I’ve been writing a lot about Obama chasing off more centrist Democrat voters with his radical lefty agenda, but who knew he’d be chasing off former elected officials from his own party?
Category Archives: Congress
Rep. Emanuel Cleaver: Voter ID “Draconian”
It’s bad enough that Eric Holder will be briefing black pastors — but not white, Asian, or for that matter Hispanic or Native American pastors — about the laws regarding church participation in the 2012 election, but we also have this statement from Rep. Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO):
Sen. Feinstein Proposes New Hen Regulations
I am so glad that all the major issues facing our country have been solved so that Senator Feinstein can take up the plight of the egg-laying hen.
Pelosi To The Right Of Obama On Bush Tax Cuts?
The beginnings of a split between Nancy and Barack?
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Higher Electricity Prices, Courtesy of Obama’s EPA
It’s no longer just a study or estimate, it’s really happening. Electricity prices in some parts of the country could jump more than eightfold, thanks to the EPA’s “Utility MACT” rule.
Democrat-Sponsored Law May Overturn Contraception Mandate
Oh, the irony…
The biggest legal threat to the White House’s birth control mandate could come from a decades-old law that was championed by liberal Democrats, according to legal experts.
Ninth Circuit Planning Posh Conference In Maui
Looks like they didn’t learn a thing from the GSA Vegas scandal, since they’re planning a conference at the Hyatt Regency Maui, which, from the picture, is right near the beach.
This has raised the eyebrows of two Senators, who’ve sent a letter asking for an explanation.
GOP Readying Plans For ObamaCare Ruling
Prior planning prevents poor performance, and the GOP seems to be taking that rule to heart while waiting for the Supreme Court to rule on ObamaCare.
If the law is upheld, Republicans will take to the floor to tear out its most controversial pieces, such as the individual mandateand requirements that employers provide insurance or face fines.
If the law is partially or fully overturned they’ll draw up bills to keep the popular, consumer-friendly portions in place — like allowing adult children to remain on parents’ health care plans until age 26, and forcing insurance companies to provide coverage for people with pre-existing conditions. Ripping these provisions from law is too politically risky, Republicans say.