Author Archive: Brandon Kiser

Obama in 2008: I’d Prefer a Gradual Increase in Oil Prices

Well, it’s been 4 years, Mr. President. Is this gradual enough for you? Related: Obama’s Double Talk on High Gas Prices; David Harsanyi: “Aren’t High Gas Prices What Democrats Want?” Hat tip: RNC Research

 

CNN Poll: Arizona GOP Race Practically Tied Up

CNN Poll: Arizona GOP Race Practically Tied Up

The upcoming GOP primary elections in Michigan and Arizona one week from today are going to be fun. Santorum has a small lead in Michigan (basically a tie) and now Romney has a small lead in Arizona (basically a tie). Drama. On the eve of the... read more »

 

Yes, Obama Did Turn Down the Keystone Pipeline

Yes, Obama Did Turn Down the Keystone Pipeline

I understand this is Jay Carney’s job as White House Press Secretary, but c’mon man. Have some dignity. From the Washington Examiner: White House Press Secretary Jay Carney declared that President Obama did not actually “turn... read more »

 

Obama Adviser Buys Illegal Gold From a Congolese Warlord

Obama Adviser Buys Illegal Gold From a Congolese Warlord

Allegedly. An important trade adviser to the Obama White House, a bundler and close friend of the Clinton family is in a little bit of trouble. He’s now entangled in at least (but probabaly more) scandals involving corrupt warlords in... read more »

 

Santorum is Not Our Man

Santorum is Not Our Man

In my latest post on Clarity Media’s (the guys behind the Washington Examiner and Weekly Standard) Red Alert Politics, I lay out the case against Santorum – just by looking at his record and why Republicans were losing up until 2010... read more »

 

Brief Thoughts on the Third Anniversary of the ‘Stimulus’

Brief Thoughts on the Third Anniversary of the ‘Stimulus’

Three years ago today, President Obama signed the stimulus bill designed to kickstart the economy. It failed. Unemployment is still above 8 percent, and it is predicted to stay there until 2014. Under the administration’s own predictions... read more »

 

Video: Tim Geithner Says Obama’s Budget is ‘Unsustainable’

His words, not mine. Presented with no further comment: Geithner: “Even if Congress were to enact this budget, we would still be left with, in the outer decades as millions of Americans retire, what are still unsustainable commitments in... read more »

 

Excellent George Allen Ad: Tim Kaine is “Doing What The President Wants”

Excellent George Allen Ad: Tim Kaine is “Doing What The President Wants”

One of the top Senate races this year is going down in Virginia. With Senator Jim Webb (D) retiring, the seat is now open. Interestingly, the guy Senator Webb beat out for the seat in 2006, George Allen, is running to hold the seat once again... read more »

 

New Reality Show: Sarah Palin and the Brokered Convention

New Reality Show: Sarah Palin and the Brokered Convention

No, there won’t be any fish-clubbing – but this should be entertaining nonetheless: Former Republican Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin said Wednesday that a brokered Republican presidential convention was a possibility and that if it happened... read more »

 

It’s On: Showdown in Michigan Begins With Romney Super PAC Attack Ad

It’s On: Showdown in Michigan Begins With Romney Super PAC Attack Ad

Earlier today I wrote at Red Alert Politics that Romney was ready to “let slip the dogs of war” in Michigan – much like he did in Florida: Next on the schedule is the Michigan contest – long considered a Romney lock. Not... read more »

 

Unbelievable Video: Budget Chief Won’t Admit Obama’s Budget Spends More Than the Debt Limit Deal

It was a simple yes or no question. In a Senate hearing on the President’s new, ridiculous budget proposal, ranking member of the Senate Budget Committee Sen. Sessions asked Obama budget chief Zients if the plan spends more than the agreed... read more »

 

Romney Was Right About the Auto Bailouts

Romney Was Right About the Auto Bailouts

Michigan’s primary is right around the corner. Cue the renewed outrage that Romney didn’t support the government bailouts of Detroit’s Big Three automakers. Back in 2008 as everything regarding the American economy came crashing... read more »