Greg Corombos of Radio America and Jim Geraghty of National Review are encouraged that Obama’s campaign team already knows it can’t run his record. We also document the mess that is Newt Gingrich’s presidential campaign and discuss the media’s latest Sarah Palin obsession.
Archives for June 2011
Getting Out the Right Way
Retired U.S. Air Force General Tom McInerney says its time to bring home the troops from Afghanistan who were part of the recent surge once their tour duty is finished. He’s also still wondering why we are in Libya at all. What are the best policies to pursue in each of those places? We discuss it all with Gen. McInerney.
Scandal and Recession
John Gizzi of Human Events explains why he thinks Rep. Anthony Weiner’s chances of staying in office are very slim, what impact the will have on Obama’s 2012 campaign, whether any Republican candidates can beat Obama and why his prediction came up short in the recent Peruvian elections.
‘This is the Lynchpin’
Galen Institute President Grace Marie Turner assesses the latest court arguments involving Obamacare and whether or not people can be forced to buy health insurance. She also compares the health care mandate to a tax and explains what will happen to health insurance prices and employment if Obamacare isn’t stopped.
Three Martini Lunch 6/9/11
Greg Corombos of Radio America and Jim Geraghty of National Review are hopeful about the latest court hearings related to Obamacare but were discouraged that half the country thinks another Great Depression will hit the U.S. in the next year. They also have fun with Pennsylvania Rep. Chaka Fattah’s latest tax idea.
Three Martini Lunch 6/8/11
Greg Corombos of Radio America and Jim Geraghty of National Review aren’t surprised to find more people who sit in the middle of the political spectrum denounce Obama’s stimulus plan. They also think Michele Bachmann might need to look for a new campaign manager and couldn’t believe what Debbie Wasserman Schultz had to say about Florida’s new requirement to present a photo I.D. at the voting booth.
Welfare State Fuels Border Problem
In the second part of our talk with 2012 presidential candidate Gary Johnson, he provides his thoughts on how the government is handling medicare and medicaid. He also shares his views of border patrol and immigration. Should immigration be easy? Should we legalize marijuana? Gary Johnson tells it all here along with his adventurous accomplishments.
Best Government Rules Least
In the first part of our talk with former New Mexico Governor and 2012 presidential candidate Gary Johnson, he expresses his disappointment that CNN won’t allow him to be a part of the upcoming presidential debate in New Hampshire. He also explains how he would approach our struggling economy and spur job creation.
‘This is Gasoline on a Fire’
Employers are unexpectedly beginning to refuse healthcare benefits to employees. What burdens will rest on employees when they have to get their own healthcare? What is the purpose of the waiver? Practicing physician and Texas Rep. Michael Burgess gives his plan for scrapping Obamacare and saving the healthcare system. Hear the full discussion with Rep. Burgess, who is also author of “Doctor in the House”.
Will Weiner Survive?
Longtime Democratic strategist Michael Lewan assesses the political fallout for Rep. Anthony Weiner in Washington and in his Brooklyn district. What will the coming ethics probe conclude? How significant is Nancy Pelosi’s acceptance of an investigation? Will Weiner survive? We’ll discuss it all with Michael Lewan.