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New Year’s Terrorism, The Shaky Federal Response, House Speaker Drama?

January 2, 2025 by GregC

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2025 is off to a very difficult start, as Jim and Greg assess two terrorist attacks on New Year’s Day, less-than-reassuring responses from federal officials, and possible GOP drama as the new Congress kicks off on Friday.

First, Jim and Greg document the horrific terrorist attack that occurred early Wednesday morning in New Orleans, where a driver deliberately plowed a rented truck through crowds on Bourbon Street and then opening fire on police officers and bystanders. The attacker was also found to have improvised explosive devices in his vehicle. Jim and Greg also examine the details of the Las Vegas car bombing and what we can glean from that.

Next, they express concern over the FBI’s initial, contradictory statements regarding whether the New Orleans attack is being investigated as an act of terrorism. They were also underwhelmed by how President Biden looked and sounded on Wednesday.

Finally, they look ahead to the start of the new Congress on Friday, focusing on the ongoing drama within the House GOP. They examine whether Republicans will unite behind Mike Johnson as Speaker of the House or whether internal divisions will create another intraparty struggle before the House can get to work. While acknowledging frustration over the previous government funding bill, Jim and Greg explain why there isn’t another viable option for Republicans in the Speaker race.

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GOP Clinches House Majority, Closed Gaetz at DOJ? Casey Wants to Count Ballots from Unregistered Voters

November 14, 2024 by GregC

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Join Jim and Greg as they delve into the GOP’s projected control of the House of Representatives, why Matt Gaetz is the wrong choice for Attorney General, and Sen. Bob Casey’s far-fetched push to count ballots from unregistered voters.

First, Jim and Greg discuss the now-confirmed GOP majority in the House of Representatives in the next Congress. All major networks project Republican control, and Rep. Mike Johnson seems to have a clear path to another term as Speaker of the House. Jim highlights how this solid footing is not only promising for the GOP’s legislative plans but also dispels rumors that Johnson is about to face an internal party revolt.

After a positive review of most Trump cabinet picks, Jim and Greg criticize the choice of Matt Gaetz for Attorney General. They agree that reforming the Justice Department and FBI is crucial  but they also contend there are people who would be far better at that job and would not come with the enormous baggage that Gaetz brings with him.

Finally, they call out Sen. Bob Casey, Jr. for his recount efforts in Pennsylvania despite trailing by more than 26,000 votes. Even worse, Casey’s legal team is asking the courts to count ballots cast by unregistered voters. Casey’s refusal to accept reality is an embarrassment and it also erodes the narrative that Democrats are supposedly the guardians of our democracy. Jim and Greg also discuss middle of the night ballot dumps and much more.

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Improving GOP Senate Outlook, Walz’s COVID Catastrophe, Schumer Derelict on Spending

September 24, 2024 by GregC

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Join Jim and Greg as they look at how the GOP’s odds for a U.S. Senate majority seem to be improving, how Tim Walz was a massive failure on COVID deaths in nursing homes and much more, and how Chuck Schumer utterly failed to do his most important job – but will still emerge as a winner.

First, they welcome a new Scott Rasmussen poll (different than Rasmussen Reports) that shows Montana Republican Senate candidate Tim Sheehy with a growing lead over incumbent Democrat Jon Tester. And several other races are inching further in the direction of Republicans. They also rail against the media for constantly labeling Democrats like Pennsylvania’s Bob Casey and Virginia’s Tim Kaine as “moderates” even though they vote along with the Biden administration’s position almost all the time.

Next, they discuss reporting that shows Minnesota’s nursing home death rate from COVID was the worst in the nation under Tim Walz, due in large part to his demand that those facilities accept COVID patients after they left the hospital. Jim points out that mainstream media seem thoroughly uninterested in Walz’s actual record as governor and are much more content to lazily play into the image of him as a regular guy.

Finally, they groan as Congress appears on the verge of another continuing resolution to keep the government open. But they also highlight Speaker Mike Johnson’s point that the House passed 12 separate appropriations bills in committee – also known as regular order – and the Senate ignored the House legislation and passed no spending bills on its own. So Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer didn’t do anything to fulfill the most important function of the legislative branch.

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GOP Ousting Another Speaker? The Left’s WNBA Pay Grievance, Can’t Say ‘Illegal Alien’

April 17, 2024 by GregC

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Hillsdale College Radio General Manager and Radio Free Hillsdale Hour Host Scot Bertram is in for Jim. Today, Scot and Greg serve up three crazy martinis ranging from Capitol Hill to women’s sports to the high school classroom.

First, they sigh as some House Republicans vow to move forward on trying to remove House Speaker Mike Johnson over his handling of the House agenda – and what his critics call passing the Democrats’ agenda. There are valid criticisms of Johnson’s decisions, positions, and priorities on some issues, but what would removing another Speaker of the House accomplish now, when Republicans have an even smaller majority than they did when Johnson was elected?

Next, they roll their eyes as President Biden and others on the left try to pander to women by demanding WNBA players get equal pay with the men in the NBA. Of course the big wage disparity has nothing to do with the sex of the players but whether their league is profitable. The NBA makes billions of dollars each year. The WNBA has lost money for its entire existence.

Finally, they highlight the case of a North Carolina high school student who was suspended for three days for asking his teacher whether the word “alien” in his vocabulary lesson referred to space aliens or people who come into the U.S. with no green cards.

