Category: Barack Obama

Repeat After Me: We Didn’t Lose Because of Social Issues

Posted on by Matt Vespa

I admit that I really haven’t become much of a social conservative until about the last eighteen months. : I mostly took libertarian position on issues like gay marriage and abortion — some of which I still maintain. : However, being an adoptee and seeing the utter rot inherent on the political left, especially when it comes […]

 

Changing Demographics Threaten Republican Texas

Posted on by Matt Vespa

Yes, demographics talk will dominate the political discourse — and it should worry us. : Immigration, as an issue, and Republican ineptitude to convey : a sensible policy to ameliorate our perceived anti-immigrant leanings, ruined the Californian Republican Party forever. : Furthermore, New York and Pennsylvania are, to coin a term from Senator-elect Ted Cruz, “unalterably” Democratic. : Based […]

 

Romney’s Presidential Hopes Dashed By Less Than 500,000 Votes

Posted on by Matt Vespa

Ouch! From Richard Nixon to Al Gore, candidates who have suffered defeats in close presidential elections, either in the Electoral College or popular vote, probably have felt the feelings of disappointment, shock, and frustration that Mitt Romney is experiencing right now.: While President Obama secured re-election with a majority of the popular vote and an Electoral […]

 

The Name ‘Republican’ Is Damaged Beyond Repair

Posted on by Warner Todd Huston

Fact: Millions of Republican voters did not come out to unseat Barack Obama. Explanation: The Republican brand has been damaged beyond repair. Solution: Is Herman Cain Right? Do we need to replace the GOP with a new party? The Republican brand has been destroyed beyond repair. This is all something we really can blame on […]

 

FBI Whistle Blower Spoke To Eric Cantor Two Weeks Ago Regarding Petraeus

Posted on by William Teach

Starting off, Politico offers 6 lingering questions regarding the resignation of David Petraeus, which includes 1. Why resign now? The Obama administration’s first sex scandal exploded just three days after the president was reelected at the end of a hard-fought campaign and just days before Petraeus was scheduled to appear at a congressional hearing about […]

 

Well, Romney’s ORCA Got Harpooned

Posted on by Matt Vespa

Originally posted on: The Young Cons. While many expected high Republican vote turnout, that just wasn’t the case on Nov. 6. : Mitt Romney received less votes in Ohio than John McCain in 2008, and received three million less votes in the popular vote than John McCain. : As Amanda Carpenter tweeted the day after the election, while […]

 

Newsweek: Hey, Whities, You’re Old, You’re White And You’re Finished

Posted on by Warner Todd Huston

Your days are done, white man. In its November issue, Newsweek and writer David Frum want you GOP whities to know that you’re old, you’re white, and you’re finished. Not only does Newsweek want white Republicans to know their salad days are over (and that they are racist, no doubt), but the aging magazine has […]

 

Obama Really, Really Wants His Upper Middle Class Tax Increase

Posted on by William Teach

As the saying goes, elections have consequences (The Hill) President Obama said in his weekly address Saturday that his reelection shows Americans want Congress to pass a tax cut for the middle class. This is what Conservatives mean when we talk about “bias.” In the first paragraph, we get a lie. Obama doesn’t want to […]

 

CNBC: We’re Probably Headed to Another Recession… NOW They Tell Us?

Posted on by Warner Todd Huston

Two days after the election, CNBC published a dour report on the economy. Shockingly, CNBC is predicting that the U.S. economy is likely headed for another recession. CNBC so helpfully tells us that, now that the election is behind us, the light in our economic tunnel could be a “freight train.” Gee, it sure would […]

 

Welcome To ObamaWorld: Large Number Of Companies Announce Layoffs Post Election

Posted on by William Teach

Quite a few companies are giving their position on the election outcome (The Blaze) Do elections have consequences? If you have been paying attention to the financial markets, you might think so. Wall Street has had two horrible days since President Obama won a second term. However, stock prices are not the only thing taking […]

 

Media Slammed Mitt’s Food Donations, Now Sandy Victims Plead for… Food Donations

Posted on by Warner Todd Huston

The Old Media spent several days last week attacking Mitt Romney for his October 30 event in Ohio where he presided over supporters coming together to donate money, clothing, and food for the victims of Hurricane Sandy. Then the food donations were ridiculed. Yet, now ABC News is reporting that victims of the storm are […]

 

My Two Cents: Why Obama Won And Romney Lost

Posted on by William Teach

This will probably be the last post on the meaning of this loss, but, this is part of a conversation I was having with a moderate Republicans who voted Obama and a moderate Liberal who voted Romney late yesterday. Consider that, in exit polls, 52% said that the country is on the wrong track. Only […]

 

The Day After…

Posted on by Matt Vespa

Well, we lost. : Mitt Romney didn’t win comfortably. : BUT, Republicans maintained control of the House of Representatives. : In one of the most ignominious highlights of the night, the GOP lost two senate seats — increasing the Democratic majority by two. : The current makeup is 55 Democrats to 45 Republicans. : In a milestone for the ladies, […]

 

After The Elections: Where Is America Now? It’s Dead, That’s Where

Posted on by Warner Todd Huston

Due to the re-election of Barack Hussein Obama, the United States is officially a failed experiment. In fact, his election in the first place in 2008 signaled the end. Because so few of you people out there know anything about history any more, I’ll have to explain that opening line above. You see, the founders […]

 

What has changed?

