Republicans loved Chelsea Clinton. She instantly became their constant punch line. For example here is John McCain: Why is Chelsea Clinton so ugly? Because her father is Janet Reno.” — Sen. John McCain, speaking to a Republican dinner, June 1998. And let’s not forget Rush Limbaugh: it was Limbaugh who ridiculed Chelsea Clinton, then 13, […]
Following the shooting at the Holocaust Museum this week the right has been in defense mode. They are trying everything to pain James Von Brunn as some lefty or just a plain old loon. The problem with that is he isn’t. Just like in lefty liberal land there are extremes of right wing/neo-con land. James […]
Somebody has just publically gone against the leadership of the Republican Party: A top Senate Republican is taking aim at recent statements from conservative commentators Rush Limbaugh and Newt Gingrich suggesting Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor is a “racist.” “I think it’s terrible,” Sen. John Cornyn, the chairman of the National Republican Senatorial Committee, told […]
From CNN: The CNN/Opinion Research Corporation survey, released Monday, suggests that 70 percent have a favorable opinion of Powell, who was Secretary of State during President George W. Bush’s first term, and who served as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff during the Persian Gulf War. Only 30 percent of those polled have a […]
Saturday night Wanda Sykes hosted the annual White House Correspondents Dinner. During her presentation she made a joke about Rush Limbaugh. In case you missed it, here it is: When I heard that I knew there would instantly be outrage from the right, and they didn’t disappoint. Just for a little taste of the anger […]
Well, Specter, take [Sen. John] McCain with you. And his daughter [Meghan]. Take McCain and his daughter with you if you’re gonna… Republican Leader Rush Limbaugh on news of Specter switching parties. That’s a pretty bad statement, but even worse is his rationale for it: …..It’s ultimately good. You’re weeding out people who aren’t really […]
Sadly though what they are recycling is old talking points: RNC chair Michael Steele has unleashed a new attack on Obama, sending out a mass mailing attacking the President as part of the “blame America first” crowd, an apparent effort to prove to critics that he’s getting tougher with the opposition. But this might be […]
That’s the only way to describe Eric Cantor, who is on tape saying that Democrats are “overreacting” to the economic crisis, while praising Rush Limbaugh. Here’s a transcript and Gregg has the audio: “As far as Rush, Rush has got ideas. He’s got following. He believes in the conservative principles that many of us believe […]
Check out this latest Rasmussen headline: Just 11% of Republicans Say Limbaugh Is Their Party’s Leader Now check out the wording: “he says jump and they say how high”. What poll in history can you remember phrasing a question like that, let alone flat out calling him the “leader of the party”. When you look […]
The Conservative/Rush Limbaugh movement basis their foundation upon smaller government. Well according to a new NBC/WSJ poll, that isn’t the view of a majority of the public (link – pdf): Also this poll has Obama’s approval continuing to rise. Enjoying that rise with Obama is Harry Reid, Nancy Pelosi and the Democratic Party. Not enjoying […]