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Detroit – Lights Out, Severe Budget Cuts – Flashback 2009 – Auto Industry Bailout

Published on 2012-05-25 06:24:48

Government Stifling Private Enterprise Cuts Tax Revenue, Increases BlightDetroit Streetlights - coming to a city new you? - image WXYZDetroit is the latest shining example of why the belief that the Government can “pay to fix” anything is nothing more than a fairytale. The fact that without private enterprise hiring workers, who both pay taxes (assuming the corporate tax rate is low enough and that small businesses are not saddled with massive regulations), which allows governments to run i [..] > read more

Romney on Education: Reforms that Make Sense – Governor Romney’s Charter School Program in MA Shining Example

Published on 2012-05-24 06:45:09

Mitt Romney Announces A Chance for Every Child - image desert newsFrom:the Springfield Republican: “Mitt Romney: U.S. students getting 'third-world education,' proposes school choice program” speaks to Romney’s release of a prospectus on education reform from the top down – ensuring that students have equal access to higher quality education – specifically those from lower-income households. The plan shown below, highlights steps that necessary to insure the quality of education matc [..] > read more

2012 Update: WAPO/ABC Poll: Voters Worse Off Today, Primaries: Obama Challenged by “Other”, Clinton’s Favorability All-Time High–Missed Opportunity?

Published on 2012-05-23 06:04:15

Too late? Mitt Romney - Hillary Clinton 2012 Contest - Possibly Less Boring than current projections and trends: Image: CNNToday’s Headline from The Springfield Massachusetts Republican: “Poll: Voters feel worse off financially today than when President Obama took office”speaks to a recent Washington Post/USA Today Poll noting that, similar to the summer of 1980, the nations voters feel their dollar goes further than it did four years ago. The poll also indicates that a plurality of vot [..] > read more

Romney-Bain-Ampad -Union Strikes Begin with Romney Run Against Kennedy – Union Refuses to Negotiate – Plant Closes – Romney Left Bain: 1999

Published on 2012-05-22 06:15:44

The Results from a two decade period on Ampad, Romney and the International Paperworkers Union - result 13 articles - beginning with Romney's Run against Ted KennedyThe attack ads in this particular general election beginning with the GOP Primary and now heating up for the General, as Obama begins to attack the Presumptive Nominee, Mitt Romney, are not exactly forthcoming with “details” that would make anyone hesitate as to the accuracy of the ads. Specifically since the timing of both the [..] > read more

NC Teacher Shouting Match with Students Over Obama’s Reelection – She Gets Facts Wrong – Dummying Down of America from the Top Down

Published on 2012-05-21 05:58:44

Consider the Scores (click to enlarge): Performance Scores from Salisbury High School - On Par with the Social Study Teachers Base of KnowledgeThe story began with an article in the Salibury, NC, Post, students had taped their teacher on what can only be referred to as an uneducated rant regarding President Obama. According to the teacher, (who name is being withheld by the school), if one criticizes the President, then on is subject to being slammed in jail, however, it is perfectly ok, to cri [..] > read more

Barack Obama’s Birthplace as Kenya Surfaces Again – Most Probable - a Persona designed for Personal Gain – Get Hillary to a Brokered DNC Convention

Published on 2012-05-18 05:53:31

Actual Obama Birthplace or Fabrication for Personal Gain? - from Breitbart.comThe call them “birthers”, those who question whether or not President Barack Obama is eligible to even be President due to the possibility he was born outside of the United States –Kenya in fact.(Breitbart.com) According to the U.S. Constitution if that were the case, the President would not be eligible to be – President. That scenario is most unlikely – regardless of the fact that as a nation, we dig deep [..] > read more

2012 Election: Gallup Economy #1 Issue, Historical Polling Trends - Not Indicative of a Second Obama Administration: Wisconsin: Obama Romney Tied

Published on 2012-05-17 05:14:29

Obama Vs. Romney, Tied in Wisconsin - Democrat Stronghold - image forward.comGallup Polling’s, “National Mood” poll suggests that the general election will be based on the economy as the pollsters historical patters indicate that the percentage of mentions of the economy as the number one issue are higher than any general election since May of 1980. In the pollsters report, the comparison of the economy as the top concern among voters began with Lyndon Johnson in 1964 – in May of each [..] > read more

George W. Bush Weighs in on 2012 – As Expected Endorses Romney – AP Bush Polarizing? Compared to Whom? Opinion and Analysis

Published on 2012-05-16 06:15:34

Former Presidents and Popularity - Pictured: Bill Clinton and George W. Bush - image Op-ed NewsThe Headline: AP Via ”The Chippewa Herald: “Role unlikely for George W. Bush in Romney bid”, speaks to the “endorsement of Mitt Romney by former President George W. Bush, and the fact that Bush might still be problematic for Republicans: "Romney's campaign doesn't foresee the 43rd president playing a substantive role in the race. Aides are carefully weighing how much the former president should [..] > read more

Rene Orta, Mexican Journalist - Murdered – Latest Journalist to be Killed in Mexico – Press in Mexico Death Sentence for Reporting on?

Published on 2012-05-15 06:04:29

The body of Rene Orta discovered in trunk of his car - image and article from Siempre.com.mxFrom Presna Latina: A Mexican journalist, Rene Orta, was found in the trunk of a car, cause of death not yet determined – he is the latest victim in a string of atrocities that appear to be a daily occurrence in this nation. . It is uncertain if the fact that the Orta was working for the Presidential campaign of the very popular, Enrique Peña Nieto, was a factor. (Presna Latina)There was a case earlie [..] > read more

Mexican Drug War – 49 Bodies Found at U.S. Border Town – Beheadings and The Mexican Culture - A Mystery.

Published on 2012-05-14 06:07:08

The most recent Mexican Beheadings & Mutilations: image from indiatv.comThe Violent Drug Gang War, that has seen an increasing body count, has been a situation in Mexico for years. In 2011 the incidents of beheading and mutilation began to appear, with victims ranging from journalist to alleged “rival drug cartel” members, yet there was little to no reporting on the growing number of incidents. It has, in some reports, spilled over the U.S. border(MSNBC) The latest is a mass murder of 48 [..] > read more

Romney’s High School Pranks Troubling to Media – Operation: Defect from the Obvious Issues, Attack Fairly Squeaky Clean Romney for 1960’s Behavior

Published on 2012-05-11 06:35:12

Compare: Barack Obama High School Photo's - image Magnificent Bastard do comTo: a decade beforeMitt Romney High School - from the website: classwareexists.comAnalysisThe Washington Post ran with a story yesterday regarding presumptive GOP nominee, Mitt Romney, the story headline: “Mitt Romney’s prep school classmates recall pranks, but also troubling incidents” insinuates there must be something critically wrong with Romney, after all, over forty years ago, he played pranks and was “me [..] > read more

The Civil-Drug War in Mexico Escalates: 18 Decapitated in 2nd Largest City Ahead of July 1st Presidential Election - The Logic of Border Control

Published on 2012-05-10 06:12:29

The Drug War Continues - Decapitations preferred method of execution - image from veracityvoice: The Unreported War In Mexico - January 2011The body count in the Mexican Drug Cartel/Civil wars has been building in the past weeks, with the latest “revenge” casualties being 18 bodies found decapitated in Mexico’s second largest city – Guadalajara . The act of decapitation has become increasingly common in the nation, with what had been a “border war” escalating and moving into areas p [..] > read more

Mass Political Roundup: Warren’s Cherokee Nation continues to Haunt, Kerry Bemoans Loss of Luger, Mass. 6th Up for Grabs, Neal’s(D-MA1) Tax Rules

Published on 2012-05-09 06:04:11

Lizzie Warren with Barack Obama - worked in Administration - image mediatedotcomElizabeth Warren, College Professor, Obama Team Member and Candidate against one Senator Scott Brown (R-MA), has, from any reasonable point of view, no way out of the ever growing saga, of her deceptive application as a student and Harvard Professor noting she is a minority due to her American-Indian Heritage. The latest ditty from Red State, speaks to the fact that her ancestor was indeed close to the Cherokee nati [..] > read more

Santorum’s Email Endorsement of Romney, Lost in the Text – No Less Powerful – Headlines Can Be Deceiving.

Published on 2012-05-09 05:14:37

The email endorsement of Mitt Romney by former rival Rick Santorum was found in the end of an email written to supporter – so well-crafted as to be, by some who might be continuing to warm to Mitt Romney, completely missed – that would be this blogger. It goes without saying, therein lays the danger of taking opinion pieces as “news” – even if the piece contains evidence contrary to a headline. In fact, that has been by and because of editorial boards who either eschew blogs, or em [..] > read more

Press Jumps the Gun on Santorum Endorsement of Romney – Uses Email to Supporters – See Text – Endorsement No, Warming Yes

Published on 2012-05-08 05:49:41

Rick Santorum and Mitt Romney post Debate - image: Catholicvote.orgFrom the Allentown Morning Call, a Reuters News Piece entitled: “Republican Santorum endorses Romney for president” speaks to an email sent to Santorum supporters yesterday, noting that the email endorsed former Massachusetts Governor and GOP Frontrunner and presumptive nominee, Mitt Romney – it did not, necessarily or formally. The text of the email is shown below with an obvious “warming” to the candidacy of Mitt Rom [..] > read more

Planning a Trip to Mexico? Beheadings, Hangings, and Drug Violence Rampant Across Country

Published on 2012-05-07 06:09:57

Scenes from the Mexican Border Towns - image The Blaze.comBoston Globe Reports on a shootout in Mexico City where 5 people were killed, and notes it may have been related “to drug trafficking, but some parts of Mexico City have seen violence by drug gangs and organized crime, though the capital city is less affected than some other cities. More than 47,500 people have died in violence linked to Mexico's war on drugs nationwide since December 2006”. More than probable, over by the border, tw [..] > read more

Mitt Romney – Party Unifying Behind the Presumptive GOP Nominee – Bachmann Endorses – Fantasy Electoral Map: ABC outcome versus Gallup Polls.

Published on 2012-05-04 05:24:09

Michelle Bachmann on the Stump for Mitt Romney for President- image Boston GlobeABC News – Yahoo News: Michelle Bachmann has endorsed Mitt Romney with a typical Bachmannism: (Mitt Romney is) “"the last chance we have to keep America from going ... over a cliff." The only woman to run on the GOP ticket, Bachmann left the race in January after the Iowa Caucus – she is noted for her work with the Tea Party from the beginning, and was responsible for rallying Conservatives to an historical [..] > read more

Mitt Romney’s “Attempt” to Compare Obama to Carter – Romney’s Clear Sense of History – “Those who Ignore the Past are Doomed to Repeat It”

Published on 2012-05-03 05:44:44

Carter and Obama Comparison - from the Wall Street JournalIn an article from Reuters this morning, the headline “Romney wants voters to see Jimmy Carter in Obama”, leads into an article that makes anyone with a sense of history (or who lived in reality during the Carter Administration) shrug – the story line:“Romney accused Obama of being anti-business and compared him to Carter, seen by Republicans as an example of a weak Democratic president. Carter served from 1977 to 1981.”(Reuter [..] > read more

Elizabeth Warren, Democrat Candidate for Senator, MA, Working the System as a “Minority” Proud that she is 1/32 Native American!

Published on 2012-05-02 05:35:29

An ABC Newsarticle suggests that MA Democrat Senatorial Candidate, Elizabeth Warren, used her status as being of Cherokee Heritage to claim minority status:Law School directories from the Association of American Law Schools from 1986-1995 list Warren as a minority law professor. During this time Warren taught at the University of Texas School of Law and the University of Pennsylvania Law School..Somehow, being 1/32 of any culture, gives you a bit of bragging rights, however, to use this as a mea [..] > read more

Newt Gingrich – Out of the GOP Race Today – Former Rivals will Coalesces Around the Presumptive Nominee

Published on 2012-05-02 05:19:08

Newt Gingrich Thanks His Supporters Via Facebook as He Bids Farewell to his CampaignCNNNewt Gingrich will be ending his campaign for the GOP Presidential Nomination on Wed., according to “sources “from CNN. Newt Gingrich on Facebook as of yesterday evening, had made it quite clear he was out of the race, with a banner that read “Thank You” and the introduction of a new website: Obama Failures.net. It is quite obvious, and has been from the onset of the GOP contest that there would be w [..] > read more

President Barack Obama – Alternate Career Option – Entertainment – Comic Timing Impeccable at Washington Correspondence Dinner

Published on 2012-05-01 05:49:48

The President during Washington Correspondence Dinner "Stand-Up Routine" - "My mother was from Kansas, my father was from Kenya, and I was born in Hawaii - wink" - image from gulfnews.comEach year, the Washington Press Corp holds an event celebrating the Press and the President – it is a “star-studded” event, with a comedian (or comedienne) roasting the President, and in turn, the President gets a shot at the stage. Having watched this event through so many administrations, the only indiv [..] > read more

Mitt Romney as Governor: Taxes and Unenployment in the State of Massachusetts: What He’s not Hiding

Published on 2012-04-30 05:59:52

An article from the Daily Beast, by Paul Begala, suggests that Mitt Romney is hiding his record as Governor, specifically on employment, because, as Mr. Begala suggests, Romney’s record is not so hot. However, when one reviews data supplied by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and compares the Statistic (via a handy map) of Massachusetts and Neighboring States, one finds that Romney’s Massachusetts actually fared better, than he predecessor, and was on a par with the previous administration. [..] > read more

Massachusetts House Passes EBT Welfare Reform Full Text Amendment 804– Abuses Rampant – Roll Call – How Your State Rep Voted

Published on 2012-04-27 06:10:55

The Mass. EBT Card - No Photo ID Required - Fraud MagnetMassachusetts is known for their taxes and entitlement programs run amok – the program garnering most attention lately is the EBT card, which replaced traditional Food Stamps. The fraud and abuse has been fodder for news reports, and blight on the Commonwealth’s program. It is not so much that Massachusetts taxpayers would not lend a helping hand to those in need, however, this program has taken abuse to the level of the GSA (CNN), an [..] > read more

Obama To Hit Campaign Trail – Universities in VA and OH, Romney On The Trail in OH – Also Speaking at University - Battle of the Professor vs. A CEO

Published on 2012-04-26 05:51:17

Romney Speaking at Lawrence University Students Line Up to Hear Romney Speak - Obama Enters the Twilight Zone - image Appleton Post CrescentFrom the Boston Globe: President Obama will officially kick of his 2012 re-election campaign on May 5th at two University rally’s, one in Virginia and one in Ohio Best line from the Globe: “Not that Obama hasn’t been campaigning for months.”Obama has earned the moniker Campainger in Chief from the media, Ann Arbor.com’s headline: “Campaigner in c [..] > read more

North Korean Eyes South Korea – No Fears of Retribution – Boast Missiles Capable of Hitting U.S. – Déjà vu 1979

Published on 2012-04-25 05:50:56

North Korea shown by satellite at Night - clearly a nation in the dark -image: chartercities.orgThe secretive and, one might consider, mad, monarchical dictatorship that is the Communist State of North Korea, once again has its eyes on uniting the peninsula under one leader - the South Korean’s are preparing for the worst case scenario, in light of direct threats made by the North Korean regime. (VOAnews). The North Korean’s are seeking to “reduce the South Korean’s to ashes”, while [..] > read more

Mitt Romney Expected To Win CT, DE, NY, PA, RI Republican Primaries April 23 – Newt Gingrich to Reassess His Campaign – Obama Clinches DNC Nomination

Published on 2012-04-24 06:00:57

The 2012 Presidential Candidates: Mitt Romney (R) and Barack Obama Mitt Romney is expected to add to his lead in the GOP primary race today by winning the five April 23rd GOP primary contests in five states: CT, DE, NY, PA and RI. (CNN) After Rick Santorum bowed out of the race, the two remaining challengers, Newt Gingrich and Ron Paul, would have little opportunity in theses state contests. Gingrich, who currently has 137 Delegates according to the New York Times, will reassessing his campai [..] > read more

Mitt Romney and the Press – let the Negatives Begin

Published on 2012-04-23 06:27:19

Romney versus Obama - Image CNN Political Ticker Mitt Romney has not yet clinched the Republican Nomination, although he is seen as the presumptive nominee due to little competition and large primary states coming up between now and May, which will put him over the top. With that “title”, the press has begun to ratchet up the negatives, while the number of news alerts on Google has dwindled to a trickle. It is John McCain II – once the “say anything to get a story” Mike Huckabee fin [..] > read more

Romney to Give Commencement Speech at Liberty University – the Left Media Speculates on Politics –Forgets Obama’s Notre Dame Invite 2009

Published on 2012-04-20 05:48:16

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Bills 976 & 974 - Louisiana Overhauls Education System – Governor Jindel Signs Historic Bill for Increased School Vouchers and Teacher Accountability

Published on 2012-04-19 05:47:28

Teachers protesting LA Bill 974 - image from "And so it goes in Shreveport.blogspotThe State of Louisiana has stepped up for Education, specifically targeting schools that are under performing, in two bills passed by a bipartisan legislature and signed into law yesterday by Governor Bobby Jindel. The first Bill number 974, holds teachers accountable for standards, with penalties in place for those who are under performing, while the second Bill 976, increases the availability of school vouchers [..] > read more

Gallup April 16, 2012: Romney 48, Obama 43 – Let the Speculation Begin – Romney Search for Running Mate and the Woman in Charge.

