Category Archives: 2012 Elections

The Two Most Important Lessons of the Wisconsin Recall Election


What are the biggest and most important lessons we can take away from the Wisconsin recall election?  There are two huge ones. 1. Super PACs can run adds that say ABSOLUTELY ANYTHING without any form of recourse and they will reap the … Continue reading

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Arizona GOP begins process to remove Obama from Presidential Ballot if he can’t Prove Citizenship


It seems like the GOP in Arizona is desperate to keep Obama from winning the state.  Today the Arizona Secretary of State Ken Bennett announced that the birthplace of President Obama would have to be determined before he would be … Continue reading

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Mitt Romney’s “Day One” Ad Shows his Policies are Identical to George Bush’s in 2008


Summary: The policies mentioned in this ad are identical to those of Bush in 2008. Have people forgotten that these policies caused the financial crisis and almost sent us into a depression. Good idea? Or should we keep on track … Continue reading

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The GOPs Least Favorite Obama Tweets


And they all happen to be based on facts, not fantasy The Bush Tax Cuts will add 5 trillion dollars to the deficit over the next decade - @barackobama #teaparty #gop Government Spending is Lower today than when Obama took office … Continue reading

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Fake Economic Charts Going Viral on Right-Wing Blogs


When you think you have seen everything, that is when you find yourself shaking your head in disbelief.  Since the general election campaign has kicked off, I have been following politics really closely to see what dirty tricks emerge.  Well, … Continue reading

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5 Things you need to know about Mitt Romney (Infographic)


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8 of the Top 10 states that don’t pay Federal Income Tax are Red States


Mitt Romney says citizens who don’t pay income tax will never vote for him. But eight of the top 10 states with the highest number of nonpayers are red states. Mitt Romney speaking to a room of millionaire donors: “There … Continue reading

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A Message from the ‘Tea Party for Obama’


Obama and his community organizers have been working day and night to recruit and train volunteers to gear up for this fall’s battles. The left is targeting Tea Party favorites like Scott Walker, Allen West and Steve King. And of … Continue reading

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The Koch Brothers Resort to Lying (Again) in Latest Campaign Add Buy


The oil industry front group Americans For Prosperity announced yet another major ad buy of $6.1 million in eight states.  Their main donors – the Koch Brothers.  Why do the Koch Brothers hate Green Energy?  Because it takes money away … Continue reading

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ALEC, Koch Brothers and Voter Suppression


For years, the right wing has been trying to stop Black people, other people of color, young people, and the elderly from voting — and now some of America’s biggest companies are helping them do it. These companies have helped … Continue reading

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