Democrats
Full Video: A National Discussion on Health Care ReformHere’s the full video of yesterday’s online town hall, in which the President answered questions submitted from Americans across the country: Full Video: A National Discussion on Health Care Reform Read More →
LIVE: A National Discussion on Health Care ReformPresident will hold a national discussion on health care today through an online town hall meeting at Northern Virginia Community College in Annandale. In addition to the live audience, questions will come from online communities such as Facebook, YouTube and Twitter. Senior advisor to President Obama... Read more »
Republicans
Winners and Losers 7/2/09On this edition of Winners and Losers the Winners are, Jason Oglesby for rescuing a women in Iowa who went over a dam, Kurt Johnson for trying to save Iraqis targeted by the insurgents. The Losers to day are Cynthia McKinney for getting captured for trying to run the Israeli blockade in the Gaza Strip,... Read more »
Lightning Round 7/2/09Today in the Lightning Round Fred and Jeri talk about, Oklahoma senator Jim Inhofe, Al Franken, Joe Biden in Pennsylvania and his oversight of Iraq, Henry Waxman’s hospitalization, and The Honduran Revolution, Lightning Round 7/2/09 Read More →
Libetarians
Join us tonight at BarrTVWe getting set up here at the Mansour Center. News crews are here. Several of us are hanging out and watching early returns from Indiana and Kentucky. You can find out when polls close in different states here. Don’t forget to tune into BarrTV to watch the party. This is your election open thread,... Read more »
Barr Says “This is Just the Beginning”“This is just the beginning of the new Libertarian Party,” says Bob Barr, the 2008 Libertarian Party nominee for president. “In these next four years, there will be an even greater need for a political party fully dedicated to lower taxes, smaller government and more individual freedom—a... Read more »
Election Commentary
Franken Wins Minnesota Senate Case in Court; Coleman ConcedesMore than seven months after Election Day, the U.S. Senate race in Minnesota drew to a final conclusion on June 30, when the state Supreme Court backed Al Franken’s victory and Norm Coleman conceded the race. Here is a recap of key developments: Franken Wins Minnesota Senate Case in Court; Coleman... Read more »
After Long Court Battle, Franken Wins Minn. Senate SeatThe Minnesota Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that Democrat Al Franken narrowly defeated Republican Norm Coleman in last year’s U.S. Senate race. Analysts discuss the case and the significance of Franken’s win. After Long Court Battle, Franken Wins Minn. Senate Seat Read More →
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Election 08 Commentary
Rampant overspending has some states teetering near shutdownClick here for the full story. The Los Angeles Times reports, in part: read more Rampant overspending has some states teetering near shutdown Read More →
Obamacare failed in EuropeGuillaume Vuillemey, a researcher at France’s Institut Economique Molinari, and Philip Stevens, a researcher at Britain’s International Policy Network write in today’s Washington Examiner about how Obama’s proposed government takeover of the health care system has worked in Europe. Hint. ... Read more »
Obama backs what he called "the largest middle-class tax increase in history""I pledge that under my plan, no one making less than $250,000 a year will see any type of tax increase…Not income tax, not capital gains taxes, not any kind of tax." - Candidate Barack Obama in Dover, N.H., Sept. 12, 2008 Barack Obama, who won the presidential election promising absolutely... Read more »
Obama Supreme Court nominee overruled by Supreme Court, againIn a victory for individual rights, the Supreme Court Monday announced it is throwing out a decision by Second Circuit Judge Sonia Sotomayor, who ruled the city of New Haven, Conn. could deny several firefighters promotions because the racially-neutral test they passed did not produce politically correct... Read more »
The awful truth about government-run care: It’s rationingDr. Scott Gottlieb, a physician and resident fellow at the independent, non-partisan American Enterprise Institute, writes in today’s Wall Street Journal about the inescapable truth of government-run health care — it can only make health care cheap by rationing your access to it. You may... Read more »
Who are ‘the uninsured?’Today’s Washington Times editorial takes an eye-opening look into the Obama insinuation that America’s 45 million uninsured are middle-class families who simply can’t get health insurance unless Congress gives in to his proposed government takeover of health care. Click here to read... Read more »
"ObamaCare" not so caring toward the elderlyNoted commentator Matthew Vadum, writing for The American Spectator, highlights what Obama’s proposed government takeover of health care means for the elderly. You may click here to read it. Here’s a hint. If you’re suffering from a painful fracture, Obama tells yesterday’s... Read more »
