by Ben Johnson For most of his term, Barack Obama has been flirting with impeachment like Bill Clinton at a sorority on open bar night, but he may be set to go too far even by Washington’s standards. Administration officials suggested if Congress does not raise the debt ceiling, the president may (wrongly) invoke the 14th Amendment to force the nation to borrow money. Last Tuesday Rep. … [Read more...]
Frum Tells GOP to Raise Debt Ceiling — To Spare Obama Impeachment
July 14, 2011 By Ben Johnson
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Mayor Bloomberg’s Solution for Detroit: Let Illegals Move in and “Take Jobs”
May 2, 2011 By Ben Johnson
New York City Michael Bloomberg has a keen solution for the city of Detroit: open the U.S. border and allow illegal immigrants to move in to "start businesses, take jobs whatever." The Democrat-turned-Republican-turned-Independent, who is said to be considering a third party presidential run in 2012 and was a major force behind the "No Labels" movement, says America's most decrepit city would … [Read more...]
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“No Labels” Tries to Redefine Obama into the Center
December 14, 2010 By Ben Johnson
This author has reported extensively on the new faux centrist organization "No Labels" and its organizers' efforts to form a new, national third party in time for the 2012 presidential elections. After its kickoff event yesterday in New York City, it is clear the group is rendering yet another service to the president: It attempts to portray Barack Obama as a centrist. In a story today, … [Read more...]
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RINOs Plan a Third Party
December 3, 2010 By Ben Johnson
Stung by a surging Tea Party movement, liberal Republicans and Democrats associated with Hillary Clinton are privately planning to form a “centrist” third party in time for the 2012 election. Political insiders believe if Barack Obama remains unpopular next year and the Republican nominee believes in small government conservatism, an independent run may be their best bet to keep the … [Read more...]
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