Archives for August 2011

Three Republicans are running for the chance to take on Democratic Florida Sen. Bill Nelson next year.  Former Florida House Majority Leader Adam Hasner says it’s time for Nelson to go and adds that he is the conservative choice in the campaign.  Why does Hasner believe Nelson’s time is up in Washington?  What does his record in state politics suggest about what he would do in the U.S. Senate?  Why does he believe voters should choose him over his two GOP rivals?  And how does Hasner respond to allegations from one of his opponents that his record doesn’t match his rhetoric?  We discuss it all with Florida GOP Senate hopeful Adam Hasner.

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A few days ago, former Vice President Al Gore unleashed an expletive-filled tirade against those he accuses of denying the impending damage triggered by human-caused climate change.  So why is Gore lashing out like this?  What does the empirical data actually show?  And if climate change advocates actually got their wish on higher taxes and emission restrictions, what do they hope would be the result in 40 years?  We discuss it all with geologist, author and climate expert Leighton Steward.

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In recent months, federal funding for PBS and renewed speculation over the sexual orientation of muppets Ernie and Bert has put ‘Sesame Street’ back in the political cross hairs.  Our guest is Steps star and co-founder Elaina Newport.

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Greg Corombos of Radio America and Dan Foster of National Review enjoy Nancy Pelosi being heckled by Democrats for not being liberal enough.  We also excoriate New Jersey Sen. Frank Lautenberg for saying “we need to eliminate the rich”.  And we comment on the goodwill basketbrawl between Georgetown and a Chinese team.

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Texas Rep. Louie Gohmert has plenty to say about the President Obama’s Midwest appearances this week.  Why does he call it the ‘Darth Vader bus tour’?  Why does he accuse Obama of whipping up hatred towards the wealthy?  What choice comments does Gohmert have for the regulatory agenda of this administration?  And what insight does he have as Texas Gov. Rick Perry enters the 2012 White House race?  We discuss it all with Rep. Gohmert.

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President Obama is demanding that Congressional Republicans pass his forthcoming jobs plan, so how does the GOP react to the components we know about already?  What will be the impact of extending payroll tax cuts?  What would happen on the job creation front if Obama gets his way on tax hikes for the wealthy?  And what will Republicans be pushing as their plan to kick-start the economy?  We ask Oklahoma Rep. Tom Cole, a member of the House Appropriations and Budget Committees.

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Greg Corombos of Radio America and Dan Foster of National Review are pleasantly surprised to see members of the Congressional Black Caucus frustrated by President Obama.  We’re upset by the terrorist attacks against Israel, including some of the weapons being fired from Egypt.  And we blast Chris Matthews for randomly concluding that Rick Perry would not have supported the racial integration of schools.

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President Obama wraps up his three-day bus tour of Minnesota, Iowa and Illinois that blamed Republicans for our current economic condition and promised a detailed jobs plan next month.  So what does Illinois Rep. Randy Hultgren hope is in the Obama plan and what does he expect to be included?  What legislation have Republicans passed that they say will provide more certainty to business owners?  What does he say will give business owners the confidence to hire new workers?  We discuss these and other questions with Rep. Hultgren.

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In 2010, Republican primary voters shocked a couple of longtime Senate incumbents.  Indiana may be the scene of a similar event in 2012, as conservative Richard Mourdock challenges six-term Sen. Richard Lugar.  Why is Mourdock running against an incumbent in his own party?  What about Lugar’s recent record troubles him most?  Could he win a statewide race against likely Democratic Rep. Joe Donnelly?  And how many Indiana Republicans told a recent survey that it’s time for Lugar to go?  We discuss it all with Indiana Republican Senate candidate Richard Mourdock.

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Greg Corombos of Radio America and Dan Foster of National Review relish the possibility of a Paul Ryan White House run although we don’t expect it to happen.  We also grimace as two Wisconsin Democrats survive recall efforts.  And we scratch our heads as Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says food stamps are one of the best ways to stimulate the economy.

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