An update from LNC Secretary Bob SullentrupDelegation Chair’s Manual, 2010 I updated the Delegation Chair’s Manual on June 23 using May 31 membership data. That’s a useful service since affiliate delegate allocations for the 2010 Convention in St. Louis over Memorial Day is based on affiliate membership and votes for Bob Barr... Read more »
Poll: Few Americans trust Obama, Congress with the economyA new poll from the independent firm Rasmussen Reports finds what Libertarians have said for years – Americans trust their own judgment on economic issues more than that of President Obama and Congress. read more Poll: Few Americans trust Obama, Congress with the economy Read More →
Barr: Koh nomination is "truly dangerous" threat to Second Amendment rightsWriting in his blog for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, 2008 Libertarian presidential nominee Congressman Bob Barr lays out the case against Harold Koh, the Obama nominee to be State Department legal adviser. Koh’s nomination will be voted upon by the Senate today and if confirmed, he would... Read more »
Libertarians 08
Election Night Open ThreadWe getting set up here at the Mansour Center. News crews are here. Several of us are hanging out and watching early returns from Indiana and Kentucky. You can find out when polls close in different states here. Don’t forget to tune into BarrTV to watch the party. This is your election open thread,... Read more »
Talk show host endorses BarrMatt Murphy, one of the most well known talk show hosts in the Southeast, just endorsed Bob Barr. ShareThis Talk show host endorses Barr Read More →
Reminder: Election Night PartyDon’t forget about our election night party. Details are available here. If you can’t make it to Marietta, don’t worry. We’re working on a live feed that will show up over at BarrTV. ShareThis Reminder: Election Night Party Read More →
The Final HoursDave Weigel has a post over at Reason about the final hours of the Barr campaign: The call sheet is short and perfunctory, and everyone who uses it puts a slightly different spin on it. “I’m calling to ask you for your vote for former congressman and presidential candidate Bob Barr,”... Read more »
Video: Bob on CNN’s NewsroomHere is video of Bob’s appearance this morning on CNN’s Newsroom: ShareThis Video: Bob on CNN’s Newsroom Read More →
Election DayIt’s the day we’ve all been waiting for. Take a couple of friends or family and get out and vote for Bob Barr and any other Libertarians on your ballot! And, remember…VOTE YOUR CONSCIENCE!!! ShareThis Election Day Read More →
Barr visits SavannahBob made a visit to Savannah, Georgia yesterday: Barr has spent the last month campaigning in key battleground states like New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Iowa. He said he’s focusing the last days of his campaign in his home state of Georgia, where he represented the state’s 7th... Read more »
Time: Could third parties impact election?Time examines the role of third parties in the 2008 election and analyzes their impact: One place Libertarians could make a difference is Barr’s home state of Georgia, even though he’s polling around just 1%-2% there. “I feel good about Georgia,” Barr told me after a campaign... Read more »
“You ain’t seen nothing yet”That is what Bob told supporters last night in Marietta: “I don’t know about you, but I feel like celebrating tonight,” the Libertarian nominee proclaimed as he bounded on stage in a crowded function room at the Mansour Center in Marietta. “We want to tell the American people: You ain’t seen... Read more »
What if he had won?Join me in a Wayne’s World style alternative ending to the election. Let’s imagine if Bob had actually won the presidency. Hilarious. ShareThis What if he had won? Read More →
Democrats 08
Message from Mitch Stewart: "How big could this be?"From OFA Director Mitch Stewart: Did you see Vice President Biden’s email last week, sharing personal health care stories from supporters across the country? Well, the stories have been read millions of times, and the reaction is an overwhelming, "Wow — we’ve got to get to work."... Read more »
On the Ground: MinnesotaToday, volunteers throughout the Minneapolis area are organizing a series of health care related events — canvassing, phone banking, and participating in public forums. OFA Minnesota State Director Jenn Brown explained in an email: The fight to fix our broken health care system is heating up —... Read more »
Statement from the President on Senator-Elect Al FrankenIn a 5-0 decision, the Minnesota State Supreme Court today declared Al Franken the winner of the state’s Senate race. Shortly thereafter, Franken’s opponent Norm Coleman officially conceded. In an official statement, President Obama congratulated Franken, saying: "I look forward to... Read more »
