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.
Three Martini Lunch 8/18/11
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.
What Really Creates Jobs
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.
Lugar’s Last Stand?
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.
Three Martini Lunch 8/17/11
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.
Republican Reshuffling
Dr. Larry Sabato of the University of Virginia explains what the Iowa straw poll win means for Michele Bachmann, why Tim Pawlenty was right to drop out and why Ron Paul will probably never have much of a chance to win the nomination. He also dissects the impact of Texas Gov. Rick Perry joining the GOP field.
The Threat of Al Qaeda 2.0
Al Qaeda is unlikely to repeat an operation of the complexity of 9-11, but it still poses a grave danger to the United States from within our own borders. What’s responsible for the rise of radicalism here in the U.S.? How did Anwar al-Awlaki become the de facto leader of Al Qaeda? Is our country getting better at thwarting plots, getting lucky…or both? What is the significance of the Obama administration’s reluctance to classify attacks like the Ft. Hood shootings as terrorism? We discuss all these questions and more with Fox News Channel National Correspondent Catherine Herridge. She is also the author of “The Next Wave: On the Hunt for Al Qaeda’s American Recruits.”
Three Martini Lunch 8/16/11
Greg Corombos of Radio America and Dan Foster of National Review like how the Tea Party activists confronted President Obama and that Obama engaged them. We also slam the president for promising a jobs plan without any details but vowing to hold the GOP responsible if it doesn’t pass. And we skewer Obama for suggesting that he’s enduring more criticism than President Lincoln.
Can GOP Win Weiner Seat?
On September 13th, voters in New York’s ninth Congressional district will choose the successor to disgraced Democratic Rep. Anthony Weiner. In a surprise to many, Republican Bob Turner is just six points behind Democrat David Weprin in a left-leaning poll. So why is Turner competitive in such a liberal district? What are his economic priorities? And why could Israel be the critical factor in this race? We discuss it all with GOP Congressional candidate Bob Turner.
Three Martini Lunch 8/15/11
Greg Corombos of Radio America and Dan Foster of National Review like the latest Gallup numbers showing President Obama at his lowest approval ratings ever. They also dissect what went wrong for Tim Pawlenty and rip Obama for using taxpayer dollars to pay for his bus tour.