Category Archives: Politics & Government

Is John Boehner serious about using ‘the Constitution to get things done’?

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http://twitter.com/#!/sandrapatriot/status/423494736284893184 Yesterday, President Obama declared that, when it comes to fixing the economy, he’s ready to use his pen and phone to bypass Congress through executive actions. This morning, House Speaker John Boehner tweeted this response: http://twitter.com/#!/SpeakerBoehner/status/423490370383540226 But some people can’t help but wonder about the strength of Boehner’s commitment: http://twitter.com/#!/deltalima21/status/423490593491140608 http://twitter.com/#!/pinkfloydster/status/423494403911479296 http://twitter.com/#!/DCMorse/status/423496781125541888 http://twitter.com/#!/ScottVann/status/423495287487737857 *** Related: Twitchy coverage of John Boehner Read more: http://twitchy.com/2014/01/15/is-john-boehner-serious-about-using-the-constitution-to-get-things-done/

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Brit Hume sees ‘big deal’ in Sharyl Attkisson’s Benghazi ‘bombshell’

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http://twitter.com/#!/ReynardFou/status/511518066342383616 @SharylAttkisson @DailySignal Culling damaging docs to protect a Clinton? Wish I had a nickel… — R Hanks is (@acidicbob47) September 15, 2014 Investigative reporter Sharyl Attkisson has for a long time now been in pursuit of the full story about the Benghazi attack and surrounding events. Attkisson’s latest report concerns a former State Department official who alleges an effort to remove any damning documents from department files before they were handed over to the Accountability Review Board: Exclusive: Was There a Benghazi Document-Scrubbing Operation in State […]

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Laura Ingraham sees ‘#ModerateFlop’ in Jerry Brown’s GOP opponent

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http://twitter.com/#!/Ronin4Hire/status/514631615356862464 California Governor Jerry Brown so far doesn’t appear to be facing a tight re-election battle against Republican Neel Kashkari: CA Republican Neel Kashkari, who boasts being socially liberal, trails Gov. Jerry Brown by 21pts. #ModerateFlop http://t.co/hxtHHzRWkY — Laura Ingraham (@IngrahamAngle) September 24, 2014 The “moderate” Republican candidate trails Gov. Jerry Brown big time: Democratic Gov. Jerry Brown leads Republican Neel Kashkari by 21 percentage points in the race for governor, with the challenger failing to alter the dynamic after their only scheduled debate. Brown, running for […]

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Sochi Olympics opening ceremony viewers wonder if Canada was left out

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http://twitter.com/#!/jennerrxo/status/431831382755516416 Some viewers of the opening ceremony of the Sochi Olympics were a little confused after Canada was seemingly left out: http://twitter.com/#!/karinlow/status/431831177226227712 http://twitter.com/#!/JayHenRod/status/431831378154758144 The answer has everything to do with the alphabet in Russia: http://twitter.com/#!/BigBadRussian/status/431831084918009856 Ah, that explains it. http://twitter.com/#!/AndrewChangCBC/status/431829978888433665 *** Read all of Twitchy’s Olympics coverage here. Read more: http://twitchy.com/2014/02/07/where-is-canada-sochi-olympics-opening-ceremony-viewers-wonder-if-country-was-left-out/

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White House flack: 2016 GOP race ‘over who’s the most anti-immigration’

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http://twitter.com/#!/jpodhoretz/status/499616613877153792 A new ad from Texas Gov. Rick Perry’s RickPAC takes on President Obama and the border crisis: http://twitter.com/#!/JRubinBlogger/status/499616120035614722 “White House Director of Progressive Media and Online Response” Jesse Lee thinks he knows what the 2016 GOP nomination will boil down to: http://twitter.com/#!/jesseclee44/status/499621336927698944 The desire for a secure border equates to being anti-immigration? It does if you’re a dutiful White House flack. *** Related: White House flack upset that House Republicans get a say in GOP border bill Read more: http://twitchy.com/2014/08/13/white-house-flack-2016-gop-race-shaping-up-to-be-over-whos-the-most-anti-immigration/

