by Bill Scher | Oct 2, 2013 | Blog
Earlier today on MSNBC, I participated in a panel discussion, following an interview with GOP Rep. Sean Duffy. The congressman was in exceptional "up is down" mode" "The President has won. He can't take yes for an answer. We've said OK, let the excahnges go up, let...
by Bill Scher | Oct 2, 2013 | Uncategorized
Republicans Struggle To Shift Blame... Republicans try to deflect blame by proposing to fund bits of government. CNN: "The Republican-led House offered its latest gambit on Tuesday night but failed in separate votes to approve piecemeal funding for three specific...
by Bill Scher | Oct 1, 2013 | Conservatism
Over at The Week today, I detail the "5 bogus Republican arguments to justify a government shutdown." It may not surprise readers of this blog that "Obama won't negotiate," "Republicans have already compromised" and "Harry Reid is the one who shut down the government"...
by Bill Scher | Oct 1, 2013 | Uncategorized
Republicans Shutdown Government Shutdown begins as Republicans refuse to give up ObamaCare attacks. WSJ: "On a 228-199 vote, the House passed a measure instructing House Speaker John Boehner (R., Ohio) to appoint a set of negotiators to work out a budget resolution...
by Bill Scher | Sep 30, 2013 | Uncategorized
Shutdown At Midnight Senate to reject House hostage demand to delay ObamaCare. National Journal: "The Senate is scheduled to come back today at 2:00 p.m. At that point, as Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid has indicated, the Senate will reject the continuing...
