January 13, 2012 Archives

January 13, 2012 Archives

Bill Maher's Campaign Prediction: Obama Will Come Out As An Atheist

On the season premiere of his HBO program, Bill Maher speculates about what President Obama will do if he gets a second term. While discussing Obama and the issue of gay marriage with his panel on "Real Time," Maher, the host, says we are going to "see the real Obama come out" if he is reelected. Maher believes Obama will come out for gay mar

Wasserman Schultz: "Natural Home" For Minorities Is Democratic Party

DNC Chairwoman Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL) appeared on the season premiere of HBO's "Real Time" with host Bill Maher this Friday. In the Overtime portion of the show, which is broadcasted and available only on the internet, Wasserman Schultz got into race politics, claiming the Democratic Party is the "natural home" for minorities. Wa

Holder On Civil Rights: "We Have Not Yet Reached The Promised Land"

Attorney General Eric Holder told an audience in Salt Lake City, Utah that the nation has done a lot to advance the cause of civil rights, but not enough. "Yes, we have a great deal to celebrate," he said. "But let's be clear. We have not yet reached the promised land.," Attorney General Holder said.



Oprah: No Huge Endorsement Event For Obama This Time

Oprah Winfrey tells CNN she still supports President Obama, however she will not do a large endorsement event like she did during the 2008 campaign cycle. "I don't need to endorse him because I am a 100% supporter him of and I've already endorsed him. And I've already, you know -- everybody always asks me 'Are you going to do what you did in 200

CBS News: 11 More Solyndras In Obama Energy Program

CBS News' Sharyl Attkisson takes a look at 11 more Solyndras that were part of Obama's Energy program. Attkisson was one of the original reporters that uncovered the Solyndra scandal. CBS News counted 12 clean energy companies that are having trouble after collectively being approved for more than $6.5 billion in federal assistance. Five have fi

Trumka: "I Agree With Some Of The Things Gingrich Says" About Bain

“I agree with some of the things Newt Gingrich says. Not a lot, but some,” AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka said on MSNBC’s “Morning Joe" today. "I heard Joe say it's going to backfire because of the attack on free enterprise," Trumka said. "The question is: What kind of free enterprise, and who does that free enterprise benefit?” Trum



Obama: "You Won't Meet Harder Working Folks" Than In Government

"So much has happened and yet the government we have today is largely the government we had back then. And we deserve better. Go talk to the skilled professionals in government serving their country. And by the way, you won't meet harder working folks than some of the folks in these federal agencies. They devote countless hours to trying to make su

"Daily Show" Exposes Liberal Columnist's Hypocrisy On Civil Discourse

John Oliver interviews Froma Harrop, the president of the National Conference of Editorial Writers, to find out how to restore civility to America's public discourse. However, in 2011, Harrop wrote an article comparing the Tea Party to terrorists. (06:37)

Moore Warns Obama: "There Are Enough Pissed Off People That Will Go Somewhere Else"

Michael Moore comes out swinging at President Obama at a Tavis Smiley forum on poverty in America. Moore feels taken advantage of by Obama and warns him that his support could dry up. Moore tells the audience "don't let Barack Obama play that card of 'where else are you going to go?' "There are enough pissed off people that will go somewhere



Bill Moyers: George Soros Victim Of "FOX News Assassins"

Bill Moyers: I’ll tell you somebody you could, you should go for, because he has given more thought to this than almost anyone I know, George Soros, believe it or not. George Soros, whatever you think about his wealth or his politics George Soros was next 'Vaclav Havel I think the most catalytic agent for helping to bring to down the Com

Thompson: Huckabee Wrong About McCain Asking Me To Stay In '08 Race

Former Republican Presidential Candidate Fred Thompson joined Fox and Friends this morning to clarify, saying, “What Mike said is fine except for one thing, there’s not one shred of truth to it.” H

MSNBC's Alex Wagner Mutters "Jesus" During Santorum Clip

MSNBC's Alex Wagner is caught muttering "Jesus" under her breath as a clip of Rick Santorum talking about classes in America plays. "There's a term I know that people use all the time called 'middle class.' As if there are classes in America," Santorum said. "Oh, Jesus," Wagner said as the candidate was talking. "Populism finds its way int



John McCain On GOP: "Well, You Know, We've Had Better Days"

Asked by Letterman how things were going in the “Grand Ole Party,” McCain said not so great. “Well, you know, we’ve had better days,” the senator said laughing. (via Jeff Poor/Daily Caller)

Romney Radio Ad: "Shares Our Values"

Transcript from ThinkProgress: VOICEOVER: “Today Christian Conservatives are supporting Mitt Romney because he shares their values: the sanctity of life, the sacredness of marriage, and the imp

Romney Ad: GOP Field "Embarrassing Themselves By Taking Obama Line"

In a new advertisement, Mitt Romney fires back at his GOP rivals who are attacking his work at the private equity firm Bain Capital. He is being accused of killing American jobs. "We expected the Obama administration to put free markets on trial," the Mitt Romney said in response to attacks on his work with Bain. "But as the Wall Street Journal

Obama: "With Or Without Congress, I'm Going To Keep At It"

"In the coming weeks we're also going to unveil a new website, Business USA. And this site will be a one-stop shop for small businesses and exporters and will consolidate information that right now is spread across all these various sites so that it's all in one place, and it is easy to search. So, with or without congress, I'm going to keep at it.

Ron Reagan: Romney Isn't Authentic, He's Always "Calculating"

Chris Matthews, Ron Reagan and Dana Milbank discuss Mitt Romney's demeanor on the campaign trail. Milbank says Romney's personality has an "Al Gore problem".

Politico's Mike Allen Jabs GOP, Jokes Gingrich Is "Humble"

Politico's Mike Allen, billed as the publications' chief White House correspondent, appeared on Comedy Central's "The Colbert Report" last night. Allen made several attempts at humor, especially jabs at Republican presidential candidates, as well as entertains a possible Stephen Colbert candidacy. (via

Gingrich Ad Ties Romney To Dukakis, Kerry

Newt Gingrich's campaign attempts to tie Mitt Romney to two other presidential hopefuls who hailed from Massachusetts: Michael Dukakis and John Kerry. The ad ends with a clip of Kerry and then Romney speaking French."A Massachusetts moderate cannot beat Barack Obama," the narrator says.

O'Reilly: "I Have Been Generally Favorable To Michelle Obama"

O'Reilly discusses the media and their reporting on Michelle Obama.

"Special Report" Panel On Debt Ceiling Increase

The panel discusses the request for a debt ceiling increase. Charles Krauthammer says that GOP has lost the media fight on getting government spending in the spotlight.

Chris Hayes: Romney Has To Make "Greed Is Good" Speech

Lawrence O'Donnell and Chris Hayes discuss the GOP attacks on Mitt Romney's leadership of Bain Capital.

Rick Perry Again Forgets The Three Government Agencies He Would Cut

Rick Perry goofed on which three government agencies he would like to gut. Though he did name three this time, he did not say the agencies he usually talks about on the campaign trail. “Three right off the bat, you know, c


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