March 13, 2012 Archives

March 13, 2012 Archives

Obama's Fix For Gas Prices: "Set Up A Task Force To Look Into Speculation"

"I think the American people understand that we don’t have a silver bullet when it comes to gas prices. We’ve been talking about this for 30 years. The only way to stabilize gas prices is to reduce our dependency on fore oil and we just put out a report that over the last year or so, we’ve been able to reduce our dependence on foreign oil by

Santorum: We're Going To Win This Nomination Before The Convention

"The time is now to make sure -- to make sure that we have the best chance to win this election and the best chance to win this election is to nominate a conservative to go up against Barack Obama, who can take him on on every issue," Rick Santorum said on Tuesday night. "If Louisiana, Missouri, Illinois, and, yes, Puerto Rico, which we are head

Gingrich: Media's Effort To Convince Us Romney Is Inevitable "Just Collapsed"

"I would also point out that because this is proportional representation, we are going to leave Alabama and Mississippi with a substantial number of delegates, increasing our total going towards Tampa and we are very grateful to you because you made that outcome possible, and with your help we're going to take a much bigger delegation than we had y



Chris Matthews: GOP Willing To "Outsource" Election To A Mormon

MSNBC's Chris Matthews says Republicans are willing to outsource the election to a Mormon in order to win the presidency. Matthews also likened the process to calling India or another third-world country to get your computer fixed. On top of that, Matthews called Romney a cultist as well as his two opponents who are Catholics. "I think religi

Romney: "Santorum At The Desperate End Of His Campaign"

"Senator Santorum is at the desperate end of his campaign, and trying in some way to boost his prospects. Frankly misrepresenting the truth is not a good way of doing that," Mitt Romney told CNN.

Mark Levin Challenges Obama $50,000 To Debate

Mark Levin: "I see my friend Sarah Palin has challenged Obama to a debate, because now he’s running ads against her. Come on. I’ll tell you what; I will give, are you ready for this Mr. Producer? "I will give $50,000 to Obama's Super PAC if he will debate me for one hour. Now he’s flying all over the country in exchange for meals and hands



Chu Walks Back 2008 Remark Advocating Higher Gas Prices

Senator Mike Lee (R-Utah) asked U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu about his 2008 remark encouraging the U.S. to follow Europe's lead in their extraordinarily high price of gasoline at a hearing on the Energy Dep

Carney: Drilling Has "Dramatically Increased" In Last Three Years Under Obama

"What is a simple fact, and I have engaged in this discussion from here with you and with others off camera, is that regardless of how we got there -- and we got there in part of because of the actions of this administration -- but regardless of what folks may say about what got us there, we have dramatically increased our production of oil and gas

Carney: Chu's 2008 Remark On Boosting Gas Prices Doesn't Matter Now

White House press secretary Jay Carney says Energy Department chief Steven Chu's 2008 remark that the U.S. has to "figure out how to boost the price of gasoline to the levels in Europe" doesn't matter now since he made them before he became Secretary. Carney mocked the press corp



Obama Apologizes To Afghanistan Over Murders

President Obama delivers an apology for an incident over the weekend where a lone soldier killed civilians in Afghanistan. "The United States takes this as seriously as if it was our own citizens and our own children who were murdered," Obama said. Obama called for a Pentagon investigation and promised anyone involved will be held accountable

Obama: I'm "Proud Generally" Of Our Troops

"Obviously what happened this weekend was absolutely tragic and heartbreaking, but when you look at what hundreds of thousands of our military personnel have, have achieved under enormous strain, you can't help but be proud generally and I think it's important for us to make sure we are not in Afghanistan longer than we need to be," President Obama



Gingrich: Romney A "Dead Loser" Because Of RomneyCare

"The idea that the Republicans are going to try to beat Obamacare with somebody who authored Romneycare strikes me as in the end a dead loser," Newt Gingrich said on FOX News.

Jon Stewart Makes Fun Of Romney's Southern Strategy

Daily Show: As part of his Southern strategy, Mitt Romney references the issues that matter most to Southerners: their accent and choosing the right breakfast starch.

RCP's Tom Bevan, Erin McPike, Shushannah Walshe And Craig Shirley On GOP Race

RCP co-founder and Executive Editor Tom Bevan discusses the GOP race with RCP's Erin McPike, ABC's Shushannah Walshe and Craig Shirley on WLS-AM.

Santorum: Romney "One Of The Most Liberal Guys We Have Ever Had"

"It's funny coming from Mitt Romney who donated to Planned Parenthood and went to fundraisers for Planned Parenthood...this is one of the most liberal guys we have ever had and for him to go out there an attack me as being a moderate is just truly laughable," Rick Santorum told Laura Ingraham today on her nationally syndicated radio program.

Romney: Picking A VP That Is Conservative Would "Preclude" Santorum

"Well that would preclude, of course, Rick Santorum," Romney said when asked if he would put a conservative on the ticket as the Republican nominee. Mitt Romney: "Look at his record. I find it interesting that he continues to describe himself as the real conservative. This is a guy who voted against the right to work, this is the guy who voted t

Obama: "As Long As Gas Prices Are Going Up, People Are Going To Feel Like I'm Not Doing Enough"

"As long as gas prices are going up, people are going to feel like I'm not doing enough. And I understand that because people get hurt when they're going to that gas station and seeing those prices rise everyday," President Obama said during an interview with WFTV-TV, a local ABC affiliate in Orlando.

Santorum: "My 12-Year-Old Will Out Reason Bill Maher"

“There isn’t an interview that went by over the last week where I wasn’t asked a question about Rush Limbaugh, and yet repeatedly these folks on the left … they’re out there trashing anybody who stands up for Christian conservative values.” “My 12-year-old will out reason Bill Maher …” Santorum continued criticizing Maher and o

Romney Touts Being "Good Friends" With Owners Of NFL's Dolphins, Jets

"I got a lot of good friends – the owner of the Miami Dolphins and the New York Jets, both owners are friends of mine," Mitt Romney told Paul Finebaum on his nationally syndicated sports radio program.

Ingraham: Obama Not Interested In Debating The Economy

Laura Ingraham says that the White House is pushing social issues to divide voters and distract from the economy.

Maddow: Gingrich & Santorum Can't Win With Each Other In The Race

Rachel Maddow looks at the state of Newt Gingrich's campaign and what Tuesday's states mean for his presidential aspirations.

Santorum: FOX News Is "Shilling For Mitt Romney"

“The man has had a 10-to-1 money advantage,” Rick Santorum said on the “Kilmeade & Friends” radio show on Fox News Radio. “He’s had all the organizational advantage. He’s had Fox News shilling for him every day, no offense Brian but I see it. And yet, he can’t close — he can’t seal the deal because he just doesn’t have the goo

Krauthammer: Prolonged Race Is Weakening Romney

The panel previews Tuesday's voting in Alabama and Mississippi.

Cillizza: Some Southerners Could Be Bothered By Romney's Mormonism

Chris Matthews and his panelists talk about the GOP presidential primaries in Alabama and Mississippi.


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