Published on 2012-04-18 06:09:24

Beth Myers (to the right of Mitt Romney) is tasked with selecting potential GOP #2's - image Boston GlobeMitt Romney, former Governor of Massachusetts and now presumptive GOP nominee, has been tracked by Gallup in a match-up with Incumbent President Barack Obama since August of 2011 (Download complete details here: at www.gallup.com/poll/150743/Obama-Romney.aspx), the polling data history: August 2011: Romney 48/Obama 46, September 2011: Romney 49/ Obama 47, October: tied at 47, December: Romn [..] > read more

Romney Hides Light Under Oversized Bushel – Knows how to Work for a Dollar? – Bill Maher Puts in Two Cents on Ann Romney – Continues War on Women

Published on 2012-04-17 06:22:12

The Young Romney's in Boston - Not the lifestyle one envisions - photo NYTimsAn article from Jesse Merkel at Policymic.com is an eye opener for those who believe Mitt and Ann Romney are beyond privileged and could care less about the “little people” There are some facts missing from the Romney narrative that could boost his appeal across the voters spectrum – these are outlined in the article that uses just a few links to news stories that are readily available. Mitt Romney and the Silver [..] > read more

Axelrod “Endorses” Mitt Romney, Romney Leads Obama in Latest Polling, Romney on Welfare Reform versus Obama

Published on 2012-04-16 06:21:48

William Weld, father of Welfare Reform (pre-Clinton/Gingrich Bill), with Mitt Romney - circa 1990 - image sunshine state news dot comFrom Red State”Breaking David Axelrod Endorses Mitt Romney for President” - although satirical, one has to be confused as to whom the President’s Campaign Manger is referring. In the video clip below, Axelrod, on a Sunday morning news show, noted that the middle class needs are not being met, and that “we” as a people, can either change that – or “ke [..] > read more

The President Obama American Flag Debate – No other President has Face on Standard American Flag – A Brief History of the Obama Flag and Commentary

Published on 2012-04-13 06:22:27

Modern Image of murderous dictator Stalin, still revered for his "leadership" skills. Other historical figures with their own flag: Adolph Hitler, and of course, the North Korean crew - image from business insiderAn Obama supporter from Southern New Jersey has caused a bit of a stir by flying a United States Flag with the image of President Obama replacing the Stars. CBS Local Philadelphia ran the story initially, where one resident of a senior housing development, decided to buy three flags, [..] > read more

DNC on Ann Romney – Mother of Five – “Never Worked A Day In Her Life” – War on Women from the Left

Published on 2012-04-12 06:10:14

Ann Romney - Good Grief She's a Mother! - image Politico from Article: "Ann Romney is the Romney Democrats Fear Most- Explains a lot!From ABC News: Hilary Rosen, a Democrat Strategist (meaning politic pundit whose sole purpose is to further the DNC’s goal of maintaining and imaginary edge in the 2012 election cycle (could also apply to RNC’s depending on which side of the fence one sits) knocked one out of the park yesterday, suggesting that Ann Romney, wife of GOP front-runner Mitt Romne [..] > read more

Santorum Suspends Bid for GOP Nomination – Romney Takes the Helm – The Misconception that Conservatives Won’t Support Romney - Analysis

Published on 2012-04-11 06:00:32

See Clinton-Obama 2008 and the Obama Brand 2012Romney - Obama - Game Set! image: Patdollard.comCBS News: Rick Santorum officially suspended his campaign yesterday, with a speech that ended with an opening salvo that he would continue to fight to secure the Presidency for the GOP nominee: “"I walked out after the Iowa caucus victory and said game on," Santorum said in leaving the campaign trial Tuesday. "I know a lot of folks are going to write, maybe those even at the White House, game over. [..] > read more

Scott Brown (R-MA) Attacked over Irish Visa Bill – Elizabeth Warren (D), 2012 MA Senate Candidate on the Supreme Court

Published on 2012-04-10 06:02:27

Brown (the Independent Republican) vs. Warren (In Obama's Pocket Democrat)- the MA Senate Race 2012 - image talkingpointsmemoIt’s an election year in Massachusetts, and the key Republican in the Commonwealth, one Scott Brown, is being attacked for being – Scott Brown. Brown an independent voice, more than a partisan voice, has gone to Washington and, unlike some of his longer-tenured peers in the Senate, has actually written bills and pushed through legislation – he did so by reaching ac [..] > read more

The Rising Price of Gas - $4 and Climbing in MA to $7 in CA – Watch all Retail, Including Food Prices, Also Rise – the Solution see 2008

Published on 2012-04-09 06:18:32

Gas Prices 2008 - commentary from Wake UpAmericansThe price of a gallon of gasoline is on the rise from a high of $4.17 in Boston, MA (Gasbuddy.com) to a high of $7.03 for unleaded in Catalina, CA.(CBS Local) Diesel Fuel is also on the rise affecting the cost to deliver goods to markets, affecting retail items, including food.The rising price of gas will take a chunk out of a paycheck, at $3.25 a gallon, a vehicle with a 13 gallon tank would cost the consumer - $42.25, at $4.18 that increases t [..] > read more

Flashback 2008 – A Documentary Suggests Voter Fraud and Crime Propelled Obama to the Presidency – Fear and Loathing from Chicago to NY to Hollywood

Published on 2012-04-06 12:58:10

Hillary Clinton on Day 1 of the DNC Denver Convention - image MN. Public RadioHT to Hillbuzz.org’s: “Bill Clinton Knew Obama was Ineligible” a simple blog post from a Chicago Blog with a twist – former Clinton Supporters, professional politico’s, who are often entertaining, however, bring issues to the forefront that are largely ignored by the media in general. That’s the question posed on Hillbuzz – why are the mainstream media not picking up on this story? The allegations made [..] > read more

Obama’s Campaign against Supreme Court – Seen as Risky by Some – How This Ruling will Help the GOP, Public Opinion and a One Issues Opponent.

Published on 2012-04-05 05:55:59

Is this what Obama has left to Campaign On? photo's Telegraph UK and magnificentbastard.comJust last week, President Obama questioned the authority of the Super Court, as the Court heard arguments on whether or not to find the President’s Health Care Bill unconstitutional. The fact that it appeared as if the court was not exactly on the side of the Administration in the first three days, and the horrid and stumbling presentation by the Administrations lawyer, it was, as reported an indication [..] > read more

Romney Wins Wisconsin, Maryland & D.C. – Wisconsin Dems Accuse Romney of Buying Votes with Sandwiches!

Published on 2012-04-04 05:32:16

GOP Candidate Mitt Romney - image ABC News Radio OnlineFrom the New York Times: GOP Candidate, Mitt Romney, has won three additional primary contests: Wisconsin, Maryland and D.C., giving Romney a total delegate count (including super delegates) of 655 to Rick Santorum’s 278, Newt Gingrich’s 135 and Ron Paul’s 51. The win in Wisconsin was the closet for Romney’s nearest competitor, Rick Santorum, with 98% of the votes reported, Romney at 42.5% to Santorum’s 37.6 – Ron Paul came in [..] > read more

President Obama Warns Supreme Court On Overturning His Health Care Reform Law – Lawmakers Not Elected – Complaining About the Separation of Powers?

Published on 2012-04-03 06:14:39

Chief Justice John Marshall - President Obama takes History and the Court to Task - image westliberty.eduPresident Obama has warned the Supreme Court, ahead of their pending decision on the Constitutionality of his major body of work as President, the national health care reform act, that they are not elected, rather appointed justices, (Wall Street Journal) which is stating the obvious. His complaint to the Justices pre-decision, rings somewhat hollow coming from a Harvard Law Review studen [..] > read more

The Attacks on Mitt Romney Begin from the Left – Financial Holdings to His Mormon Faith – As The Republican Candidate Move’s Closer to the Nomination

Published on 2012-04-02 05:52:55

Mitt Romney questioned on faith - Photo: Gingrich, Romney pre-debate national anthem- Romney sings through each one (fortunately the mic is off - no offence to Mitt Romney but he cannot sing) - image Politico. From the Salt Lake City Tribune: “Romney May Win a Lot of Delegates This Week” is a synopsis of the weekend’s events, including remarks made on the Sunday news shows, specifically New Gingrich’s statement on Milwaukee radio station WTMJ (Romney) "will probably" get the 1,144 co [..] > read more

The Race Game – When is Enough Just Enough – Trayvon Martin - Politicizing and Capitalizing on the Death of a Child – Opinion and Confusion

Published on 2012-03-30 06:19:23

It is not that teenagers across this nation do not die or suffer brutal violence every day in this nation, some of which is propulgated by gang fighting, or hazing, or just being in the wrong place at the wrong time. It is the society and specifically politicians who have taken the breakthroughs evidenced in the late 1960’s – 1980’s and turned the nation into separate states – camps if one will – where racial and ethnic groups having been pigeonhold by the govenrnment and the media ar [..] > read more

2012 Polling – Obama Leads Romney in 3 “Key States” –Are there Really Key States in the 2012 Election Cycle? Romney On Late Night – Presidentential

Published on 2012-03-29 05:18:42

The two top Candidates (one by default) Romney and Obama - image Pat Dollard.comAn article from the Detroit Free Press highlights a recent Quinnipiac University Poll in which President Obama led GOP Candidate Mitt Romney in “Three Key States to Winning the White House”. The poll taken on the 28th of March 2012, focuses on three states: Florida, Ohio and Pennsylvania, all considered to be “key states” to a victory in 2012.The marginals by state (available here), indicate that all three p [..] > read more

Media Begins -Romney Fundraising Called Into Question or Herald as Strategy, Obama Vs. Romney in the Money Game

Published on 2012-03-28 06:17:31

Pictured Romney, Santorum and Obama GOP candidates in total out-fundraising Obama - image Salon.comThe fundraising efforts of GOP Presidential Candidate Mitt Romney were investigated by the AP through the FEC recently, and the fact that Romney’s campaign is amassing millions was originally addressed by the Catholic Online in an article entitled: Not yet begun to fight - Romney's secret weapon against Obama” – the opening paragraph:Romney is a brilliant money manager and his war chest will [..] > read more

President Obama's Open Mic Remarks to Medvedeve - Gridlock To Blame - Suggests Final Term would allow Flexibility – The Problem – World Perception

Published on 2012-03-27 06:23:38

Former President James Carter was often referred to as a "Paper Tiger" - image althouse.blogspot.comABC news first reported that President Obama was picked up on an open mic noting that he’d have more flexibility after his election – this while speaking to outgoing Russian President Medvedeveon U.S. Missile Defense (ABC). The exchange, which lasted briefly, was immediately defended by the Administration as a simple conversation regarding the inability of the President to move things forwa [..] > read more

Santorum Wins Louisiana, Left Goes Nuts Over New Web Ad – Santorum “Swears” at NY Times Reporter – The Delegate Math – Santorum Win Possible – Yes.

Published on 2012-03-26 06:01:34

Then there were three - Image Salon.comRick Santorum won a decisive victory in Louisiana on Saturday besting Mitt Romney 49 to 26.7 percent, this compared to 2008, when Mike Huckabee narrowly beat John McCain 43.2 to 41.9% (NYT), gives credence to the Exit Polls from CNN that showed Santorum winning in demographics which are normally Romney territory – such as moderates and those who consider themselves “liberal”. In watching the returns, the conversations between John King and Wolf Bli [..] > read more

Political Bias in the Classroom – VA Teacher Has Students Work on Obama Campaign - No Discipline – No Surprise There

Published on 2012-03-23 06:21:30

Virginia Teacher's Marching Orders - any questions? image sayanythingblogAccording to several news outlets, a middle school teacher handed his students a rather odd assignment, one which was clearly biased, and timely considering the fact that this is an election year. According to ABC News the students were instructed to break down into four groups, compile opposition research on each Republican Candidate, and then forward that information to the Obama Campaign. The teacher has not been susp [..] > read more

Romney and the Etch-A-Sketch - The Perception of Flip-Flopping Politicians – The Strategy Santorum Should Adopt Post Haste.

Published on 2012-03-22 05:40:19

Mitt Romney’s top advisor, Eric Fehrnstrom’s remark on CNN produced a bit of brouhaha – or a joke if one will, regarding the former Massachusetts Governor’s ability to move from position to position in what appears like lightening speed. He’s quickly shrugging it offaccording to CNN, however, in looking at Politician’s, especially from Massachusetts or similar states (Illinois anyone?), one knows there is a pattern that is strictly political, that of taking up one position and quickl [..] > read more

GOP Update: Mitt Romney Wins Big in Illinois – Up 12 Points Over Santorum – Paul Bests Gingrich for Rock Bottom 3rd and 4th Analysis.

Published on 2012-03-21 05:51:49

Mitt Romney with his Wife Ann Romney celebrate Illinois Victory - image CNNMitt Romney, former Governor of the State of Massachusetts won the State of Illinois outright by a 12 Point Margin yesterday – Santorum took second place with 35% of the votes to Romney 46.7%, while Ron Paul placed 3rd at 1.3% and Gingrich came in 4th at 8% (99%% Reporting, NY Times) The Illinois contest validated Romney’s status as front-runner in what has become one of the most interesting GOP primary contests in r [..] > read more

Illinois Polls Give Romney the Edge by 14-15 Points. A Test of Turnout and Impact of Negative Advertising – Will ILL be a Repeat of MS for Santorum?

