Politico (Washington, DC)
Nearly a month after President Barack Obama picked her for the Supreme Court, Republican senators say Sonia Sotomayor isn't serving as the political lightning rod some in their party had hoped she would be.
New York Daily News (New York, NY)
Republican senators slammed President Obama as "timid" Sunday for not strongly supporting Iran's protesters.
Los Angeles Times (Los Angeles, CA)
Republicans questioned the cost of healthcare reform plans Sunday, and even Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) acknowledged similar concerns and said she wasn't sure there were enough votes among President Obama's fellow Democrats to pass a plan at the moment.
Washington Post (Washington, DC)
Despite signs that the recession gripping the nation's economy may be easing, the unemployment rate is projected to continue rising for another year before topping out in double digits, a prospect that threatens to slow growth, increase poverty and further complicate the Obama administration's message of optimism about the economic outlook.
Monday, June 22, 2009
Friday, June 19, 2009
Daily News Round-Up for June 19, 2009
Washington Post (Washington, DC) RMC Ally Sen. Olympia Snowe (ME) in the News
Seven senators have formed a bipartisan group to find consensus on health-care reform legislation, a sign of fresh momentum after a week of setbacks.
Politicker NJ (Trenton, NJ)
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani talking to current Mayor Michael Bloomberg about endorsing Republican Chris Christie for Governor of New Jersey.
Politico (Washington, DC)
Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele urged supporters Thursday to "fight" ABC News over the network's planned televised town hall on health care that is set to air directly from the White House.
Seven senators have formed a bipartisan group to find consensus on health-care reform legislation, a sign of fresh momentum after a week of setbacks.
Politicker NJ (Trenton, NJ)
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani talking to current Mayor Michael Bloomberg about endorsing Republican Chris Christie for Governor of New Jersey.
Politico (Washington, DC)
Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele urged supporters Thursday to "fight" ABC News over the network's planned televised town hall on health care that is set to air directly from the White House.
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Daily News Round-Up for June 18, 2009
Daily News Miner (Fairbanks, AK) RMC Ally Sen. Lisa Murkowski in the News
Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, has decided to seek a spot in the Senate Republican leadership that suddenly became available Wednesday.
Politico (Washington, DC)
Health care reform hit a serious setback Wednesday, with the Senate Finance Committee blowing its own deadline for a bill and the Health Committee breaking sharply along partisan lines - developments that place President Barack Obama's August deadline for passing a bill in doubt.
Washington Post (Washington, DC)
President Obama's plan to rein in federal spending on health care could end up shifting costs to the private sector, economists say.
The Hill (Washington, DC)
GOP congressional candidates in the notoriously libertarian Mountain West believe they have an issue that could reap electoral gains in 2010 - government spending.
Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, has decided to seek a spot in the Senate Republican leadership that suddenly became available Wednesday.
Politico (Washington, DC)
Health care reform hit a serious setback Wednesday, with the Senate Finance Committee blowing its own deadline for a bill and the Health Committee breaking sharply along partisan lines - developments that place President Barack Obama's August deadline for passing a bill in doubt.
Washington Post (Washington, DC)
President Obama's plan to rein in federal spending on health care could end up shifting costs to the private sector, economists say.
The Hill (Washington, DC)
GOP congressional candidates in the notoriously libertarian Mountain West believe they have an issue that could reap electoral gains in 2010 - government spending.
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Daily News Round-Up for June 17, 2009
Washington Post (Washington, DC)
Sen. John Ensign (Nev.), considered a rising star in the Republican Party, yesterday acknowledged an extramarital affair with a former campaign staffer who is married to one of the lawmaker's former legislative aides.
Politico (Washington, DC)
Republicans in both chambers are calling for the White House to develop an "exit strategy" for the Troubled Asset Relief Program, the $700 billion rescue plan conceived by the previous administration.
St. Louis Today (St. Louis, MO)
Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan is under pressure from top Democrats to abandon her long-expected campaign for governor and instead seek President Barack Obama's former U.S. Senate seat next year.
New Orleans Times Picayune (New Orleans, LA)
The treasurer of Gov. Bobby Jindal's state campaign organization has asked another group of the governor's supporters to cease and disband its activities as a federal campaign organization for a future Jindal presidential bid.
