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Democrat tears into GOP for politicizing IRS hearing and encouraging ‘pollution of our democracy’
Rep. Lloyd Doggett (D-TX) on Friday blasted Republicans for attempting to use this week’s scandal at the IRS to attack and undermine Obamacare. At a House hearing, Doggett condemned the “outrageous and inexcusable” list used by IRS staff to flag tea party applications to become social welfare nonprofits for additional…
Same-sex marriage momentum spells trouble for the Republican Party
With Americans tilting toward support of gay marriage and two GOP senators now in favor, Republicans find themselves in a tightening political vice on the issue ahead of mid-term elections and the 2016 presidential race. Last year was a watershed of sorts for the movement, with gay marriage laws passing…
Majority of Republicans feel America should address climate change
The analysis of environmental polls and surveys conducted in the US often focus on the political split between Democrats and Republicans. Unsurprisingly, really, given the public divide between the two parties and the almost Messianic qualities attributed to any one particular candidate, qualities… …
Trump complains: Too many Hispanic ‘illegals,’ but ‘borders are secure from Europe’
Billionaire reality star Donald Trump on Monday warned Republicans that they should slow down efforts to reform the immigration system before “12 million illegals” become Democratic voters because the Hispanic immigrants could easily get into the country, while “the borders are secure from Europe.” During an interview on Fox &…
The GOP Worries About Its Reputation, But Should They?
Andrew Breitbar, patron saint of assholes. Back from SXSW, and ready to get back to blogging business. I’ve been following the media coverage over the Republican crisis of faith and the dawning realization that catering to straight white men who believe they’re superior to everyone else may not work as…
Obama continues ‘charm offensive’ against Congress
President Barack Obama Tuesday launched an unusual mission to woo lawmakers on Capitol Hill, but budget clashes with Republicans underscored the difficulty of striking a grand deficit bargain. Obama trekked up Pennsylvania Avenue for the first of three visits, flashing a broad smile as he went into lunch with Democratic…
For first time in U.S. history, Republicans filibuster defense secretary nominee
Republicans demanding answers from President Barack Obama’s pick to head the Pentagon forced Senate leaders Wednesday to delay a vote, throwing Chuck Hagel’s confirmation into doubt. Senators James Inhofe and Lindsey Graham have expressed strong opposition to rushing Hagel’s confirmation process, and after Hagel was narrowly approved by the Senate…
Republicans prepare for battle as Obama celebrates second inauguration
Republicans sat politely and applauded as President Barack Obama called for unity Monday in his inaugural address, but some made no secret his second term would be a “tug of war” between liberals and conservatives. Republican stalwarts like John McCain and Orrin Hatch — the latter wearing a broad-brimmed cowboy…
Republicans gather at former plantation to discuss minority outreach
After its general election battering, the Republican party has retreated to lick its wounds and ponder what went wrong – on the leafy grounds of a luxury golf resort in Virginia. And what better place for today’s GOP to hold strategy sessions titled “Successful communication with minorities and women” than…
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Can Republicans get their act together before Obama ‘pulverizes’ the right?
Can Republicans get their act together before Obama 'pulverizes' the right? Perhaps trying to eke some mojo out of the city where the Democrats held their successful convention last year, the Republican National Committee came out of a three-day meeting in Charlotte, N.C., this week with a blueprint for what…
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