Published on 2012-03-20 05:51:48

Rick Santorum and Mitt Romney - the last men standing (given recent results and current polls in upcoming primary contests) - image Salon.com There are two polls taken over the weekend that give GOP presidential nominee, Mitt Romney, a considerable lead over his nearest rival, Rick Santorum – Romney leads in both polls by double digits. The first, a poll by American Research Group has Romney up by 14 points over Rick Santorum with Gingrich at 13% and Paul at 8% - The poll taken between March [..] > read more

GOP Heads to Illinois, McClatchy outlines Problems Faced by Romney in the Land of Lincoln

Published on 2012-03-19 12:04:11

Romney trouble connecting to moderates? (Shown with Ron Paul) - image Libertarian Peacenick.comFrom: St. Louis Today: “Several Hurdles Ahead for Romney in Illinois”, a piece by David Lightman, McClatchy Newspapers, speaks to the problems that Mitt Romney faces going forward into Illinois. It is difficult to assess, which of the issues pointed out by the author, is the most difficult for Romney – one that was not mentioned as an issue and perhaps should have been was the opening paragraph [..] > read more

GOP Riot in Missouri Delegate Caucus – Romney & Paul Supporters Shut Down Caucus – Band Together to take Delegates from Santorum – Drudge Misleads

Published on 2012-03-19 05:55:44

Mitt Romney and Ron Paul - banding together to grab delegates from Santorum - image Libertarian Peacenick blogThe Missouri Caucus held in February 7th was touted as a beauty contest, especially when at the time “long-shot” Rick Santorum took 55% of the vote: Romney, who did not compete in the state, got a total of 25% and Ron Paul, 12.2% - or in other words, Santorum received over 50% of the votes. or as GOP contests go, enough to award all the delegates to the candidate who has over 50% of [..] > read more

Mitt Romney Wins Puerto Rico – Notes Republican Party Message Appeals to Latino Voters

Published on 2012-03-19 04:57:26

Mitt Romney Celebrates Puerto Win - image from: (no kidding) planetromney.comMitt Romney, the former Massachusetts Governor and 2008 and 2012 GOP Presidential Candidatewon the island territory of Puerto Rico with 83% of the vote yesterday (83% reporting) – Romney amassed 98,000 votes, with the balance of the candidates in single digits (Santorum 9%, Gingrich 2% and Ron Paul 1%). Romney “framed his win in Puerto Rico as the territory's desire for a candidate that "most represents their feeli [..] > read more

The Politician as Rock Star Phenomena – Santorum Family Caught by Amateur Paparazzi Poolside – You know You’re the Front Runner When…..

Published on 2012-03-17 10:10:37

The family photo given to Buzz Feed - shows Mitt Romney (sort-of shirtless) in a pool either at his home, or on vacation - the point family photo are released - from buzz feed, photo Laura RomneyFirst the photograph went up on the drudge report – with the headline “Rico Rick”, since it is no secret Matt Drudge has gone over the ledge for Mitt Romney, one has to question his motives (See Mississippi Race called for Mitt Romney at approximately 4pm eastern time on Drudge Report – with zero [..] > read more

Romney Statement: “It’s going to take some sort of act of God to get to where they need to be on the nomination front.” Which Campaign is desperate?

Published on 2012-03-14 05:47:31

Romney might reconsider the "inevitable" - image Telegraphs UKSeveral days ago, Mitt Romney’s Campaign suggested it would “take an act of God” for Romney’s opponents to win the delegates necessary to clinch the nomination, considering Romney’s inevitable win. Apparently, with Santorum’s stunning victories in the Deep South last evening, Romney’s campaign should be careful of what they "pray" for.Why was Santorum’s win in the Deep South stunning? He’s a born and bred Pennsylv [..] > read more

Santorum Wins Al, MS – Romney Run’s 3rd in South, Pick’s up Win in HI – Gingrich in Ron Paul Territory – Delegates to win: 1144, Available: 2286.

Published on 2012-03-14 05:27:00

Rick Santorum speaking in Lafayette Louisiana after learning of his victory in AL and later MS - image: ReutersFormer Pennsylvania Senator, Rick Santorum won two key states in the GOP primary yesterdaytaking Mississippi and Alabama to the win column, this after the Drudge Report posted a Romney win in MS before the polls closed. Santorum continues to rack up wins in States desperately needed by the GOP to win in the general election. Romney finished third in both states and Newt Gingrich, form [..] > read more

NYTimes: Romney Team Welcomes Gingrich in the Race – Especially in MI and AL – Analysis of a Romney Win in the Deep South.

Published on 2012-03-13 06:04:57

Santorum and Romney - Santorum the Man Romney does not want to Face without a Buffer - Image Salon.comAn article from the New York Times entitled ” Romney Team Sees a Plus in Gingrich’s Persistence” is the understatement of this campaign season. The man that Romney and his Super PAC went to great lengths and expense to politically destroy, (as they do with anyone who so much as flirts with passing Mitt Romney is the polls (see Rick Santorum), now is thrilled that the former Speaker of the [..] > read more

Last GOP Polls AL, MS: Too Close to Call – Gingrich/Santorum split Conservative vote: Public Policy Polling – Gingrich Now in Race to Defeat Santorum

Published on 2012-03-12 05:32:43

Romney Santorum and Gingrich - headed for AL/MS - image griperblade.blogspot.comThe last poll out of Public Policy Polling, shows a virtual statistical tie between Gingrich, Romney and Santorum in both Mississippi and Alabama ahead of the Tuesday Primary. The fact that Gingrich in the race is splitting the Conservative Vote, would allow Mitt Romney a win in two states where it was never considered a possibility – the deep south. Polls for the Alabama contest have varied, from a Gingrich wi [..] > read more

2012 GOP Update: Is Gingrich on Team Romney?

Published on 2012-03-11 08:57:11

Newt Gingrich and Mitt Romney 2012 Campaign - image Mother Jones.comMitt Romney’s website: Mitt Romney Central, is nowfeaturing Newt Gingrich’s anti-Santorum web video – a poorly spliced version with one segment that shows Santorum supporting Arlen Specter for his vote on supreme court justices, while the video slices it to support for Obama Care. One can be certain that all of the candidates have supported individuals and/or legislation that has been objectionable to Conservatives at so [..] > read more

2012 GOP Update - Santorum Wins Kansas – 51% of the Vote, Romney 21% – Bests Obama in National Polling with Romney – Next Up Alabama and Mississippi

Published on 2012-03-10 18:37:55

Santorum Campaigns in Kansas -Takes 51% of vote - image CNNRick Santorum and Mitt Romney are both leading President Obama in a new Rasmussen Daily Tracking Poll, this tops off a day with Santorum taking the state of Kansas by a wide margin. Santorum, with 88% of the precincts reporting in had 51% of the vote to Romney’s 20%, Gingrich 14% and Ron Paul 14% winning the majority of the 40 delegates at stake – Mitt Romney will pick up 7 (Kansas.com) Meanwhile, Mitt Romney, the GOP establishme [..] > read more

GOP 2012 Update: Primary Schedule for March and Available Polls - Gingrich Out after AL, MI? - Analysis

Published on 2012-03-09 05:53:45

Will Gingrich Suspend after AL and MS?(ABC News) giving Santorum the edge in a two-Man race? - image political ticker blogThe following States and Territories go to the polls through the end of March, to choose the GOP Presidential Nominee:March 10th: Kansas, Virgin Islands, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, March 13: Alabama, Hawaii, Mississippi and American Samoa, March 17: Missouri, March 18th: Puerto Rico, March 20: Illinois and March 24th Louisiana. After March, there are 22 states left to [..] > read more

Rick Santorum and the Women’s Vote – No Single Issue Explains Why Women Vote for Rick Santorum - The Multi-Dimensional Candidate

Published on 2012-03-08 05:58:06

Rick Santorum and his "hero", his wife Karen - image independent.ieThe media has tried to paint 2012 GOP Presidential Nominee as a religious extremist who would be especially harmful to women in multiple areas. The biggest issues hammered home is in the area of contraception – the theme coming from the left – Rick Santorum wants to take away your right to contraception. Nothing could be further from the truth, and those who have listened to the former Pennsylvania Senator stand on key iss [..] > read more

2012 GOP Update 3-6-12-Romney Squeaks Along-Santorum Strong in Key States-Gingrich and Paul Footnotes-A Two M-n Race-Analysis with Note on MA

Published on 2012-03-07 06:12:40

Two Frontrunners - Romney and Santorum - image CNNEleven States weighed in on the Republican Nominating Process yesterday – Romney, as of the latest vote totals, has added 7 states, Santorum added 3 and Gingrich won his home state of Georgia. In the States voting Romney, two are decisive wins: Massachusetts and Idaho, with 98% reporting in, Romney took 72% of the Vote in Massachusetts, and 61% of the vote with 100% reporting in Idaho. (See full results at http://elections.nytims.com/2012/pri [..] > read more

The Import of Exercising Your Right to Vote in both the Primary and the General Election – Each Vote Does Matter - The MA Republican Primary 2012

Published on 2012-03-06 05:22:26

Grace Coolidge (Wife of President Calivn Coolidge) cast her first vote in November of 1920 - the first year women were allowed to vote - from the blog calvincoolidge.blogspot.comIt is often that one hears, “What difference does one vote make?” That one vote may make a difference between a candidate’s win or loss, or the passage of a State or Commonwealth Referendum – it is proven to be the case time and again, where a very small number of votes have determined an election, at every leve [..] > read more

2012 GOP Super Tuesday Primary - Romney Vs. Santorum – Romney Heads to Mass to Vote – Begins Campaign in MA day before Primary - MA: Vote Santorum

Published on 2012-03-05 06:16:15

Rick Santorum - Candidate for Every One - photo form MSBNC.comThere are, in essence, two viable candidates for the GOP Nomination, in alphabetical order, Mitt Romney, former Massachusetts one term Governor, and Rick Santorum, former Pennsylvania Legislator (Congress and Senate) – the media has played Romney as the one Republican’s feel most likely can best Obama, yet that belies some polls who show Santorum as the obvious Choice. While Santorum is constantly hammered as the one-dimension [..] > read more

Olympia Snow – Republican Party’s Most Moderate Senator – What her Departure Means in the Grand Scheme of the GOP/DNC Divide

Published on 2012-03-02 05:15:22

Olympia Snow with Susan Collins - Republican Moderates Maine - image time.comThree-Term Senator, Olympia Snow of Maine has decided to call it quits, just months before the Maine Primary in June, basically handing a Senate Seat to the Democrats in November. Snow, whose career has endeared her own political party’s opposition, is one of a handful of “moderate Republican’s” in the Senate who caucus most often with their Democrat peers. Snow would have been easily reelected, according to n [..] > read more

2012 Update - Romney Campaign Goes Divisive – Attacks Santorum for Attempting to Attract Democrats? – Media molds Santorum as “Social Candidate"

Published on 2012-03-01 05:44:42

Romney, Santorum and Paul, two court Non-Republicans: Santorum to win the General, Pual to win the Delegates - Of note: Ron Paul has yet to criticize Mitt Romney - are they so similar in plans? image blogserockford.comIt began with a Press Release from the Romney Campaign on the morning after Romney’s narrow win in Michigan – the title: “Republicans Call On Rick Santorum To Stop Teaming Up With Democrats”The Body:Boston, MA – Today, former New Hampshire Gov. John Sununu, Georgia Attorn [..] > read more

Worth Reading - Article by Dr. Jay Fleitman - on The Shift in Health Care Delivery -

Published on 2012-02-29 05:54:04

Usually one finds this blog commenting on an particular article, however this one article by Dr. Jay Fleitman is not only of great import, but aslo informative. To that end, it is shared here in the interest of the public. From the Hampshire Gazette: "Jay Fleitman: Liberty bows in health care shiftBy JAY FLEITMAN"Tuesday, February 7, 2012NORTHAMPTON - As chairman of the board of a local health care corporation, I recently prepared for our annual meeting, which was attended by over 100 physician [..] > read more

2012 GOP Update – Romney Wins AZ, Home State MI by 2 Points – Santorum Pulls Independents, Democrats and Conservatives - Analysis

Published on 2012-02-29 05:24:52

Romney and Santorum - which is the better general election candidate? - image dailygossip.com2012 GOP Presidential candidate Mitt Romney, won both the Arizona primary and the Michigan Primaryheld on Tuesday, February 28, 2012. Romney was expected to handily win in Arizona, with his main GOP Rival, Rick Santorum, focusing on Romney’s home state of Michigan and the all important state of Ohio, which votes on Super Tuesday. Romney won his home state of Michigan by 2 points, a victory and a win [..] > read more

2012 GOP Update – Michigan Swings in Final PPP Poll toward Santorum – Election Predicted to be Cliff Hanger

Published on 2012-02-28 05:38:11

Public Policy Polling’s final marginal’s on a two day poll released yesterday show a Rick Santorum with a one point lead over Mitt Romney in Michigan. (PDF here.) - the poll has a margin of error of 3.2 points. There are several points in the poll that are of particular interest – the first being that early voters (18%) polled cast their votes by a margin of 56% Mitt Romney to 29% Rick Santorum, however, those that have yet to cast their vote prefer Rick Santorum to Romney by 40 to 33%. [..] > read more

The Establishment GOP and Main Stream Press – Fear of Santorum – The Battle Between Conservatism and Moderates within the GOP – Analysis

Published on 2012-02-27 07:12:33

Santorum - Feared by the GOP Establishment and the left - photo time magazineFirst an article from the Daily Beastheadlines: “The GOP’s Panic over Rick Santorum”- which speaks to the GOP’s first choice Romney and their failed “strategy” for him to win the GOP nomination. The article notes that that polls show Santorum leading Romney, either one on one or with Paul and Gingrich, however, if it looks like Romney is out, the GOP has Chris Christie, new to the political stage as the Go [..] > read more

The Press Mocks Conservative Candidates Religions – from Santorum’s Catholic Faith to Mitt Romney’s Mormonism – The Elite Media Shows Bigotry

Published on 2012-02-25 06:30:30

Santorum the Catholic, Romney the Mormon, Obama the Christian, only one of three can have faith in Media's mind -image salon.comWhen Rick Santorum was the first GOP Candidate to passionately defend the Catholic Church against the Obama Administrations mandate that they provide insurance to their privately held, (religious organization) charities and entities that included abortion and sterilization (which is not, for those who are not familiar with the major religions, acceptable under any circu [..] > read more

Romney in Ma – Running Negative Ads against Santorum – Santorum Makes Indiana Ballot – Gingrich/Santorum on Arkansas Ballot

Published on 2012-02-24 06:20:29

Santorum and Gingrich - the last men standing? Photo: PoliticoPresidential GOP Candidate Mitt Romney’s campaign issues a press release noting that the former Governor’s surrogates will be speaking on his behalf in Press Conference in Boston:“On Friday, House Minority leader Brad Jones and Citizens for Limited Taxation Executive Director Barbara Anderson will hold a press conference call to discuss Mitt Romney’s bold economic plan for more jobs, less debt, and smaller government.” To da [..] > read more