Open Thread"The first step we’re taking sets new efficiency standards on fluorescent and incandescent lighting. Now I know light bulbs may not seem sexy, but this simple action holds enormous promise because 7 percent of all the energy consumed in America is used to light our homes and our businesses.... Read more »
Join the National Online Discussion on Health Care ReformOn Wednesday, President Obama will hold another online town hall, this time focused on health care reform. From WhiteHouse.gov: This online town hall will be a little different than the last one. This time around, we are engaging online networks outside of WhiteHouse.gov, such as Facebook, YouTube and... Read more »
Message from Joe Biden: "You’ve got to read these"From Vice President Joe Biden: A few weeks ago, President Obama asked you to share your personal story about how the health care crisis has affected you and the ones you love. Hundreds of thousands of stories poured in from every corner of the country. The President and I have read through many of them... Read more »
National Health Care Day Of ServiceThe National Health Care Day of Service is today, and volunteers across the country are taking place in thousands of events designed to raise visibility for health care reform in their communities. These health care service projects give volunteers a chance to make an impact in their own communities... Read more »
The President’s Weekly Address: "The First Step Towards a New Energy Economy"In his weekly address, President Barack Obama praised the House of Representatives for passing the American Clean Energy and Security Act last night. This historic piece of legislation will lessen our dependence on foreign oil and spark a clean energy transformation in our economy that will create millions... Read more »
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"Now is the time to finally act"Yesterday, President Obama urged the House of Representatives to pass the American Clean Energy and Security Act — a bill that is expected to come to a vote later today. In his remarks, he explained: Right now, the House of Representatives is moving towards a vote of historic proportions on a... Read more »
Republicans 08
Fred Thompson mock Interview with Al FrankenThis is a mock interview of Fred Thompson with now Senator Al Franken Fred Thompson mock Interview with Al Franken Read More →
Winners and Losers 7/1/09The Winners on this edition of Winners and Loser include, Pete Peterson, and Americans for Limited Government for urging the Senate to follow Senator Jim Inhofe’s call for an investigation into the EPA cover up of internal reports. The Losers for this edition are, is President Obama for comparing the... Read more »
Lightning Round 7/1/09Topics on this edition of the Lightning Round include cheer leading and the Obama Press Corp, a wheel chair that reacts to brainwaves, GE being the biggest recipient of Bailout funds, The hack of Virginia’s prescription database, and the foreign policy we are using with Honduras Lightning Round... Read more »
Lightning Round 6/30/09This edition of the lightning round hits such topics as, The New Haven Firefighter Case, how to stop discrimination, The British Health Care Plan, Massachusetts Health Care Plan, and Global Warming “Traitors to the Planet”. Lightning Round 6/30/09 Read More →
Winners and Losers 6/30/09The Winners today are; the fire fighters of New Haven Connecticut. The other is a 5 year old boy for being the only survivor of the Yemeni Airline crash in the middle of the Indian Ocean. One of the Losers for today is the EPA for suppressing an internal report that states Global Warming alarmists are... Read more »
Discrimination Rant 6/30/09This discussion is about the recent over turn of Judge Sotomayor’s New Haven firefighter case, and the over complication that has become of Martin Luther King’s Idea of a color blind society. Discrimination Rant 6/30/09 Read More →
Lightning Round 6/29/09This edition of the lightning Fred and Jeri talk about; Iran, Cap-and-Trade, David Letterman, North Korean inspections, democrats claim that cap-and-trade will generate jobs. Lightning Round 6/29/09 Read More →
Winners and Losers 6/29/09The Winners for this segment are; is the U.S chamber of commerce for requesting an additional review of the EPA’s finding that would regulate green house emissions, calling the data “cherry picked.” The other Winner for today is Tom Menino, the mayor of Boston, for changing his opposition to charter... Read more »
Scandals are a bipartisan issueFred Thompson talks about how the corruption and scandal issues in the political world are bipartisan and how he resents how the media latches on to the scandal when it is a republican but not so much when it is a democrat. Scandals are a bipartisan issue Read More →
Family Values Rant 6/29/09Fred Thompson discusses how the liberal press is obsessed with the idea that the Republican Party can’t claim to be the party of family values anymore and that “preachy republicans” can’t be critical over the left’s stance on family values. Fred asks the questions: Who are these “preachy... Read more »
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