George Wenschhof
Expect a lot discussion on the upcoming mid term elections this Sunday morning. Republican and Democratic chairs of committees to elect their Representatives and Senators will be guests on NBC "Meet the Press". Also Fox News Sunday has Representatives Mike Pence (R-Ind.) and James Clyburn (D-S.C.).
The Immigration debate will heat up with New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson and Republican Senate candidate J.D. Hayworth appearing on CBS "Face The Nation".
Vice President Joe Biden, who always seems to provide a good sound bite for the main stream media, has the spotlight on him as he is the only guest on ABC "This Week"
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell gets to explain what he meant by his recent statement that Congress should place a moratorium on passing legislation on CNN "State of The Union". There is already a lot of voters who have not seen anything positive being offered from their Republican Representatives in Congress. Instead, the Republican strategy in Congress has simply been to say "No".
New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu (D) gets to add his two cents on the BP oil spill in the Gulf and how it affecting his city which is still rebounding from the devastating effects of Hurricane Katrina. He will also be appearing on CNN "State of The Union".
NBC "Meet the Press" - NRSC chair John Cornyn (R-Tex.), DSCC chair Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), NRCC chair Pete Sessions (R-Tex.) and DCCC chair Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.)
ABC "This Week" - Vice President Joe Biden
CBS "Face The Nation" - Governor Bill Richardson (D-N.M.), Senate candidate J.D. Hayworth (R-Ariz.)
CNN "State of The Union" - Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-Md.), and New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu (D)
Fox News Sunday - Representatives James Clyburn (D-S.C.) and Mike Pence (R-Ind.)
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Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Daily Democratic Wire 8-19-2009
George Wenschhof
Today, President Barack Obama will discuss health care reform in a series of phone conferences - He has two phone conferences planned with thousands of religious leaders today and will also appear on BlogTalkRadio at 5 PM ET. You can read more here.
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Marist poll shows Palin would get crushed by Obama 56% - 33% in 2012 - the poll also shows the resignation by Sarah Palin of the Governor seat in Alaska also hurt her with voters. You can read more results from the poll here.
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NBC News Poll show Americans feelings toward health care reform unchanged since July - however, the misinformation being spread by Republicans such as death panels, care for illegal immigrants, pay for abortions, and a government take-over of the system is now believed by a majority. Even though, independent fact-checkers say these claims are all untrue. Shows how nasty politics gets sometimes. MSNBC.com has more here.
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Democrats begin talk of going it alone on health care reform - The NY Times has a good read here. Seems White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel and Democratic leadership is sending a strong message to Republicans that if they do not stop their misinformation effort and begin meaningful negotiation on health care reform, they will use budget reconciliation as a means to pass reform. In the case of budget reconciliation, a simple majority is needed in Congress to pass the bill.
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Carly Fiorina may challenge Senator Barbara Boxer (D-Calf.) in 2010 - Fiorina filed papers allowing her to begin fundraising. Fiorina has her work cut out for her as she will have to overcome her failures in running Hewlett Packard and being let go as manager of the losing John McCain presidential campaign. Politico.com has more here.
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Violence results in deaths of election workers on eve of Afghanistan election - stay tuned as the election will take place tomorrow. Reports also indicate election materials are slow in arriving at polling locations. President Hamid Karzai is facing dozens of opponents and speculation is a run off may be necessary to determine the winner. The winner must receive a majority of the vote and not a plurality. You can read more here.
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North Korean diplomats to meet with Governor Bill Richardson - in what appears to be another overture toward entering into discussions with the U.S. the diplomats are going to Sante Fe to meet with the Governor. This comes soon after former President Bill Clinton's successful trip to N. Korea to free two American Journalists. CNN.com has more here.
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Thursday, March 19, 2009
Democratic Chatter 3-19-2009
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Today, President Barack Obama remains in California - He will tour a electric vehicle research plant in the morning and in the afternoon he will be joined by California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger at a town hall meeting at the Miguel Contreras Learning Center in L.A. Before heading home, the president will tape a show with NBC's The Tonight Show with Jay Leno which will be broadcast tonight at 11:30 PM ET. ThePage.Time.com has more here.
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The Federal Reserve announced yesterday it will spend another 1 Trillion to help stabilize the economy - The NY Times has more here. the question is rapidly becoming how much national debt can the country withstand? The one trillion will be spent to purchase mortgage and securities interests. The Obama budget for fiscal year 2010 will have an additional 1.75 trillion in deficit spending and we have not added the recent 787 billion Stimulus bill. When added to the current 11 Trillion in national debt, the total could near 15 Trillion by the end of fiscal year 2010.
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Senator Chris Dodd (D-Conn.) admits he added loophole allowing for A.I.G. to pay bonuses - CNN.com has more here. Reportedly, he first denied and then admitted to CNN, he added language to the Stimulus bill to allow for existing bonuses to be paid. He added Obama administration officials also pushed for the change over legal contractual concerns pertaining to the bonus agreements in place. These revelations will not help Dodd in his reelection bid in 2010 which is already shaky due to favorable mortgages he received previously on homes he owns. This news will not help the Obama administration either who claimed they were unaware of the planned bonus payments.
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) threw gasoline on the fire yesterday when testifying before Congress saying it is unlikely A.I.G. will be able to repay the government the 170 billion in loans received. McClatchydc.com has more here.
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Not all Congressional Democrats supportive of President Obama's budget - elected Democrats have not been shy in denouncing various aspects of the president's proposed 3.55 Trillion budget. Expect this to heat up even more as the budget debate moves forward. TheHill.com has more here. Up until now, the president has been able to blame the economic woes on the previous Republican George W. Bush administration and rightfully so. However, at some point the voters will say this is your problem Mr. President. Stay Tuned.
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New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson (D) signs repeal of the death penalty - this action was a reversal in thought by the Governor who indicated he is comfortable with his decision. Time.com has more here. Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley (D) was unsuccessful in his recent attempt to repeal the death penalty in his state, instead opting to support limitations.
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On the foreign policy front, North Korea detains two U.S. women journalists - an area where tensions are already high, two journalists who were filming on the frozen river Tumen on the border of China and were seized by North Korean security guards. Reuters.com has more here.
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