Category: Politics and Elections

Republican Road to Recovery offers “Zero” as alternative to Obama/Democratic Budget

Republican Road to Recovery offers “Zero” as alternative to Obama/Democratic Budget

I received the above DNC commercial yesterday regarding Republicans recently released alternative budget plan. In the commercial, Democrats borrow from the Sesame Street theme by saying that it is brought to us by the number “zero.” They hit the zero theme over and over, asserting the Republican budget is without...

President Obama lays out plan for ailing auto industry

President Obama lays out plan for ailing auto industry

In a statement directed at Americans nervous about the auto industry, President Barack Obama outlined his administrations further involvement in helping the struggling auto makers.  That includes the Obama administration forcing GM Chairman and CEO Rick Wagoner to resign. The President said that the plans formerly submitted by GM and...

SI SE PUEDE PAC TO LAUNCH WEBSITE ON MARCH 30

SI SE PUEDE PAC TO LAUNCH WEBSITE ON MARCH 30

Dallas, TX, March 28, 2009- On Monday, March 30th, Si Se Puede PAC will unveil its new website, www.sisepuedepac.com . As Texans continue to struggle with a financial crisis exacerbated by ineffective politicians like Governor Rick Perry, Si Se Puede PAC seeks to advance a progressive agenda that improves the...

Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson Roundup

Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson Roundup

I like to keep up with what U.S. Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson is doing in Washington, but don’t always have a chance to share all of the info.  I’ll periodically post a Congreswoman Johnson Roundup where I can get a little bit more of her work out to the family....

VIDEO UPDATE: President stands tall in face of tough economic questions during prime time press conference

VIDEO UPDATE: President stands tall in face of tough economic questions during prime time press conference

Tuesday night, President Barack Obama held his 2nd prime time press conference. The President started the press conference with a 7 minute statement where he spoke directly to the American people, seeking to assure them with regards to the economy and his budget plan. Then he took questions. The reporters...

Democrats should not use taxes as a weapon against AIG bonuses

Democrats should not use taxes as a weapon against AIG bonuses

I 100% understand why there is so much outrage towards AIG.  If  “earmarks” -which are a minuscule part of the overall budget- get people riled up ,then why not the AIG bonuses which make up a small portion of the bailout. On Wednesday, reports surfaced that Democrats in the house...

Funny Stuff: Glenn Beck’s 9/12 Fear Chamber mocked by Shepard Smith

Funny Stuff: Glenn Beck’s 9/12 Fear Chamber mocked by Shepard Smith

I listen to the Glenn Beck program on the radio from time to time and I have to say, the dude is so all over the place I’ve never understood why he matters. I see now (thanks to a TIP from a fellow Ticket P1) that he’s taken his 3...

New York A.G. Andrew Cuomo: “A.I.G. made more than 73 millionaires”

New York A.G. Andrew Cuomo: “A.I.G. made more than 73 millionaires”

In an article by Louise Story of the New York Times, N.Y. Attorney General Andrew Cuomo says that seventy three people at AIG received at least $1,000,000 in bonuses. “A.I.G. made more than 73 millionaires in the unit which lost so much money that it brought the firm to its...

Michelle Obama to take first solo trip to Ft. Bragg today, debate swirling about her lack of sleeves

Michelle Obama to take first solo trip to Ft. Bragg today, debate swirling about her lack of sleeves

Today, First Lady Michelle Obama will make her first solo trip outside of the nation’s capital when she travels to Ft. Bragg, N.C.  Mrs. Obama will meet with military families, a group for which she is seen as a major advocate. Michelle Obama will hold her first interview as first...

Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson and Freedom Baptist Church present: Dallas Job Fair and Training

Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson and Freedom Baptist Church present: Dallas Job Fair and Training

Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson and Freedom Baptist Church will host a job fair and traning session in Dallas on Thursday. The event will be held at Freedom Baptist Church from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Dallas Job Fair and Training HOSTED BY: Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson & Freedom Baptist Church...