Category Archives: Republicans

What do We Really Know About Tom Foley, NTC Inc. and the Bibb Mill?

UPDATE: Connecticut’s US senate race is drawing out a lot of what we saw before during the 2010 elections. Linda McMahon, who was handily trounced last time around, is announcing her candidacy as well as Rob Simmons and  Tom Foley

What do We Really Know About Tom Foley, NTC Inc. and the Bibb Mill?

UPDATE: Connecticut’s US senate race is drawing out a lot of what we saw before during the 2010 elections. Linda McMahon, who was handily trounced last time around, is announcing her candidacy as well as Rob Simmons and  Tom Foley

Chris Murphy Leads Polls for Sen Race

Joe Lieberman’s retirement opens the road for Democrats to gain one more vote in the US Senate. I’m rooting for Chris Murphy as our next Senator from Connecticut. He’s got what it takes to do the job in my humble

Chris Murphy Leads Polls for Sen Race

Joe Lieberman’s retirement opens the road for Democrats to gain one more vote in the US Senate. I’m rooting for Chris Murphy as our next Senator from Connecticut. He’s got what it takes to do the job in my humble

GOP Bible Study 2012: Thou shalt bear false witness

View from the Roof 3/13 | Its Sunday and time to step into Sybil’s GOP Bible Study 2012 designed especially for Republicans who have their own version of Christian values. Today’s Gripe: Republicans’ concept of Christian forgiveness means do whatever

GOP Bible Study 2012: Thou shalt bear false witness

View from the Roof 3/13 | Its Sunday and time to step into Sybil’s GOP Bible Study 2012 designed especially for Republicans who have their own version of Christian values. Today’s Gripe: Republicans’ concept of Christian forgiveness means do whatever

6 Dead, 13 Injured AZ Bill Allows Guns in Public Places

After a lone gunman kills 6 people and injures 13 others, Arizona’s senate passes a bill that allows individuals to carry a gun in public places. The horror, the memorials and tributes are still fresh in our memories making Arizona’s

6 Dead, 13 Injured AZ Bill Allows Guns in Public Places

After a lone gunman kills 6 people and injures 13 others, Arizona’s senate passes a bill that allows individuals to carry a gun in public places. The horror, the memorials and tributes are still fresh in our memories making Arizona’s

Pro-Union Rallies in 50 States

Cold, raining, freezing temperatures, nothing stopped people all across the country coming out in support of what has turned into a fight for the constitutional right of free speech, of self-determination to organize and select a representative. The battle American

Pro-Union Rallies in 50 States

Cold, raining, freezing temperatures, nothing stopped people all across the country coming out in support of what has turned into a fight for the constitutional right of free speech, of self-determination to organize and select a representative. The battle American

2012 Presidential Campaign. Is it too early for polling?

I was spoiled during the last presidential campaign. We had rockstars for candidates in 2008. For the first time a strong woman candidate ran who is now Secretary of State. Another rockstar candidate became our current Vice President. And the

2012 Presidential Campaign. Is it too early for polling?

I was spoiled during the last presidential campaign. We had rockstars for candidates in 2008. For the first time a strong woman candidate ran who is now Secretary of State. Another rockstar candidate became our current Vice President. And the

Young Democrats of America (YDA) Call to Save Planned Parenthood

by Stephanie Hausner, Democratic National Committeewoman, YDA | Last Friday, right before most of us went on a long weekend, the Republican-led U.S. House of Representatives voted to eliminate federal funding for Planned Parenthood, including the receipt of payments for

Young Democrats of America (YDA) Call to Save Planned Parenthood

by Stephanie Hausner, Democratic National Committeewoman, YDA | Last Friday, right before most of us went on a long weekend, the Republican-led U.S. House of Representatives voted to eliminate federal funding for Planned Parenthood, including the receipt of payments for

Sen. Jim DeMint Goes After Elmo and the “Muppet Lobby.” Really.

In his words: “Elmo has been particularly busy,” DeMint wrote in a message posted on his blog. “Elmo has testified before Congress about the need for more funding for the arts and participated in other press conferences to increase spending

Sen. Jim DeMint Goes After Elmo and the “Muppet Lobby.” Really.

In his words: “Elmo has been particularly busy,” DeMint wrote in a message posted on his blog. “Elmo has testified before Congress about the need for more funding for the arts and participated in other press conferences to increase spending

Will Eliminating Unions and Collective Bargaining Rectify States’ Budget Shortfalls?

