What are the DNC and DSCC Seeing That We Aren’t? - Erick’s blog - RedState
"Coming on the heels of Martha Coakley saying Scott Brown’s surge is “frightening”, I’m hearing tonight that the DNC and DSCC have rapidly deployed senior aids to Massachusetts to try to get the Coakley campaign under control and course corrected.
Internal polling on the Democrat side suggests that Brown has pulled to within the margin of error and public polls are reflecting this.
The Democrats are panicked.
The shaping conventional wisdom is that if Brown can just keep Coakley close, even if he does not win, he may fatally wound Obamacare by spooking vulnerable Senate Democrats.
This is getting interesting."
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
U.S. Chamber warns of 'double-dip' recession because of Dem policies
U.S. Chamber warns of 'double-dip' recession because of Dem policies
"U.S. Chamber of Commerce President Tom Donohue warned the U.S. faces a double-dip recession because of the taxes and regulations under consideration by the Democratic Congress and President Barack Obama.
“Congress, the administration and states must recognize that our weak economy simply could not sustain all the new taxes, regulations and mandates now under consideration.
It’s a sure-fire recipe for a double-dip recession, or worse,” Donohue said in a speech providing the Chamber's outlook for 2010."
"U.S. Chamber of Commerce President Tom Donohue warned the U.S. faces a double-dip recession because of the taxes and regulations under consideration by the Democratic Congress and President Barack Obama.
“Congress, the administration and states must recognize that our weak economy simply could not sustain all the new taxes, regulations and mandates now under consideration.
It’s a sure-fire recipe for a double-dip recession, or worse,” Donohue said in a speech providing the Chamber's outlook for 2010."
Monday, January 11, 2010
Road projects don't help unemployment
AP IMPACT: Road projects don't help unemployment
"Ten months into President Barack Obama's first economic stimulus plan, a surge in spending on roads and bridges has had no effect on local unemployment and only barely helped the beleaguered construction industry, an Associated Press analysis has found.
Spend a lot or spend nothing at all, it didn't matter, the AP analysis showed: Local unemployment rates rose and fell regardless of how much stimulus money Washington poured out for transportation, raising questions about Obama's argument that more road money would address an 'urgent need to accelerate job growth.'
Obama wants a second stimulus bill from Congress that relies in part on more road and bridge spending, projects the president said are 'at the heart of our effort to accelerate job growth.'"
"Ten months into President Barack Obama's first economic stimulus plan, a surge in spending on roads and bridges has had no effect on local unemployment and only barely helped the beleaguered construction industry, an Associated Press analysis has found.
Spend a lot or spend nothing at all, it didn't matter, the AP analysis showed: Local unemployment rates rose and fell regardless of how much stimulus money Washington poured out for transportation, raising questions about Obama's argument that more road money would address an 'urgent need to accelerate job growth.'
Obama wants a second stimulus bill from Congress that relies in part on more road and bridge spending, projects the president said are 'at the heart of our effort to accelerate job growth.'"
Sunday, January 10, 2010
Shrinking U.S. Labor Force Keeps Unemployment Rate From Rising
Shrinking U.S. Labor Force Keeps Unemployment Rate From Rising
"An exodus of discouraged workers from the job market kept the U.S. unemployment rate from climbing above 10 percent in December, economists said.
Had the labor force not decreased by 661,000 last month, the jobless rate would have been 10.4 percent, according to economists including David Rosenberg at Gluskin Sheff & Associates in Toronto and Harm Bandholz at UniCredit Research in New York.
“The actual unemployment rate is higher than shown by the official numbers,”
"An exodus of discouraged workers from the job market kept the U.S. unemployment rate from climbing above 10 percent in December, economists said.
Had the labor force not decreased by 661,000 last month, the jobless rate would have been 10.4 percent, according to economists including David Rosenberg at Gluskin Sheff & Associates in Toronto and Harm Bandholz at UniCredit Research in New York.
