FOX Nation)
George H. W. Bush Backs RomneyMitt Romney says former president's endorsement is personally important to him.
Romney Says Yes To Deporting Obama's Uncle OmarIn an interview with Boston radio personality Howie Carr, Mitt Romney said “yes” when asked if Preisdent Obama's Uncle "Omar," an illegal immigrant," should be deported after he was caught drunk driving. “Well, if the laws of the United States say he should be deported, and I presume they do, then of course we should follow those laws,”
Obama At Store Register: "Let's See If My Credit Card Still Works""It will be really embarrassing if it doesn't," remarked President Obama as he was attempting to pay for some items he bought while Christmas shopping. (at the 2:39 mark in the video) Obama was taking some time out of the Washington bubble and went shopping at a Best Buy store and Petsmart in Alexandria, Virginia.
Cantor Invites Obama To Negotiations: "He Could Bring His Dog""Frankly, given where the parties are, there's not a big difference between our positions," House Majority Leader Eric Cantor said a press event this morning. "It all comes down to the paid for, it's the budgetary impact of the extension of this tax holiday." "I saw the president out yesterday doing his Christmas shopping.
Obama On Payroll Tax Cut Impasse: "Enough Is Enough"President Obama again urged the House to pass the Senate's two-month extension of the payroll tax cut. "This is exactly why people get so frustrated with Washington," Obama said. "This isn't a typical Democrat vs. Republican issue. This is an issue where an overwhelming number of people in both parties agree. How can we not get that done? Has th
Durbin Blames Inability To Produce A Budget In 950 Days On GOPSen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) blames the inability of Senate Democrats to produce and present a budget in over 950 days on the use of the filibuster by the Republicans. However, under standing Senate rules budget bills cannot be filibustered. Durbin, who seemed unaware of this fact, expressed how difficult it is to get 60 votes on anything, complaining t
DNC Hits Romney On Bin Laden Death: "Any President, Mr. Romney? Really?"The DNC hits Mitt Romney for saying that "any president" would have given the order to kill Osama bin Laden. The video features Robert Gates, Colin Powell and Rudy Giuliani praising the president's decision.
Hoyer Erupts On House Floor Over Payroll Tax Cut As House Adjourns"Mr. Speaker, I would like to ask for unanimous consent that we bring up the bill to extend the tax cut to 160 million Americans," House Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer yelled on the Floor as presiding speaker Rep. Mike Fitzpatrick motioned for the House to adjourn. "As you walk off the floor, Mr. Speaker, you're walking away, just as so many Republica
Gingrich Responds To Meghan McCain: By MSNBC Standards "She Is A Conservative Thinker"After being accused of sexism by noted conservative Republican strategist Meghan McCain, presidential candidate Newt Gingrich responds sarcastically. Hopefully this ends the
Wasserman Schultz: GOP Has "Callous Indifference" For Middle ClassDNC Chairman Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Congresswoman of Florida, says the House adjourning while Steny Hoyer was trying to speak shows that the House Republicans do not care about the middle class. "Just look at the clip that you showed at the outset of this interview. Steny Hoyer, the Minority Whip was trying on the floor today as the session o
Ingraham: "Success In Politics Requires That You Throw Some Elbows When Necessary"In the nightly memo, Laura Ingraham discusses the barrage of negative ads in the GOP primary.
Dionne: Paul "May Have The Best Organization" In IowaE..J. Dionne discusses the state of the GOP race in Iowa. He says the race is very fluid, and that more establishment Republicans are taking on Ron Paul's rise in the race.
Krauthammer: Cutting Off Aid To Saudi Arabia Won't Solve the ProblemCharles Krauthammer and the panel discuss textbooks in Saudi Arabia and whether or not the U.S. should cut off aid to the country.
Klein: Boehner Has Lost Control Of The House RepublicansEzra Klein talks about why the House GOP is struggling with passing an extension of the payroll tax cut.