Category Archives: Republicans

House Democrats Cave, Pass Deal to Extend Bush Tax Cuts

Posted on December 17, 2010 by Lawrence Person

The Bush Tax Cuts passed the House by a margin of 277 to 148. I guess the public outcry over the biggest tax increase in history finally got through their reality bubble. Also good news is the fact that Harry … Continue reading →

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The Magic of Self-Delusion (or Why Nancy Pelosi Would Rather Die Than Let You Keep Your Own Money)

Posted on December 13, 2010 by Lawrence Person

The deal Obama struck to extended all the Bush tax cuts is good for America, and also good for the Republican Party. When it was struck, however, the liberal howls of outrage made me think of one other outcome which, … Continue reading →

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LinkSwarm for Friday, December 10, 2010

Posted on December 10, 2010 by Lawrence Person

It’s Friday! I’m lazy! LinkSwarm! First, props to whoever it was that first said that in the future, everyone will be Hitler for 15 minutes. Unless you’re Obama, in which case you get to be Neville Chamberlain. Sarah Palin on … Continue reading →

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“I want you to welcome a true rock star.”

Posted on December 8, 2010 by Lawrence Person

There have been a lot of great videos of Gov. Chris Christie on the Internet. Here’s one that’s funny and pretty non-political. Should Gov. Christie ever leave politics, he has a bright future in stand-up comedy. (Hat Tip: Chicks on … Continue reading →

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The Sound of a Million Liberal Teeth Gnashing

Posted on December 8, 2010 by Lawrence Person

The best thing about the deal Obama cut with Republicans to extend the Bush Tax Cuts for two years is the uncertainty it removed from the market and the fact that it will let millions of taxpayers continue to keep … Continue reading →

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The Texas House Speaker’s Race Religion Kerfluffle

Posted on December 6, 2010 by Lawrence Person

Since the topic has gotten to Fark, I thought I would clear up the whole “Republicans oppose Straus because he’s Jewish” myth, a myth entirely based on one dumbass (or one plant) sending out email. (The truth is, Republicans oppose … Continue reading →

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Analyst: Republicans Will Control House After 2012

Posted on December 3, 2010 by Lawrence Person

This is an interesting piece by Glen Bolger on why Republicans will enjoy a house majority for at least the next four years. There are several statistical reasons: Presidents who win re-election have small coattails, at best. Republicans picked up … Continue reading →

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And Then There Was One

Posted on November 30, 2010 by Lawrence Person

The race between Democratic incumbent Timothy Bishop and Republican challenger Randy Altschuler for New York’s 1st first congressional district is the last undecided House race of 2010. Bishop is ahead by some 200-odd votes, but Altschuler has been gaining due … Continue reading →

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Linkswarm for Monday, November 29, 2010

Posted on November 29, 2010 by Lawrence Person

Like everyone else, I’m a little slow getting back into the post-Thanksgiving swing of things, so here’s a collection of links: Good to see Harry Reid spending all his time focusing on the economy trying to force right to work … Continue reading →

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Republican Ann Marie Buerkle Takes NY25

Posted on November 23, 2010 by Lawrence Person

Republican Ann Marie Buerkle has defeated Democratic incumbent Dan Maffei in New York’s 25th Congressional District. That brings the total Republican House gains up to 63 seats.

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