This week, Americans watched George W. Bush come back on the political scene through the release of his memoirs, Decision Points. He hit the media circuit with appearances on Oprah, Hannity, and a special prime-time interview with Matt Lauer, as well as Rush Limbaugh. And […]

With Americans demanding that congress cut spending, it would seem apparent that earmarks would be frozen. Senator Jim DeMint is using his new found power to clash with the Senate’s top Republican over congress’ practice of spending federal money on pet projects back home. These are little bits and pieces tacked onto bills that bring money to often ridiculous projects. Americans For Limited Government’s President Bill Wilson spoke with reporter Frank McCaffrey about Washington’s brand of pork.

By Kevin Mooney — Attention incoming House and Senate Republicans. You are well positioned deep inside enemy territory to operate as constitutional insurgents. This means you are not part of the club and must remain separate and distinct from your party’s leadership in order to […]

China’s credit rating agency, Dagong, has once again downgraded the U.S. credit rating, this time down to A+ . The agency cited the Federal Reserve’s proposed $600 billion in purchases of U.S. treasuries, writing that the “move entirely encroaches on the interests of the creditors, indicating the decline of the U.S. government’s intention of debt repayment.” While the Fed […]

To receive the Must Reads in your inbox, click here ! Good Friday Morning, Here are your morning Must Reads according to Adam Bitely : Re-branded ACORN network will target battleground states in 2012 elections Out of the wilderness ALG sends letter encouraging new House GOP members to choose leaders wisely Obama panel probes for “stimulus” waste at the Ritz Carlton… The blue state budget crisis Cartoon of the day, “Pelosi Ain’t Going Away” Obama’s economic views are rejected on the world stage… Don’t Tread on Me license plate coming to Virginia? Byron York: Dems extol facts and science but act on ideology Malkin: Throw Carol Browner under the bus Ben Bernanke’s made up money Saul Anuzis announces run for RNC chairman Map narrows for Obama re-election

By William Warren – My latest cartoon pokes fun at the party Pelosi held this past Wednesday for all of the Democrats’ accomplishments over the past two years.

By Kevin Mooney — Political operatives connected with renamed ACORN affiliates remain strongly positioned to help swing close, competitive races for left-leaning candidates in 2012 elections, according to former insiders and policy analysts who are familiar with the network’s operations. Even as the organization known […]

In Virginia, Delegate John O’Bannon is sponsoring legislation that could bring a “Don’t Tread On Me” license plate to the roads in the Old Dominion. This seems like a pretty cool idea. There is some irony in the license plate though. As Bearing Drift’s Brian Kirwin noted, “I don’t mind if the Tea Party gets […]

Americans for Limited Government President Bill Wilson sent a letter to each newly elected Republican Member of the House urging them to oppose Rep. Fred Upton (R-MI) as Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. In his letter to the new Members, Wilson highlights Rep. […]

To receive the Must Reads in your inbox, click here ! Good Thursday Morning, Here are your morning Must Reads according to Adam Bitely : 2010 is a banner year for conservatives Turn the ship of state around A polarizing Pelosi Pelosi faces resistance from Democrats Veterans day special: A glance into the Greatest Generation Drew Brees: WWII Vets still deserve our attention Special Veterans day cartoon, “So Much Owed” Federal pay hike? Let’s start with a freeze and then cut 10% Obama has a listening problem How the EPA cripples the economy George Soros U.N. panel organizes $100 billion climate change shakedown against U.S. The rollback begins Who paid for Pelosi’s accomplishments party? Prancing, preaching, posing pols