A cornerstone of conservatism has been less government involvement in the lives of private citizens, as stated by former President Ronald Reagan, “Man is not free unless government is limited … As government expands, liberty contracts.”[....] Either the GOP has

Will Eliminating Unions and Collective Bargaining Rectify States’ Budget Shortfalls?

A cornerstone of conservatism has been less government involvement in the lives of private citizens, as stated by former President Ronald Reagan, “Man is not free unless government is limited … As government expands, liberty contracts.”[....] Either the GOP has

30,000 and Growing. Wisconsin Says No to Union Busting

Instead of sitting down with union leaders and discuss the budget shortfalls the state is facing, Wisconsin’s Governor Scott Walker (R) proposes to strangle workers’ rights by eliminating the right for cops, firefighters, teachers, or any other government employee to

30,000 and Growing. Wisconsin Says No to Union Busting

Instead of sitting down with union leaders and discuss the budget shortfalls the state is facing, Wisconsin’s Governor Scott Walker (R) proposes to strangle workers’ rights by eliminating the right for cops, firefighters, teachers, or any other government employee to

South Dakota’s Bill to Redefine Justifiable Homicide Promotes Mob Rule

South Dakota State Rep. Phil Jensen (R-33) proposed bill, HB1171 “An Act to expand the definition of justifiable homicide to provide for the protection of certain unborn children,” would legalize murder of abortion clinic doctors and staff. The bill’s 28 sponsors

South Dakota’s Bill to Redefine Justifiable Homicide Promotes Mob Rule

South Dakota State Rep. Phil Jensen (R-33) proposed bill, HB1171 “An Act to expand the definition of justifiable homicide to provide for the protection of certain unborn children,” would legalize murder of abortion clinic doctors and staff. The bill’s 28 sponsors

GOP State Birther Bills “Waste of Time and Resources”

The GOP has gone local and ten states have raised “birther bills” as state 2011 legislative sessions get underway. For the most part, the bills seek to prevent the President’s and Vice President’s names from appearing on the ballot for

GOP State Birther Bills “Waste of Time and Resources”

The GOP has gone local and ten states have raised “birther bills” as state 2011 legislative sessions get underway. For the most part, the bills seek to prevent the President’s and Vice President’s names from appearing on the ballot for

GOP Seek to Defund NPR and PBS, Again

On the surface, it may seem hard to understand the GOP’s reasoning in defunding National Public Radio (NPR) and the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS); especially since public broadcasting is more family-oriented than corporate broadcasting networks. You won’t find an episode

GOP Seek to Defund NPR and PBS, Again

On the surface, it may seem hard to understand the GOP’s reasoning in defunding National Public Radio (NPR) and the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS); especially since public broadcasting is more family-oriented than corporate broadcasting networks. You won’t find an episode

Trump Surprise Appearance at CPAC. Palin Predictable Shout Out from the Sidelines.

Day One at CPAC. A Whole Lot of Dissing Going On. The Donald shows up, disses Ron Paul. Paul supporters storm out, dissing the Donald. And the ever-predictable Palin calls out from the sidelines, dissing Rick Santorum and CPAC. Could

Trump Surprise Appearance at CPAC. Palin Predictable Shout Out from the Sidelines.

Day One at CPAC. A Whole Lot of Dissing Going On. The Donald shows up, disses Ron Paul. Paul supporters storm out, dissing the Donald. And the ever-predictable Palin calls out from the sidelines, dissing Rick Santorum and CPAC. Could

Palin Out, Bachmann in as Keynote for CPAC Conference

Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin declined, for the third year in a row, the Conservative Political Action Conference’s (CPAC) invitation to be keynote speaker at their annual conference next week, which will take place February 10-12, 2011, at the Marriott Wardman

Palin Out, Bachmann in as Keynote for CPAC Conference

Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin declined, for the third year in a row, the Conservative Political Action Conference’s (CPAC) invitation to be keynote speaker at their annual conference next week, which will take place February 10-12, 2011, at the Marriott Wardman

Sen. Rand Paul Proposes to Cut US Budget Based on US Constitution

Freshman Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) is wasting no time in implementing the politics of his colleagues in the GOP but on a grander scale; especially when it comes to supporting the Constitution. On January 25th, Paul introduced the Cut Federal

Sen. Rand Paul Proposes to Cut US Budget Based on US Constitution

Freshman Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) is wasting no time in implementing the politics of his colleagues in the GOP but on a grander scale; especially when it comes to supporting the Constitution. On January 25th, Paul introduced the Cut Federal