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Jesse Jackson wants to amend the Constitution because you’re racist

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http://twitter.com/#!/The_NeoKong/status/497201258051010560 Of course they can, but the left needs a spin that makes fighting voter fraud look racist. http://twitter.com/#!/RevJJackson/status/497200522101661697 There’s clearly a lot of energy for the idea. As of this posting, of Jackson’s nearly 45,000 followers only 17 gave him the retweet he asked for. [Editor’s Thursday morning update: He’s up to 19 RTs now. Clearly, momentum is building.] http://twitter.com/#!/whitoccur/status/497209882982879232 Heh. http://twitter.com/#!/SnarkBitten/status/497220843479396352 Busted? *** Related Jesse Jackson wishes people would shut up about the pope-bashing retweet he still hasn’t removed; Update: Retweet finally removed Jesse Jackson’s ‘racial extortion racket’ […]

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Rick Perry hits Obama administration on border security

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http://twitter.com/#!/ZekeJMiller/status/498548176618418177 During his remarks in Iowa today, Texas Gov. Rick Perry blasted the Obama administration for allowing citizens to remain in danger due to the lack of security on the southern border. http://twitter.com/#!/ZekeJMiller/status/498552882929893376 http://twitter.com/#!/ZekeJMiller/status/498559120283549696 We’re sure border security will be a top priority for Obama while at Martha’s Vineyard.   Read more: http://twitchy.com/2014/08/10/how-many-more-citizens-have-to-die-rick-perry-hits-obama-administration-on-border-security/

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Anthony Weiner takes on one of Fox News’ ‘bullies’; Shows ratings ignorance

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http://twitter.com/#!/DLoesch/status/514124611324112896 Disgraced former Congressman Anthony Weiner and Fox News’ Eric Bolling tangled on Twitter today after Weiner, appearing on CNN, said that Fox News is “right” and MSNBC is “left.” Bolling disagreed, and it went from there: @anthonyweiner Fox is not "right" .. it's pretty fair and has plenty of lefties on here, they just happen to be relevant lefties, unlike you — ericbolling (@ericbolling) September 22, 2014 @ericbolling says the clown tweeting at me to feel relevant. Bring it on chickie. — Anthony Weiner (@anthonyweiner) September […]

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‘The man has balls and nerve’: You won’t believe what Iran’s President Rouhani tweeted

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http://twitter.com/#!/hboulware/status/420982250843701248 Forgive us if we’re a little skeptical about this: http://twitter.com/#!/HassanRouhani/status/420984364223057921 Rouhani might want to think about starting in his own backyard. http://twitter.com/#!/ali_s_brown/status/420982783700242432 http://twitter.com/#!/DesiMunda4U/status/420982292035551232 If he’s sincere about wanting our help, here’s some free advice: Free Pastor Saeed. http://twitter.com/#!/SMARFreedom/status/421189947932962816 http://twitter.com/#!/haselden86/status/421035865532796929 Put your money where your mouth is, President Rouhani. *** Related: Hasan Rowhani declared winner of Iran’s presidential vote; Spelling of his name still not settled Tweeters not sure what to make of Iranian president’s Rosh Hashana tweet Obama calls Iran’s president, passes on chat with GOP ‘hostage takers’ Ace […]

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Does Donald Trump think he just made Obama an offer he can’t refuse?

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http://twitter.com/#!/lisadobo88/status/509814212328456193 Donald Trump would like you to know that he’s still around, and he has a message for the president: http://twitter.com/#!/realDonaldTrump/status/509814075787051008 Thanks, Donald. http://twitter.com/#!/JeffreyGuterman/status/509817630682021888 http://twitter.com/#!/blpdc/status/509816933009879040 http://twitter.com/#!/MHarrisWriter/status/509816577672220673 Oof. *** Related: Twitchy coverage of Donald Trump Read more: http://twitchy.com/2014/09/10/does-donald-trump-think-he-just-made-obama-an-offer-he-cant-refuse/

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