August 3rd, 2011
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RNC Chairman Priebus Statement on the Mississippi Gubernatorial Primary
WASHINGTON – Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Reince Priebus released the following statement on the Mississippi gubernatorial primary election results today: “Congratulations to Lieutenant Governor Phil Bryant on his primary victory tonight. The Republican Party is excited to have Phil Bryant, a very a strong candidate for governor that will continue the strong leadership set [...]
RNC Chairman Priebus Statement on the Debt Limit Deal
WASHINGTON – Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Reince Priebus issued the following statement today following the passage of the debt limit deal in the U.S. Senate: “While not perfect, this law is a welcome sign that Washington is beginning to move in the right direction to get spending under control and our economy back on track. [...]
Yes, There Will Be Taxes
IF PAUL RYAN, RON REAGAN, OR MITCH McCONNELL HAS CONFUSED YOU, READ THESE SEVEN (LONG) SENTENCES Normally, I think it’s a waste of my time to debate the merits of a bill the day after it’s passed; however, there is so much really confusing information being circulated on the super-committee, that I find it necessary [...]
Morning Briefing for August 3, 2011
RedState Morning Briefing For August 3, 2011 Go to www.RedStateMB.com to getthe Morning Briefing every morning at no charge. 1. Reflections on the Deficit Deal 2. Congressional Democrats Aim to Kill Energy’s Golden Goose 3. Harry Reid Admits He’s a Terrorist Hijacker of FAA Funding 4. Jonah Goldberg is tired of the vicious hypocrisy of [...]
Harry Reid: The New Walter Mondale
Back in the good old days, referring to a liberal as “tax and spend” was considered an insulting accusation – one that Democrats avoided, deflected and denied. All except poor Walter Mondale. Back in 1984, for some reason, Mondale thought that telling Americans that he was going to raise taxes would somehow be considered a [...]
Congressional Democrats Aim to Kill Energy’s Golden Goose
If “it’s all about the jobs”, why are Democrats trying to kill one of the only successful job creation engines in our economy? From Texas and Louisiana to North Dakota and Pennsylvania, energy development is creating good jobs, well-paying jobs, by the tens and even hundreds of thousands. Billions of dollars are flowing into the [...]
Harry Reid Admits He’s a Terrorist Hijacker of FAA Funding
Update: Despite admitting that his demands are extreme, Harry Reid refused to approve the stopgap funding measure for the FAA, thereby ensuring a partial shutdown until September. Throughout the debt ceiling fight, Harry Reid purported to be the only true compromiser, while painting the Tea Party as extreme hostage takers. However, unlike most hostage takers, [...]
Reflections on the Deficit Deal
I don’t make claims to prescience and have no idea what the final product of the current debt ceiling negotiations will produce. I’m guessing it will not be as good as the boosters claim and not as bad as the partisans on both sides suggest. Make no mistake about it, the debate and deal were [...]
Jonah Goldberg is tired of the vicious hypocrisy of these people…
‘These people’ being the media, and their contemptible willingness to accept a double standard when it comes to violent rhetoric. After screaming for so long about every possible hint of a suggestion of a possibility of violent speech from the Right, it’s amazing what will be forgiven when it comes from the Left: Tom Friedman [...]
So Who’s Up For A Round Of Messenger-Shooting?
“My guess is that once the US loses its triple-A, it’ll be gone forever.” – Felix Salmon Izvestia in Atlanta (CNN) We now suddenly receive a recent history lesson abouthow S&P financially rated Lehman Brothers prior to its collapse. Why would this be any more relevant to today’s problems than Paul Krugman’s cheerleading for a [...]
