THERE THEY WERE, the nation’s five top intelligence officials, Clapper (DNI), Brennan (CIA), Flynn (DIA), Comey (FBI), and Olsen (NCC), sitting before the House Intelligence Committee hearing yesterday. Rep. Jeff Miller (R-FL) asks, “Can anybody at the table tell us when somebody will be held responsible for the murders in Benghazi?” … read more
White House scandals not going away
While an estimated 111 million people viewed the president’s interview with Fox News’ Bill O’Reilly prior to the Super Bowl, it’s unfortunate if they didn’t see the extra exclusive minutes afforded O’Reilly for use later on his evening show. They missed seeing the president at his worst.
O’Reilly interviews Obama (NYDailyNews photo)
O’Reilly asked the president if he thought his coverage of him and his administration was unfair. ”Absolutely,” the president answered, “we just went through an interview in which you asked about health care not working … the IRS, were we wholly corrupt (and) Benghazi.” O’Reilly politely responded saying, “but these are unanswered questions.” I found it hard to believe the president wasn’t prepared. After all, he wasn’t dealing with his water carriers at the other networks or the New York Times. Continue reading
Addressing abortion in 2014
As the Republican Party begins its campaign to hold on to the House and retake the Senate in the up-coming mid-term elections, it is getting strong advice from a number of quarters on a subject of which it has long been identified – abortion.
Some argue this is a losing issue and remind the party that it lost unmarried women by 36 points in the 2012 election. Others point to the fact that the country is fairly split on abortion now Continue reading
On the front burner …
Senator Cruz questions AG – Although considered a Tea Party firebrand by the left, I was again impressed by the calm, clear, concise manner in which Texas Senator Ted Cruz questioned Attorney General Eric Holder about the IRS targeting investigation during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing this week. Showing experience he gained as Texas Solicitor General and nine oral arguments before the U.S.… read more
NY Times advances Hillary’s anointing
While many of the Washington pundits and the fawning media on the left are anticipating the announcement from Hillary Clinton that she plans to run for president in 2016, The New York Times Magazine of Jan. 26, 2014 published an unflattering graphic image of her for its feature, Planet Hillary.
The New York Times Magazine, Jan. 26, 2014
“The gravitational pull of a possible 2016 campaign is bringing all the old Clinton characters into her orbit,” the magazine states, “Can she make the stars align or will chaos prevail.”
Meanwhile, at a paid speaking appearance before members of the National Automobile Dealers Association in New Orleans, Clinton said, “My biggest regret is what happened in Benghazi. Losing an ambassador like Chris Stevens, who was one of our best. It was a terrible tragedy losing four Americans …” Switching from “the fog of war” excuse, she now blames her lack of response to “imperfect information, unforeseen consequences and unpredictable twists and turns.” Not only did she fail the hypothetical “3 a.m. call,” she failed to respond to five months of terrorist warnings in Benghazi. Continue reading
More from the sidelines …
Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers – As I watched Rep. McMorris Rodgers give the Republican response to the president’s State of the Union address last night, I wondered how many heard her mention she was the 200th woman elected to Congress, or for that matter how many viewed her remarks. After all, a survey indicated only 30 per cent of Americans were expected to watch the president.… read more
From the sidelines …
Problem for the Administration – Just 18 per cent of young adults say they are likely
to enroll in ObamaCare, compared to 46 per cent who are not likely to enroll, according to a survey conducted by the Young America’s Foundation. More revealing was the fact that 48 per cent consider the government too big compared to just four per cent who believe it’s too small. … read more
GOP to release “guiding principles” on immigration
Republican leadership is apparently in the process of drafting “guiding principles” on immigration reform and is expected to release a statement outlining the party’s position soon, per House Majority Whip Kevin McCarthy in an interview with radio stations KBAK/KBFX in Bakersfield, California this week.
Rep. Kevin McCarthy (KBAK/KBPX photo)
While immigration reform didn’t get a mention in a recent Gallup Poll of Americans’ top priority issues for 2014, the party is looking ahead to the mid-term elections facing other polls indicating they don’t fare well with Hispanic voters. Hispanics identify with Democrats over Republicans by a 2-to-1 margin in a Gallup Poll taken mere months ago.
When Fox News asked those surveyed which policy they favored regarding illegal immigrants, 68 per cent chose the option of allowing them to remain in the country and eventually qualify for citizenship, but only if they met certain requirements like paying back taxes, learning English and passing a background check. Continue reading
Political “dirty tricks” no longer done covertly
Political dirty tricks are alive and active in the Democrat administration. What used to done covertly by shady characters is now being done in the open by party leaders and the government under klieg lights.
After admitting it targeted Tea Party organizations and other conservative groups seeking tax-exempt status, the IRS called upon their fellow colleagues in Treasury, the FBI, to investigate. While the investigation continues, the FBI indicated it would not be bringing criminal charges against anyone in the IRS, as they only found evidence of mismanagement. Surprise! Meanwhile, Tea Party groups say they have not been questioned by the FBI. Continue reading
On the front burner …
Those health care insurers received another reminder of what it means to get in bed with big government as Moody’s Investor’s Service analysts have downgraded the industry’s outlook yesterday, noting that the administration’s changes to the rules make it difficult to know if insurers will end up with the customer base they need to make the economics of ObamaCare work out.… read more