Prof. Larry Sabato sizes up Palin’s resignation, her 2012 chances and what she should do next. Why could this resignation hurt her – even in a Republican primary? Why will 2010 be a key factor in determining whether Republicans can field a competitive challenger to President Obama? We get answers from Prof. Sabato. Let us know what you think about Palin, her resignation and how this impacts the next campaign?
Get Ready for the Bureaucracy
What would health care look like if the public option turns into a government-run system as critics promise that it will? Dr. Larry Hunter of Americans for Prosperity says Obamacare bureaucrats will care about you as much as the IRS and DMV. Is this just a political scare tactic or a very real preview of what our system will look like if Democrats get their way?
The News
Thursday’s headlines…Dismal job numbers, major offensive in Afghanistan, Sanford gets good news.
Stimulus Is Killing Jobs
Rep. Glenn Thompson says Obama big government agenda is stifling growth, calls for tax cuts.
A Captured Soldier and A New Offensive
Retired U.S. Army Gen. Paul Vallely outlines the new mission to crush the Taliban. He also describes the peril facing a captured U.S. soldier and training our troops go through for that situation.
Energy, Coleman and Sanford
Human Events columnist John Gizzi says two GOP political careers are toast – for Mark Sanford and Norm Coleman. He also says the energy bill is about to implode in the U.S. Senate.
Arm Twisting and Fast Tracking
Arizona Rep. John Shadegg describes how Democratic leaders twisted arms and made lavish promises to members in order to cobble together enough votes to pass the energy bill. So what kinds of promises were made? How much will those promises cost taxpayers? And how much bureaucracy will be added if the energy plan becomes law? Rep. Shadegg also discusses Democratic plans to swiftly pass health care reform so it gets done before the public can mount any fierce opposition. Listen to the interview and share your opinions.
The News
Wednesday’s news…Obama wants rich to pay for health reform, California is broke, stocks up.
Minnesota Aftermath
Roll Call reporter says Norm Coleman will suffer politically from his protracted, losing legal fight.
Unions Killing California Economy
GOP Rep. John Campbell says federal government is headed down same path to fiscal ruin.