Greg Corombos of Radio America and Jim Geraghty of National Review cheer the retirement announcement of abrasive Massachusetts Rep. Barney Frank. They also fear the negative repercussions of our worsening relationship with Pakistan. And they marvel at how Newt Gingrich’s presidential campaign has moved from the political ash heap to the top of national polls.
Archive for November, 2011
Three Martini Lunch 11/23/11
Posted in November 24th, 2011
Greg Corombos of Radio America and Jim Geraghty of National Review discuss the political items for which they are most thankful.
CIA Operatives Compromised
Posted in November 22nd, 2011
Earlier this week, we learned that Hezbollah had identified and captured a number of U.S. intelligence agents in Lebanon and Iran and that the American government was working feverishly to protect other agents who have not yet been discovered. So how big of a blow is this to America’s intelligence operations in the Middle East? […]
Lessons of the Super Committee
Posted in November 22nd, 2011
As the two parties blame one another for the lack of any agreement or even much progress on deficit reduction, Iowa Rep. Steve King says this was to be expected. King says neither Democrats nor even many Republicans are ready to make the tough but necessary choices to get the debt under control. Why does […]
Military Braces for Massive Cuts
Posted in November 22nd, 2011
As the super committee failed to find agreement on how to reduce deficits over the next 10 years, automatic cuts will be triggered for defense and some domestic spending in 2013. How much would be cut for defense - even after almost half a billion dollars were already cut earlier this year? What would another […]
Operation Christmas Child
Posted in November 22nd, 2011
For nearly 20 years, Samaritan’s Purse has annually provided millions of Christmas gifts to the poorest children in the world - and all in a shoebox. So what is the purpose of Operation Christmas Child? What should you include in your shoebox? How can you fill your shoebox online? What is it like to witness […]
Three Martini Lunch 11/22/11
Posted in November 22nd, 2011
Greg Corombos of Radio America and Jim Geraghty of National Review cheer the Republican presidential hopefuls for holding President Obama’s feet to the fire on the failures of the super committee. They also groan as the revised numbers show the economy grew by 20 percent less than expected in the third quarter. And they reflect […]
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Bipartisan Group Pushes Debt Deal
Posted in November 21st, 2011
With just 48 hours remaining before the super committee deadline for reducing $1.2 trillion, a bipartisan coalition of former Congressmen are urging all Americans to get educated on our debt crisis and pressing members to find common ground. So what common ground can be found between a party that sees spending cuts as the solution […]
More Energy, Better Infrastructure
Posted in November 21st, 2011
Last week, America’s official national debt passed $15 trillion. This week, it appears unlikely that the vaunted super committee will reach any agreement to reduce our nation’s debt. What details might produce an agreement? Ohio Rep. Steve Stivers explains what concessions he would make in exchange for significant spending cuts. Rep. Stivers also lays out […]
Three Martini Lunch 11/21/11
Posted in November 21st, 2011
Greg Corombos of Radio America and Jim Geraghty of National Review applaud super committee Republicans for resisting the incessant Democratic demand for major tax increases. They also rip Democrats for saying Republicans are the partisans in this debate. And they question the Obama political strategy of appealing to country music and NASCAR fans after Michelle […]
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