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Obama Administration: Room for Muslim Brotherhood in reformed Egyptian government
If the Obama administration really believes the Muslim Brotherhood "will reject violence and recognize democratic goals" just because the United States says so, they must be seriously kidding themselves. Predictably, this American liberal administration chose appeasement instead of strength in the face of a dangerous power. The description below gives a detailed account as to what exactly the Muslim Brotherhood is all about. The organization has not only supported terrorist activity but one of its alleged officials is listed as an un-indicted co-conspirator in the Holy Land Foundation and Relief Trial.
Poll: GOP voters value business experience
Good news for Mitt Romney? A new Rasmussen Poll just released shows most GOP primary voters want a presidential candidate with experience in both the public and private sector. The poll has 94 percent of likely GOP voters saying that private sector experience is at least somewhat important.
Senate ethics panel seeks help for Ensign inquiry
The Senate ethics committee has hired an outside attorney to help in its preliminary investigation of a sex and lobbying scandal involving Sen. John Ensign. The panel announced Tuesday that Carol Elder Bruce, a partner in the Washington office of the K&L Gates law firm, will serve as special counsel to the inquiry. She will work with the staff of the Senate Select Committee on Ethics as it examines if Ensign, a Nevada Republican, broke Senate rules and/or federal law, and whether a higher level of review is needed.
2012 Democratic convention in Charlotte
The Democratic Party will host its 2012 convention in Charlotte, N.C., first lady Michelle Obama said Tuesday in an e-mail to supporters of President Obama.
Reagan at 100 - Reagan on right to life
Pat Buchanan told Human Events in 2006 how President Reagan would talk about pro-life issues with his senior staff, who he knew, according to Mr. Buchanan, "were not with him on this."
Reagan at 100 - Johnny Ramone on Reagan
Late punk rock guitarist Johnny Ramone of The Ramones told the Washington Times in 2004 his thoughts on Ronald Reagan.
(UPDATED) Live blogging on the Egyptian transformation
A Microsoft employee based in the Middle East is sharing some thoughts from Egyptians about events there. It's much more direct than what you may see on cable news.
New Mexico Governor rescinds state's sanctuary status
New Mexico Republican Governor Susana Martinez announced Monday she signed an executive order that rescinded the "sanctuary status for illegal immigrants who commit crimes in New Mexico while protecting victims and witnesses of criminal acts."
Senator warns Egyptian leader against seeking re-election
Sen. Bill Nelson has called on Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak to not seek re-election this year, saying such a move would help quell the protests and unrest that have gripped the north African nation for days.
Chicago paper endorses Emanuel for mayor
The Chicago Sun-Times has endorsed Rahm Emanuel — President Obama‘s former chief of staff — as Chicago mayor, calling him an "adaptive politician" and a "high-minded man." In an editorial posted Sunday night on the newspaper's Web site, the Sun-Times said Emanuel "has the vision, the policies, the management experience, the political sophistication and the sheer force of personality to be a powerfully effective mayor."
Hands off Egypt, poll says
With the recent political unrest in Egypt showing no signs of waning, a sizable majority of Americans say the United States should keep its nose out of Egypt’s current problems, a new polls says. The Rasmussen Reports survey shows that only 7 percent of Americans surveyed say the U.S. should help the Egyptian government stay in power. Seventy percent say the U.S. should leave the situation alone, with 23 percent saying they aren’t sure what we should do.
Tardy senator draws dressing-down
Back home they were often superstars, governors, or state attorneys general, but here in Washington they are now just freshman senators — a lesson Sen. Richard Blumenthal learned on Monday when he got dressed down by Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid for being late to preside over the day's session.
(VIDEO) Court: Individual mandate is unconstitutional-whole health care act is void
Fox News Channel and Bloomberg are reporting that a Florida District Court has ruled that the new health care law has been ruled unconstitutional and void on Monday.
Comparing 1979 to 2011 images gives clues to Egypt's future
It is not hard to compare the fragile political landscape in Egypt right now to where Iran was in the late 1970's. The Washington Times editorial page has a new piece out this morning describing that the players are not only similar in the Middle East but also in the United States.
Former Sen. Bayh lands law firm gig
Former Democratic Sen. Evan Bayh of Indiana, who retired from the Senate in early January, has taken a job with the law firm McGuireWoods as a partner in its Washington office. Bayh will serve as a strategic advisor to the firm’s most significant domestic and international clients — particularly those whose business goals are impacted by public policy, the actions of Congress, the executive branch or state governments nationwide, the firm announced Monday.
Democrats release list of targeted GOP seats
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee this morning released its list of 25 GOP congressional seats the party thinks it can reclaim in 2012. As part of a campaign called the "Drive to 25," the DCCC will be running radio ads, web ads, automated phone calls, live calls and e-mails those districts this week.
Oliver Stone on Chavez: He's an honest man
Hollywood filmmaker Oliver Stone defended dictator Hugo Chavez as an "honest man" with "no corruption" to a group of Pepperdine University students last week, when he addressed an audience about his pro-Chavez film "South of the Border," reports the Malibu Times.
Priceless items looted from Egypt's museums
National Geographics is reporting museums throughout Egypt are being looted by thieves taking advantage of the present anarchism in the country.
We remember what liberals said and what they really think about Ronald Reagan
President Ronald Wilson Reagan's 100th birthday is coming up early next week, and it is no coincidence that President Obama's admirers in the media are trying to compare Mr. Obama to the late Mr. Reagan.
McCain 'extremely concerned' with Egypt's response to protesters
Sen. John McCain on Friday called the Egyptian government's crackdown of political demonstrators this week "deeply troubling" and asked President Mubarak to show restraint.
