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Pataki 2012?
Former Governor of New York Republican George Pataki could be eyeing a run for 2012. A New York GOP insider told me today that Mr. Pataki seems to be considering a presidential run.
When the left projects their violent streak onto conservatives
In another example of the left projecting their issues on to conservatives comes the latest report about the brutal attack on a Louisiana Republican fundraiser and her boyfriend outside a fundraising event where Louisiana's Republican Gov. Bobby Jindal was in attendance.
Charity, gratitude and the role of government
Voluntary charity is a solid American virtue, but the conditions of who is helped, when and how should not be dictated by government. If government provides food for a family, which Americans believe is proper if others do not step up, it should come from existing government funds, not from an increase in taxes. Americans believe government is already encroaching too much on activities best left to individual citizens and voluntary organizations.
Hot issue cool brains
Apparently university administrators are so busy fighting global warming that they can’t take the time to read the Climategate e-mails that show that the science behind the theory is corrupt.
Video: Washington, D.C. tax day tea party rally
A Washington D.C. tea party rally on April 15 took place in Freedom Plaza. Another tea party protest was held nearby in front of the Washington Memorial. Below are a few videos of activists and curious liberals engaging tea party protesters
AP: Obama mocks tea party protesters
MIAMI (AP) -- President Barack Obama says he's amused by the anti-tax tea party protests that have been taking place around Tax Day. Obama told a fundraiser in Miami on Thursday that he's cut taxes, contrary to claims of protesters. He says he's been a little amused over the past couple of days when people at the rallies complained about taxes. Quoting the president: "You would think they'd be saying thank you."
Iowa young conservatives organize themselves
Young conservatives are using the President Barack Obama's many communication, outreach, and organizing strategies to get young voters on the right fired up and involved. The Iowa Dream Project is a solid example of what conservatives in every state should do to, if they want their voices heard.
Off the beaten path online: AP admits Rep. Heath Shuler did not hear tea party racial slurs...
Today's Water Cooler lineup of off the beaten path online stories are: AP admits Rep. Heath Shuler did not hear Tea Party racial slurs, The 'crash' that burned, No time behind bars for Imam in NYC subway-plot.
GOP laughs at Dems who claim ownership of largest tax cuts in history
A day after Majority Leader Harry Reid, a Nevada Democrat, claimed the Democrats are responsible for cutting taxes for 98% of the American people, the GOP has answered back.
Boston police favor unions over tea party activists
Here's some video I shot at today's Boston rally. it's the Boston Police supporting the local bus driver's 8751 union. The lieutenant calls the union counter-protesters "the good group" and says he supports their concerns.
We call it 'indefensible-borders chic'
Just in time for Israel's Independence Day an Israeli artist creates a necklace shaped like Israel--but it features neither Gaza nor the West Bank.
Off the beaten path online: Obama's disregard for media reaches new heights at nuclear summit...
Today's Water Cooler lineup of off the beaten path online stories are: Obama's disregard for media reaches new heights at nuclear summit, How 'soaking the rich' clobbers you, Gregoire seeks attorney to fight lawsuit backed by McKenna
Gingrich: Odds are even that Boehner will be speaker
Former Republican Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich, from Georgia, addressed the Heritage Foundation's weekly blogger briefing on Tuesday and discussed everything from energy policy to the 2010 midterms. I asked Mr. Gingrich, “With the 2012 presidential elections, what should prospective GOP candidates start doing right now if they want to be taken seriously later?”
Rasmussen poll contradicts Reid's assertion on health care law's appeal to Americans
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, a Nevada Democrat, spoke to reporters today at his weekly press conference. Mr. Reid laid out the legislative agenda for the upcoming work session, which included: financial regulatory reform, food safety, looking into the Citizen's United legislation, and energy legislation.
Off the beaten path online: Lieberman: 'Thank God' political momentum now with GOP
Today's Water Cooler lineup of off the beaten path online stories are: 34% say they or someone close to them part of tea party movement, Lieberman: 'Thank God' political momentum now with GOP, House Republican leader Boehner says repealing pro-abortion health care top priority.
Coburn statements on Pelosi and Fox News makes some wonder
Senator Tom Coburn, a Republican from Oklahoma, made statements regarding Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, a California Democrat, which left a number of individuals scratching their heads. At a Town hall meeting last week, he told a woman she was misinformed about the health care mandate after she stated the government could "put us in prison" for not having health insurance. "The intention is not to put anybody in jail," he responded. "That makes for good TV news on Fox but that isn't the intention."
Lefties look to sabotage tea party movement
Liberals looking to discredit activists who protested against the health care bill have resorted to recruiting individuals who will crash tea party rallies in the coming weeks. One such group calls itself "Crash the Tea Party."
Video: Chris Matthews admits using the word 'regime' to describe Bush admin
MSNBC host Chris Matthews found himself walking back his criticism some of talk radio host Rush Limbaugh. Mr. Matthews went after Mr. Limbaugh for using the word "regime" to describe the Obama administration. However, video surfaced of Mr. Matthews referring the Bush administration as a "regime."
Off the beaten path online: CBC members stand by racism accusations of tea party members...
Today's Water Cooler lineup of off the beaten path online stories are: CBC members stand by racism accusations of tea party members, Humboldt County afraid of being uprooted from pot perch, Orrin Hatch names Hillary Clinton as possible Supreme Court nominee.
Video: Herman Cain wows SRLC 2010
Hot Air's Ed Morrissey has posted the explosive speech Herman Cain delivered to the Southern Republican Leadership Conference.
