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The Real Joe: Biden Runs From His Record On The Military
Joe Biden’s active courting of the military vote belies the Obama/Biden administration’s notorious unfavourability among troops and veterans due to its micromanagement and incompetence... Continue Reading »
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President Trump Is Bringing Peace To The Middle East
President Trump’s peacemaking efforts have achieved incredible results including obtaining historic peace agreements between Arab countries and Israel, garnering President Trump two Nobel Peace Prize nominations... Continue Reading »
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President Trump Is Making The World (And Space) Safe Again
Today, the RNC will highlight how President Trump has stood up to rogue regimes, enacted freer and fairer trade deals, and ensured a strong American foreign policy across the globe and in space... Continue Reading »
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Biden’s Policy “Brain Trust” Swings And Misses On Middle East Predictions
Following the Trump Administration’s historic Israel-UAE peace deal, it’s clear Joe Biden’s foreign policy advisors’ dire predictions about the Middle East could not have been more wrong... Continue Reading »
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In Venezuela, President Trump Supports Democracy Where Biden Bowed To Maduro
While the Obama/Biden Administration stabilized the Maduro regime, President Trump has put the Venezuelan people first and bolstered the country’s legitimate interim President Juan Guaidó... Continue Reading »
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While Biden Appeases, President Trump Stands Up To China
President Trump has stood up to China on its unfair trade, IP theft, human rights abuses and spying; meanwhile, Joe Biden has called for relations with China to go “beyond close”... Continue Reading »
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Under Joe Biden, China Will Be Thriving
Noted foreign policy blunderer Joe Biden has routinely allowed China to take advantage of the United States and it will only get worse if he becomes President... Continue Reading »
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President Trump's USMCA Deal Has Been Praised As "A Clear Win" For Americans
On Wednesday, the USMCA came into force, and was hailed as a true victory for Americans... Continue Reading »
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States Across The Country Are Hailing The “Fantastic” USMCA
Across the country, states are praising the USMCA, calling it “crucial,” “vital,” and “fantastic news”... Continue Reading »
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Promises Made, Promises Kept On USMCA
Today, the heralded USMCA trade agreement comes into force and will replace the disastrous Joe Biden-supported NAFTA... Continue Reading »
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President Trump Has Kept His Promise On USMCA
Tomorrow, President Trump’s USMCA trade deal will go into effect with the potential to add nearly 600,000 jobs and grow U.S. GDP by $235 billion... Continue Reading »
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Media’s Double Standard Evident In Its Treatment Of Democrat And GOP Governors
After weeks of lauding Democrat Governors and decrying Republicans, the media’s double standard is crystal clear... Continue Reading »
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Praise And Polling Show Broad Support For President Trump
Praise from Democrat Governors and new polling illustrate the confidence Americans have in President Trump’s coronavirus response... Continue Reading »
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Praise Keeps Pouring In For The President’s Handling Of Coronavirus
President Trump has just tied his highest approval rating as praise for his coronavirus response floods in... Continue Reading »
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China Lies; Biden Hides
Joe Biden, carrying on his dovish stance towards China, has refused to address the communist country’s concealment of the coronavirus and has instead touted Chinese misinformation to the public... Continue Reading »
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Joe Biden’s List Of Coronavirus Gaffes, Errors And Lies Continues To Grow
When it comes to getting the facts wrong, Joe Biden has not lost his fastball as his list of errors, gaffes and misleading information continues to grow... Continue Reading »
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Joe Biden’s Coronavirus Response: False Claims, Pinocchios And Division
Given his horrible track record on handling public health crises, it’s no surprise Joe Biden has turned to spreading false and misleading claims during the coronavirus crisis... Continue Reading »
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La justicia no toma descansos
La Administración Trump continúa apoyando al pueblo venezolano.... Continue Reading »
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Justice does not take breaks
The Trump Administration continues to stand with the Venezuelan people.... Continue Reading »
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President Trump Has Launched A Whole Of Government Response To The Coronavirus
The Trump Administration has worked tirelessly to secure free testing, paid leave for workers, protections for healthcare workers and emergency funding to counter the coronavirus... Continue Reading »
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What You Need To Know 2: The Trump Administration’s Response To The Coronavirus
The Trump Administration has launched a whole of government effort along with unprecedented private-public partnerships to counter the coronavirus and to keep Americans healthy and safe... Continue Reading »
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Promises Made, Promises Kept: USMCA Ratified By All, Set For June 1 Enforcement
Now that Canada has ratified the USMCA, the trade deal has been approved by all three member countries and will go into effect this June 1st... Continue Reading »