“The actual unemployment rate is higher than shown by the official numbers,”
Friday, January 08, 2010
EPA Expands Its Reach: New Air Pollution Standards Will Require Action From Hundreds More Jurisdictions
EPA Expands Its Reach: New Air Pollution Standards Will Require Action From Hundreds More Jurisdictions
"'This kind of levels the playing field,' said Leo Kay, spokesman for the California Air Resources Control Board.
'In California we've set pretty tough air pollution standards for a long time now and this brings the rest of the country to the same level.'"
That's their plan folks.
Turn EVERY state into the disaster that California now is.
It's Obama's version of what Gov. Jenny has done to Michigan, turn the entire state into Detroit.
"'This kind of levels the playing field,' said Leo Kay, spokesman for the California Air Resources Control Board.
'In California we've set pretty tough air pollution standards for a long time now and this brings the rest of the country to the same level.'"
That's their plan folks.
Turn EVERY state into the disaster that California now is.
It's Obama's version of what Gov. Jenny has done to Michigan, turn the entire state into Detroit.
Thursday, January 07, 2010
37 vulnerable House Dems we need to target on health care
Cassy Fiano » 37 vulnerable House Dems we need to target on health care
"Eric Cantor was able to identify 37 more Democrats who might be vulnerable or hesitant about Obamacare."
"Eric Cantor was able to identify 37 more Democrats who might be vulnerable or hesitant about Obamacare."
Investors.com - Jailhouse Crock
Investors.com - Jailhouse Crock
"On the same day three inmates break out of an Illinois prison, a state legislative panel approves selling another Illinois prison to the feds to house former Gitmo detainees.
What is wrong with this picture?"
"On the same day three inmates break out of an Illinois prison, a state legislative panel approves selling another Illinois prison to the feds to house former Gitmo detainees.
What is wrong with this picture?"
CARPE DIEM: Bypass the Doctor and Go Straight to the Lab
CARPE DIEM: Bypass the Doctor and Go Straight to the Lab
"The name of one fast-growing chain of walk-in labs encapsulates the field's business model, Any Lab Test Now.
The company says it can generally have testing results within 24 hours and at a cost that is as much as 80% less than going through a doctor.
The lab franchises offer up to 1,500 tests, from a simple cholesterol check to more sophisticated packages of tests that address complex medical issues."
"The name of one fast-growing chain of walk-in labs encapsulates the field's business model, Any Lab Test Now.
The company says it can generally have testing results within 24 hours and at a cost that is as much as 80% less than going through a doctor.
The lab franchises offer up to 1,500 tests, from a simple cholesterol check to more sophisticated packages of tests that address complex medical issues."
Column: 2010, a mid-term election year, holds plenty of hope for GOP
Column: 2010, a mid-term election year, holds plenty of hope for GOP
"Here’s my prediction: U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow, one of the state’s most popular Democrats, will quickly declare her candidacy for governor and win the Democratic primary."
Interesting prediction from one who knows what he's predicting.
"Here’s my prediction: U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow, one of the state’s most popular Democrats, will quickly declare her candidacy for governor and win the Democratic primary."
Interesting prediction from one who knows what he's predicting.
H&R Blockheads and the Regulating IRS - WSJ.com
H&R Blockheads and the Regulating IRS
"So having made tax filing so complicated that most Americans need help with their forms, Washington now wants to raise the price of such counsel by regulating advisers in a way that may reduce their supply.
Defending the decision, IRS Commissioner Douglas Shulman declared that regulating tax preparers was reasonable because 'In most states you need a license to cut someone's hair.'
Yes, the cosmetology guild does like to raise the barriers to entry for competitors."
"So having made tax filing so complicated that most Americans need help with their forms, Washington now wants to raise the price of such counsel by regulating advisers in a way that may reduce their supply.
Defending the decision, IRS Commissioner Douglas Shulman declared that regulating tax preparers was reasonable because 'In most states you need a license to cut someone's hair.'
