June 6, 2012 Archives

June 6, 2012 Archives

CNN Reports: Romney Hogged Massachusetts State House Elevator

CNN correspondent Jim Acosta: "Democratic lawmakers are still miffed to this day that Romney blocked off one state house elevator specifically for his office. Something that hadn't been done before." (h/t Newsbust

Krauthammer On Wisconsin: Smaller Government Is Still Alive And Well

"It's clear that this was about the most energized electorate; there were no undecideds," FOX News contributor and syndicated columnist Charles Krauthammer said on Wednesday. "If you look at the polls, everyone decided. Just about 86% decided a month ago. If you were undecided, you weren't paying attention. And it was extremely polarized; the issue

Wasserman Schultz: Clinton Wrong To Say Romney Had Sterling Career

Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL), chairwoman of the DNC, addressed former President Bill Clinton calling Mitt Romney's business career "sterling" in an interview with Piers Morgan on CNN tonight. "Certainly, everyone is titled to their opinion, including President Clinton," Wasserman Schultz said about the "sterling" comment. "No, I don'



Gov. Scott Walker: "Romney Has A Clear Chance" To Win Wisconsin

"I think Governor Romney has a clear chance," Gov. Scott Walker (R-Wis.) said about Mitt Romney winning Wisconsin in the 2012 general election. "He went from 6 months ago, where it was almost a foregone conclusion, the president would carry Wisconsin, to one where I think it will be incredibly competitive, just as it was for President Bush in 2004,

Joan Walsh: Trump Wants "Our Black President To Show His Papers"

"It's not that he's a bad man, but President Obama put it much better," Salon's Joan Walsh said on MSNBC's "Hardball" this evening. "He said that his economic experience is what gives him, you know, the background to be a good president and grow the economy. Absolutely not, that did not happen under Mitt Romney." "Bain Capital had nothing to do

Jeb Bush: 2012 Was "Probably My Time"

CHARLIE ROSE, CO-HOST CBS "THIS MORNING": Have you made the decision that you do not want to be president? FMR. GOV. JEB BUSH (R-FL): I've not made that decision, although I think there's a window of opportunity in life for all sorts of reasons, and this was probably my time. Although I don't know, given kind of what I believe and how I belie



Sharpton On Wis.: "There Was All Kinds Of Voter Suppression Schemes"

Al Sharpton says the "voter suppression" techniques he claims took place in Wisconsin was a "test run for what they’re going to do in November." Transcript from the June 6, 2012 broadcast of "Keeping It Real With The Reverend Al Sharpton" available below. AL SHARPTON: This Wisconsin recall election, I think I did my commentary from

Palin: Wisconsin Voters Understand "Austerity Is A Good Thing"

Fmr. Gov Sarah Palin (R-Alaska) told Fox News' Neil Cavuto that Wisconsin voters "understand that austerity is a good thing." Transcript below. Neil Cavuto, Fox Business: "With us right now -- if you think about it, this woman was among the earliest governors to take a crack at addressing public spending in her state. You might of heard, she wen

Dean: Walker "Beginning Of The Undermining Of American Democracy"

"I think the sad story of the night was the money because this is the beginning of the undermining of American democracy, and this is what you see tonight when you see a guy outspend somebody seven to one with money that nobody knows where it came from," former DNC chairman Gov. Howard Dean (D-Vermont) said on Wednesday's broadcast of MSNBCs' "Morn



Paul Begala: "The President Should Have Been Out There"

"Certainly," Democratic operative Paul Begala said about Obama owing it to Democrats to come out and support Walker challenger Tom Barrett (D-Wis.). "Of course. And he owed it to Tom Barrett. Barrett is the mayor of Milwaukee. He came out in the primaries, endorsed then-Sen. Obama against Sen. Clinton." "He also owes it to himself and to everybo

Biden "Embarrassed" To Admit "Only 13 People" Served Longer In Senate

"The president has a plan to move this country forward," Vice President Joe Biden declared at a campaign event in North Carolina on Wednesday. "People's lives and livelihoods are hanging in the balance while the politics on Capitol Hill is being played in a way that I haven't seen, and I've served longer in the Senate -- I'm almost embarrassed to a

Walker: Victory Was A "Powerful Message In The Fall Election"

"They said loudly, not just in Wisconsin but across the country, if you do the right thing, if you make the tough choices, voters will stand with you," Gov. Scott Walker (R-Wis.) said about his victory last night on the Wednesday morning broadcast of FOX News' "FOX & Friends." Walker also said his victory sends a "powerful message in the fall el



Sarah Palin On Wisconsin: "Obama's Goose Is Cooked"

"I think that the Democrats there understand that the president’s no-show represents the fact that Obama’s goose is cooked," former Gov. Sarah Palin (R-Alaska) said on FOX News shortly after Scott Walker was declared winner of the recall election. "Jay Carney -- I can’t wait to see how he spins all this and ignores it, and President Obama

Dem Senate Candidate: Recall Results Will Affect My Senate Race

Tammy Waldwin, a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Wisconsin, discusses what the recall election will mean for her own campaign.

Woman Slaps Barrett After Concession Speech

A woman at Tom Barrett's (D-Wisconsin) election party slapped the Mayor, saying she was upset that he conceded while voters in his city continued to cast their votes. (source: WISN-TV)

Jon Stewart Makes Fun Of Wisconsin Recall Coverage

Scott Walker is a villain to some and a hero to others. The Republicans will either stay in charge of Wisconsin or suffer an elected official's worst indignity. (03:39)

Matthews: Clinton & Obama "Making The Democratic Message Sing"

Chris Matthews and his panelists discuss Bill Clinton's appearances at fundraisers for Barack Obama on Monday.

O'Reilly: Obama Is A "Very Liberal President"

O'Reilly looks at money and its role in the election.

Allen: Obama Campaign Mad Clinton Is "Soaking Up All The Oxygen"

"This is the fourth ransom note in three weeks from someone who has run afoul of the Obama campaign," Politico's Mike Allen said about former President Bill Clinton being "off message" as a surrogate for President Barack Obama. "Republicans on the Hill were, are so ecstatic about this," Allen said about Clinton calling for an extension on across


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