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Buh-Bye Blue Hues

Disappointed With Obama, Voters Across The Country Are Shifting To The GOP Side Gallup: “More States Move To GOP In 2011.” (Jeffrey Jones, “More States Move To GOP In 2011,” Gallup, 2/2/12) “Democrats Have Lost Their Solid Political Party Affiliation Advantage In 18 States Since 2008, While Republicans Have Gained A Solid Advantage In 6 States.” (Jeffrey Jones, “More States Move To GOP In 2011,” Gallup, 2/3/12) Since 2008, 12 States Have Shifted To... read more

More Dodging And Unanswered Questions From Holder Over “Fast And Furious”

Attorney General Eric Holder testified today in front of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform regarding Operation “Fast and Furious.” Once again, Holder repeatedly dodged questions about the Justice Department’s role in the ill-fated operation and instead argued that he should be given “credit” for how he has run the department. Holder Runs In Circles, Gives Dizzying Response On When He Learned Of “Fast And Furious:” Holder Has Had On... read more

With 3 Years Of Failure, White House Pressed On “New” Housing Program

At today’s press briefing, the White House was repeatedly asked about Obama’s three-year record of failure to address the housing crisis. Check out the questions below: ABC News’ Jake Tapper: “Mr. Secretary, wasn’t it two years ago the administration first proposed a bank fee? Am I right about that? January 2010?” (White House Press Briefing, 2/1/12) HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan: “Um, I believe that’s correct.” (White House Press Briefing, 2/... read more

Talking In Circles On Housing

Today in Falls Church, VA, Obama will announce another housing program which he already unveiled at the State of the Union. The program joins the “alphabet soup” of housing proposals enacted by Obama, which have failed to keep millions of Americans in their homes. Obama’s Housing Proposal Is Just “The Latest Addition To A Mosaic” Obama’s Proposal “Is The Latest Addition To A Mosaic Of Obama Administration Programs” That Have Failed To Boost The H... read more

CBO Roundup: The Road Ahead Gets Darker

“The Pace Of Recovery In Output And Employment Has Been Slow Since The Recession Ended In June 2009, And The Economy Remains In A Severe Slump.” (“The Budget And Economic Outlook: Fiscal Years 2012-2022,” Congressional Budget Office, 1/31/12) The Congressional Budget Office Downgrades Obamanomics In Its 2012 Budget And Economic Outlook CBO: “The Economy Will Continue To Grow At A Sluggish Pace Over The Next Two Years.” “The pace of the economic recovery ... read more