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,...
by Richard Eskow | Feb 9, 2012 | Blog
The Federal government and the Attorneys General from 49 states have signed a deal with five major banks over charges of fraud, including reported acts of widespread perjury and forgery, in the so-called “robo-signing” scandal. A few days ago we suggested that any...
by Richard Eskow | Feb 9, 2012 | Blog
A Missouri grand jury handed down multiple felony indictments for foreclosure fraud on Monday. That's the same kind of crime being negotiated in nationwide settlement talks with America's big banks. If people can be indicted for doing it, why should bankers be allowed...
