by Terrance Heath | Feb 10, 2012 | Blog
OK. I'll admit it. Newt Gingrich got me on this one. I walked into the CPAC 2012 conference this morning with my guard down (first mistake), and picked up what I thought was up updated schedule of events for the main ballroom. Then I read it. Ouch. "Rick Santorum (PA)...
by Dave Johnson | Feb 10, 2012 | Blog, Economy
President Obama is preparing to roll out his 2013 budget. If he wants a budget that gets rid of the deficit, meets human needs and does the things that polls show the public overwhelmingly wants done, The People's Budget Is The Template! This is the budget proposal...
by Terrance Heath | Feb 10, 2012 | Blog
I knew it was going to be a good day when the first thing I saw at CPAC was Herman Cain's bus. I'm going to give Herman the benefit of the doubt that he sat in the front of the bus this time. I got my laptop open just in time to catch the "It's the Spending, Stupid!...
by Terrance Heath | Feb 10, 2012 | Blog
Michele Bachmann's speech at CPAC 2012 wasn't quite the start turn that her appearance in 2011 — when Americas Bachmannia infection started spreading. I guess that's the difference between being a newly-announced presidential candidate and being a...
by Terrance Heath | Feb 10, 2012 | Blog
I caught most of Sen. Marco Rubio's speech at CPAC this morning, and it was very well received. Based on that alone, I'd be tempted to agree with his categorization as a "CPAC darling." He's rumored to be on the short list for VP, though he says he's not interested....
by Robert Borosage | Feb 10, 2012 | Blog
They’re at it again. The same congressional Republicans who find any excuse to cut taxes for multimillionaires are blocking renewal of tax cuts to help the middle class stay afloat in this struggling economy. Just when the economy seems to be gaining momentum,...
