The Associated Press, among others, reports this evening that a Richmond judge has dismissed a lawsuit challenging the Virginia governor’s decision to revoke the transfer of an imprisoned German diplomat’s son to his home country. You will recall that this convicted double-murderer Jens Soering was initially – and mysteriously – given approval by then-Governor Tim Kaine for his transfer on his last full day as Governor. Circuit Judge Beverly Snukals ruled today that Gov. Bob McDonnell acted within his authority when he rescinded Kaine’s request to send Soering to Germany. You may also recall that in the over two years since Kaine made that decision he has never fully explained it other than to say that Soering “had abused our hospitality” and more importantly, he has refused to simply call for the release of records from his time as Governor which would shed light on the deliberations leading up to…
Liberal Martin Heinrich Votes Against Repealing Government-Run Healthcare
Reaffirms Support For The Gov’t-Run Healthcare Law That Increases Taxes & Cuts Medicare Two years ago liberal U.S. Congressman Martin Heinrich – at the urging of Nancy Pelosi – voted for the health care bill which the Supreme Court recently confirmed was a massive tax increase on the American people. Today the Congressman reaffirmed his support of this job-killing law by voting against its repeal. According to the non-partisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO), ObamaCare will cut $500 billion from Medicare, raise taxes by over $500 billion and force every American to purchase health insurance. Notably, the Wall Street Journal has written that ObamaCare is the largest tax increase in history on the middle class. “It is now undeniable that Mr. Obama has imposed the largest tax increase in history on the middle class. Individuals who don’t buy insurance will have to pay several hundred dollars, depending on income. The Congressional…
Baldwin Votes Against Repealing ObamaCare
Reaffirms Her Support For ObamaCare’s Massive Tax Increase & Medicare Cuts Two years ago liberal U.S. Congresswoman Tammy Baldwin voted for President Obama’s health care bill which the Supreme Court recently confirmed was a massive tax increase on the American people. Today Baldwin reaffirmed her support of this job-killing law by voting against its repeal. According to the non-partisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO), ObamaCare will cut $500 billion from Medicare, raise taxes by over $500 billion and force every American to purchase health insurance. Notably, the Wall Street Journal has written that ObamaCare is the largest tax increase in history on the middle class. “It is now undeniable that Mr. Obama has imposed the largest tax increase in history on the middle class. Individuals who don’t buy insurance will have to pay several hundred dollars, depending on income. The Congressional Budget Office says that 76% of those who pay the…
Donnelly Votes Against Repealing ObamaCare
Reaffirms His Support For ObamaCare’s Massive Tax Increase & Medicare Cuts Two years ago liberal U.S. Congressman Joe Donnelly– at the urging of Nancy Pelosi – provided a key vote for President Obama’s health care bill which the Supreme Court recently confirmed was a massive tax increase on the American people. Today, Donnelly reaffirmed his support of this job-killing law by voting against its repeal. According to the non-partisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO), ObamaCare will cut $500 billion from Medicare, raise taxes by over $500 billion and force every American to purchase health insurance. Notably, the Wall Street Journal has written that ObamaCare is the largest tax increase in history on the middle class. “It is now undeniable that Mr. Obama has imposed the largest tax increase in history on the middle class. Individuals who don’t buy insurance will have to pay several hundred dollars, depending on income. The Congressional…
Embattled Congresswoman Shelley Berkley Votes Against Repealing ObamaCare
Reaffirms Her Support For ObamaCare’s Massive Tax Increase & Medicare Cuts Two years ago liberal U.S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley – at the urging of Nancy Pelosi – voted for President Obama’s healthcare bill which the Supreme Court recently confirmed was a massive tax increase on the American people. Today, the embattled Congresswoman reaffirmed her support of this job-killing law by voting against its repeal. According to the non-partisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO), ObamaCare will cut $500 billion from Medicare, raise taxes by over $500 billion and force every American to purchase health insurance. Notably, the Wall Street Journal has written that ObamaCare is the largest tax increase in history on the middle class. “It is now undeniable that Mr. Obama has imposed the largest tax increase in history on the middle class. Individuals who don’t buy insurance will have to pay several hundred dollars, depending on income. The Congressional Budget…
Sherrod Brown Reiterates Defense of President Obama’s Effort To Raise Taxes On Ohio Small Business Owners
