Although Boehner and many house Republicans tried to “do the right thing” in extending the payroll tax holiday for a full year and the doc fix for two years they were crucified by the media over what amounts to a $40 dollar a month tax cut which cuts payments into social security. The media helped Obama paint himself as a tax cutter even though he has raised taxes, health insurance premiums, and energy costs way more than $40 a month.
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Boehner falls flat in redefining “cuts” for Teaparty conservatives
House vote on raising the debt ceiling delayed.
Boehner says ‘trillions’ in cuts loom on debt vote
Will they have the backbone to make it happen? Don’t count on it. – “We should be talking about cuts of trillions, not just billions,” Boehner said.
Ashes for Allah: New Calls for Censorship
Freedom of speech now stands to be sacrificed on the altar of pragmatic accommodation to Muslims and Islam. And as a Graham or Reid or Boehner touch a match to a compromise-soaked Constitution, Muslims, gathering after their prayers, will watch the ashes and smoke rise in the sky, and chant: “Burn, baby! Burn!”
Top Republicans caution the Fed on printing money
Senate Majority Leader elect McConnell, Senator Jon Kyle, Speaker elect Boehner, and Rep. Cantor all signed a letter sent to Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke expressing their concern about the Fed plan to print more money to buy US Treasuries.
Boehner Seeks Expanded Partnership With GOP Governors to Stop Expansion of Federal Power in Washington
“With a new majority in the House, a strengthened Republican Conference in the Senate, and an expanded team of GOP governors committed to reform, we have an opportunity for unprecedented collaboration on behalf of the American people in the effort to stop the expansion of federal power in Washington in hopes of returning power and freedom to states and individuals.”
Allen West wants to be tough on Republicans
Florida House hopeful Allen West takes stance on immigration, economy and national security.
Boehner muscles donations, Chris Christie wows Republicans
Within 35 minutes, the NRCC had raised more than $4 million in pledges from members, including Boehner’s check for $1 million. Meanwhile, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R) met with House Republicans and nearly two dozen House GOP hopefuls Wednesday at the Capitol Hill Club.
Republicans Play into Obama’s Hands
Samara, who believes that the U.S. is undergoing “regime change” away from free enterprise capitalism to the establishment of a socialist government, says that while the Republicans understand that Obamanomics has failed, they must quit acting like “Democrat light” in the current crisis and recognize that the Federal Reserve has become part of the problem.