**Written by Doug Powers I let out a hobbit-like laugh just writing the headline — and it’s not an exaggeration, he really said it. Reid also complained today about “behind closed doors” dealings in the Republican leadership offices. Reid’s frustration must stem from the fact that the GOP isn’t being as transparent and open to [...] Read more CompleteHarry Reid: The Only Compromise There Is, Is Mine … Read entire article »

Yesterday, I gave you full coverage of the attempted second jihad attack on our soldiers at Fort Hood. As I noted, a vigilant gun dealer in Killeen TX is being credited with blowing the whistle on the jihadi plotter who visited his store. Cam Edwards at NRA News interviewed the hero. Meet Greg Ebert and [...] Read more CompleteMeet Greg Ebert — the Texas hero who stopped a jihadi plot … Read entire article »

I’m spent, how about you? The Friday night vote on Boehner 3.0 or whatever iteration it is now will take place at approximately 6:15pm Eastern tonight. C-SPAN has it live here. Latest versions of the House GOP and Senate Reid Illusory Cuts bills are here. Fiscal conservatives fought the good fight. But after all is [...] Read more CompleteThe Boehner-Obama-Reid-Obama-McConnell-Obama-Anti-Hobbit Debt Ceiling Increase Vote; 6:23pm update Bill passes House, 218-210 … Read entire article »

Photo credit: Willamette Week My syndicated column today spotlights the scandal behind the David Wu scandal: Nancy Pelosi’s pattern of malign neglect. While Washington looked the other way, it was left to local journalists and activists in Oregon to clean up the mess. Today, Washington County Democrats are expected to hold a no-confidence vote on [...] Read more CompleteThe Creepy Enablers of Wu … Read entire article »

Obama’s exclusive George Soros waivers by Michelle Malkin Creators Syndicate Copyright 2011 “Millionaires and billionaires,” President Obama says derisively, must make more “sacrifices” and live by the same rules the rest of America lives by. But there are seven little words that will never appear on the White House teleprompter: “And that means you, too, [...] Read more CompleteThe George Soros waivers … Read entire article »

The King of Spamalot The social media-amusement of the day from D.C. involves the White House campaign to spam House and Senate Republicans on Twitter. You can see it in real time on the Barack Obama Twitter account. Here’s a screen grab to give you an idea of what it’s all about: The whole thing [...] Read more CompleteNew Obama motto: Yes, We Spam! … Read entire article »

I was noodling around on a column for tomorrow titled “Who elected the credit agencies?” But it can’t wait. The downgrade hysteria is reaching fever pitch as the House holds hearings this morning featuring the big credit ratings agencies. It’s been aggravating to hear Republicans join Democrats on this fear-mongering meme — holding America hostage [...] Read more CompleteOne nation, under Moody’s; Updated: Reid trumpets CBO score, Schumer goes bonkers over GOP pep talk … Read entire article »

**Written by Doug Powers In January, Congressman and first runner-up in the 1986 Fred Gwynne lookalike contest Steny Hoyer called on Americans to tone down the “intense political rhetoric”: “Far too many broadcasts now and so many outlets have the intent of inciting people to opposition, to anger, to thinking the other side is less [...] Read more CompleteSo How’s Steny Hoyer Doing With That ‘New Tone’ He Promoted? … Read entire article »

Not lovin’ it. Read more CompleteThe GOP Crappy Meal: It’s Not Perfect, But It’s Better Than Nothing!; Update: VOTE POSTPONED; Woodshed time for GOP holdouts; Bill to be “tweaked” … Read entire article »

**Written by Doug Powers The presidential approval rating ceiling doesn’t have to be raised, but the floor might need to be lowered soon. Los Angeles Times: As the economy sags, unemployment climbs and debt negotiators dawdle, President Obama’s job approval rating has fallen to a new low. A new Gallup Poll, just released, finds the [...] Read more CompleteGallup: No Need to Raise the Presidential Approval Rating Ceiling … Read entire article »