Yes, the cosmetology guild does like to raise the barriers to entry for competitors."
State Tax Revenue in U.S. Drops Most Since 1963
State Tax Revenue in U.S. Drops Most Since 1963
"U.S. state tax collections fell the most in 46 years in the first three quarters of 2009 as the recession shrank revenue from sources including personal income, the Nelson A. Rockefeller Institute of Government said."
"U.S. state tax collections fell the most in 46 years in the first three quarters of 2009 as the recession shrank revenue from sources including personal income, the Nelson A. Rockefeller Institute of Government said."
Wednesday, January 06, 2010
State Department Using 'Diversity Visas' to Encourage Immigration to U.S. from Terror-Ridden Yemen
State Department Using 'Diversity Visas' to Encourage Immigration to U.S. from Terror-Ridden Yemen
"The 'diversity visas' are designed to encourage immigration from countries that do not otherwise send significant numbers of immigrants to the United States.
The State Department roster of all countries whose nationals have received 'diversity visas' to immigrate to the United States in 2010, for example, shows that 2 of these immigrants will be from Luxembourg, 3 from the Solomon Islands, 4 from French Guiana, 5 from Reunion, 6 from Cape Verde, 7 from Malta, 8 from Guinea-Bissau, 9 from Comoros, 10 from Suriname--and 72 from Yemen.
Nationals of the four states listed by the State Department as state sponsors of terrorism--Cuba, Iran, Sudan, and Syria--also received 'diversity visas' from the State Department to immigrate to the United States in 2010. These include 98 from Syria, 298 from Cuba, 1,084 from Sudan, and 2,773 from Iran."
Remember, "diversity is our strength"......or is it "our strength is our diversity"?
I'm thinking that worked out great for the indians back in the 1600s.
"The 'diversity visas' are designed to encourage immigration from countries that do not otherwise send significant numbers of immigrants to the United States.
The State Department roster of all countries whose nationals have received 'diversity visas' to immigrate to the United States in 2010, for example, shows that 2 of these immigrants will be from Luxembourg, 3 from the Solomon Islands, 4 from French Guiana, 5 from Reunion, 6 from Cape Verde, 7 from Malta, 8 from Guinea-Bissau, 9 from Comoros, 10 from Suriname--and 72 from Yemen.
Nationals of the four states listed by the State Department as state sponsors of terrorism--Cuba, Iran, Sudan, and Syria--also received 'diversity visas' from the State Department to immigrate to the United States in 2010. These include 98 from Syria, 298 from Cuba, 1,084 from Sudan, and 2,773 from Iran."
Remember, "diversity is our strength"......or is it "our strength is our diversity"?
I'm thinking that worked out great for the indians back in the 1600s.
WHAT'S PAUL RYAN UP TO? JUST ASKING.
WHAT'S PAUL RYAN UP TO? JUST ASKING. Newsradio 620 Charlie Sykes
"Paul Ryan continues to insist (quite sincerely, I think) that he has no interest bin running for national office.
But his national profile continues to rise and there have been a number of stories that make you go 'hmmmmmm.'"
Click Charlie's link to see what's "up" about THE guy to watch for 2012.
"Paul Ryan continues to insist (quite sincerely, I think) that he has no interest bin running for national office.
But his national profile continues to rise and there have been a number of stories that make you go 'hmmmmmm.'"
Click Charlie's link to see what's "up" about THE guy to watch for 2012.
State and local pensions plans are on a path to failure.
State and local pensions plans are on a path to failure. - washingtonpost.com
"THE RECENT history of pension plans for state and local government employees can be summarized as 'promise now, pay later.'
Eager to attract good workers -- or to placate unionized ones -- elected officials often contracted for generous retirement benefits, including health benefits, without increasing taxes to pay for them."
When the WaPo calls it "a path to failure", in an editorial no less, what is waiting at the end of this path must be mighty frightening.
Imagine how many of their SEIU and federal unionistas they are upsetting!