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2023 Martini Awards Part 4: Best Idea, Worst Idea, Boldest Tactic

December 27, 2023 by GregC

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More year-end awards today! Jim and Greg embark on the second half of their six-episode series of the 3 Three Martini Lunch Awards. Today, they offer up their selections for the Best Political Idea, Worst Political Idea, and Boldest Political Tactics for the year.

They start with the best ideas of the year. Jim chooses an event that actually happened late last year but the true impact of it has been felt far and wide in 2023. Meanwhile, Greg’s award goes to a critical policy movement that made significant progress this year.

Then it’s time for the worst political ideas of the year, with both Jim and Greg finding so many terrible ideas that they both have multiple winners with no overlapping. Jim focuses on three terrible and simply wrong ideas pursued by the Biden administration on the international stage. Whereas, Greg highlights United Nations advocacy of a truly terrible idea that should horrify every parent. And he cites a governor’s effort to blatantly defy the Constitution.

Finally, they’re on to boldest political tactics for 2023, with neither of them agreeing with the tactics they chose to honor. Jim starts with a move made in the 2024 presidential campaign that was widely unpopular but has undoubtedly worked well. And Greg points to am aggressive and disruptive move on Capitol Hill.

Don’t miss Thursday’s special edition as Jim and Greg reveal their choices for Most Overreported Story, Most Underreported Story, and the Best Story of 2023.

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2023 Martini Awards Part 1: Most Overrated, Underrated, Honest Political Figures

December 21, 2023 by GregC

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Today, Jim and Greg begin handing out the their prestigious annual 3 Martini Lunch Awards! Starting today and running through next week, they reveal theiir choices in categories ranging from rising star to best and worst political ideas to the stories the media ignored and the ones they could not stop talking about. And it all builds up to Friday of next week when Jim and Greg reveal their Person of the Year, Turncoat of the Year, and their predictions for 2024.

In this first installment, they offer their individual selections for Most Overrated Political Figure, Most Underrated Political Figure, and Most Honest Political Figure.

Jim and Greg are largely in agreement on whom they see as the most overrated political figure of the year, although they come at the selection from different perspectives.

When it comes to underrated political figures, they both pick presidential candidates but for very different reasons.

Finally, Jim’s choice for most honest political figure is someone he woud have never imagined just a few months ago, while Greg picks one of the few lawmakers who has no problem calling out his own side.

Don’t miss Friday’s special edition, when Jim and Greg list the political figures they were sorry to see pass away in 2023. They’ll also name their rising stars over the past year and people who seem to be fading into political oblivion.

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NY Voters & the Migrant Crisis, U.S. Military Attacked in Middle East, AP & VOA Won’t Call Hamas Terrorists

October 25, 2023 by GregC

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Hillsdale College Radio General Manager and Radio Free Hillsdale Hour Host Scot Bertram is in for Jim. Today, Scot and Greg muse over the latest twists and turns in the House Speaker race as Louisiana Rep. Mike Johnson seems to be in position to get elected by his fellow Republicans today. Then it’s on to the martinis! First, they welcome a strong majority of New York voters agreeing with NYC Mayor Eric Adams that the illegal migrant crisis is going to destroy the city. And they overwhelmingly disapprove of how the Biden administration is handling the issue. They also recoil at the news Iranian proxies have launched drone attacks at U.S. positions in Syria and Iraq, injuring two dozen U.S. personnel. And they’re also mad that the government kept this information from the public for a week. Finally, they scold the Associated Press and taxpayer-funded Voice of America for telling their reporters not to refer to Hamas as terrorists.

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Does Jordan Have the Votes? Little Coverage of the Hostages, Biden’s Big Misfire

October 17, 2023 by GregC

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Join Jim and Greg as they discuss today’s planned vote for Speaker of the House as Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan seems very close to having the votes to win – but he might not quite be there yet. Will it be resolved today? They’re also puzzled by the surprisingly little coverage of the hundreds of hostages taken by Hamas – some of them American. Normally, the media would have wall-to-wall coverage of something like that. Finally, they react to President Biden’s comments over the weekend about no one needing “a weapon with 100 rounds in the chamber.” In addition to not knowing how guns work, his timing on the gun control push is especially bad.

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U.S. Refreezes Billions to Iran, The ‘Day of Rage,’ Menendez Indicted Again Over Egypt Ties

October 13, 2023 by GregC

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Join Jim and Greg as they welcome the news that the U.S. is refreezing the six billion dollars is freed up for Iran as part of the hostage swap announced on 9/11. Will it stay frozen? They also discuss the Hamas leader declaring today a “Day of Rage” against Israel and how he is clearly looking to foment violence and bloodshed. Finally, they react to new charges against New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez, who is now accused of conspiracy to act as a foreign agent for the Egyptian government. Oh, and they briefly discuss House Republicans still being unable to agree on a Speaker of the House.

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We Have A Speaker, Dems Feud Over Migrants, Biden the Moderate?

January 9, 2023 by GregC

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Join Jim and Greg as they are not only glad there is a Speaker of the House but that the deal got done because Rep. Chip Roy and others demanded a more conservative rules package – that hopefully can pass. They also enjoy watching Mayors Lori Lightfoot of Chicago and Eric Adams of New York City feuding with fellow Democrat Gov. Jared Polis over Polis sending migrants to their cities. And they do a double take at the news President Biden plans to run for re-election as a moderate.

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