Public Service Announcment: Rick Santorum is On the Ballot In Massachusetts

Published on 2012-02-23 06:35:03

The search for "Is Rick Santorum on the Massachusetts Ballot" (or a number of variations) has hit this blog tracking with over 100 queries in the last 24 hours, therefore, as a public service announcement, Rick Santorum is indeed on the ballot. This information can be confirmed at the Secretary of State's website. In fact, this website also contains a section where one can request state govenrment documents from the historical archive (This would include former Governor Mitt Romney's written [..] > read more

CNN GOP AZ Debate 2 23 12 – Winner Gingrich, Romney Lies Through Teeth but Strong on Delivery, Santorum Strong on Defense, Paul – just Ron Paul

Published on 2012-02-23 06:11:11

The Candidates; Paul, Santorum, Romney, Gingrich seated for CNN debate - image Gaurdian UKA Matter of Trust The 2012 GOP Candidates gathered in Arizona for the last debate prior to the Primaries to be held in Arizona, Michigan on the 28th and the Super Tuesday State Primaries on March 6th. The four remaining GOP candidates went from the usual introduction, to an attack by Ron Paul and Mitt Romney on the one Candidate running strongest in the polls, Senator Rick Santorum. Newt Gingrich, stayed [..] > read more

Matt Drudge Reports Rick Santorum Is a Catholic! Grab Your Pitchforks! Believes in Satan! Religious Persecution for Political Gain from Left & Right

Published on 2012-02-22 05:46:25

Portrayal of Religious Bigotry towards Catholics - in the name of political ideology - screenshot the Drudge ReportOn Tuesday, February 22, 2012 the Drudge Report’s headline screamed “Santorum’s Satan Warning” –and linked to a report that the GOP Presidential candidateactually gave a lecture at a Catholic College, about the forces of good and evil, about Satan and the war on the world, and how it specifically relates to the United States. Matt Drudge even supplied the audio. At fir [..] > read more

2012 GOP Update – Santorum Praise and Derision from the Press – Love & Fear for Obama - Santorum’s Key to Winning the Nomination and the Election –

Published on 2012-02-21 06:04:04

Santorum on the Stump - image from Time MagazineAnalysisRick Santorum is leading the GOP pack of Presidential hopefuls in the national polls (Gallup by 10 points), in Michigan Santorum leads Romney by 5 points, in Ohio he’s leading by 7 (CNN), and in Texas he “dominates” the field with 45% to Gingrich’s 17, Romney’s 16 and Ron Paul’s 14% University of Texas. The Santorum surge has brought about great scrutiny from the press, which, while praising him on one hand, is deriding him on [..] > read more

Massachusetts 4th “Barney Frank’s Seat” Primary – Elizabeth Childs Vs. Sean Bielat for GOP vs. the DNC “Kennedy Brand”

Published on 2012-02-20 05:39:53

The Massachusetts 4th District, which has become infamous over the past decades as home to Congressman Barney Frank of Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae fame, is now in the midst of a primary where both Republican’s and Democrats have an opportunity to pick up an open Congressional Seat in Massachusetts. Barney Frank, who retired earlier this year, would have been faced with a more Conservative District, after the state party was forced to make cut a congressional district with the loss of population [..] > read more

Flashback 1980 – GOP Calls for Brokered Convention – Reagan Too Conservative! Santorum receives Reagan Treatment from Establishment GOP

Published on 2012-02-19 07:51:50

40 Years Later, National GOP uses Same Tactics on Candidates Considered Too Conservative to Win Nomination - Ronald Reagen - Rick Santorum - image nomblog.comFrom ABC News: ”A Top GOP Senator Says If Romney Loses Michigan We Need a New Candidate” – a headline that came out on the 17th of February The Senator declined to give his name, but insisted that Romney (the establishment GOP choice of Candidate from the beginning – he is a moderate to the left of moderate – would be best positi [..] > read more

Breaking GOP 2012 Update -State of Maine Recount! Counties Missing from Official Tally – Romney May Loose Maine – Paul a First State Win- Analysis

Published on 2012-02-17 05:39:20

Who Won Maine - That's the Question! 184 Vote Romney Margin May Disappear in Recount - image Washington TimesFromthe Portland Press Herald – the Main GOP is recounting the caucus votes due to pressure from Maine State Republican Committee Members 1. Romney won by 194 votes out of 5585 total, those votes did not include Washington County2. Clerical and Commuter errors, in much of Waldo County were left votes off the table, and other community vote totals were erroneously entered (Press Herald) [..] > read more

2012 GOP Update – the Catholic Church and Birth Control vs Governing – Media Grasping at Straws with Rick Santorum Anti-Woman Rhetoric

Published on 2012-02-16 06:18:42

Rick Santorum - a Problem with Women? - from Christian Science MonitorApparently and according to an Op-ed in the Washington Post, Rick Santorum said “Birth Control is Harmful to Women” – and since he said that (without the entire context of the video which is below) he therefore must be “against women”. However in listening to the entire video – which apparently is one of the few things that the left (or the right, perhaps opposition research) has on Santorum In viewing the enti [..] > read more

Massachusetts Primary Vote Registration Deadline! GOP Candidates on the Ballot - Rick Santorum MA Grassroots Campaign

Published on 2012-02-15 06:07:30

Via the Boston Globe: a reminder that the date to register to vote in the Massachusetts Primary is today, Wed. the 15th of February. One can register on line. The candidates on the GOP Ballot: Massachusetts Primary Vote Registration Deadline! GOP Candidates on the Ballot: Rick Santorum, Mitt Romney, Newt Gingrich, Ron Pual, John Hunstman and Michelle Bachmann - both Bachmann and Huntsman are no longer campaigning. Anyone in Massachusetts interested in volunteering for their favorite campaign [..] > read more

GOP Michigan Update – Santorum Leads in Polling, Romney’s “Home Turf” – Romney Campaign – A Must Win for Romney Candidacy

Published on 2012-02-15 05:51:38

Romney in sweater (casual) and Santorum in Suit (Presidential) image yahoo news.It is not with a bit of déjà vu that the 2012 Mitt Romney Campaign is in some ways, similar to the 2008 Romney Campaign, the mains similarity is the scorched earth advertising policy when it comes to GOP opponents that are polling ahead of the former Bay State Governor. Other than that, it amounts to the number and position of states where Romney has won and especially where he has not – and when he has lost, in [..] > read more

GOP Update: Target Michigan – Romney’s PAC to attack Gingrich with Half a Million Dollars in Ads – Will they Never Learn? Negatives Produce Negatives

Published on 2012-02-14 05:48:32

The Candidates - For all the negative ads run on his behalf, Romney remains flat - image from cfnews13.comTo date, the proclaimed 2012 GOP “Front-runner”, Mitt Romney, has managed to win the states of New Hampshire, Maine, Nevada and Florida – four out of 9 states which have held either primaries or caucuses, some of which were non-binding. Of the four states that Romney did win, the only one that is of possible consequence is Florida, none of the others are considered all important “sw [..] > read more

Rick Santorum Leads Romney in Michigan Polls - So Much for Inevitable Nominee

Published on 2012-02-13 12:32:33

Romney and Santorum - image the dailygossip.orgFrom the Hill.com: Santorum is now leading Ronmney in two polls in the State of Michigan - what is noted as a must win for Romney. After the weekends CPAC Straw Poll and slim win in the State of Maine, it was not inevitable that Romney would continue to hold states, specifically with his difficulty in relating to the rank and file (of all political parties). > read more

Romney CPAC – Severely Conservative Governor of Massachusetts? – Failure To Connect with Conservatives - Analysis

Published on 2012-02-13 05:56:07

The Contenders: Romney, Gingrich, Santorum, Paul - no clear front-runner at this stage: image from issues2000.org Mitt Romney’s Speech at CPAC included a line that rang hollow with some of those in attendance: “I fought against long odds in a deep blue state, but I was a severely conservative Republican governor.” (Red State)The fact that his statement is at odds with the way that he mostly governed in Massachusetts, appearing most moderate at times – which is understood to work for Ma [..] > read more

Mitt Romney Election Dysfunction – Narrowly “Wins” Maine, follows 3 point “Victory” at CPAC Straw Poll – Is he Electable? (SNL Video)

Published on 2012-02-12 09:58:17

The State of Maine Caucus, with 84% of the vote reported, called the race a win for Mitt Romney, former Massachusetts Governor. The tally: Mitt Romney: 39.2, Ron Paul, 35.7, not campaigning in the State of Maine, Rick Santorum at 17.7% - both Gingrich and “others” were in single digits. Of note, in 2008 Romney took the State of Maine with 51.9% to John McCain’s, 21% (New York Times). CPAC, held its annual convention, and straw poll the same day – which Romney won, again, by a squeaker, [..] > read more

2012 GOP Update: Ron Paul Upset in Maine? Romney To Lose Yet Another State! – Romney Rushes to Portland in Last Ditch Effort - Analysis

Published on 2012-02-11 06:37:39

Ron Paul Had to Speak from a Balcony to Accommodate Crowds in District Romney Hopes to Win - compare to crowd at last minute Rally for Romney in Portland Last night - image National ReviewReuters: The State of Maine, where Mitt Romney won over 50 percent of the vote in 2008, is now seen as a “different state” than it was four years ago – as are the balance of the states with few exceptions where Romney had actual ground games and extensive support of the State GOP. Ron Paul is running so [..] > read more

Rick Santorum and the Women’s Vote – Would his Position on Women in the Front Lines of War Derail his Candidacy – Think again

Published on 2012-02-10 06:16:00

Rick Santorum and his family - Surrounded by Women - Imagine your daughter on the battlefield? image: girlsinwhitedresses.wordspress.comFrom the Washington Postcomes an article by Jennifer Rubin, regarding Santorum’s view of women serving in the military – on the front lines, as suggested recently by the Administration. She takes offense that Santorum feels that emotions might preclude women safely conducting themselves on the front lines – something that is easy for a woman who stands [..] > read more

Mitt Romney Leaves $4.75 Tip at Child’s Lemonade Stand – New York Times calls Foul – Engaging in Obama’s Class Warfare?

Published on 2011-07-05 05:29:23

Mitt Romney, Lemonade Fan, get's the "Bad Republican, Millionaire" treatment from the New York Times - image: mittromneycentral.comAnyone who is aware of former Massachusetts Governor, 2008 GOP Presidential Candidate and 2012 Presidential GOP Candi > read more

The Declaration; Read Worthy, no Matter how Often One has Done So.

Published on 2011-07-04 07:08:38

From The Charters for Freedom www.archives.gov/exhibits/charters/declaration:The Declaration of Independence: A TranscriptionIN CONGRESS, July 4, 1776.The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America,When in the Course of human even > read more

Palin 2012 - Will She Or Won’t She Enter GOP 2012 Race – Time is On her Side

Published on 2011-07-03 09:15:49

Palin most likely to announce 2012 via social media, not the New York Times, image: Another-Black-Conservative - blogspot blogAn excellent article in the Pittsburgh Post Gazette by Jack Kelly, entitled “The Power of Palin” brings to bear some e > read more

Go Ohio – Gov. Kasich’s Budget – No Taxes, School Vouchers Increased, Ends Estate Tax, Adds 2% to Public Employees Pension Contributions.

Published on 2011-07-01 06:03:16

Kasich Leads Ohio Forward with New Budget: image Cincinnati.comFromThe Columbus Dispatch: Governor John Kasich signed Ohio’s new budget yesterday, after it passed the state’s legislature strictly along party lines – with zero Democrats voting w > read more

Obama 2012 PollsLags: Rasmussen Any Republican Bests by 4 Points, Public Policy Polling: Obama Trails 3 GOP Candidates - Huge Loss with Redistricting

Published on 2011-06-30 05:32:17

Romney and Bachmann currently most likely to best Obama in 2012 - image NY Daily NewsAs the summer of 2011 hits mid-stride, and only seven months to go before the first primaries are held, President Barack Obama’s polling indicates one-term is more > read more

Massachusetts Teachers to Face Limited Grading on Student Test Scores – 2011 MCAS Results Speak to Deficiency in Public Schools Statewide

Published on 2011-06-29 06:21:41

From: The Boston Globe: “In a dramatic departure from past practice, students’ MCAS scores and other achievement data will become key barometers in evaluating the performance of their teachers and administrators, under new criteria the state Boa > read more

2012 Update: Romney In NH on Bachmann, Palin Right on History, In Iowa for Film – Appears to Avoid GOP, Poll: 73% - Woman as President within 10 Years

Published on 2011-06-28 05:57:58

Romney, Palin & Bachmann - photo Politico.com - notice: Romney appears nervous, next to photos of both Palin and Bachmann - not necessarily the best - most often by designMitt Romney, former Massachusetts Governor, was in New Hampshire on the stump t > read more

Youth Gangs Terrorize from Peoria to Philadelphia – the Impact of the Economy crosses Socio-Economic Lines - Opinion

Published on 2011-06-27 05:56:47

Workfare under FDR, from the blog Changingwinds.wordpress.com "They were teaching us to work"So called “gangs” of teens and pre-teens have been forming in larger urban areas for the express purpose of harassing neighbors and robbing large chain > read more

2012 GOP “Pink” “Candidates” Update: Sarah Palin, Potential Candidate Responds to Jury Duty – Media Questions! AP eyes Michelle Bachmann’s Fundraising

Published on 2011-06-24 05:59:08

Palin at event supporting Bachmann, image MSNBCFor many American’s the postcard in the mail, calling for one to participate in the process of the American Legal System known as Jury Duty, is a challenge of not how to serve when called, rather how t > read more

New England Legendary Criminal, 82 Year Old, Whitey Bulger Arrested in Los Angles – Tales of the Boston Mob and Massachusetts Politics

Published on 2011-06-23 05:46:38

Whitey Bulger, Most Wanted Fugitive, image Boston PhoenixThis is one for the books, (the best one goes to Howard Carr:, entitled ”The Brothers Bulger: How They Terrorized and Corrupted Boston for a Quarter Century” - Whitey Bulger, , dubbed by th > read more

Bachmann Joins Palin in “Women Can’t Be President” Rant “Hill Blog” – Offers “Serious To-Do List”

Published on 2011-06-21 02:50:04

A little ditty by Jill Hummer, an Assistant Professor of Political Science at Wilson College offers: : “A serious" to-do list for the female GOP candidates”, which includes: that they get serious about the economy, “Lose Fox News Celebrity Stat > read more

Palin 2012 – Decision Will Be in her Own Time and On Her Own Terms - Still Waiting for Sarah!

Published on 2011-06-20 05:39:55

Waiting for Palin to Run: Palin pictured with Troops: Commander In Chief? image Iowa for Palin BlogBy Contrast: The Current Commander in ChiefObama on the ground with Troops in Baghdad: Blog Faisal Kutty.com (give him credit for going to BaghdadAltho > read more

New York Times Blog: Rick Perry Would Be Tied to Bush and Hampered in 2012 Election Because He’s From Texas – No Kidding!

