Later this month, confirmation hearings will begin for Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan. Republicans fear she will be another left-winger, and the Capitol Steps have discovered who the GOP thinks would be an ideal choice to replace John Paul Stevens. Our guest is Steps star Elaina Newport.
Tarkanian Talks Reid, Primary
On Tuesday, Nevada Republicans will choose their nominee to square off against Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid come November. Danny Tarkanian joins us to explain why he is the better choice to be the nominee than his opponents Sharron Angle and Sue Lowden. Why did he get into this race? Why should Reid be given the boot by voters? What would be his priorities if elected? We ask Tarkanian, just days before voters make their decision.
Gulf Spill ‘Not Obama’s Katrina’
How well has the Obama administration handled the oil spill response and how well has it handled the criticism? How significant is the Israeli storming of the boat headed for Gaza? What did we learn in this week’s primaries? And who will emerge in next week’s onslaught of political primaries? We ask John Gizzi, political editor at Human Events.
Previewing Super Tuesday
Several states are holding critical primaries that will set the stage for critical November elections for the House and Senate and a number of governor’s races. Who will emerge as the nominees for the GOP in critical Senate races in California and Nevada? Can Blanche Lincoln hang on to the Democratic nomination in Arkansas? Which House races should we watch carefully? Are any incumbents in danger in their own primaries? And how is the fight between the Tea Party and the GOP establishment likely to impact some of these races? We ask Reid Wilson of National Journal’s Hotline-On Call.
The News
More frustration in the Gulf of Mexico as oil gets close to Florida beaches, Obama and Biden tout stimulus as tremendous success but more progress needs to come, Israel defies international condemnation over raid of vessel off Gaza, two more Congressional incumbents sent packing, Japanese prime minister resigns.
The Obama Blueprint
President Obama is not a tyrant but he is trying to weaken the separation of powers and add tremendous amounts of power to the executive branch. How is he trying to do that? How has he already done this? And what is the only thing standing in his way? We ask former Ohio Secretary of State Ken Blackwell, co-author of the new book “The Blueprint”.
U.S. Debt Crisis Three Years Away
While the western world tries to pull Greece back from the brink of economic calamity, author and U.S. budget expert Martin Gross explains why the U.S. is just three years away from an economic disaster that will make Greece pale by comparison. Just how dire is our national debt? Why are we so close to an economic free fall? How much spending needs to be cut? And where can it be cut? We ask Mr. Gross, author most recently of “National Suicide: How Washington is Destroying the American Dream”.
‘Hypocrisy, Hypocrisy, Hypocrisy’
As expected, most of the world is condemning Israel’s storming of a ‘humanitarian’ vessel attempting to get to Gaza. What basic facts are Israeli critics failing to consider? What kind of people were actually on the ship in question? Why are the Israelis screening ships headed to Gaza? What will happen when the next ships arrive? And what role can the U.S. play in reducing this latest tension? We ask retired Israeli Brigadier Gen. Elihu Ben-Onn, who is now a radio talk show host in Jerusalem.
The News
President Obama vows to change laws to prevent another oil spill disaster and promises justice to anyone who broke laws in the current mess. Attorney General Eric Holder says a criminal investigation will be launched into the spill. Israel defends its actions in a deadly incident aboard a ship headed to Gaza. Al and Tipper Gore split.
Blockade is Legal, Flotilla is Not
Israel is once again enduring the scorn of the international community after Israeli forces stormed a ‘humanitarian’ ship off the coast of Gaza. But what are the facts? Why is Israel conducting a blockade? Is it legal? What ships should be allowed through for humanitarian purposes? Does this ship qualify? We ask Dr. Walid Phares, senior fellow at the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies and author of “The Confrontation”.