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President Trump Is Fulfilling His Promise To End Endless Wars
This Saturday, the Trump Administration signed an agreement in Afghanistan that paves the way for peace in the country and ending America’s involvement in the conflict... Continue Reading »
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Namaste To A Blossoming Partnership With India
President Trump’s trip to India has been a resounding success and has cemented the strong relationship between the United States and India... Continue Reading »
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Three Years In, President Trump’s Economy Continues To Impress
This year's economy is already off to a booming start, adding 225,000 jobs across the Nation in January. Following this week's State of the Union address, optimism a... Continue Reading »
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Three Years In, President Trump’s Economy Continues To Impress
This year's economy is already off to a booming start, adding 225,000 jobs across the Nation in January. Following this week's State of the Union address, optimism a... Continue Reading »
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Hip Hip Hooray For USMCA
Today, President Trump is signing the United States-Mexico-Canada (USMCA) Trade Agreement into law.... Continue Reading »
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Hip Hip Hooray For USMCA
Today, President Trump is signing the United States-Mexico-Canada (USMCA) Trade Agreement into law.... Continue Reading »
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Hip Hip Hooray For USMCA
Today, President Trump is signing the USMCA trade agreement into law in fulfillment of his promise to renegotiate better trade agreements for the American people... Continue Reading »
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Another Trade Deal, Another Win For The Trump Administration
While Democrats continue to focus on their bogus impeachment witch hunt, now moving to the Senate, President Donald Trump is adding to his long list of accomplishmen... Continue Reading »
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Another Trade Deal, Another Win For The Trump Administration
While Democrats continue to focus on their bogus impeachment witch hunt, now moving to the Senate, President Donald Trump is adding to his long list of accomplishmen... Continue Reading »
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Another Trade Deal, Another Win For The Trump Administration
Today, President Trump will sign a phase one trade agreement with China in a fulfillment of his promise to make trade fair again for the United States... Continue Reading »
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Joe Biden Had His Chance In The Middle East: It Was A Disaster
Joe Biden’s foreign policy record in the Middle East has been full of mistakes & distortions... Continue Reading »
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President Trump Strikes Another Blow Against Terrorism
Described as the “most powerful” terrorist on the planet, Gen. Qassem Soleimani was taken out by U.S. forces just days after he orchestrated an attack on U.S. embassy... Continue Reading »
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Winning: The World’s Number One Terrorist Has Been Eliminated
Thanks to President Trump’s leadership, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, rapist and murderer at helm of Islamic State, is dead at 48... Continue Reading »
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The Complaint That Ain’t
The whistleblower complaint lodged against President Trump is of partisan origins and is full of errors and inconsistencies that undermine its validity... Continue Reading »
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ICYMI: While Democrats Focus on Baseless Witch Hunt, POTUS Delivers A
ICYMI: While Democrats focus on yet another baseless witch hunt, President Trump is fighting for our country, delivering a huge win for Iowa farmers thanks to a new... Continue Reading »
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ICYMI: While Democrats Focus on Baseless Witch Hunt, POTUS Delivers A
ICYMI: While Democrats focus on yet another baseless witch hunt, President Trump is fighting for our country, delivering a huge win for Minnesota farmers thanks to a... Continue Reading »
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El presidente Trump enfrenta al socialismo en el hemisferio occidental
En la Asamblea General de las Naciones Unidas, el presidente Trump dejó claro que los EE.UU. se opone al socialismo y al comunismo en el hemisferio occidental.... Continue Reading »
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President Trump stands against socialism in the Western Hemisphere
President Trump made it clear at the United Nations, that the United States stands against socialism and communism in the Western Hemisphere.... Continue Reading »
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While Democrats Stonewall, President Trump is Fighting for Fairer Trade Deals
2020 Democrats won’t let you in on this secret: No one fights harder for fairer trade deals than President Trump.... Continue Reading »
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Ivanka Trump, lidera iniciativa para el desarrollo de las mujeres
La asesora de la Casa Blanca, Ivanka Trump, viajó a Colombia, donde promovió el empoderamiento de las mujeres y brindo su apoyo para los refugiados venezolanos.... Continue Reading »
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Ivanka Trump is leading the way on Women’s Global Development
White House Advisor Ivanka Trump traveled to Colombia, where she participated in the opening of a women’s entrepreneurship academy and visited Venezuelan refugees.... Continue Reading »
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If It Looks Like A Leaker And Leaks Like A Leaker, It’s Probably James Comey