Sen. John Ensign (Nev.), considered a rising star in the Republican Party, yesterday acknowledged an extramarital affair with a former campaign staffer who is married to one of the lawmaker's former legislative aides.
Politico (Washington, DC)
Republicans in both chambers are calling for the White House to develop an "exit strategy" for the Troubled Asset Relief Program, the $700 billion rescue plan conceived by the previous administration.
St. Louis Today (St. Louis, MO)
Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan is under pressure from top Democrats to abandon her long-expected campaign for governor and instead seek President Barack Obama's former U.S. Senate seat next year.
New Orleans Times Picayune (New Orleans, LA)
The treasurer of Gov. Bobby Jindal's state campaign organization has asked another group of the governor's supporters to cease and disband its activities as a federal campaign organization for a future Jindal presidential bid.
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Extremist Views Will Not Win in 2012
It’s only the summer of 2009, but the first signs of the 2012 Presidential elections are already appearing in the GOP. Over the weekend, both MN Governor Tim Pawlenty and supporters close to LA Governor Bobby Jindal made moves that have lead most to believe that they are seriously considering a run for the GOP nomination. Both Pawlenty and Jindal hold far right views on many social issues and will be watched closely to see how they will reconcile their positions with those of the majority of voters. At RRM, we join the millions of Republicans who are looking for a common sense candidate who will promote common ground and moderation of the extreme social agenda which has dominated the GOP in recent years.
In 2008, we saw divisive social issues again sully the waters and Americans reject this method of fishing for votes that has been recently favored by the GOP. Americans don’t want the government to control their personal decisions, but are looking for solutions to the tough problems that are facing us currently, including real ideas to cut our deficit and help our economy rebound. Republicans that are going to be nominated and continue to bring the extremist dialogue to the table are not Republicans who can win in 2012.
RRM wants to know from other moderate Republicans- who would you like to see on the 2012 GOP ticket?
In 2008, we saw divisive social issues again sully the waters and Americans reject this method of fishing for votes that has been recently favored by the GOP. Americans don’t want the government to control their personal decisions, but are looking for solutions to the tough problems that are facing us currently, including real ideas to cut our deficit and help our economy rebound. Republicans that are going to be nominated and continue to bring the extremist dialogue to the table are not Republicans who can win in 2012.
RRM wants to know from other moderate Republicans- who would you like to see on the 2012 GOP ticket?
Daily News Round-Up for June 16, 2009
The Hill (Washington, DC)
Congressional Republicans pushed back immediately against the Obama administration's healthcare promotion on Monday, warning of solid opposition to any plan that includes a government role.
New York Daily News (New York, NY)
The White House dangled the ambassadorship to Ireland in front of GOP Rep. Pete King, even before that coveted post went to the owner of the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Daily News has learned.
Kansas City Star (Kansas City, MO)
Kansas Secretary of State Ron Thornburgh dropped out of the 2010 race for governor Monday, saying he just couldn't compete with fellow Republican and U.S. Sen. Sam Brownback.
Politico (Washington, DC)
Former Vice President Dick Cheney said Monday that he hopes his "old friend," CIA Director Leon Panetta, was "misquoted" in a magazine story suggesting that Cheney seems to be wishing for the United States to suffer a new terrorist attack just to prove that Cheney is right about the United States being less secure under the Obama administration.
Real Clear Politics (USA)
Florida Senate candidate Marco Rubio will be joined in Washington tomorrow by a leading right-wing voice in the Senate, Jim DeMint of South Carolina.
Congressional Republicans pushed back immediately against the Obama administration's healthcare promotion on Monday, warning of solid opposition to any plan that includes a government role.
New York Daily News (New York, NY)
The White House dangled the ambassadorship to Ireland in front of GOP Rep. Pete King, even before that coveted post went to the owner of the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Daily News has learned.
Kansas City Star (Kansas City, MO)
Kansas Secretary of State Ron Thornburgh dropped out of the 2010 race for governor Monday, saying he just couldn't compete with fellow Republican and U.S. Sen. Sam Brownback.
