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Richard Cordray Nomination: Obama Using Recess Appointment Amid GOP Opposition

Jan 4, 2012

In a bold move sure to infuriate Republicans and possibly draw a court challenge, President Barack Obama announced Wednesday that he will use his executive power to bypass Congress and put Richard Cordray in charge at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
The move is a rare instance of the president invoking his authority to override a [...]

Mitt Romney Wins: Iowa Caucus Results 2012

Jan 4, 2012

Mitt Romney was projected the winner of Tuesday night’s Iowa caucus.
The former Massachusetts governor emerged victorious over former Sen. Rick Santorum (R-Penn.) by a razor-thin margin of just eight votes. The final results, announced early Wednesday by the Iowa GOP, showed Romney had 30,015 votes to 30,007 for Santorum.
Despite the victory, Romney was unable to [...]

Michele Bachmann Concedes 2012 GOP Primary Race After Iowa Caucus

Jan 4, 2012

After a poor showing in Tuesday night’s Iowa caucus, Michele Bachmann announced that she will be ending her campaign for the Republican presidential nomination.
The conservative congresswoman from Minnesota addressed the decision at a press conference in Des Moines on Wednesday morning. Bachmann, who ran an Iowa-centric campaign, placed sixth in the state’s 2012 caucus.
“Last night, the people of [...]

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Domestic

I am what’s commonly referred to as a triple threat conservative. I take a...

Gun Control

The Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution states, “A well regulated...

Crime

Keeping citizens safe is one of the government’s primary responsibilities....

Civil Rights

First, I feel it’s important to clearly identify what is truly a violation...

Energy

Energy is an important issue that affects national security, economic growth...

Jobs

As a firm believer in the free market, I feel that less government creates more...

Environment

I am, at heart, a conservationist. In my personal and professional life I reuse,...

Economic

As a free market capitalist, I believe in as little government intrusion as...

Government Reform

I believe that the government’s intrusion into the lives of individuals...

Budget

A balanced budget should be job one for local, state and federal government...

Tax Reform

While I am willing to debate any type of tax reform, I believe tax replacement,...

Social Security

When Social Security was initially rolled out, it was a great liberal program...

Welfare

I believe that any person would rather work than be on welfare and that those...

Technology

Technology is not only an economic issue, but a privacy issue as well. I believe...

International

Since the end of the Korean conflict, we have seen many problems based on our...

Foreign Policy

Our foreign policy of the last 30 years can be summarized by the idea that “the...

Homeland Security

While I didn’t support the creation of the Department of Homeland Security...

Immigration

We are a nation of immigrants. Even today, we immigrate more people than the...

Social

I support life, believe in public education with choices in and outside of the...

Education

I am a strong supporter of public education. I have children in public schools...

Healthcare

The entire health care system in our country is in crisis. Medicare is out of...

Abortion

I am pro-life and believe that we should work together to reduce the number...

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Martha Minute – June 8, 2011 Martha Minute – June 8, 2011 Jun 8, 2011

MARTHA MINUTE 6-8-11