Brett Winterble of Radio America and Dan Foster of National Review talk about the House vote to repeal Obamacare. Also, Romney is raising more money than Obama, but he will need more than funds to win in November. Romney is also receiving criticism for money in Swiss bank accounts while we find out that Obama surrogates are also guilty.
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Foreign Policy and Your Money
Adam Ulbricht of Radio America examines the debate over foreign aid the United States provides to other countries. The U.S. gives billions of taxpayer dollars to help foreign governments on a wide range of issues. However, that practice is beginning to be questioned. Russell Rumbaugh of the Stimpson Center, Ian Vasquez of the Cato Institute, Carol Adelman of the Hudson Institute and Ambassador Terry Miller of the Heritage Foundation each weigh in on the topic.
Debt Crisis Is That Bad
Freshman South Carolina Rep. Mick Mulvaney says he and other Republicans have spoken with concerned citizens about the GOP’s plan to enact major reforms to Medicare. Why are older Americans most supportive of the Ryan plan? Is it because their benefits are guaranteed or because they know there are huge problems? How do skeptical voters respond after hearing the details of the plan and the scope of our debt crisis? Will the House GOP compromise on the debt ceiling and 2012 appropriations bills or toe the line on major changes? And what major changes would be required for the GOP to agree on raising the debt ceiling? We discuss it all with Rep. Mulvaney, a member of the House Budget Committee and the Joint Economic Committee.
Three Martini Lunch 4/1/11
Greg Corombos of Radio America and Jim Geraghty of National Review are slightly pleased by the new job numbers but more upset that things aren’t much better. We also worry that the Libyan rebels are falling apart, and we endorse Barack Obama’s re-election…sort of.
Kagan’s Sexuality Does Matter
With the Elena Kagan confirmation hearings scheduled for late June, a number of controversial issues have arisen. But while no senators have suggested they will inquire about Kagan’s rumored homosexuality, Matt Barber of Liberty Counsel says it is a legitimate topic. Why does Barber believe Kagan’s morality should be evaluated? What could we learn about her potential time on the court based on her lifestyle? How would it impact her decisions? Why would that aspect of her life be different than how personal beliefs may impact other justices? And what issue outside of her personal life should disqualify Kagan from the high court? We talk with Matt Barber of Liberty Counsel.
We Need a Coherent Strategy
South Carolina Rep. Joe Wilson says Netanyahu is on the right track in the Middle East by advocating peace through strength. He says the Obama administration, in contrast, is projecting weakness. Wilson says empowering Iran’s disgruntled young generation is the key to stopping the Iranian nuclear program and transforming the entire region through regime change.
The Horror in Haiti
Philip Zodhiates is on the board of director of AMG International, which has a strong presence in Haiti. He describes what his staff and partnering organizations dealt with in the aftermath of the earthquake in Haiti. How much has the organization suffered? What are they noticing among the general population? And why does he think Haiti could emerge from this crisis much better than it was before the disaster?
Deciphering Bin Laden
Dr. Walid Phares joins us to explain why the latest message from Osama bin Laden marks a major strategy shift. What is the shift? Why might he be doing it? And what is the significance of a major translation error by the mainstream press?
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