11
Apr
We are hearing that Obama wants change in this country. However, Tom Coburn (who I wrote about here), desires real change that would stop us from bankrupting this country. The video is fairly short (just over three minutes) and is definitely worth watching. H/T Ben Cunningham with Taxing Tennessee
21
Dec
The Wall Street Journal has a good article about Senator Tom Coburn, who has blocked 90 bills in 2007. We should all be thankful to him for stopping wasteful projects. Stopping stuff is Sen. Coburn’s specialty. In a Congress that has had trouble passing even the simplest legislation, Sen. Coburn, who proudly wears the nickname [...]
27
Nov
Right Wing News has a good post about Trent Lott’s resignation and the future of the leadership for Republicans. Here is an excerpt from the interview he had with a high ranking Senate aide: Anonymous: I think it shakes out like this: Jon Kyl to Whip. Kay Bailey Hutchinson to Conference Chair. John Cornyn to [...]
20
Jul
Hugh Hewitt has a good post about Mitch McConnell taking charge in the Senate. Let’s hope this is a sign of things to come. Poor leadership has cost the Republican party with the American people and at the polls from the Presidency on down the line. Here is an exerpt: The Senate spent much of [...]
14
Feb
According to a piece in the Wall Street Journal today, the author laments that Barack Obama voted “present” rather than “yes” or “no” on several controversial issues. Others as well as myself have questioned this guy’s lack of experience in government and no long voting record so far. It seems that there is even more [...]
24
Jan
The Senate has rejected raising the minimum wage without including tax cuts. This is good news for the country. CBS News has the story.