May 7, 2012 Archives

May 7, 2012 Archives

Axelrod: Biden's Comments On Gay Marriage "Is The President's Policy"

(CNN) - A day after Vice President Joe Biden said he was "absolutely comfortable" with same-sex marriage, David Axelrod explained to CNN's Piers Morgan there was no difference in Biden's views and the views of President Barack Obama. "I feel, Piers, that on the policy that the vice president was describing there, that they are in complete accord

Paul Ryan: Poverty Programs Should Be Measured By Outcomes

Rep. Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) says taxpayer money being spent on poverty programs are not being measured correctly. Ryan says poverty programs should be measured by outcomes: REP. PAUL RYAN: You know, I think around here we spend too much of our time in our intellectual effort measuring compassion for those in need by measuring inputs. How

Krauthammer On France And Austerity: You Can't Vote Against Mathematics

CHARLES KRAUTHAMMER: I think the general interpretation is correct. This is revolt of the people in Europe who don't have a lot of say when the E.U. is doing business. against austerity, which has been decreed by the Germans and the French leadership. As response to the crisis in Greece and elsewhere. The problem is this. It did bring down the



Matthews On Gay Marriage: "At Least Democrats Believe In Evolution"

CHRIS MATTHEWS: "It's great to watch politics in action. As we cover this story, the President's thinking, right? He's evolving. He'll be evolving all night long, probably, to use his phrase. It will be so interesting to see where he ends up. At least the Democrats believe in evolution, how's that for them at least?"

MSNBC: Obama Held To Higher Standard On Gay Marriage Since He's Black

MSNBC contributor Keli Goff says President Obama is being held to a higher standard by gay Americans because of his race. Goff compares the way Obama is being treated by gays to the way they treated Bill and Hillary Clinton. The following is from her rant on MSNBC's "Dylan Ratigan Show" today. Goff says if you are holding Obama to a tougher stan

Romney Ignores "Treason" Question At Campaign Event

During a town hall in Cleveland, the questioner asked the presumptive Republican presidential nominee how he would restore balance between the three branches of the federal government and also said Obama "should be tried for treason."



MSNBC Host Calls Half-Full Stadium For Obama Rally "Filled Stadium"

MSNBC host Alex Wagner, who once said she would like to get rid of the Second Amendment, claimed that Obama gave a speech in a full stadium in Ohio this past weekend WHILE

Carney: Obama's Views On Gay Issues Are "Crystal Clear"

White House Press Secretary Jay Carney attempts to clarify President Obama's position on same-sex marriage following a comment by Vice President Biden on a Sunday talk show in support of it.

Obama Campaign Attacks Americans For Prosperity

Obama for America Deputy Campaign Manager Stephanie Cutter: I need your help getting a few important facts out about a negative ad that is so blatantly false, the Washington Post said of the group behind it, “They have no shame.” That group is Mitt Romney’s Big Oil allies, “Americans for Prosperity,” and they just launched this ad in s



Todd: Gay Money In This Election Has Replaced Wall Street Money

On MSNBC's "Morning Joe" today Chuck Todd said gay money has replaced Wall Street money in the 2012 election while insisting that Vice President Biden's comments yesterday on gay marriage was just "Biden being Biden."

Strickland: We're "Approaching Daybreak" In Economy Under Obama

"The answer to the first question you asked, 'Are we better off today than we were four years ago?' Absolutely we are. Four years ago, we were losing about 800,000 jobs a month. 800,000 jobs a month when the President took office and we're not doing that now. We're building jobs, we're creating jobs. Manufacturing has come back and it is approachin

RNC: Obama Not Authentic Anymore, Ultimate Washington Politician

President Barack Obama officially kicked off his campaign this weekend and took direct aim at presumptive Republican nominee Mitt Romney at campaign events in two crucial battleground states. RNC Chairman Reince Priebus discusses. "He obviously doesn't want to embrace what his Vice President is saying, he wants the benefit of what the Vice Presi



AFL-CIO Chief: I've Talked With Obama About Second Term Agenda

"I've had conversations with the President, I've had conversations with his staff, his cabinet, about things of that sort. Yeah," AFL-CIO head Richard Trumka said when asked if he has spoke with the administration about a possible Obama second term. Trumka was on C-SPAN's "Newsmakers," which aired over the weekend.

Obama Touts Economy, Bin Laden Killing In Ad Airing In Swing States

The Obama campaign has launched a new ad touting the President's economic record after briefing reminding viewers about the bad economy in 2008. The ad also notes the bin Laden raid that left the former terrorist dead. However, this time the ad gives credit to the armed forces. "Our greatest enemy brought to justice by our greatest heroes," the

General: Obama Knew Bin Laden's Location Since Summer Of 2010

Retired General Jack Keane, the former Vice Chief of Staff of the Army tells FOX News that President Barack Obama knew about Osama Bin Laden's hideout since the summer of 2010. Osama bin Laden was killed by U.S. Navy SEALs on May 1, 2011. "We actually had the target the summer before execution," Ret. General Jack Keane said on Mike Huckabee's FO

Lugar Ad: Mourdock Will "Cut Every Single Senior's Social Security"

This ad from Senator Dick Lugar (R-IN) attacks primary challenger Richard Mourdock on Social Security.

Buffett's Son: Disappointed In Obama Decisions, Including ObamaCare

On Bloomberg: Warren Buffett's son Howard Buffett says that he is disappointed with Pres. Obama and the affects of his health care law (May 7, 2012).

Al Qaeda Hostage Video Plea: "My Life Is In Your Hands, Mr. President"

US hostage Warren Weinstein sends a message to Obama in al Qaeda video. According to the Daily Mail: An American hostage held by Al Qaeda urges Barack Obama to meet the militant group's demands and set him f

Charles Barkley To Romney: "We're Going To Beat You Like A Drum"

Former NBA great Charles Barkley commented on the presence of Mitt Romney at the Boston Celtics game this weekend during a post-game show on the TNT network. "Mitt Romney. Listen main man, we're going to beat you like a drum in November. Don't take it personally. You seem like a nice guy. But you're going down, bro," Barkley said.

Dem Super PAC Ad: Romney Continues To Hide His Tax Returns

American Bridge Super PAC: "Mitt Romney is asking his potential vice-presidential picks for their tax returns, and he submitted his own to John McCain in 2008. Why won't Romney release his returns to the public?"

Romney Ad: "Silence"

Romney campaign: Yesterday, President Obama launched his campaign by telling Americans not to ask if they are better off than they were four years ago, but how they'll be tomorrow. This follows a jobs report that found more than 340,000 Americans dropping out of the labor force and an unemployment rate that remains unacceptably high.


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