Posted on by Michael Fell

The GOP increased their majority in the House of Representatives.:  The “progressive” Democrats held on to a slim Senate majority.:  Barack Obama still occupies the White House. With fifty three House members demanding that Obama answer questions about the lethal, ham handed disaster in Benghazi and the equally bungled cover-up, do not expect a sudden […]

 

Election 2012: Breaking It All Down

Posted on by William Teach

First off, congratulations to Mr. Obama for winning a second term. However, if we look at the popular vote, this does not present a mandate. All together, we are looking a split of about 59 million for Barack to 57 million for Mitt. Doesn’t matter, because I truly expect Obama to mostly move even further […]

 

Romney Leads Independent Voters In Virginia by Twelve

Posted on by Matt Vespa

So, Romney is leading Indies by twelve in Virginia, and Obama’s lead amongst women isn’t enough, according to Ace. : Virginia is also reporting a heavy voter turnout. More: CNN’s exits have it 49-49. This almost certainly means it’s in the bag for Team Red. In addition, I saw secondhand that Obama’s advantage with women is […]

 

Everyone Needs To Simmer Down About Virginia, Exit Polls

Posted on by Matt Vespa

Let’s all calm down. : I know a few conservative may have started to sweat after seeing Drudge’s headline showing “boom” for Obama in the early exit polls. : However, Ace of Spades reminds us that in 2004, John Kerry led in the exit polls by nine. Remember, the: 2004 exits had Kerry winning nationally 51-48.: Actual result? Pretty […]

 

Good News Out of PA

Posted on by Matt Vespa

After casting my ballot for Mitt Romney, I tuned into Julie Mason’s The Press Pool on Sirius XM during my three hour trek back to Maryland. : Mason’s guest was Pittsburgh-Tribune Review staff writer and editorial page columnist Salena Zito, who detailed how Romney could win Pennsylvania tonight. : One indicator was Romney’s rally in Bucks County, […]

 

L.A. Times: Hey, Did We Mention That You Romney Voters are ALL Racists

Posted on by Warner Todd Huston

Sandy Banks of the L.A. Times has figured out why anyone would vote against Barack Obama. Why, they are all racists, of course. Oh, you don’t use “the N word,” she tells us, but we know what you Romney voters really think. Banks dropped all pretense of logic or fairness in her November 4 piece […]

 

Are You Ready For A Flood Of ObamaCare Regulations Post-Election?

Posted on by William Teach

You’ve probably heard about the massive number of jobs and energy killing regulations planned by Obama’s EPA to hit after the election. What about with Obamacare? (Politico) The bottled-up rules to set up President Barack Obama’s health care reform law are going to start flowing quickly right after Election Day. But how long will that […]

 

Why Election 2012 Went Small Ball

Posted on by William Teach

I think we all know the reasoning why the presidential campaign looks so small, but, The Politico attempts to ascribe the same type of small campaign to Romney even more than Obama The 2012 election is over at last, and its supporting cast–a complex of operatives and reporters, locked in an embrace of mutual need […]

 

My Prediction: Romney Wins Comfortably

Posted on by Matt Vespa

The day has arrived. : In about twenty-four hours, the stains of Barack Obama will be wiped clean and honor and dignity will be restored to The White House under Governor Mitt Romney. : It hasn’t been an easy road. : Conservatives waged a brutal primary battle that left us with a scarred nominee — Romney — coming […]

 

CNN Celebrates Springsteen Rally For Obama, Ignores Larger Romney Rally

Posted on by Warner Todd Huston

CNN’s 1600 Report blog is currently featuring a photo of aging rocker Bruce Springsteen at a rally for Obama in Wisconsin today. The headline reads, “Springsteen energizes Obama’s final sprint.” One might think it would be interesting, though, to compare and contrast the size of the crowd at Obama’s Springsteen rally with Romney’s rally from […]

 

Washington Post Jubilant at ‘Oct. Job Growth’ Then Says ‘Unemployment Rate Flat’

Posted on by Warner Todd Huston

Just before Election Day, the Washington Post is super excited about all that “job growth” for October. Yet the paper goes on to note that the “unemployment rate is flat.” So, which is it, Washington Post? Are we to be jubilant that there was job growth in October, or is the unemployment rate flat? Regardless, […]

 

For Love of Country

Posted on by Michael Fell

Speaking in Springfield Ohio, Barack Obama mentioned Mitt Romney.:  As soon as he mentioned Romney’s name, the crowd began to boo. Obama told the crowd: “No, no, no. Don’t boo, vote. Voting is the best revenge.” Speaking in New Hampshire, Romney told supporters how Obama had said that voting would be their “best revenge” against […]

 

Why You Should Vote Romney: Visualize Obama World

Posted on by William Teach

An interesting little HuffPo article by Robert Creamer is pulled by Memeorandum, asking people to visualize what Romney World would look like if he’s elected My wife, Jan Schakowsky, and I are friends with a wonderful woman named Bea. Bea is now 95 years old. Bea was born in 1917. She was born in a […]

 

Slate Writer: White Guys Voting for Romney ‘In Defiance of Normal Americans’

Posted on by Matt Vespa

Remember when liberals scoffed at the fact that Romney could win more than 60% of the white vote? Not only has Romney successfully tackled that hurdle, and liberals are apparently mad about it. Tom Scocca of Slate Magazine wrote on November 2 about the “tribal appeal” that Mitt Romney has with whites and why “white […]