Published on 2011-06-20 05:09:06

Rick Perry, Dog Lover, Authentic Texan - shoots coyotes that threatens 4 legged friends, any questions? Photo: Dallas Morning NewsIn the most ridiculous assertion against any Republican, Potential or Announced, GOP 2012 Candidate to date, the New > read more

Gallup 2012 Voter Preference Survey - Obama 5 Point Deficit against Any Republican Candidate – Historical Analysis and Trends suggest GOP Win

Published on 2011-06-17 06:19:30

This week’s Gallup’s ongoing Voter’s Preference Survey shows the President with a 5 point deficit against any Republican running in 2012, and although the poll has a certain level of statistical uncertainty, (95% confidence that the margin of > read more

GOP Field Characterized as Unpopular in Home States – Politico Dubs “Unfavorite Son Primary - Lacking Grasp of English and Common Sense

Published on 2011-06-16 05:40:00

Politico Notes Romney, Pawlenty & Bachmann not blazingly popular in blue states - seriously - image NY Daily newsA slew of GOP Candidates have come under the scrutiny of Politico in the latest article to downplay the field as “lackluster” - The > read more

Redistricting 2012 - MA - Picking and Choosing Who Stays in Congress and Who Goes – Will the Dead Rise to Save Seats?

Published on 2011-06-15 05:58:05

Should I Stay or Should I go Now? (Clash for obvious reasons) Olver and Neal Square off to Retain Seats - image Masslive.comWith the 2010 census released and redistricting committees across the nation drawing new lines down to the individual city pr > read more

CNN GOP Debate – Pawlenty, Bachmann and Romney Score with Media, Missing: Sarah Palin – Waiting for Pal and the Fall Debates

Published on 2011-06-14 05:52:22

Sadly Missed at CNN Debate: Sarah Palin - image Zimbio.comCNN held their first 2012 GOP debate, with a field of 7 candidates answering blazing fast questions from an obviously partisan network – the final analysis of the debate from David Gergenopi > read more

Educatoin Stimulus Expires and No Child Left Behind On Back Burner Puts Public Ed on Notice – What if Education Were “Set-Back” to 1960’s levels?

Published on 2011-06-13 05:58:43

Politico asks the question: “Will cuts threaten education funding?” – and goes on to speak to the “$100 Billion” in aid to public schools that was written into the short-term Stimulus – as “fading away”. The short-term Stimulus all > read more

Palin Obsessed – U.S. Media Pays for Released 2008 Palin Emails by the Pound -Asks Readers for Help in “Analyzing” – One Step Further into the Abyss

Published on 2011-06-10 05:39:14

There is much that has been written about the incredible decline of American Journalism and its ability to engage the public – at first, it was print that experienced the shock of readers abandoning the tried and true news outlets – the Internet > read more

The Economic Decline and Escalating Urban Teen Crime – From Chicago to the Northeast - A Rant on the Need for a Courageous Leader

Published on 2011-06-09 06:08:52

Not a day goes by that news of an “economic” recovery appears to be nowhere in sight – unemployment is back to 9 plus percent, food and fuel inflation is on the rise, and the government is on the brink of writing its last bad check before inter > read more

ABC WAPO Poll – Romney Leads Obama – The New-Improved Mitt Romney - Changes Tactics Takes 4 Point Lead over Palin - Now Wears Jeans, Rolls Up Sleeves!

Published on 2011-06-08 06:13:52

Mitt Romney? Indeed! Image rssbroadcast.comIn the latest GOP 2012 poll conducted by the very non-partisan group at ABC and the Washington Post, indicates that Mitt Romney is tied with Barack Obama, before noting that Romney is actually beating Oba > read more

Bannon’s “The Undefeated” – First Reviews Reveal Variety of Perceptions of Intended Political Targets – Trailer - Begs More

Published on 2011-06-07 05:56:52

Stephen K Bannon, Harvard Business grad, Former Wall Street man, and conservative documentary filmmaker’s latest production’s pre-release reviews, leaves one wondering if those who actually reviewed the film watched the same movie. Without havin > read more

Group Members Arrested in FL Park for Feeding Homeless - Seriously

Published on 2011-06-06 05:54:44

What a way to start a Monday - this gem of an article comes from the Orlando FL Sentinel: The Gist, a group of anti-war, anti-hunger individuals were arrested for feeding over 25 homeless people in a park, because they had used up their maximum two p > read more

Howard Dean – Dismisses Palin while Warning that She Could Defeat Obama in 2012 – Dean From the Dark Side - Truth

Published on 2011-06-06 05:44:36

Photo Crush, Palin about to Ride - Dean: Palin Can Beat Obama - image ibtimesFormer Vermont Governor, 2008 DNC Presidential Candidate and Chair of the DNC has issued a general warning about the 2012 election: Even Sarah Palin could beat Barack Obama > read more

Palin Tours New England: Politico Whines, the Globe Has No Sense of History, the Press Compares her to Royalty.

Published on 2011-06-04 05:16:45

If one can make it through the 2 page “bitch fest”Poltico Produced vis a vis the Palin Tour, entitled “Palin's Rolling Menace”, one can begin to understand how truly petty the press has become and conflicted and well, generally worth glancing > read more

Tips for the Summer Cold/Flu and general nagging

Published on 2011-06-03 06:00:29

1. Symptoms: dry, nagging, cough, running nose, chills, fever, general malaise, exhaustion, inability to think clearly. Constult your physician.2. Go nowhere, hope you have a friend who can deliver tissue3. Honey works, teaspoon with tea, helps with > read more

Media Wants to Know! Where in the World Is Sarah Palin Going? Clues Abound in Historical New England

Published on 2011-05-31 07:51:55

The Springfield, MA Armory, commissioned by George Washington, image: NPS.govPoliticoappears to be confused as to where Sarah Palin is going – headline: “Sarah Palin's Bus Tour Prompts Confusion on Day 2”, speaks to the fact that the media and > read more

Sarah Palin Tour Begins in DC – Rides with Rolling Thunder – Tour to extend to Northeast – Speculation Mounts on 2012 GOP Bid

Published on 2011-05-30 09:55:26

Sarah Palin Tour Begins in DC - Images: AP via YahooFormer Alaska Govenor and 2008 V.P. GOP Nominee Sarah Palin, rode into DC on a “hog” with the annual Rolling Thunder Memorial Day ride to the Capital. Palin, who has yet to announce a run, due > read more

Gallup 2012: Palin Ties Or Leads Romney on Majority of Major GOP Issues, Two points within Tie for Lead over Romney. Palin to NH this Weekend

Published on 2011-05-27 04:57:51

Sarah Palin - On the Road - image New York SunA recently released set of Gallup Polls, the first on GOP potential and announced Presidential candidates show’s Sarah Palin within 2 points of Mitt Romney, out of a field of 14, included “other”. > read more

Democrats Pin 2012 Hopes on One Special Election – Spins Nonexistent Medicare Cuts Into Frenzy – President Bill Clinton Warns In Talk With Paul Ryan

Published on 2011-05-26 05:52:38

From: the Los Angeles Times: Democrats are exuberant over a win in upstate New York’s 26th District Special Election – seeing this four way marginal win as having been swayed by their distortion on Republican Paul Ryan’s suggestion to revise Me > read more

New Hampshire House Seeks to Override Bill Allowing Unions to Collect Fees from Non-Union Members: Right To Work in New Hampshire

Published on 2011-05-25 05:21:45

New Hampshire State Motto: on Licence Plate: Live Free or Die - image Moonbattery.comFrom the Boston Globe: The New Hampshire Legislature will be voting to override a veto by the Democrat Governor John Lynch, on a bill that would bar unions from “ > read more

Trump – Is He Back In the 2012 GOP Race? - Don’t Rule Him Out!!

Published on 2011-05-24 05:42:28

It began yesterday with the observations at The Wrap.com on an interview on Fox and Friends with Donald Trump – (video below), where Trump said, he’s not ruling out a run at the 2012 GOP race - and, as of today it has gone Hollywood, literally T > read more

Suffolk Poll - Trust in News Sources Shows Network News Loss to Cable Outlets – Fox Trumps Field

Published on 2011-05-24 05:24:57

Two questions at the end of the May 18th Suffolk National 2012 Presidential Election poll, #58 and #59, posed questions on the news outlets as well as “reporters” who are most trusted as sources for political news – the strong favorite was Fo > read more

The President’s off to Ireland – Archives from Irish Church Show ties to the Emerald Isle - Obama is Now Irish!

Published on 2011-05-23 05:57:05

Obama as Irish - image from Chicago Machine.orgCBC News is reporting that the President is Irish, through is material grandfather. The ever evolving biography of the 44th President of the United States, underscores the melting pot that is the United > read more

Sarah Palin Home Purchase – Arizona Democrat Party Fundraiser Attempt Fuels Speculation and becomes “News”

Published on 2011-05-23 05:52:08

Sarah Palin Arizona? - image from AZ Democrat Party WebsiteNot for nothing, but one has to ask the question: “Is a rumor started by a Democrat State Party in order to raise funds, really news?” The rampant speculation that former Alaska Governor > read more

2012 Update: Mitch Daniels Bows Out – Trump Continues to Receive Requests Asking Him to Reconsider and Run for the GOP Nomination

Published on 2011-05-22 07:19:03

Trump - Deluged by Requests to Return to the GOP 2012 RaceThe Wall Street Journal is reportingthat Indiana Governor, Mitch Daniels, will not be seeking the GOP 2012 Presidential Nomination. As the field narrowed, with the decisions of Mike Huckabee > read more

WCRN 830 AM Western Mass Radio Guestspot 5 21 11

Published on 2011-05-21 12:00:01

This morning, I was privileged to be a guest on the Saturday Morning, Weston & Wesley Review, on 830 AM, WCRN, in Worcester MA. This early morning show is a fantastic edition to the Conservative Talk line-up in Massachusetts - Saturday 6am to 7 am - > read more

Unions Expected To Pull Cash from Union Dues from Democrats Who Don’t “Do Enough To Support Labor” - The Economic Impact May Play a Factor.

Published on 2011-05-20 05:49:23

From the AP: The AFLCIOmay be about to pull financial support to Democrat members of Congress who “don’t do enough” to support labor:In prepared remarks, Trumka says the role of unions is not to build the power of one political party but to imp > read more

Suffolk Poll – Romney Leads Republican Pack, Within Margin of Error with Obama – Majority Satisfied with Republican Field

Published on 2011-05-19 05:59:23

Romney & Palin, most likely front runners 2012, as of May: image New York Daily NewsAlthough the Wall Street Journal bloggedon a recent Suffolk University 2012 Poll, the article suggested that Obama was not beatable if the election were “held today > read more

White House Bans Herald from Press Pool for Obama Boston Fund Raiser - Globe Publishes Top Obama Donors, Praises Romney, Covers West’s “Obama .Puppet"

Published on 2011-05-18 05:52:53

Mitt Romney, center of squabble between Boston Herald and White House LehrichThe Boston Heralds has been banned from the press pool covering President Obama’s fund raiser in Boston today. The Herald received the following scolding missive : I tend > read more

2012 Update: Gallup – Obama Approval Dips – Again – Trump Out, Romney In – Raises 10.25 Million in Vegas - The All Too Perfect Romney

Published on 2011-05-17 06:02:00

Romney works the phone banks in Vegas - He Wants the Job! Either Crazy or a Patriot - photo PoliticoGallup’s “Daily Tracking” of President Obama’s Job Approval showed a drop of 2 points to 46% on Monday. The President enjoyed a brief hike i > read more

Trump Expected To Announce Today – Under Pressure by NCB – Network Calling Trump on the Hour – Offers $60Million. Huckabee Endorses.

Published on 2011-05-16 05:45:00

Trump to Announce Presidential Run Decision Today, According to the NY Post(Photo: impeachmentofobama.comDonald Trump - Is he in, or is he out for 2012? That’s the question that the New York Post headlines will be answered soon: “Big Trump News T > read more

Breaking - Huckabee Announces He’s Out for GOP Nomination – Closing Pre-Taped Video – Trump Congratulates - Not Sorry Huckabees Out!

Published on 2011-05-15 05:31:59

Governor Mike Huckabee just announced his intention not to run for the Office of the Presidency, live on his Fox News’s show. Huckabee’s last guest, Rocker Ted Nugent, spoke about the import of securing our borders with our troops in order to pr > read more

Democrat Theory of Politically Taxing U.S. Oil Companies to Reduce Deficit Increase Election Chances – Proven - Result Carteresque Backfire – Shortage

Published on 2011-05-14 06:12:48

In 1979 President Jimmy Carter had a deficit problem, high unemployment, inflation on the rise, and a “misery index”. The solution: tax big oil with a “Windfall Profit Tax” on oil companies. It rang true with those few who felt Carter was, > read more

Huckabee High in 2012 GOP Polls: Praying for Guidance on Presidential Run – Starts Business Venture - U.S. History

Published on 2011-05-12 05:55:09

Huckabee - 2012 Potential GOP Candidate - image bsogoodblogFormer two and a half term Governor of the State of Arkansas, 2008 Presidential Candidate and Fox News Host, Mike Huckabee, has been polling at or near the top of every poll taken for the up > read more

Donald Trump to Speak to Nashua NH Sold Out Chamber of Commerce Business Expo Today – Telegraph to Carry Speech Live – Latest PPP Poll Analysis

Published on 2011-05-11 05:29:32

Donald Trump will speak at the Nashua, New Hampshire Chamber of Commerce today – the event, a business expo at the 700 member Chamber is sold out. The Nashua Telegraph will carry the event live on its website at www.nashuatelegraph.com/topics/tr > read more

Trump Targeted as Racist by Move-On.org Affiliated: Color of Change – Fear of Trump

Published on 2011-05-10 05:40:28

Donald Trump Targeted - One does not normally target someone who is not a Threat! image hot91onlineFrom Hollywood to the New York Daily News, accusations of Donald Trump as a racist have been flying since he brought up the issue of Obama’s birth ce > read more

Al Queda Target: Railways – Schumer calls for No-Ride List; Economic Hit Would be Devastating - Beef Up the Borders with U.S. Troops

Published on 2011-05-09 05:45:05

Freight Train moving through Santa Barbara, CA from Tran Blog by Marcel MarchonThe terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 were devastating to the U.S. economy; the immediate impact to New York City alone was 16.9 Billion dollars (fiscalpolicy.org), > read more

GOP 2012 Update – “Top Tier Candidates” skip Fox South Carolina Debate, follow 1999 Examples

Published on 2011-05-06 05:42:55

Out of the Pack of "Top Tier" candidates: Huckabee, Palin and Trump (not pictured) yet to commit to run - image: freedomslighthouse.netFox News held the first GOP debate last evening in South Carolina – the debate featured Herman Cain, Rick Santoru > read more

Minnesota Senate Passes SF509 – Voter ID Requirements – Offers Free ID’s – The Quest for the Pure Election.

Published on 2011-05-05 05:36:21

Previous Ohio Voters - image and article Sandusky Register.comThe Minnesota Senate passed SF 509 (see page 16 PDF for text), a bill requiring voters present a valid photo id prior to casting a ballot in the State of Minnesota. There was a party line > read more

Oh Canada! Conservative Pro-Business, Anti-Tax Party Takes the Helm, Largest Supplier of Oil to U.S. will Not Block Northern Gateway Tanker Traffic.

