Krauthammer: Obamacare Is Embodiment Of Obama's Domestic Policies; "Overreaching, Very Expensive, Intrusive"CHARLES KRAUTHAMMER: The NBC poll asked if you would be more or less inclined to support a candidate who supports Obama or [one] who opposes Obama? There was about a 20-point spread. So, if you supported Obama, you were in deep trouble. Look, I don't think there's any question. Of course there were a lot of local issues, but the one issue that per
George Will: "Freedom Is Another Word For Nothing Left To Delay"GEORGE WILL: First of all, the IRS is the enforcement mechanism of the mandate and they're probably so busy suppressing free political speech in this country, there is no energy left for enforcing that. This really is kind of the Bobby McGee, Janis Joplin administration right now. She said freedom is just another word for nothing left to lose.
Sebelius: "Don't Know" Number Of Obamacare Paid EnrolleesREP. TOM PRICE (R-GA): Let me go to some specific questions. You mentioned in your opening remarks 4.2 million people have signed up on the exchange and I want to get to some of the concerns that others have. How many of those that have signed on, that have enrolled in Obamacare have paid their premium? HHS SECRETARY KATHLEEN SEBELIUS: I can't t
Carney "Offended" That Ed Henry Would Ask If WH's Focus On Women Is PoliticalED HENRY, FOX NEWS: Jay, this focus today, women and the economy, minimum wage, overtime pay increases, all important policy areas as was discussed at the top, but will you also acknowledge these are also issues that test pretty well in an election year and that are a lot better to focus on than, say, the health care numbers? JAY CARNEY: Are yo
Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee Says Constitution Is 400 Years OldREP. SHEILA JACKSON LEE (D-TX): We have lasted some 400 years, operating under a constitution that clearly defines what is constitutional and what is not.
Judge Andrew Napolitano Debates The Civil War On "The Daily Show"In this exclusive, unedited interview Fox News commentator Judge Andrew Napolitano questions the historical necessity of the Civil War.
Valerie Jarrett: Galifianakis Interview "Overwhelmingly Successful"VALERIE JARRETT: It wasn't hard to get him to participate, and yes, it so far has been overwhelmingly successful. I was checking how many hits were on the site last night when I went to bed. It was 10 million, which I'm sure breaks all kinds of records. But also, more importantly than that, the traffic on our website has gone up 40 percent between
Obama to Ukraine: Rest Assured, You Have Our Support During These Difficult TimesPRESIDENT OBAMA: It is a pleasure to welcome Prime Minister Yatsenyuk to the Oval Office, to the White House. I think all of us have seen the courage of the Ukrainian people in standing up on behalf of democracy and on the desire that I believe is universal for people to be able to determine their own destiny. And we saw in the Maidan how ordi
Carney: Obamacare "Not The Decisive Factor" In Republican Winning FL-13 Special ElectionJON KARL, ABC NEWS: Quick question about the Florida special election. MR. CARNEY: Mmm hmm. Q: So this is a district obviously that the president carried twice. It’s a race you guys all thought you were going to win as recently as yesterday. Taking a loss like this with a candidate you were very enthusiastic about — Democrats were enthusi
Politico's VandeHei: Jolly Won Because "Republicans Suck Slightly Less Than Democrats"JIM VANDEHEI: It’s really hard to spin it. You saw Paul Begala who came out and said – Democratic consultant saying, ‘Listen you can’t spin it. This is bad news for the Democratic Party.’ The guy is a lobbyist. He was recently divorced. He went around the campaign trail in pinstripe suits with his 26-year-old girlfriend. Republicans in Wa
David Jolly: My Victory Gives Democrats "Reason To Worry""I think it gives Democrats reason to worry going into November," Florida Congressman-elect David Jolly said the day after his special election victory over Democrat Alex Sink. "I don't want to take a mandate from this. This is a local race. But we do know that the voters here rejected a view of government that has been espoused by our president an
Rick Perry on Jimmy Kimmel: "America Is A Great Place For Second Chances"Texas Gov. Rick Perry talks about being a musician, shooting a coyote, and his possible presidential aspirations. Asked if he once shot a coyote while jogging, which is true, Perry joked he does interviews with a gun.
GOP Rep. Challenges Sebelius: "Your Experts Are Behind You. If You'd Like To Ask Them, Please Do"REP. KEVIN BRADY (R-TX): Madam Secretary, to be clear, the law is very plain. Only people enrolled in exchanges are eligible for tax credits. As the committee that handles the tax credits, we know the section well. Maybe you can ask the folks who are here today -- HHS SECRETARY KATHLEEN SEBELIUS: Sir, I'd be happy to get you the statutory author
Jay Leno Comments On Fallon, Meyers; Says He Open To Going On LettermanAP: Less than a month into his retirement, former 'Tonight Show' host Jay Leno admits he's restless. Inducted Tuesday into the TV Hall of Fame, Leno said he's open to appearing with his one-time rival David Letterman on his show.
Rubio: Immigration Reform Unlikely Under ObamaPETER COOK, BLOOMBERG: How about immigration? It wasn't in your speech. I know you've talked a lot about it the last couple years, perhaps at your political peril. Do you still believe, as President Obama does, that this could be one of the single most important growth engines for the U.S. economy, comprehensive immigration reform? SEN. MARCO RU
Carney: Dignity Of The Presidency Was Not Damaged By Funny Or Die InterviewJIM AVILA, ABC NEWS: How much discussion was there in the White House about the dignity of the office and whether or not, in order to reach these people who don't watch us at 6:30, or who don't watch this briefing, how much the balance there -- how much was dignity of the office might be lost? This is an interview like no other probably ever done b
O'Donnell: Rand Paul And Ted Cruz Battle For Frontrunner StatusThe two senators and likely 2016 contenders have traded barbs over themselves and Ronald Reagan. Lawrence O’Donnell has more in the Rewrite.
Hayes: "This Fight Is Not About Spying, It's About Torture"Former CIA analyst Nada Bakos talks with Chris Hayes about the battle between the CIA and the Senate committee charged with overseeing the agency.
Bill O'Reilly: Lincoln Would Not Have Done "Funny Or Die" InterviewBILL O'REILLY: It looks like Putin believes the President is a light weight with a comedy video counter that? I'm just asking. Here's the most important thing the Affordable Healthcare Act is dubious to say the least. And using a comedic Web site to enroll people is a little bit desperate, don't you think? I mean I'm all for PR and if Carney wa
"Special Report" Panel: CIA Spying On The Senate?Charles Krauthammer, Jonah Goldberg, and Mara Liasson discuss the shocking claim that the CIA spied on the Senate committee that is supposed to be regulating them.