Tag Archives: State of the Union

Washington Still Fiddling

Posted on March 9, 2010 by

Bob Herbert’s op-ed in yesterday’s New York Times echos what I’ve been thinking lately—it’s time for Congress and President Obama to get past health care reform and move on to jobs. Please. “The Obama administration and Democrats in general are … Continue reading →

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Democrats Schmoozing the “Fat Cats” They Despise (Allegedly)

Posted on February 3, 2010 by

The hypocrisy never stops. Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) in a press release last Wednesday following President Obama’s State of the Union address: “In the upcoming elections, voters will face a choice between Republicans who are standing with Wall Street fat … Continue reading →

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Whatever It Is, They’re Against It

Posted on January 30, 2010 by

In response to President Obama’s call for bi-partisanship in his Wednesday night State of the Union address, the Republican reply on Thursday was this: “The Senate took a vote on extending the federal debt ceiling — without which the United … Continue reading →

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A "Deficit of Trust," Mr. President? Here’s Why

Posted on January 29, 2010 by

President Obama in last night’s State of the Union Address (emphasis mine): “We face a deficit of trust — deep and corrosive doubts about how Washington works that have been growing for years.  To close that credibility gap, we have … Continue reading →

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