REP. SCHWEIKERT ON WHITE HOUSE EXECUTIVE PRIVILEGE: 'JUST IGNORE THE LAW IF IT INTERFERES WITH RE-ELECTION'
Washington, D.C. – Congressman David Schweikert (R-AZ) spoke to Fox News’ America’s Newsroom Wednesday regarding the news that President Obama will assert executive privilege over disputed Fast and Furious documents. To view his full remarks, click here: ON MISUSE OF EXECUTIVE PRIVILEGE Look, this is not a proper declaration of executive privilege. But think about how long this game has been dragged on by this Administration. It makes you really…
Read more...RS | We’ve Reached the Penultimate Jimmy Carter Moment of the Obama Presidency
RS | We’ve Reached the Penultimate Jimmy Carter Moment of the Obama Presidency Posted on June 22 2012 – 7:00 AM – Posted by: Doug Brady Chris Cillizza made me laugh out loud last evening when I read his column, which opens with a question: “Is it possible for a president — any president — to succeed in the modern world of politics?” There is nothing new under the sun,…
Read more...CNN | Google reports ‘alarming’ rise in government censorship requests
CNN | Google reports ‘alarming’ rise in government censorship requests Posted on June 22 2012 – 8:30 AM – Posted by: Doug Brady (CNN) — Western governments, including the United States, appear to be stepping up efforts to censor Internet search results and YouTube videos, according to a “transparency report”released by Google. “It’s alarming not only because free expression is at risk, but because some of these requests come from…
Read more...AP | Egyptian military moves to retain power after vote
AP | Egyptian military moves to retain power after vote Posted on June 22 2012 – 10:00 AM – Posted by: Doug Brady CAIRO (AP) — Islamist candidate Mohammed Morsi claimed a hollow victory Monday in Egypt’s presidential vote just hours after the country’s military rulers stripped the office of its most important powers. The power grab by the ruling generals delivered another major blow to hopes for a democratic…
Read more...Michael Barone | “Angry” Money Gives Funding Edge to GOP
Michael Barone | “Angry” Money Gives Funding Edge to GOP Posted on June 21 2012 – 8:30 PM – Posted by: Doug Brady There has been a lot of wailing and gnashing of teeth as, in the spring, it appeared that forces supporting Mitt Romney would be able to raise about as much money as those supporting Barack Obama. There’s even more now that it seems likely that the pro-Romney…
Read more...Hugh Hewitt | An imperial presidency, on steroids
Hugh Hewitt | An imperial presidency, on steroids Posted on June 21 2012 – 10:00 PM – Posted by: Doug Brady If the president declares that justice requires that cosmetic surgeries in Los Angeles are necessary for his vision of the good life, can he unilaterally direct his Department of Health and Human Services to oblige all insurance-providing employers in California to require that benefit as part of the standard…
Read more...Mr. L: Why Romney Will Win in 2012 & Why Palin May Challenge Him in 2016
Mr. L: Why Romney Will Win in 2012 Why Palin May Challenge Him in 2016 Posted on June 21 2012 – 10:29 PM – Posted by: Steve Flesher Frequent C4P commenter and Palin supporter, Mr. L has an interesting take on a Romney candidacy and presidency and the very active role Palin will still play in the arena of national politics. While opinions seem to keep varying as Romney’s inevitability…
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