The DOJ’s Inspector General report today is a damning indictment of James Comey and his violation of FBI policies through his handling and dissemination of official FBI material... Continue Reading »
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ICYMI: Sen. Grassley: It's time to pass the USMCA
In case you missed it, Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley is out with a new op-ed highlighting the need for USMCA ratification as congress prepares to head back to Washington... Continue Reading »
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Making Trade Fair Again- SC
President Trump has once again made it crystal clear: No one fights harder for freer and fair trade deals for American workers than the President.... Continue Reading »
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Making Trade Fair Again
President Trump has once again made it crystal clear: No one fights harder for freer and fair trade deals for American workers than the President.... Continue Reading »
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Making Trade Fair Again
President Trump has once again made it crystal clear: No one fights harder for freer and fair trade deals for American workers than the President.... Continue Reading »
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Making Trade Fair Again
No one fights harder for freer and fair trade deals for American workers than the President.... Continue Reading »
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Making Trade Fair Again
No one fights harder for freer and fair trade deals for American workers than the President.... Continue Reading »
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Making Trade Fair Again
No one fights harder for freer and fair trade deals for American workers than the President.... Continue Reading »
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Making Trade Fair Again
In another display of President Trump’s commitment to freer and fairer trade, over the weekend, the U.S. and Japan have reached a preliminary trade agreement worth billions... Continue Reading »
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After summer break, Congress needs to get USMCA done
Lauren Underwood and Sean Casten need to ratify the USMCA for Illinois farmers and manufacturers.... Continue Reading »
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After summer break, Congress needs to get USMCA done
Congress needs to ratify the USMCA for Alabama farmers and manufacturers.... Continue Reading »
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Vice President Pence in Maryland: RNC Statement
While Democrats refuse to act on ratifying the USMCA, the Trump Administration continues to push for fairer trade deals for our nation.... Continue Reading »
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Blockbuster Backfire: Mueller Hearings A Dud For Democrats
Today, the Mueller “spectacle” backfired for Democrats in an optical “disaster,” described as “very, very painful” and more like “pulling teeth” than “dramatic narrative”... Continue Reading »
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Beating A Dead Hoax
This Wednesday, the witch hunt goes on as Democrats have subpoenaed Robert Mueller to testify while simultaneously acknowledging they don’t expect any “new dramatic information”... Continue Reading »
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President Trump Is Winning Around The World
President Trump has kept his campaign promises to confront rogue regimes, crack down on trade cheaters, and revitalize the U.S. military... Continue Reading »
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Hypocrisy Alert: Dems Have Been Shopping For Oppo Around The World
In wake of faux outcry and Dem histrionics, it’s critical to remember Democrats are the ones who have actively sought opposition research from foreign governments... Continue Reading »
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Early Primary States Want USMCA, Why Don't Democrats?
President Trump has kept his promise to make trade deals fair for the American worker.... Continue Reading »
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Early Primary States Want USMCA, Why Don’t Democrats?
Early primary states are expected to benefit from USMCA so why are Democrats stalling on the deal?... Continue Reading »
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Everyone Supports The USMCA, Why Don’t The Democrats?
Nancy Pelosi once claimed to be for trade deals that would “make a bigger paycheck for the American worker,” but as President Trump and Republicans are on the cusp o... Continue Reading »
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Everyone Supports The USMCA, Why Don’t The Democrats?
Nancy Pelosi once claimed to be for trade deals that would “make a bigger paycheck for the American worker,” but as President Trump and Republicans are on the cusp o... Continue Reading »
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Everyone Supports The USMCA, Why Don’t The Democrats?
Nancy Pelosi once claimed to be for trade deals that would “make a bigger paycheck for the American worker,” but as President Trump and Republicans are on the cusp o... Continue Reading »
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Everyone Supports The USMCA, Why Don’t The Democrats?
Nancy Pelosi once claimed to be for trade deals that would “make a bigger paycheck for the American worker,” but as President Trump and Republicans are on the cusp o... Continue Reading »
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Everyone Supports The USMCA, Why Don’t The Democrats?
Nancy Pelosi once claimed to be for trade deals that would “make a bigger paycheck for the American worker,” but as President Trump and Republicans are on the cusp o... Continue Reading »
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Everyone Supports The USMCA, Why Don’t The Democrats?
Nancy Pelosi once claimed to be for trade deals that would “make a bigger paycheck for the American worker,” but as President Trump and Republicans are on the cusp o... Continue Reading »
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Everyone Supports The USMCA, Why Don’t The Democrats?