Published on 2011-05-04 05:36:23

Why both nations have the ability to stimulate economies quickly...Canadians held elections on Tuesday, putting the conservative Tories Party firmly in control of the government. According to Reuter’s, Prime Minister Stephen Harper, now has a Par > read more

Trump 2012 Update: Trump Offers Congratulations to Obama via Facebook, Cancels Letterman, Obama caught in Conundrum

Published on 2011-05-03 06:30:00

Donald Trump Offers Presidentialesque Statement on Osama Bin Laden - image entmoney.comDonald Trump, 2012 GOP “potential” Presidential Candidate offered the following gracious statement via his public Donald Trump Facebook page Donald J. Trump"I > read more

Obama Gets Osama – Bin Laden Rumored to have been Buried at Sea

Published on 2011-05-02 05:06:51

From Real Clear Politics: last evening, President Obama made a televised statement that he had given the order to kill Osama Bin Laden. In the Statement, delivered at approximately 11:30 Eastern, the President told the American People and the word t > read more

2012 GOP Update: Huckabee Not Out of the 2012 Race

Published on 2011-05-01 07:00:29

From Newsmax (normally consider the source, but….), Mike Huckabee has vehemently stated that the rumors of not running with the 2012 GOP Pack of GOP Presidential GOP hopeful nominees has been “greatly exaggerated”. A report coming from a “st > read more

Trump Booed At White House Press Correspondents Dinner – Is Anyone Surprised?

Published on 2011-05-01 06:33:58

Trump at White House Correspondence Dinner, end result, the limelight, depsite press best intention - go to Donald Trump - imgae NowPublic.comFrom the Huffington Post: Donald Trump, 2012 potential GOP Presidential candidate was “booed” on the "Re > read more

The Obama “Race Card” From Whoopie to Letterman “Hollywood” Knocks Trump - The Ugly Truth of Unintended Consequences

Published on 2011-04-29 05:32:43

The latest celebrity to jump on the “Race Card “angle of the 2012 Obama Campaign appears to be late night talk show host David Letterman. In a recent interview with Dr. Phil, Letterman said that Trumps questioning of the President’s birth certi > read more

MA Govenor Deval Patrick to Public Employee Unions After Loss of House Vote – “This is Not Wisconsin”…Because He Hasn’t Signed the Bill Yet!

Published on 2011-04-28 05:34:55

Massachusetts Union Demonstrations Over Anti-Collective Bargaining Bill - Sure Looks Like Wisconsin! image WBURFrom: The Worcester Telegram and Gazette: Deval Patrick (D) Massachusetts told unions to “dial down the rhetoric”, after the House vot > read more

2012 GOP Update – Trump Heads to New Hampshire - Ups the Ante with Meet and Greets with Likely Voters Today – Close To MA Far From Hollywood

Published on 2011-04-27 05:37:02

Donald Trump first foray today into New Hampshire, image Western Journalism.comFrom The Union Leader, Granite State: Donald Trump, potential 2012 GOP Presidential candidate, has two visits to the Nation’s first primary state: one today in Portsmo > read more

2012 Update: Iowa Huckabee Ties Obama in Latest Poll, National GOP Trump and Huckabee Tied

Published on 2011-04-26 05:24:18

The latest Iowa Presidential poll by Public Policy Pollingsees former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee tied with President Obama at 45% each , Mitt Romney is the next closest GOP “possible” contender garnering 41% to Obama’s 45%. The pollster > read more

Massachusetts Unions Battle to Retain Full Health Care Bargaining Rights As Stimulus Funds End – State Cannot Continue to Fund Cities Employee Benefit

Published on 2011-04-25 05:54:52

FromThe Boston Globe: The Massachusetts House Ways and Means Committee in attempting to patch together a FY 2012 budget post Stimulus, has had to make some serious cuts, one of which is aid to municipalities that continues to fund union employee Cad > read more

Gallup: Trump (Tied with) Huckabee, Romney Palin Lead Pack of “Possible” GOP Presidential Contenders – Trump is Serious

Published on 2011-04-22 06:14:12

The 2012 Pack: Trump, Huckabee, Romney & Palin - image sources: westernjournalist, truthwins, business week and buddhistblogGallupincluded Donald Trump in a first polling of Republican potential GOP candidates, with the result that Trump tied with Hu > read more

GOP 2012 Roundup: Trump to NH, WSJ likes Pawlenty and Romney, Palin’s PAC gets new look, Desperate Beck calls Huckabee a Progressive.

Published on 2011-04-21 05:23:34

Palin and Obama, Obama's Rivals for the 2012 Nomination will most likely be known by July - image media bistroABC is reporting that Donald Trump will be heading to New Hampshire to meet and greet arranged by his political aid, Michael Cohen. Yahoo Ne > read more

Obama-Boat - Birth Certificate Book Rockets to Top Slot on Amazon – Via: RedState: Black Press Takes Out Ad: Does Not Matter If Obama Not Born In USA

Published on 2011-04-20 17:50:07

Corsi: Where's the Birth Certificate? - image book cover Amazon.comFrom:The Drudge Report: Dr. Jerome Corsi, of Swiftboat Fame, has gone into hiding a month prior to his bombshell book release: “Where's the Birth Certificate?: The Case that Barack > read more

The S&P, Vote of No-Confidence to US Ability To Rein in Spending – Obama: No Problem! Solution: Get Off the Campaign Trail and Go to Work!

Published on 2011-04-20 06:00:45

On the Campaign Trail while Rome Burns - image itmakesseneseblogBloomberg:in a nutshell, President Obama’s talking points on the recently downgraded rating by the S&P, is that there is nothing to see here…move along folks. He is downplaying an > read more

2012 GOP Update: Palin Wins Praise - LA Times Compares to Obama – Trump Given Credence by Vanity Fair? The Outsiders in the GOP Field –It’s About Time

Published on 2011-04-19 06:09:37

Nothing drives the establishment press and Beltway pundits (from all political affiliations) about the bend more than someone whom “they” feel is not “up to snuff” attempt to throw a proverbial hat into the ring of political ring as a candid > read more

U.S. Government - Raising the Debt Ceiling – Consequences Raising Taxes – Politicos as Usual not Fooling the Public.

Published on 2011-04-18 05:58:43

Economy no place to play politics as usual - image milktheclock.comThe current administration is bent on raising the U.S. debt ceiling according to an article in Politico: Tim Geithner, Treasury Secretary “and administration’s point man”, spoke > read more

2012 GOP Update: Donald Trump Tops National Poll – Leads Romney by 11 Points

Published on 2011-04-15 18:35:26

Donald Trump has taken a commanding lead in the fourth national poll conducted by Public Policy Polling, a Democrat leaning pollster. The firm, regardless of political party, has shown to be extremely accurate in the end stages of political campaigns > read more

2012 GOP Presidential Contenders – Trump, Palin, Romney, Pawlenty and Huckabee - Media Analysis and Update

Published on 2011-04-15 06:00:49

Trump in Good Company - Ronald Reagan Depicted as a Clown - image: publicly funded PBS.orgA Boston Herald article by Rachelle Cohen, entitled “No Trump-ing Obama”, notes that there are so many candidates and potential candidates for the GOP nomin > read more

2012 - From Massachusetts to Ohio and Beyond Voters Rolls continue to Include Deceased and Non-Eligible Voters

Published on 2011-04-14 06:02:41

In October, 2009, a year prior to the 2010 elections, a non-partisan data research company, Aristotle International Inc, had found upward to 15 Million voters, that were either deceased or ineligible on voters roles nationally. (CNS News). Massachus > read more

Durbin (IL-D) To Introduce Bill on Forced Internet Retail State Sales Tax – State of Maine Legislature Passes Sovereignty Resolution

Published on 2011-04-13 05:48:05

Indiana Takes Advantage of Illinois Taxing Climate: image theblaze.comIllinois Democrat State Senator, Dick Durbin is set to introduce a bill on the floor of the Senate today that would force Internet companies such as Amazon.com to collect state sa > read more

2012 – Obama versus the Republican Potential Candidates: Timing and History and the State of the Presidents Poll numbers - Analysis

Published on 2011-04-12 05:35:27

Second Term? Obama and the Numbers - image itmakessense blogRasmussen Polling Reports on the 11th Daily Presidential Tracking Poll, that the President’s “strongly approve” had fallen to a low of 19% - with 39% strongly disapproving. The poll > read more

2012 – GOP: Huckabee on Ingraham re: Trump: I think he’s a very serious contender – I think he’s going to get in – Romney Forms Exploratory Committee

Published on 2011-04-11 15:53:17

On the Laura Ingraham Show today, in an interview with Mike Huckabee former Govenor of Arkansas and 2008 Presidential Candidate, Huckabee stated “I think he’s a very serious contender – I think he’s going to get in” in reference to Donald T > read more

China to USA – “Stop Exploiting Human Rights Issue To Interfere with Other Countries Internal Affairs” – Fear of Liberty - Opinion

Published on 2011-04-11 05:07:28

Reuters: : The Chinese Foreign Ministry dismissed a US State State Department Report on Global Human Rights through their official news agency, Xinhau. An official statement published by that agency noted: "Stop the domineering behavior of exploitin > read more

Donald Trump from The Today Show on NBC to This Sunday’s CNN State of the Union, Trump Takes on the Media – A Serious Man for Serious Times - Opinion

Published on 2011-04-08 05:44:18

NBC’s morning talk show, “The Today Show”, featured a two part interview with Donald Trump, the 2012 GOP “possible” Candidate – the big question, is he going to run and is he serious. In both segments it is obvious that Trump is serious > read more

NJ Governor Chris Christie “Tenure is Failing Our Students” - Good Teachers Deserve a Better Union

Published on 2011-04-07 05:13:04

Chris Christie, Defending Education - image New Jersey.comChris Christie, in an interview with Diane Sawyerof ABC News, covered a variety of topics, in a one-on-one interview (see video below). Christie, who is, perhaps, one of the most popular con > read more

2012 GOP - Trump Surprises Wall Street Journal/NBC Latest Poll

Published on 2011-04-06 18:20:49

The Wall Street Journal/NBC's latest GOP Poll shows Donald Trump within 4 points of former Massachusetts Governor and 2008 GOP Presidential candidate, Mitt Romney and tied with former Arkansas Govern er and 2008 GOP Presidential candidate, Mike Hucka > read more

2012 Trump Polls High in New Hampshire, Trump Train Heads to Florida – Trumps Appeal – He’s Not a Politician

Published on 2011-04-06 06:05:05

As the “Google News Alerts” mount daily for one Donald Trump, real estate mogul, reality television owner/producer, and all around Renaissance Man, one finds his bid for the Presidency a topic of both derision and excitement. The derision is fro > read more

Trump and Clinton 2012: Trump to New Hampshire and Iowa Hitting the right Meetings, Hiring Staff, LA Times Makes Case for Clinton Run

Published on 2011-04-05 06:00:06

Trump In on 2012 - image New York PostWhat are the odds of both Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton being Top of the Ticket 2012 Candidates? If one is prone to placing a wager now and then, the opportunity exists in several off-shore sports betting web > read more

Obama Likely to Announce Reelection Bid, while Democrats Believe they Can Win Back the House – Polls of Yester Year

Published on 2011-04-04 05:44:17

According to Politico: Democrats are targeting certain freshmen Republican Congressional Office holders, who had won districts, that formerly were won by both Obama and Kerry back in 2008 and 2004 respectively. This assumes that these individuals > read more

2012 - Huckabee Leads both GOP and National in Latest Polls - Should Consider Post June Announcement - Opinion

Published on 2011-04-03 08:15:24

Huckabee - Trump May Give Incentive for Earlier Announcementa Farleigh Dickenson Poll link here released on the 31st of March, shows Mike Huckabee in a virtual tie with Obama (46/46) for the presidency. Furthermore, Huckabee also leads all “possibl > read more

Trump 2012 – the Glenn Beck Factor – Backhanded Endorsement – Beck Calls Out Trump as an Extremists! Opinion

Published on 2011-04-03 06:38:39

Glenn Beck: "The Fusion of Entertainment and Enlightenment"? - Photo Conservative blogs central (blogspot)From Politico: Glenn Beck on Fox News’, Bill O’Rielly noted that Donald Trump “made him feel uncomfortable” and that the nation does no > read more

Non-Citizens Voting In the U.S. 2010 Mid-Terms – Colorado Study Concludes Records Indicate 5,000 votes cast by Non-Citizens

Published on 2011-04-01 06:03:18

A report from the Hill Blog, yesterday, indicated that the US. House of Representatives is seeking to “shore up” voter registration rules in the wake of a Colorado Study indicating that five thousand non Citizens voted in the 2010 election. The > read more

Trump 2012 – Tied with Romney in Latest Poll – Hits the Talk-News Show Circuit - Building Team Iowa

Published on 2011-03-31 05:30:39

President Trump? Image via hotcurrent.comDonald Trump is not pulling any punches about his intention to run for the Office of the President, as of yesterday, Trump had hit the news and talk show circuit from “The View” to Fox to CNN. Trump’s i > read more

States Begin to Look at Ways to Push Welfare Recipients Off Public Rolls – The Case for a Return to Workfare

Published on 2011-03-30 06:05:02

Two states have begun to look at ways to push those on the welfare rolls into employment, either through the private or public sector, from CBS Chicago: an Illinois State Representative has introduced a bill that would require drug testing for any we > read more

Donald Trump and the Obama Birth Issue – What gives? If Obama Cannot Seek Second Term, Will Clinton Take the Reigns?

Published on 2011-03-29 06:07:55

Donald Trump has produced a hopsital birth certificate in order to prove that some such document can be found rather rapidly by just about anyone, including the President. As Trump pounds away on the issue of why Obama hasn’t taken the time to p > read more

Unions Delusional - Madison, Democrats Attempt to Block Union Bill, Socialists on Losing the Unions, UAW Targets Bank of America

Published on 2011-03-29 05:42:15

As the nation finds public sector workers, and public unions more unpalatable, (*Gallup survey of confidence in institutions 2010 where organized labor and public schools were well under 50% in public confidence, somewhere near the Congress which hit > read more

Mass. Update Union Membership Down, Job Fair Cancelled, Gov. Patrick Stumps in WI for Public Employees Unions, Agawam Teachers fight for Pay Raise

Published on 2011-03-28 05:55:41

Agawam Mayor Cohen, the Next "Scott Walker"? Asks Teachers to Skip 1% Salary Raise! photo Springfield MA RepublicanMassachusetts appears to be suffering the same pangs of recovery as most states, the ongoing battle between public employee unions and > read more

Geraldine Ferraro – The Great Hope for Women’s Participation in the Political Process – 1935 - 2011

Published on 2011-03-27 08:12:09

Geraldine Ferraro, the first woman to be nominated as a candidate for major party executive office ticket, passed away on Saturday, March 26, 2011. Ferraro was nominated as the Vice Presidential Candidate to stand besides Walter Mondale during the 19 > read more

National right to work act S504 – Referred To Committee

Published on 2011-03-26 09:04:51

The National Right To Work Act, sponsored in the Senate by Jim DeMint (R-NC), and cosponsored by the following Senators: John Barraso (R-WY), Tom Coborn (R-OK), Orrin Hatch (R-UT), James Inhofe (R-OK), Mike Lee (R-UT), Paul Rand (R-KY), James Risch ( > read more

Media in Snit Over Slow Start of 2012 Debates – Democrats First To Roll Out Pre-Fall Presidential Debates in 2003 – Enter Last - Finish First

Published on 2011-03-25 05:55:33

Obama and a field of "potential GOP Contenders", image: The State.comThe New York Timesis wondering why there may be few if any Republican Presidential Contenders at the first televised debate on May 2nd. They cite the standard “Republican Strate > read more

2012 Update: Palin Shores Up Foreign Alliances, Attacks begin from the Right, Trump enters the Fray in Iowa, Odds are on Palin.