Politico (Washington, DC)
Former Vice President Dick Cheney said Monday that he hopes his "old friend," CIA Director Leon Panetta, was "misquoted" in a magazine story suggesting that Cheney seems to be wishing for the United States to suffer a new terrorist attack just to prove that Cheney is right about the United States being less secure under the Obama administration.
Real Clear Politics (USA)
Florida Senate candidate Marco Rubio will be joined in Washington tomorrow by a leading right-wing voice in the Senate, Jim DeMint of South Carolina.
Monday, June 15, 2009
Daily News Round-Up for June 15, 2009
Google News (USA)
Republicans are lining up behind a pointed political attack line: President Barack Obama is nationalizing American industry and socializing medicine.
US News and Reports (USA)
Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty, who has decided against running for a third term in 2010, will spend the next two years traveling the country to see if he can build enough support to run for president in 2012, according to associates.
Southern Political Report (La Grange, GA)
Once written off for dead by the media, the Northeastern Republican is poised for a huge comeback in 2010.
Politico (Washington, DC)
In the nearly five months since he was sworn into office, embattled Dem Senator Burris (IL)has not been the lead sponsor of any of the 1,300 amendments filed for Senate floor consideration.
Times Picayune (New Orleans, LA)
A group of Gov. Bobby Jindal's political supporters, including an uncle of the governor's wife, Supriya Jindal, are forming a federal political action committee to support a presidential run by the 38-year-old Republican.
Republicans are lining up behind a pointed political attack line: President Barack Obama is nationalizing American industry and socializing medicine.
US News and Reports (USA)
Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty, who has decided against running for a third term in 2010, will spend the next two years traveling the country to see if he can build enough support to run for president in 2012, according to associates.
Southern Political Report (La Grange, GA)
Once written off for dead by the media, the Northeastern Republican is poised for a huge comeback in 2010.
Politico (Washington, DC)
In the nearly five months since he was sworn into office, embattled Dem Senator Burris (IL)has not been the lead sponsor of any of the 1,300 amendments filed for Senate floor consideration.
Times Picayune (New Orleans, LA)
A group of Gov. Bobby Jindal's political supporters, including an uncle of the governor's wife, Supriya Jindal, are forming a federal political action committee to support a presidential run by the 38-year-old Republican.
Friday, June 12, 2009
Daily News Round-Up for June 12, 2009
The Hill (Washington, DC)
The suspecting in the Holocaust Museum shooting had the office address of a member of Congress. The Capitol Police has stated that there is no immediate threat to the member at this time.
The Hill (Washington, DC)
The Virginia Gubernatorial election is being closely watched as many observers see it as the first referendum on President Obama's policies.
Politico (Washington, DC)
With so many key pieces of legislation, such as heath care, energy, war funding, and the Supreme Court nomination hearings facing the congress this summer should be intense.
ABC News (Washington, DC)
Gov. Palin says she sees 'a lot of disagreement' within the Republican Party in an interview on what her future roll will be in the party.
ABC News (Washington, DC)
The Iranian election has the potential to offer an early verdict on the impact of Obama's new approach to foreign policy and the Middle East.
The suspecting in the Holocaust Museum shooting had the office address of a member of Congress. The Capitol Police has stated that there is no immediate threat to the member at this time.
The Hill (Washington, DC)
The Virginia Gubernatorial election is being closely watched as many observers see it as the first referendum on President Obama's policies.
Politico (Washington, DC)
With so many key pieces of legislation, such as heath care, energy, war funding, and the Supreme Court nomination hearings facing the congress this summer should be intense.
ABC News (Washington, DC)
Gov. Palin says she sees 'a lot of disagreement' within the Republican Party in an interview on what her future roll will be in the party.
ABC News (Washington, DC)
The Iranian election has the potential to offer an early verdict on the impact of Obama's new approach to foreign policy and the Middle East.
Thursday, June 11, 2009
News Round-Up for June 11, 2009
The Hill (Washington, DC)
U.S. Capitol Police have tightened security around the Capitol after a security guard at the Holocaust Memorial Museum was shot and killed by an elderly man with ties to white supremacist groups.