"THE RECENT history of pension plans for state and local government employees can be summarized as 'promise now, pay later.'
Eager to attract good workers -- or to placate unionized ones -- elected officials often contracted for generous retirement benefits, including health benefits, without increasing taxes to pay for them."
When the WaPo calls it "a path to failure", in an editorial no less, what is waiting at the end of this path must be mighty frightening.
Imagine how many of their SEIU and federal unionistas they are upsetting!
State Senator Galluccio sent to jail for violating terms of house arrest
State Senator Galluccio sent to jail for violating terms of house arrest
"Authorities have not pursued any alcohol-related charges against Galluccio for the hit-and-run crash in Cambridge the afternoon of Oct. 4, when he acknowledges he sped away after rear-ending a minivan carrying a family of four.
But a police report revealed that Cambridge police gave Galluccio a ride home 13 hours before the crash because the officers believed he was too drunk to drive.
Galluccio has twice been convicted of driving under the influence; he was pardoned for one of the convictions.
In a third 2005 incident, a clerk-magistrate ruled that he had been drinking before causing a four-car accident in Boston, but that there was not enough evidence to warrant a charge of driving under the influence of alcohol."
Not really an important article except...nowhere in it does it state the political party of the disgraced senator.
Can you guess?
"Authorities have not pursued any alcohol-related charges against Galluccio for the hit-and-run crash in Cambridge the afternoon of Oct. 4, when he acknowledges he sped away after rear-ending a minivan carrying a family of four.
But a police report revealed that Cambridge police gave Galluccio a ride home 13 hours before the crash because the officers believed he was too drunk to drive.
Galluccio has twice been convicted of driving under the influence; he was pardoned for one of the convictions.
In a third 2005 incident, a clerk-magistrate ruled that he had been drinking before causing a four-car accident in Boston, but that there was not enough evidence to warrant a charge of driving under the influence of alcohol."
Not really an important article except...nowhere in it does it state the political party of the disgraced senator.
Can you guess?
Tuesday, January 05, 2010
Comedy Of Errors: Cameras Didn't Work At Newark
Comedy Of Errors: Cameras Didn't Work At Newark - wcbstv.com
"Comedy Of Errors: Cameras Didn't Work At Newark
Sources Tell CBS 2 That TSA Surveillance Cameras Were Inoperable At Time Of Terminal C Security Breach
TSA Apparently Didn't Know Number For Continental To Get Other Footage"
Wow!
Things are really gonna be great when these guys take over health care.
"Comedy Of Errors: Cameras Didn't Work At Newark
Sources Tell CBS 2 That TSA Surveillance Cameras Were Inoperable At Time Of Terminal C Security Breach
TSA Apparently Didn't Know Number For Continental To Get Other Footage"
Wow!
Things are really gonna be great when these guys take over health care.
Dorgan announces retirement
Dorgan announces retirement - The Hill's Blog Briefing Room:
"In a huge surprise, Sen. Byron Dorgan (D-N.D.) has just announced he will not seek reelection."
Another one bites the dust!
"In a huge surprise, Sen. Byron Dorgan (D-N.D.) has just announced he will not seek reelection."
Another one bites the dust!
ClimateGate’s Next Phase: False Claims Act Lawsuit
ClimateGate’s Next Phase: False Claims Act Lawsuit
"A climate fraud False Claims Act suit would be no small undertaking.
The rewards, however, could be quite substantial, and not just in monetary terms.
Who would like to see a videotaped deposition of a climate-change fraudster defending his or her actions under oath?
I sure would."
It's about time the good guys started using our insane legal system to help ...the good guys!
"A climate fraud False Claims Act suit would be no small undertaking.
The rewards, however, could be quite substantial, and not just in monetary terms.
Who would like to see a videotaped deposition of a climate-change fraudster defending his or her actions under oath?
I sure would."
It's about time the good guys started using our insane legal system to help ...the good guys!
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