Politico has a piece today on Bachmann’s thin legislative record. Fair enough to cover, but let’s not pretend such things weren’t overlooked for the boys. When George W. Bush ran for president, not only was his abysmal business record shrugged off, but the traditional press didn’t pay any attention at all regarding Bush’s very iffy [...]
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The Great Equivocator
With each equivocation, the man in the Oval Office shields his identity and cloaks who the real Barack Obama is. – Maureen Dowd In a dead on devastating piece, I still have to say… Come come, Ms. Dowd, surely you jest. Barack Obama is The Great Equivocator. It’s who he is. Nate Silver provides important [...]
Obama Loses Dems as Reports of Gadhafi Assassination Plan Surface **UPDATED**
From Josh Rogin, a statement from the Congressional Progressive Caucus Peace and Security Taskforce (update, 6.25.11): The Co-Chairs of the Congressional Progressive Caucus Peace and Security Taskforce call on Congress and the President to immediately end our war in Libya. The US has been engaged in hostilities for over 90 days without congressional approval, which [...]
Hillary Clinton & McConnell Illustrate the Worst Side of Foreign Policy Politics
When Sec. Clinton was first chosen for her job at State some were skeptical she’d have Pres. Obama’s back when it was needed. There was never a doubt in my mind, however, that she would not only be a team player, but one of Pres. Obama’s strongest advocates. It’s who she is, because she knows [...]
Congress Lamely Confronts Obama on War Powers Act
Congress acting like they’re an equal branch of government to the Executive? Aw, go on. Rep. Dennis Kucinich didn’t get his day, because Republicans were afraid his resolution on Libya would pass. So Speaker Boehner called a meeting to discuss alternatives to doing something similar to Kucinich, but instead of showing leadership he punted to [...]
1973 War Powers Act in Oblivion
“He cannot continue what he is doing in Libya without congressional authorization. When a president defiantly violates the law, that really undercuts our efforts to urge other countries to have the rule of law,” Sherman said. [...] The War Powers Resolution passed in 1973 because of concerns about excess executive power in Vietnam. Congress approved [...]
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