Published on 2011-03-24 05:43:09

Palin in Israel with the Netenyahu's, photo Ben Gershom gpoAs 2011 begins to shape up, although few have announced an actual intent to run for the 2012 GOP nominations, pundits are picking sides, and trips are being made both at home and abroad, to > read more

Federal Reserve Warns of Insolvency – Can a rise in interest rates be avoided – Scenario eerily similar to 1978-1979.

Published on 2011-03-23 05:47:51

The end result of inflation in 1979 - gas lines and shortages, photo the razor.orgThis week, CNBC reported that The Dallas Federal Reserve’s President, Richard Fisher , noted the U.S. is on the path to insolvency. In an interview at the University > read more

Clinton Denies 2012 Run at Obama - Desperate Rank and File Hope She Will Reconsider, From Huffington Post, Tabloids Bloggers, Clinton #1 Choice

Published on 2011-03-22 05:47:06

Hillary Clinton as depicted by Arabic Al Jezeera in June of 2008 - The Iron Lady of the PalaceHillary Clinton 2012? Not so fast, according to news sources such as Politico who wrote on November 21st, ”Clinton won't run in 2012 - or ever” using C > read more

Newsweek Q&A on Why 38% of American Citizens Fail U.S. Citizenship tests

Published on 2011-03-21 05:43:18

Disparity in Education, Disparity in Income and a Complicated Government Blamed - SeriouslyNewsweek’s recent article entitled: How Dumb Are We? offers web readers the opportunity to take a part of the U.S. Citizenship test here at www.newsweek.com > read more

2012 GOP Update – Donald Trump Begins to Take Shape As Contender – Previously Ignored by Pollsters Tops the Charts

Published on 2011-03-18 05:58:55

The Donald, If the Desk Fits.......image: youngmoney.comFrom Fox News “Trump Torches Republic Field Knocks Boehner”, to Politico’s ”Donald Trump to President Obama: Go To Japan” the man who is the quintessential American success story, is > read more

National Public Radio Defunding (HR174) on House Floor Today – Time to Cut the Cord

Published on 2011-03-17 05:39:29

NRP video from website spoofing Tea Party, similar to MSNBC content image via The Examiner.comThe House is set to vote on barring National Public Radio from using Federal funds allowing the local NPR stations to pay their NPR dues, with Federal Fun > read more

As the Word Turns, U.S. Citizens growing Concerned over Radiation – Yet No Calm Assurances from the White House. Political Suicide.

Published on 2011-03-16 05:49:42

Over the past few days, individuals listening to news reports from MSNBC, CNN, Fox, the BBC, etc., are growing increasingly concerned about the effects of radiation that may be felt with in the U.S. There has been a run on the preventive “Potassium > read more

Huckabee Continues to Lead Field of GOP Potential Candidates – Gallup Release Tuesday 3-15-11

Published on 2011-03-16 05:13:45

Huckabee Continues to Dominate Early Polling on GOP 2012 "potential canidates" - image: Huckabee2012.com,Former two and a half term Governor of the State of Arkansas, 2008 Presidential Candidate and political pundit, television and radio personality > read more

Congress – Stalemate on Budget – Stop Gap Band-Aid No Longer Working for Either Party – Dems Want Fewer Cuts, Republican’s More – Obama MIA?

Published on 2011-03-15 05:43:11

According to theLos Angles Times, the temporary spending measure passed in lieu of a budget for the past two years, has begun to bother both Republicans and Democrats alike. The Republican’s, specifically those elected in the 2010 landslide vict > read more

2012 GOP Update: Huckabee Leads In Iowa Polls

Published on 2011-03-14 05:43:48

From: Business Insider Mike Huckabee, out of a field of eleven possible contenders (including “unknown), leads with 20.plus percent in this Iowa based poll. Palin Follows by 14%, with Romney and Gingrich in the 13 percent range. Trump included > read more

Local Western Massachusetts: Christian Youth Group to Perform at Chicopee High School, March 18th 7-9 PM

Published on 2011-03-14 05:22:32

The “Chosen Generation” will perform in a free concert, this coming Friday at the Chicopee MA High School. The genre is Christian Music, organized by the Pacers for Christ.Yes, in Massachustts, all is not lost, when students of this age, are abl > read more

Helping Japan – U.S. Has Search and Rescue on Site - Donation sites

Published on 2011-03-14 05:01:30

The US has search and rescue personnel in Japan, according to the AP and ways to help are listed at the Washignton Post The American Red Cross: Donations: 1-800-RED-CROSSDonations address: PO Box 37243, Washington DC 20013Website: http://www.redcros > read more

Public Employee Unions Threaten Businesses In WI – Letters Sent to Business Owners Who Supported Walker’s Campaign – Shakedown! Read the Letter (PFD)

Published on 2011-03-12 06:13:21

The Man who has held WI teachers hostage for 40 years - John Matthews, Professional Union Organizer - image Madison.comBusiness Owners who had contributed to Governor Walkers campaign are being sent threatening lettersby the public employees unions.( > read more

AP - Mike Huckabee’s “Gaffes” Real or Ploys? – 2012 Frontrunners – Show Me - Huckabee Leads Obama in Missouri PPP Poll

Published on 2011-03-11 05:24:56

Huckabee Taking it All in Stride photo sogoodblogThe Associated Press released an article this morning entitled : “Analysis: Was Huckabee's week a stumble or a ploy?” in which the probing questions are – would two comments Huckabee made during > read more

Wisconsin, Walker’s Watch: Unemployment Down 7.4% Public Sector Jobs Climb, Union Continues to Fight On as Relevancy Wanes

Published on 2011-03-10 05:52:59

One of many Wisconsin Union Protesters - Image: SodaHead.comWisconsin: Unemployment dropped in February to 7.4%, the lowest since January 2010, under Governor Walker’s administration, while Democrats and Public Employee Unions continue to protes > read more

The State of Maine Added to Growing List of Health Care Reform Act Waiver Recipients

Published on 2011-03-09 05:30:46

State of Maine - Health Care Reform Waiver Granted - image: NSHclassics.comThe State of Maineis one of the latest entities (and first State) to receive a waiver from complying with Health Care Reform. According to CNBC, the State feared that implemen > read more

Obama in Boston, Fundraiser Bound - $5,000 Plate Dinner To Support Democrat Congressional Campaign Committee

Published on 2011-03-08 05:03:09

Obama will spend the day in Boston MA, education and fundraising priority - image chicagodenfenderThe Boston Globeis reporting that President Obama will make two stops in Boston today, one at a public school funded by Bill Gates, the other, a fundrai > read more

2012 Update: Gallup Sees No Front Runner, Boston Globe on Romney in New Hampshire

Published on 2011-03-07 05:38:27

Gallup Dismayed - GOP Field is Tied! Huckabee, Palin Romney - photo credit: freedomslighthouse.netGallup, in a study of GOP Frontrunners from 1952 forward, finds that the 2012 “potential candidates” offer no clear frontrunner, in what Gallup ter > read more

Romney Comes Out Gunning for the Nomination – Remarks from the Granite State

Published on 2011-03-06 09:08:33

Mitt Romney Charges Ahead - GOP 2012 - Photo PoliticoIn what Politico is calling an “unofficial kickoff” of former Massachusetts Governors, Mitt Romney’s “Granite State Campaign, Romney came out speaking of the President and pulled no punche > read more

2012 Republican Update – Trump, Gingrich, Christi, Palin, Huckabee Romney

Published on 2011-03-04 06:03:59

Huckabee, Palin and Romney remain GOP 2012 Frontrunners, although not yet announced - image freedomlighthouse.netThe 2012 Republican field is beginning to take shape, and although the majority of those names polled, have yet to announce their intent > read more

Dr. Jay Fleitman Elected Chair of Western Mass Republicans

Published on 2011-03-04 05:00:11

Dr. Jay Fleitman - image Hampshire GazetteDr. Jay Fleitman, who ran for the Massachusetts 2nd District Congressional seat in 2010, a former Northampton School Committee Member, and Chair of the Northampton Board of Health was elected this week as Cha > read more

Springfield MA Teachers Overpaid by $1.2 Million – A “Mistake” Gone Unnoticed from October 2010

Published on 2011-03-03 05:45:51

From: WGGB Springfield Television Springfield Mass Teachers, upon signing a new contract with the City, experienced a double dip pay raise in October, which, as it turns out, was clerical error. Now, the union is trying to figure out the least pai > read more

Dallas Fed – Inflation up for February, as Gasoline Careens Towards $5.00 per Gallon, Shades of the 1970’s – It’s Carter Time!

Published on 2011-03-03 05:17:54

The latest Dallas Fed Reports notes that food prices rose substantially the past year, with an 8.2% annualized rate among all categories. All categories include processed and preprocessed foods: “It’s notable, then, that while prices for more-p > read more

Nations That Educate Children As Martyrs to Islam, UK Shock over Pakistan Video belies reality of years of Hamas Training Children as Suicide Bombers

Published on 2011-03-02 05:45:18

a Palestinian Mother and Child Pose Cannot Be Denied - image: zioneocon.blogspot moved to bokertov.typepad.com/btb/The Word Looks AwayAn article yesterday in the UK’s Daily Mail revealed a video that depicts children re-enacting a suicide bombing > read more

State Budget Woes – Northeast Democrat Governor’s & Mayors Follow Walkeresque Cuts - More to follow as Stimulus ends in FY12

Published on 2011-03-01 05:52:21

A Classroom circ 1950 pre budget woes - image: pinellas county schools k-12When Wisconsin Governor, Scott Walker, took over the task of filling a budget gap, he went straight for the Public Employees Unions, asking those teachers to contribute to pen > read more

2012 Roundup – Huckabee’s Hints of run more apparent, of Run in Iowa, Romney Get Praise from Deval Patrick, Palin Heads to India

Published on 2011-02-28 05:43:27

As 2012 GOP candidates (officially unannounced) are put under a microscope by those in the media waiting for a confirmation of “will they or won’t they” throw their “hat” into the 2012 Presidential contest ring, at least three are making na > read more

Massachusetts Conservative Talk Radio - The Wesley & Westen Review, WRCN AM - Worcester, MA, - February 26, 2009

Published on 2011-02-28 04:51:41

Tom Wesley and John Weston at WRCNAM 830 AM have a lively conservative talk format, which streams live from WCRN AM – Worcester, MA on Saturday mornings beginning at 6 AM, EST. Tom Wesley, a veteran and businessman, ran for the MA2 Congressional Di > read more

Public Employee Union Protests Spread beyond Wisconsin – General Public Views Disdain for Union Antics - Analysis

Published on 2011-02-27 09:14:32

As the brouhaha in Wisconsin, caused by Public Employees unions, aided by union activists from across the nation,has spread to other states, public opinion polls on these protests show that the Unions may be taking the wrong tactic to gain sympathy. > read more

2012 – Huckabee Media Round-Up End February 2012 and Commentary.

Published on 2011-02-25 05:51:55

Huckabee, Palin, Romney the "top tier" - image freedomslighthouse.netMike Huckabee, former 2008 Presidential candidate who took Iowa on a shoestring, former 2-1/2 term Governor of Arkansas, yes, ordained Baptist Minister, appears to have received a b > read more

Gallop Poll Obama Approval high in 10 States – Projection: 2012 Adjusted Electoral College Map: Obama: 191, Unnamed Republican: 337

Published on 2011-02-24 05:32:47

A Gallup survey on President Obama’s approval rating in 2010 (available here) headlines his high approval rating in Hawaii, and 9 other states, however, the balance fall below 50%, with 20 states listed as average: approval between 44 and 48%, the > read more

2012 Update – Mike Huckabee Book Tour Begins, Has Not Ruled Out Presidential Run, Shades of 2007

Published on 2011-02-23 05:51:26

Huckabee, The Book that Will Decide the 2012 Run - image AmazonCNNblogs article on Mike Huckabee’s recent book release, “Huckabee Ready To Test His Message”, offers a glimpse at 2012 with the following:"It kind of gives me an opportunity to tak > read more

The Return of the Misery Index – Obama Now Faces Inflation and Unemployment to Mimic Carter’s Administration.

Published on 2011-02-22 05:37:59

Food and fuel prices continue to rise each monthas consumers feel the pinch, at the pump as well as the local grocery store. The Consumer Price index has risen 1.6% in the last two months, which on the face of it, appears to be a minimal increase (W > read more

First Protests in Support of Wisconsin Public Employees held in Texas, Nevada and North Carolina draw “hundreds” to State Capitals.

Published on 2011-02-22 05:11:22

Austin Union Members (some Teachers) protest in support of Wisconsin - photo the stateman.comIn Austin, Texas over 200 Union members, some of them teachers, protested at the state capital (Austin Statesman), in Nevada hundreds of Public Employees Uni > read more

Teacher’s Union Calls for Protests Monday-Tuesday –Urge Teachers to Wear Red – Counter Protests Planned – The Ballot Box will Decide Union Relevance

Published on 2011-02-21 05:47:50

Teachers Unions have called for protests today and tomorrow February 21st and February 22nd, at various locations in states across the nation. A list of the locations can be found here: at http://michellemalkin.com/2011/02/20/get-ready-seius-purple- > read more

Battle in WI, University Professor Signs Absentee Notes for Teachers – About the Children – Hardly - Transparent Mantra Grown Tiresome to Taxpayers

Published on 2011-02-20 08:29:19

Op-edA story on Maclver Institute complete with video and 8 x 10 color glossy’s, shows exactly how desperate the unions are to keep the chaos going at the WI State Capital. A college professor was noted as singing absentee sick notices for teacher > read more

Palin in Long Island – Media Outlets Travel Across Nation - The Import of Palin and Her Candidacy for the Media

Published on 2011-02-18 05:52:38

Palin Speaks to Long Island NY Business Leaders - Image New York TimesSarah Palin spoke before a “packed room” at the Long Island Business Association Luncheon and it was noted by Long Island Business News that “there was plenty of media at th > read more

2012 Update – Sarah Palin on the Move, Media increases coverage, while Signs May Point to Announcement Sooner than Later.

Published on 2011-02-17 06:06:54

Sarah Palin, Media watches for signs of 2012 run - image NY SunSarah Palin has been the subject of more than a few media reports over the past few days, those in the media who would read into the slightest move of a “potential 2012 GOP candidate” > read more

Move Over Chris Christie - Scott Walker (R) Governor of Wisconsin – Breaking the Back of the Public Unions – A New Sheriff In Town

Published on 2011-02-16 05:49:48

Scott Walker, R Governor of Wisconsin - image LA Times BlogGovernor Scott Walker, of the State of Wisconsin, has in the past few weeks, worked with his legislature to reduce the budget, and bring fiscal sanity to the State of Wisconsin. The problem h > read more

AP Questions Palin’s “Unconventional” Political Styles Future Success For White House Bid – Palin Tops First Western State Poll of GOP Possibles

Published on 2011-02-15 06:01:03

Sarah Palin, unconventional because she is not only just a woman, but an attractive woman according to the AP, photo AP via Boston GlobeAn article this morning from the AP viaThe Boston Globe, Sarah Palin, former Governor of Alaska, first Woman to ru > read more

Indiana Senate Committee Passes Immigration Enforcement Law, SB590 - Florida & Other States Enact Similar Bills – Time to Streamline Immigration.

