Category Archives: Issues

Did Republicans Mean What They Said On Background Checks?

Senate Democrats video. April 4, 2013

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Senator Reid: Every Idea to Curb Gun Violence Should Get a Vote

Nevada Senator Harry Reid tells the Senate he is deeply troubled by Senate Republicans, threatening to block debate on gun violence. “There is simply no reason for this blatant obstruction except for the fear of considering anti-violence proposals in full view,” he explained.

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President Obama Speaks on Reducing Gun Violence

President Obama continues asking the American people to join him in calling on Congress to pass common-sense measures to reduce gun violence. April 8, 2013.

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Bachmann: Repeal Obamacare Before It ‘Literally Kills’ People!

Apparently Bachmann couldn’t keep a low profile for long and burst back on the stage with a string of hyperbole and falsehood so outrageous she is being described as the G.O.P.’s Bachmann Problem: People like Bachmann represent everything that is wrong with the Republican Party. She and her colleagues are hyperbolic, reactionary, ill-informed and ill-intentioned, and they have become synonymous with the Republican brand. We don’t need all politicians to be Mensa-worthy, but we do expect them to be cogent and competent. When all the dust settles from the current dustup within the party over who holds the mantle and which direction to take, Republicans will still be left with the problem of what to do with people like Bachmann. And as long as the … Continue reading

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Government Paying Black Men To Impregnate Women Says Lawmaker

It appears as though Representative Glen Gruenhagen is tired of his role as back bench crazy member of the MN House Republican Caucus. He wants the top spot! Courtesy of The Uptake: During a debate on a health care insurance bill, Representative Glenn Gruenhagen (R- Glenco, MN) claimed it would undermine “traditional marriage” and then went a few steps further. “When a country undermines traditional marriage, it cannot print up enough money to take care of all the problems that happen in our society. And we need to look no further than our welfare program and the black families in this country. Prior to the great society programs of the 60s the out of wedlock birth among black families was approximately, or was under 20 … Continue reading

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