Articles tagged with: Democratic Party (United States)
Republicans Show “Bad Faith” on Funding Bill
The Republicans are up to their old tricks again, and it looks like the American people are facing the implications of yet another government shutdown at the end of next week. For those Americans who were hoping this divisive issue was settled last Summer, when Congress finally came to an agreement at the eleventh hour to raise the debt limit …
Bachmann Says “Let Them Eat Cake” as America Faces Debt Crisis
In a recent interview presidential hopeful, Michele Bachmann, was asked about the deadlocked discussions between the Republicans and the Democrats over raising the U.S. debt limit ceiling. Her response , which reflected the attitude of many Tea Party advocates, was that the debt ceiling should not be raised unless Democrats agree to $5 or $6 trillion in cuts to …
When Trump Speaks, Obama Rises in The Polls
Just about any day that presidential-hopeful, Donald Trump, opens his mouth is a good day for the Democrats, and a bad day for the Republicans, who have shown no ability to reign in Mr. Trump’s extremist, political positions. By almost any measurement, yesterday was a good day for the Democrats. Buoyed by a surge in the polls over the last …
Rep. Paul Ryan is Wrong on Social Security Reform
Government entitlement programs, especially Social Security, are often referred to as the “third rail” of American politics because they are considered untouchable. The problem is that the escalating costs of entitlements are the primary driver behind rising budget deficits. On the one hand, the mere mention of reigning-in Social Security costs is considered “political suicide”, yet on the other hand, …
John Boehner: True Statesman or Political Hack?
Among Congressional representatives, the lofty and powerful position of Speaker of The House is undoubtedly the most coveted job of all. However, like many other “lofty and powerful” positions, such as President of the United States, it’s a whole lot easier to criticize the person currently holding the job than it is to be the person who is actually wielding …
The Ides of March 4th: A Congressional Showdown
In a mere two weeks from today, on March 4th, the Congressional Republicans have once again threatened to shut down the Federal government, rather than approve a short-term funding measure to keep the government operating. In order to avoid a shutdown, the Democrats and President Obama are being asked to approve new legislation that would reduce spending by approximately $61 …
The Health Care Debate Rages On
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Most Democrats realize all-too-well how much “political capital” was expended by the Obama Administration in getting health care reforms through Congress. During the year or so that was dedicated almost exclusively to fighting with Republicans (and each other) over the each and every provision, the Administration had little time or energy to tackle other items …
The DREAM Act : A Road to Total Chaos
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One would think that during the last two years the President and the Democratic majority in Congress have suffered through enough legislative defeats at the hands of their Republican colleagues; apparently not! This week the Senate and the House of Representatives are scheduled to once again take up the issue of immigration reform. The so-called …
Say “No” To Tax Cuts For The Wealthy
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The Democratic majority in the “lame duck” congress, swept into power by the Obama landslide of 2008, must soon make a decision on whether or not to extend the Bush-era tax cuts, whether to let the tax cuts expire, or whether to enact new legislation that extends the tax cuts for some Americans and lets them expire for …
Political Violence : An Unamerican Trend
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There is little doubt that many of the 2010 political campaigns have reached a whole new level of emotionalism, sometimes bordering on outright frenzy, and occasionally resulting in physical violence. What was once considered as a phenomena only occurring in third world countries (such as Argentina, Pakistan and Mexico) , violence and coercion has now become a part …
