Greg Corombos of Radio America and Kevin Williamson of National Review are impressed that Eric Cantor has the strongest backbone in the debt ceiling debates and is willing to go toe-to-toe with President Obama. They are not surprised that Moody’s plans to review the U.S. debt again. And they call out Obama’s bluff regarding his stubborn taxing and spending plan.
Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell has created a fierce debate within his own party over his plan to allow the president to raise the debt ceiling and leaving Congress virtually powerless to stop him. Is this the only way to avoid tax hikes and defaulting on debt or would this be unconditional surrender by the GOP? We discuss it with Louisiana Rep. John Fleming, who also explains why a balanced budget amendment is vital to the process and why he thinks House leaders are ready to fight for their agenda all the way to the end.
On Wednesday, a series of explosions rocked Mumbai, India. At least 21 people were killed and more than 100 injured in what is at least the third major terrorist attack in the city in recent years. What can we learn in the immediate aftermath of this attack? What kind of threat do domestic radicals pose to India? What could India learn from the U.S. about preventing terrorist attacks? And does this suggest that recent predictions of Al Qaeda’s imminent demise were premature? We ask Dr. Walid Phares, terrorism expert, adviser to the U.S. House Anti-Terrorism Caucus and author of “The Confrontation: Winning the War Against Future Jihad”.
Former Texas Solicitor General Ted Cruz is running for the Republican nomination for the open U.S. Senate seat in Texas. Cruz believes America has galloped further and faster towards government control of the economy and Americans’ lives than any ever before in history. He says he is running because voters are hungry for someone to stand up and stop the Obama agenda, defend free market principles and defend the Constitution. Cruz also believes voters are tired of candidates who talk a good game but then get into office and prove to be ‘utterly unreliable jellyfish.’ What are some events where Cruz led Texas to defended conservative principles? What three conditions does Cruz believe must be met before the debt ceiling should be raised? Find out this and more from Ted Cruz.
Greg Corombos of Radio America and Jim Geraghty of National Review disagree on the intentions of Mitch McConnell’s plan with the debt ceiling. Are the Republicans making the only decision Obama will accept or are they just quitting? They rip Obama for his actions trying to win back the elderly vote. And they reveal Michelle Obama’s poor eating choice despite her stance on healthy eating and obesity in America.
‘Why in the world does the federal government have to tell people what kind of lights to use in their home?’ This question was proposed by Texas Rep. Joe Barton. Barton, former chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, leads the charge to repeal the ban on incandescent light bulbs. The issue began when former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi added stringent standards for light bulbs that traditional incandescent bulbs couldn’t meet. Barton’s legislation ‘vacates the new standard for a very small subset of light bulbs.’ Listen here to find out what Barton’s intentions were with his Better Use of the Light Bulb Act and what it will take to get the bill passed.
President Obama says the lack of an agreement on a debt ceiling extension means he cannot guarantee Social Security checks and other government checks will have the funds to back them up. Why do Republicans say that kind of talk is just political posturing? Will Republicans demand a balanced budget amendment and mandated spending limits before agreeing to any increase in the debt limit? We discuss it all with Michigan Rep. Bill Huizenga.
Texas Rep. and doctor Michael Burgess expresses how ridiculous he thinks the ban on incandescent light bulbs is. A member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, Burgess is a leading advocate for the Better Use of the Light Bulb Act, which would repeal the ban. The Obama administration says it is taking away the choice that lets people waste their own money. Burgess also says the alternative light bulbs have ‘all the romance of a Soviet stairwell.’ Where did the ban send jobs making light bulbs? Is the federal government picking winners and losers in the marketplace? It’s all here in our talk with Rep. Michael Burgess.
Texas Rep. Louie Gohmert reveals President Obama’s closed door decision making. He says the House Rules demand negotiations to be made where the public has access in order to keep decisions in check. Gohmert stresses that the man who promised to have the most open administration is creating the most secretive administration. What proposals are Republicans making? What conditions must be met before Gohmert will agree to accept raising the debt ceiling?
Greg Corombos of Radio America and Jim Geraghty of National Review cheer on the Better Use of the Light Bulb Act. They discuss Pakistan’s threat to reduce its efforts to fight the Taliban and Al Qaeda. And are surprised radical Democrat Alan Grayson is seeking to return to the House. They hope an uncivil Democratic primary fight will help boost the Republican nominee.
