The IRS Under ObamaCare: More Spending, More Bureaucrats
Matt Gorman | June 5th, 2013
As almost everyone knows by now, the IRS will have a “dominant role” in ObamaCare. Yes, the same IRS found to have improperly targeted conservative groups. And yes, the same IRS that spent $50 million on conferences that included presidential suites and Star Trek parodies. As the “key enforcer” for the disastrous law, the IRS ...
Yesterday, Rick Nolan was one of ONLY FOUR representatives to vote against the annual appropriations bill that funds the Department of Veterans Affairs. Every other member of the Minnesota delegation, Republican and Democrat, voted for it. This is a far cry from what we heard Nolan saying during his election, “I think we should leave ...
Jay Carney’s ObamaCare Predictions: Oops?
Danielle Varallo | June 5th, 2013
Ahead of President Obama’s ObamaCare speech in California tomorrow, White House Press Secretary Jay Carney yesterday stated this: “He’ll highlight the promising news that despite dire predictions, early data on insurance competition and premiums in the state show that ACA — the Affordable Care Act — is creating quality affordable choices for Californians who plan ...
Polling Memo: Is ObamaCare Forcing Democrats on Defense?
Kayla Sulzer | June 5th, 2013
Living Under ObamaCare: From Blue to Red, Most don’t want to… It has now been 1,168 days since the President’s Affordable Care Act known as ObamaCare became law. Back then, a majority opposed the law. Today, little has changed as 54% still oppose ObamaCare. This includes 52% of women, 56% of men, 65% of seniors, ...
As Scandals Rise, Obama’s Credibility Plummets
Matt Gorman | June 5th, 2013
We certainly have not gotten to the bottom of the litany of scandals swirling around Washington at the moment, yet one thing is becoming quite clear: President Obama’s credibility is taking a hit. A Bloomberg poll is out this morning showing a 6 point drop in his approval rating, which now stands at 49 percent. ...
Chairman Greg Walden’s Statement on Jason Smith’s Victory in Missouri’s 8th Congressional District
NRCC | June 4th, 2013
National Republican Congressional Committee Chairman Greg Walden (R-OR) released the following statement in response to the successful victory by Congressman-elect Jason Smith in Missouri’s 8th Congressional District special election. “Congratulations are in order for Jason Smith. The voters in Southeast Missouri spoke loud and clear today that they wanted a leader with a proven record ...
FLASHBACK – Dems In 2012: “[T]he American People Are In Love With ObamaCare.”
Matt Gorman | June 4th, 2013
One of the great things about sports is to look back at bold predictions and see how right (or wrong) they end up being. For every famous sports prediction—take Joe Namath’s Super Bowl III guarantee—there’s Bobby Riggs guaranteeing he’ll defeat Billie Jean King or that Ryan Leaf is a “can’t miss” NFL prospect. The same ...
Rep. Joe Crowley Condemns Fellow Democrat’s Comments Blaming Conservatives For IRS Scandal
Matt Gorman | June 4th, 2013
Rep. Aaron Schock: The IRS Has Discriminated Against People For Their Political Beliefs
Matt Gorman | June 4th, 2013
House Democrat Says Conservative Individuals Were To Blame For IRS Scrutiny WASHINGTON – Just a few hours ago, leaders of the groups that were targeted by the IRS testified before Congress. They told how they were improperly investigated simply because of their political views. Yet, Democrat Congressman Jim McDermott scolded the groups—even telling them it ...
