Texas Rep. Louie Gohmert praises the House for approving three free trade agreements. But he blasts President Obama for waiting so long to submit them and Congressional Democrats for demanding Trade Agreement Assistance funds – or what Gohmert calls bribe money for union bosses to stay quiet as the trade deals were passed. Listen here for the full trade discussion with Rep. Louie Gohmert.
House Republicans have now subpoenaed Attorney General Eric Holder to appear before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee over Operation Fast and Furious. They also want many new documents for review in trying to determine why and how the government decided to allow American guns to wind up in the hands of Mexican drug cartels – guns later used to kill several people including a U.S. Border Patrol officer. What do Republicans specifically want to know? What does Attorney General Eric Holder need to clear up regarding his previous denials in this case? And what does this say about the Obama administration’s handling of border security? We discuss it all with Oklahoma Rep. Tom Cole.
With protesters refusing to leave Wall Street even though many aren’t sure why they’re there, The Capitol Steps bring back a recent parody to remind us all about one of the biggest reasons for our economic woes. Our guest is Steps star Elaina Newport.
Greg Corombos of Radio America and Jim Geraghty of National Review applaud the House of Representatives for passing three free trade deals and an important pro-life bill this week. They also chide President Obama for dodging a press conference question by accusing the reporter of working for Mitt Romney. And they try to wrap their minds around Rep. Jesse Jackson, Jr.’s call for Obama to declare an emergency, ignore Congress and have the government hire all 15 million unemployed Americans and pay them $40,000 per year.
Louisiana Rep. John Fleming explains why The Protect Life Act is necessary to prevent taxpayer dollars from paying for abortions. Fleming, who is also a physician, discusses how the president’s health care left the door open to taxpayer-funded abortions and how this legislation would close that door. He also reacts to former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi suggesting women would die on the floor of their health care providers if the bill passed.
President Obama and Congressional Democrats are slamming Republicans for opposing the president’s jobs plan and for allegedly offering no alternatives of their own. But what are the facts? Are Republicans the only ones who want nothing to do with the Obama bill or are many Democrats also opposed? Why is the bill unacceptable to Republicans? What have House Republicans passed that the Democratic Senate refuses to consider? We discuss this and much more with North Carolina Rep. Virginia Foxx.
John Gizzi of Human Events sizes up the rapid rise of Herman Cain in the Republican presidential race over the past few weeks, but also explains why he certain that Mitt Romney will wind up as the GOP nominee. Gizzi also sizes up the Senate rejection of the Obama jobs bill and bipartisan passage of three new trade deals.
Greg Corombos of Radio America and Jim Geraghty of National Review cheer Rep. Darrell Issa for issuing subpoenas for Attorney General Eric Holder to further comply with the probe into Operation Fast & Furious. They also slam New Hampshire for floating the possibility of holding its Republican presidential primary on December 6. And they discuss the wisdom of Christine O’Donnell getting another book deal when sales of her first book weren’t exactly stellar.
President Obama and Congressional Republicans have found some common ground on how to stimulate job growth. On Wednesday, House Republicans are approving new free trade deals with Colombia, Panama and South Korea. Illinois Rep. Randy Hultgren explains why he believes these deals will be good for American job creation, how it directly impacts the residents of his district and whether there are any other areas where the GOP and President Obama can find common ground.
Florida is expected to be home of one of the closest U.S. Senate races in 2012. Among the Republicans looking to oust Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson is former Senator George LeMieux, who served in 2009-2010. What about his record does he see as evidence that he’s the best candidate this year? How does he respond to accusations from fellow Republican Adam Hasner that LeMieux is just a Charlie Crist clone? And what is LeMieux promising to do to spark job growth in a nation and a state saddled by high unemployment? We discuss it all with George LeMieux.
