Greg Corombos of Radio America and Jim Geraghty of National Review like how well Mitt Romney articulates the economic case against President Obama. We also groan as the May jobs report is the latest terrible news in a very bad week for the economy. And we laugh at and celebrate British intelligence for creating some confusion for would-be terrorists.
‘Banging My Head Against the Wall’
Texas Rep. Blake Farenthold tells us how he and his fellow freshmen are approaching the debt ceiling showdown. We also ask Farenthold what it would take for him to support an increase in the debt ceiling. He also says what he thinks is the bottom line in being able to move forward.
Where’s Your Plan?
Arkansas Rep. Tim Griffin describes being inside the meeting between President Obama and House Republicans yesterday. He says not much was accomplished during their time together and ultimately puts forth the question to the president, “What’s your plan?”.
Three Martini Lunch 6-2-11
Greg Corombos of Radio America and Jim Geraghty of National Review are enjoying watching the media run in circles around Sarah Palin’s family vacation. They also are scratching their heads over the numbers Democrats are coming up with to defend Obama’s spending policies and are wondering what Huckabee and Trump are thinking by possibly throwing their hats back into the presidential race.
Wisconsin Union Fight Rages On
Wisconsin State Senator Glenn Grothman says politics is behind the recent court decision striking down Wisconsin’s new collective bargaining law. He offers his prediction on what will happen at the State Supreme Court and explains what lawmakers will do if the law is not upheld. Senator Grothman also discusses recall efforts against lawmakers of both parties and how his constituents are reacting to the whole union debate.
Three Martini Lunch 6/1/11
Greg Corombos of Radio America and Jim Geraghty of National Review are amused by reasons the Democrats that voted against raising the debt ceiling came up with for their vote. They also discuss the dismal news that 39 percent more people are on food stamps than when Obama took office and wonder what is happening with Rep. Anthony Weiner’s Twitter nightmare.
“We Don’t Need Alligators”
Pinal County, Arizona Sheriff Paul Babeu says the recent Supreme Court decision on hiring illegals and a future decision on Senate Bill 1070 would help border security but is not the long-term solution. He was happy with the decision to allow Arizona to punish businesses that knowingly hire illegal employees but says there is still more work to be done. He exposes Obama’s claim that the border fence is nearly finished to be false and says the ACLU is keeping him and his colleagues from doing their jobs by suing them.
Cut, Cap and Balance
Missouri Rep. Todd Akin says he will not vote to raise the debt ceiling without some major changes in place. He explains why the GOP cannot support President Obama’s call for raising the debt ceiling with no conditions and offers his insight into the impact the issue will have on the coming budget debate and the 2012 election.
Three Martini Lunch 5/31/11
Greg Corombos of Radio America and Jim Geraghty of National Review wonder why there isn’t more attention on Obama’s do-nothing debt plan, despair over housing prices sinking lower than they were in 2009 and have fun with Obama’s auto-pen controversy.
Obama Now in the Corner
Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations John Bolton says President Obama wanted to put Israel in a corner with his Middle East policy speech last week, but Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu turned the tables with his speeches in Washington in recent days. So what does he expect the Obama response to be? Will Obama allow the UN resolution on Palestinian statehood to advance? What should we make of Obama’s latest rhetoric on Libya? And is Bolton going to run for president next year? We discuss all of these subjects with Amb. Bolton.