As Democrats Run For The Hills, Sherrod Brown Doubles-Down On Obama’s Tax Hikes As Ohioans continue to feel the wrath of the failed tax-and-spend policies of liberal Democrat Sherrod Brown and President Barack Obama, yesterday Brown became one of the rare Democrats who has come out in support of the President’s effort to raise taxes on small businesses in Ohio. While some individuals in his party – including liberal New York Democrat Chuck Schumer – have called the President’s initiative harmful to the middle class and small businesses, Brown has openly chastised them for not supporting his proposal. As liberal Washington Post blogger Greg Sargent reports: Sherrod Brown, who is in a competitive race in Ohio, flatly stated that the President’s proposal is right on the substance and on the politics. “This is simply restoring the tax levels from years ago on two percent of taxpayers,” Brown told me. “I…
After Cutting Higher Education & Calling For Higher Taxes, Kaine Now Claims To Support Young Workers, Small Businesses
Former DNC Chairman’s Revisionist History Tour Continues Despite a demonstrated record of cutting higher education as Governor and one day after reiterating his support for a massive tax hike on Virginia small businesses that will harm their ability to hire new workers, former DNC Chairman Tim Kaine’s revisionist history tour continued in the Commonwealth today. Kaine unveiled a series of vague education and workforce proposals that his campaign claims will “equip young people with the skills they need to succeed in the jobs and industries of a global economy.” But what Kaine didn’t mention was his actual record as Governor where he proposed significant cuts to higher education or his service as President Obama’s hand-picked DNC Chair in Washington where he led the charge for higher taxes on Virginia small businesses. Business owners across the country and across the Commonwealth have made clear that higher taxes will further harm their…
What They Are Saying About Embattled Congresswoman Shelley Berkley
WHAT THEY ARE SAYING NATIONALLY … POLITICO: In a major blow to Rep. Shelley Berkley’s Senate campaign, the House Ethics Committee announced Monday that it will formally investigate the Nevada Democrat over allegations she used her office to aid her husband’s medical practice. … Behind the scenes, Democrats were less optimistic. Monday’s announcement will allow the GOP to pummel Berkley as “under investigation” and “ethically challenged” in every TV ad until Election Day, since it will be virtually impossible for the Ethics Committee to complete its work by then, at least based on recent history. “This is going to make it real, real tough,” admitted one top Senate Democratic strategist, speaking on condition of anonymity. “I am not sure she can overcome it.” (John Bresnahan, Shelley Berkley ethics case shakes up Nevada race, Politico, 7/9/12) NEW YORK TIMES: Representative Shelley Berkley’s bid for a Senate seat in Nevada will most…
Once Again Martin Heinrich’s Record On Taxes Is More Liberal Than President Barack Obama
In New Mexico, where liberal Congressman Martin Heinrich is more liberal than the President of the United States, the National Republican Senatorial Committee today issued the following statement regarding President Obama’s call for higher taxes on job creators: “In Washington, Martin Heinrich has led the far-left’s cry for higher taxes and more government spending which has made him more liberal than President Obama. In the wake of another weak jobs report, a massive health care bill that increases taxes on the middle class and a growing $15 trillion debt, why can’t Martin Heinrich answer one very simple question – how does raising taxes on New Mexico small businesses create jobs?” — Jahan Wilcox, NRSC Press Secretary BACKGROUND … FLASHBACK – President Obama: “The Last Thing You Want To Do Is Raise Taxes In The Middle Of A Recession.” (President Obama, Remarks During An Interview With NBC, Elkhart, IN, 8/5/09) MARTIN…
NRSC Statement On The House Of Representatives Committee On Ethics’ Investigation Of Rep. Shelley Berkley
National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) Executive Director Rob Jesmer issued the following statement today regarding the House Ethics Committee’s unanimous decision to move forward in their investigation of Nevada Congresswoman Shelley Berkley. “It speaks volumes that even Shelley Berkley’s Democrat colleagues unanimously voted to move forward investigating Berkley’s use of her office to enrich her and her husband. Since Berkley entered the political arena we’ve seen a long pattern of ethical questions surrounding her conduct. Nevadans deserve someone in the Senate who they can trust to work on their behalf and not someone – like Ms. Berkley – who puts her own financial and political interests first.” BACKGROUND: On September 5, 2011, a front-page story in the New York Times uncovered a pattern of instances in which Congresswoman Berkley used her official office for apparent personal financial gain. On September 21, 2011, the Nevada Republican Party filed a complaint with the…