The Hill (Washington, DC)
Republicans are hoping to use House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's poor approval ratings as a method to gain national support for republicans in the mid-term elections. Republicans hope they can use Democratic policies that have met with widespread opposition for their political gain.
Politico (Washington, DC)
The Republican Party must gain a significant portion of the Hispanic vote in order to win national elections.
Los Angeles Times (Los Angeles, CA)
Gov. Schwarzenegger has threatened to shut down the state government rather than agree to a high-interest loan to keep the state afloat if he and the legislature do not close the yawning budget gap in coming weeks.
Newsweek (Washington, DC)
There is a potential compromise on one of the most difficult issues of the health care overhaul debate - whether to create a new government-sponsored health plan to compete with private insurers. The compromise would create health care cooperatives owned by groups of residents and small businesses, similar to how electric or other cooperatives operate.
ABC News (Washington, DC)
Rep. Eric Cantor predicted today that Republicans would trounce Democrats in the 2010 midterm elections and could take back control of the House of Representatives.
U.S. Capitol Police have tightened security around the Capitol after a security guard at the Holocaust Memorial Museum was shot and killed by an elderly man with ties to white supremacist groups.
The Hill (Washington, DC)
Republicans are hoping to use House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's poor approval ratings as a method to gain national support for republicans in the mid-term elections. Republicans hope they can use Democratic policies that have met with widespread opposition for their political gain.
Politico (Washington, DC)
The Republican Party must gain a significant portion of the Hispanic vote in order to win national elections.
Los Angeles Times (Los Angeles, CA)
Gov. Schwarzenegger has threatened to shut down the state government rather than agree to a high-interest loan to keep the state afloat if he and the legislature do not close the yawning budget gap in coming weeks.
Newsweek (Washington, DC)
There is a potential compromise on one of the most difficult issues of the health care overhaul debate - whether to create a new government-sponsored health plan to compete with private insurers. The compromise would create health care cooperatives owned by groups of residents and small businesses, similar to how electric or other cooperatives operate.
ABC News (Washington, DC)
Rep. Eric Cantor predicted today that Republicans would trounce Democrats in the 2010 midterm elections and could take back control of the House of Representatives.
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Alert: Affordable healthcare, but at what cost?
While affordable healthcare should be a main concern for the U.S. government, the newly released healthcare reform bill offers a resolution for the estimated 46 million uninsured Americans, but the results would be bigger government, more restrictions and higher costs for those that are already insured.
The only way to obtain the goals of the healthcare reform bill would be to raise taxes, co-pays and premiums of the millions of Americans who already have insurance. Moreover, if the government aims to keep costs low, patients will most likely not have a say in which doctors, procedures, and hospitals they can chose.
In an ideal situation, affordable healthcare would be available to each citizen of the United States, while keeping overhead and costs low; however, the healthcare reform bill offered by Democrats has lofty goals with no real prescription for obtaining them. However, with Democrats so eager to pass the bill, it is probable that they will compromise with Republicans, resulting in a more comprehensive and cost-effective plan.
Real Republican Majority would love to hear your views on this complicated issue! Affordable healthcare is a crucial element in achieving RRM’s goals, but is this the best viable plan? Should the American people take whatever plan we can get our lawmakers to pass? Or should we demand a plan that actually works?
The only way to obtain the goals of the healthcare reform bill would be to raise taxes, co-pays and premiums of the millions of Americans who already have insurance. Moreover, if the government aims to keep costs low, patients will most likely not have a say in which doctors, procedures, and hospitals they can chose.
In an ideal situation, affordable healthcare would be available to each citizen of the United States, while keeping overhead and costs low; however, the healthcare reform bill offered by Democrats has lofty goals with no real prescription for obtaining them. However, with Democrats so eager to pass the bill, it is probable that they will compromise with Republicans, resulting in a more comprehensive and cost-effective plan.
Real Republican Majority would love to hear your views on this complicated issue! Affordable healthcare is a crucial element in achieving RRM’s goals, but is this the best viable plan? Should the American people take whatever plan we can get our lawmakers to pass? Or should we demand a plan that actually works?
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