Published on 2011-02-14 05:52:41

The State of Indiana’s Legislature is pushing an Immigration Enforcement Law similar to Arizona’s – it has been passed by one Senate Committee and must be run through the State Senate Appropriations Committee and before a final vote by both Ind > read more

Democracy Inaction in Middle East – US Policy Appears to Support or Ignore Student Protests Depending Upon Which Way the Wind Blows

Published on 2011-02-11 06:15:34

The Muslim Brotherhood Protests in Egypt - Photo: IsreallycoolIn 2009, Iranian Students took to the streets in protest of an oppressive, theocracy, one where elections meant the outcome was predetermined. The Islamic State of Iran saw massive protest > read more

Obama High on High Speed Rail Funding, Railroading the American Taxpayer

Published on 2011-02-10 05:58:56

Amtrak Route Boston to Chicago photo Boston Globe, cost between Springfield, MA and Chicago Round Trip: $300, time in transit: 27 hours, making a two day trip impossibleWith a need to rein in spending, both real and political, the President has reque > read more

CNN-Opinion Research Polling Obama Believed Unlikely to Win Second Term – Compares Obama to Clinton in Polling Data Release - Analysis

Published on 2011-02-09 06:00:55

Trouble in River City – No matter how one slices it, 51% of American’s polled in a CNN-Opinion Research Poll believe that Obama will be replaced in 2012. The poll (PDF here) taken the last week of January 2011, compares 1995 Gallup Trends polling > read more

RI Seeks Exception from Federal Health Insurance Mandate – Even Mass. Mandatory Health Insurance Offers Opt out Based on Income

Published on 2011-02-08 05:47:21

The Rhode Island State Legislature’s GOP members are seeking an exemption from the Federal Mandate to purchase health insurance or face a fine according to the Providence Journal. The Bill, submitted to the Rhode Island Legislature is based on the > read more

2012 GOP Potential Challengers – Reading Tea Leaves via Book Tours

Published on 2011-02-07 05:42:17

Ohio, a swing state in 2008, where President Obama bested GOP Candidate, John McCain by a margin of 51 to 47%, is now, according to an article online at the Cincinnati Enquirer receiving visits from the President and Multiple Potential GOP Candidate > read more

Major Parties Court the South – Convention Placement for Democrats not Without Controversy - 2012 Begins

Published on 2011-02-06 08:24:43

It goes without saying, that one cannot win a Presidential election without those Southern States, specifically those considered “swing” states one way or another -always considered more Conservative than the rest of the country, and there have b > read more

Soros Op-Ed for Washington Post – Egypt in Turmoil - Blames Israel and Religious Right – Counsels Obama – Offers Funds for Middle East “Democracy”

Published on 2011-02-04 06:00:53

George Sorros, Professional Meddler in Word Affairs - image seeking alfpha.comGeorge Soros, a man whose background belies his rhetoric against Israel, is now taking aim at Israel and the “Religious Right” in an op-ed published by the Washington P > read more

Published on 2011-02-03 05:51:15

Mitt Romney and Mike Huckabee (two former Governors) lead the field of GOP "potential candidates" image: current.comIn their latest 2012 Presidential polling of South Dakota Public Policy Polling surveyed a sample of 1045 South Dakota voters, matched > read more

Obama Administration Walks Fine Line in Egypt with Carteresque Support for Muslim Brotherhood

Published on 2011-02-02 07:00:10

Although many are hyping the value of Democracy in the Middle East, one has to remove the rose colored glasses and look to the realities of the political landscape in that volatile area of the globe. In the never ending religious battle between Isla > read more

Gallup Highlights Tea Party Importance – The Tea Party Comparison To 60’s Political Revolution

Published on 2011-02-01 05:45:05

The Tea Party Patriot - image sumo tvPolitico’sJennfier Epstein, picked up on Gallup’s Tea Party poll – The question posed: Should the GOP Consider Tea Party Ideas with the result, a resounding, cross party lines, yes. It is not so much, as Eps > read more

Egypt - U.S. and Israel Begin to Take Lead for Blame Game – Evacuations of U.S. Nationals to Avoid Iranian Like Hostage Crisis – Too Little Too Late?

Published on 2011-01-31 05:45:22

Crowds now Gathering in Egypt to Protest Full Article and photo credit Aljaezeera.netAs the Muslim Brotherhood and Mohammed El Baradei are in talks to form a government sans the National Democrat Party in Egypt (Haaretz), El Baradei, in a statement > read more

House Seeks Removal of “Public Funded” Presidential Election Fund – Democrats Hyperbolically Oppose Citing Increased Corporate Funding

Published on 2011-01-31 05:11:11

As Democrats Decry the Republican Inspired Demise of Public Funding, Perhaps a Refresher is in Order - image Barbados Free PressThe House has voted to rescind the voluntary taxpayer funded “public fund” for Presidential Campaigns which was instit > read more

Party Like its 1979 – Muslim Brotherhood History in the Middle East – In Brief Carter – Obama and Comparative Ideology

Published on 2011-01-30 06:20:33

Political Cartoon Carter and the Ayatollah from the Press Courier Dec 2, 1979In an article from the Sarasota Heraldwritten by Jack Anderson in 1979, one finds that the Iranian Crisis was blamed on a Lack of U.S. Intelligence. The root of the uprisi > read more

Huckabee Continues to Lead Narrowing GOP Pack in Polling – Focus WV and NC – Pence Out – The East Coast Factors Huckabee?

Published on 2011-01-28 05:44:06

Huckabee Continues to Lead/Polls Best in Hypothetical 2012 match upPublic Policy Polling has been conducting a series of State and National Polls featuring 2012 GOP “potential” candidates versus President Obama beginning as early as April of 200 > read more

State of the Union – Obama Hits Centrist Civil Tone – Number One – Put Business First – Republican and Tea Party Responses - Ideological Differences

Published on 2011-01-26 05:28:56

The President Delivered an even toned State of the Union address last evening. The speech and tone itself was not particularly rousing, however, the content made one keenly aware that, with the President, clearly defining the fact that there were ide > read more

State of the Union Much Ado About Bi-Partisan Seating! Media Mocks, The Supreme Court Walks

Published on 2011-01-25 05:20:25

Calvin Coolidge Delivers State of the Union - image Silentcal.comWhen the President addresses the nation in his State of the Union address tonight, journalist will be looking at every angle, as political junkies grab the popcorn and sit back and watc > read more

Inflation Set to Rise on Price of Groceries and Clothing – Those Seniors who received no COB on Social Security will Feel the Pinch!

Published on 2011-01-24 05:08:21

Food Shrinkage Explained: From SlowPokeComics.comAs any consumer has noticed, the price of certain grocery items have remained relatively stable, however, the size of the packaging has appeared to have shrunk in the past year or two, now, according > read more

End Week Polling Shows Huckabee with Edge in General Republican Primary with Huge Lead over Obama in Key State of Texas

Published on 2011-01-22 06:36:31

Mike Huckabee Leader of the Pack - image Politico, Public Policy Polling, a decidedly left of center polling institute, has, since early January factored that Mike Huckabee, former Govenor of Arkansas, would be the best choice for the GOP Nomination. > read more

Conservatives in GOP Push Indiana’s Pence To Run for 2012 Party Presidential Nomination

Published on 2011-01-21 06:07:25

GOP's Pence for President? Answer due by end January - photo Think Progress.comAccording to Politico GOP Conservatives are pushing Indiana Congressional Representative, Mike Pence, to run in 2012. Named in the article are Dick Armey, Chairman of Free > read more

Richard Neal (D-MA2) – Up for Reelection in 2012 - From No News During 2010 Mid-Terms to Media Spotlight – Neal Kicks it Up A Notch. What Gives?

Published on 2011-01-20 06:01:02

Congressman Richard Neal (D-MA2), photograph: Politico via APDuring the 2010 Election, Google Alerts and/or news of the Congressional Representative from the Massachusetts Second District appeared to be almost non-existent, one could Bing, Ask, or ev > read more

Newt Gingrich and Michael Moore - Grasping at Media Relevancy

Published on 2011-01-19 05:51:40

Michael Moore,image videosearch and Newt Gingrich image LetsgetrealblogGranted, one might wonder why one would choose Newt Gingrich and Michael Moore to highlight a growing problem in the public arena – two men with entirely different political ide > read more

Palin the More Presidential-esque she appears, Media Ratchets Up Negatives – Claims by Some Hinge on the Deranged

Published on 2011-01-18 16:34:05

On the 12th of January, CBS News, chief political consultant, Marc Ambinder noted that Sarah Palin was “presidential-esque,” in her video response to critics released on that date.(CBS News Political Hot Sheet). The “complement”, is, of cou > read more

Reince Priebus, RNC Chairman, The Young, the Restless, the Beltway and The Tea Party.

Published on 2011-01-17 06:08:14

Priebus speaking at McCain Town Hall 2008 - image norunny eggs blogNewly elected RNC National Chairman, Reince Priebus, according to a very brief biography from the Associated Press Is a 38 year old lawyer from Wisconsin, who had risen to the top of > read more

Is Travel to Mexico Safe? Murder, Beheadings, Kidnappings, Drug Runners Shoot at U.S. Citizens from the Border - Safe?

Published on 2011-01-16 08:16:08

Due to the number of inquiries as to the safety of traveling to Mexico during spring break, if one is considering a spring break destination, review the following before making what could be a life-ending experience.The Miami Herald ran a story this > read more

State of the Union – Democrats Seek to Sit Among Republican – Think Tank Suggestion Shakes up 200 Year Practice

Published on 2011-01-14 06:13:51

Hillary Clinton and Obama sitting with Democrats during George W. Bush 2007 State of the Union - 2011 Democrats Hope to avoid show of Partisanship - image smh.com.auThe idea grew from a letter written by a Washington DC based “think tank”, Thirdw > read more

Obama Delivers Masterful, Heartfelt Remarks at Tucson Memorial Service – Takes the Time to Scold Those Who Hastily Cast Blame – From Your Lips to God’

Published on 2011-01-13 05:36:37

Obama Delivers Comfort to Nation - image blog adamforillinoisPresident Obama delivered an inspiring speech last night at the Tucson Memorial for those victims of a non-political, deeply disturbed, 22 year old, who had held an interest in Representati > read more

Palin Responds to Media Regarding Arizona Crime - One Word - Presidential

Published on 2011-01-12 09:42:30

The media is proposing there will be a backlash from the rhetoric put forth by certain members of the "Conservative Right". After receiving a phone call from a peer who was never a fan of Sarah Palin, rather would have preferred any other candidate - > read more

Arizona Shooting - Progressives, Democrats continue to Assail Conservatives and Profit; Washington Post Op-Ed suggests Libel as Result

Published on 2011-01-12 06:23:25

Stunningly similar imagry: Loughner (image ABC) & Manson (image Sun UK)It is unfortunate that through a tragedy, such as the Tucson shooting of moderate, second amendment, “Blue Dog” Democrat Congressional Representative, Gabrielle Gifford’s, i > read more

Who is Elected Democrat Sherriff Clarence Dupnik? A 28 Year Incumbent Democrat Who Used a Tragedy to Campaign.

Published on 2011-01-11 05:48:39

The Man who used a tragedy for Political purposes, Dupnik, Sheriff elected in 2008 - image: website: Immigration ClearninghouseA great deal of political rhetoric came out of the tragedy in Arizona where an obviously Manson/Hinkley-type gunman, who ha > read more

Gallup 2012 Update: Huckabee Leads in Favorables, Palin in Name Recognition Among Republican’s and Independent Leaners

Published on 2011-01-10 05:27:53

The Top of the 2012 GOP Contenders, sans Gingrich: Huckabee, Romney and Palin - image: freedomslighthouse.netA new poll released today, January 10thby Gallup, gives projected 2012 GOP Presidential candidate, Mike Huckabee a fairly wide lead among the > read more

As Details Emerge in Representative Gifford’s Shooting, Second “Person of Interest” sought. Teaching of Progressive Studies may lead to Murder

Published on 2011-01-09 07:59:14

CNN International is reporting: Police are actively pursuing second person in Tucson Shooting, which leads to some speculation as to who would be committed enough to anti-moderate, anti-government, anarchy theory. The shooter, who had attended Commu > read more

Breaking: Massachusetts Republican Committee Re-Elects Jennifer Nassour as Chair for 2011-2012 Elections

Published on 2011-01-07 05:19:34

Jennifer Nassour Elected to 2nd Term as Massachusetts State GOP Chair, image MassGOPOn Thursday evening, at the Mariott in Newton MA, the Massachusetts GOP State Committee members gathered to vote by secret ballot for the office of Chairman. Jennifer > read more

The Reading of the U.S. Constitution: 10:30 AM January 6, 2011, From the U.S. House Floor – The Law of the Land in it’s Entirety.

Published on 2011-01-06 13:04:31

Much has been made of the reading of the U.S. Constitution from the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives as the Republican Party has now taken a majority in that body and has pledged to the American People a leaner, Constitutionally correct gov > read more

Mass. GOP To Elect Chair January 6– Jennifer Nassour Challenged by, William (Bill) McCarthy of Worcester – Will Nassour Hold the Chair?

Published on 2011-01-05 06:02:58

Jennifer Nassour Mass GOP Chair under Fire - image Boston HeraldThe Massachusetts Republican Party will elect a Chairperson on Thursday, January 6th, at the Newton, MA Marriott. The current chair, Jennifer Nassour, will be challenged by William McCar > read more

While New GOP Controlled Congress Abides by Constitution, Democrats and K-Street Lobbyists Hire Lawyers.

Published on 2011-01-04 06:06:50

The Constitution of the United States - image: thisnation.comOn Wednesday, Nancy Pelosi (D-CA8), new Democrat Minority Leader, will hand over the Congressional gavel to to Speaker of the House, John Boehner (R-OH8), in a televised ceremony. (Middleto > read more

President Obama and Wife – Not Invited to British Royal Wedding - French Prime Minister and Wife Are!

Published on 2011-01-03 09:23:59

Michelle Obama Greets the Queen: image Ask.com How to Greet The Queen of EnglandVia CNN Blog Only: The invitation list for the wedding between Prince William of the United Kingdom and his fiancé Kate Middleton, does not include the President of the > read more

Romney Looks at 2012 from Hawaii– Huckabee and Romney As Front Runners – Analysis Taxes and Paroles

Published on 2011-01-03 08:49:58

Mitt Romney & Wife on vacation an island away from Obama - image mittromneycentral.comThe Sacramento BeeSunday news included a piece on former Massachusetts Governor, Mitt Romney, who is, coincidentally, on vacation in Hawaii at the same time as Pres > read more

2012 GOP Potential Candidates the Media A-List in Review

Published on 2010-12-31 09:25:01

2012 GOP Frontrunners (as of December 2010): Romney, Palin and Huckabee: image: freedomslighthouse.netAs 2011 is upon the political horizon, the year that those who will run for the office of the President of the United States are either in the proce > read more