Open Scandal

In episode 43 of our podcast, we take a look at what some of the potential Republican presidential candidates have been saying. For more on the claims discussed in this podcast, see: Let the Distortions Begin

Call this one the Axelrod Edition. President Obama’s senior adviser, David Axelrod, was on three of the political talk shows on July 11, and we found that he strayed from the factual straight-and-narrow several times in talking about the oil spill, border security and other issues. We also found Republican congressman Brian Bilbray overstating support for an immigration bill and Attorney General Eric Holder repeating a claim we’ve critiqued before about how many terrorism trials have taken place in the civilian justice system

The ineffectiveness of the government at this point in time is a true contemporary scandal. The middle-of-the-road (read as seeking reelection) positioning of the Obama administration combined with the many obstacles to progress created by the Republican Scandal makes any progress made thus far by the Democrats a forgotten thing of the past. The Obama [...]

As of late Bo(eh)ner has been ribbed by colleagues on both sides of the aisle and Joe Scarborough from “Morning Joe” suggested his worth ethic was sub par and was more content to be at the bar. The natural thing to do is to rise above the name calling and bickering back and forth and [...]

During Obama’s presidential campaign he promised to reach across the aisle when making decisions.Why did I think that was a good idea? In hindsight I was an idiot. Perhaps it was youthful idealism, but Jesus Christ I was dumb. After seeing the Republican response to the Oil Spill and the recent stance of Republican Senator Scott [...]

President Obama, like him or not, is in a peculiar situation. His own party is on the fritz and can’t collectively decide on anything while the opposition is so far in it’s own world drumming up rhetoric over anything put in front of them that nothing can be done. Elections soon await so nobody is [...]

Mark Sanford is a marvelous choice for clueless politician of the week. His inept rationale for vetoing an increase in the tax on cigarettes (It’s just another tax!) simply gives the rest of the country ample reason to laugh at South Carolina and its certifiably insane governor. This particular story, however, has a happy ending. [...]

This link was provided by one of our viewers via email. GOPer: I Support Deporting American Citizens Whose Parents Are Illegal Immigrants This piqued my interest because of the momentum of intolerance resulting from AZ immigrant debacle. It also indicates that the GOP has very little understanding of the Constitution and reveals, more so than [...]

Sue Lowden has a GREAT solution to our health care problem. Is she playing with a full deck? Check out the DSCC.org and be sure to send a request to Lowden regarding your own specific ailment and what you are willing to trade for treatment.

It should be of no surprise that Republicans in New York State are having a hard time findings a suitable candidate to run against incumbent Democratic US Senator Kirsten Gillibrand. The Obama led Democratic party has initiated changes in this country to benefit the majority of people. Health Care, education, and credit reform are three examples of how some politicians, at [...]