Nancy Pelosi once claimed to be for trade deals that would “make a bigger paycheck for the American worker,” but as President Trump and Republicans are on the cusp..... Continue Reading »
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Everyone Supports The USMCA, Why Don’t The Democrats?
Nancy Pelosi once claimed to be for trade deals that would “make a bigger paycheck for the American worker,” but as President Trump and Republicans are on the cusp..... Continue Reading »
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Everyone Supports The USMCA, Why Don’t The Democrats?
While Democrats drag their feet, numerous associations, automakers, farmers, and small businesses have all come out in support of the USMCA... Continue Reading »
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Democrats need to stop the phony investigations and pass the USMCA
While the Democrats accuse President Trump of a phony “cover-up,” they issued more subpoenas to interview folks who’ve already been interviewed by the Special Counse... Continue Reading »
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Democrats need to stop the phony investigations and pass the USMCA
While the Democrats accuse President Trump of a phony “cover-up,” they issued more subpoenas to interview folks who’ve already been interviewed by the Special Counse... Continue Reading »
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Democrats need to stop the phony investigations and pass the USMCA
While the Democrats accuse President Trump of a phony “cover-up,” they issued more subpoenas to interview folks who’ve already been interviewed by the Special Counse... Continue Reading »
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Democrats need to stop the phony investigations and pass the USMCA
While the Democrats accuse President Trump of a phony “cover-up,” they issued more subpoenas to interview folks who’ve already been interviewed by the Special Counse... Continue Reading »
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Democrats need to stop the phony investigations and pass the USMCA
While the Democrats accuse President Trump of a phony “cover-up,” they issued more subpoenas to interview folks who’ve already been interviewed by the Special Counse... Continue Reading »
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Democrats need to stop the phony investigations and pass the USMCA
While the Democrats accuse President Trump of a phony “cover-up,” they issued more subpoenas to interview folks who’ve already been interviewed by the Special Counse... Continue Reading »
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Los venezolanos necesitan su embajada en Washington
Activistas de izquierda han tomado control de la Embajada de Venezuela en Washington, D.C.... Continue Reading »
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Venezuelans need their D.C. embassy back
Left-wing activists have taken over the Venezuelan Embassy in Washington, D.C. and are not letting interim President Juan Guaidó’s ambassador, work there.... Continue Reading »
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Finally someone is standing up to China
Today, new tariffs go into effect on a total of $250 billion Chinese goods under the Trump Administration. For too long, China has been cheating on... Continue Reading »
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Finally Someone Is Standing Up To China
For too long, China has been cheating on trade. Now, someone is finally standing up to them.... Continue Reading »
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A Reckoning For China’s Trade Cheating
While others have acknowledged China’s trade cheating for years and done nothing, President Trump is determined to not let China off the hook until it ends its destabilizing practices... Continue Reading »
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Finally someone is standing up to China: RNC Research
Today, new tariffs go into effect on a total of $250 billion Chinese goods under the Trump Administration. For too long, China has been cheating on trade. Now, someo... Continue Reading »
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Top Democrats Are Failing Florida And The World On Venezuela
As popularity for the Trump Administration’s Venezuela policy soars in Florida, leading Democrats are letting down the people of Florida and Venezuelans everywhere... Continue Reading »
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Los demócratas están mostrando su apoyo inexistente para el pueblo venezolano
Después de 48 horas de ver al régimen socialista en Venezuela matar a su propia gente; los candidatos presidenciales Demócratas no se han pronunciado al respecto.... Continue Reading »
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Joe Biden’s Failure On Bin Laden Is The Rule Not The Exception
As we mark Osama bin Laden’s death just 8 years ago, it’s critical to remember that Joe Biden’s refusal to back the Abbottabad raid was emblematic of his poor foreign policy decision-making... Continue Reading »
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Question for Democrats: Is America to blame for the crisis in Venezuela?
2020 Democrats refuse to call for Maduro to step down while the Venezuelan crisis continues. Ilhan Omar even blamed the US for their crisis - do other Dems agree?... Continue Reading »
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Question for Florida Democrats: Is America to blame for the crisis in Ven
Do they agree with Rep. Omar? Is America really to blame for the crisis in Venezuela?... Continue Reading »
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The Media’s Mueller Musings: “Complete Vindication” Of President Trump
Media and pundits alike believe the report has cleared President Trump while the American people and even Democrats say they want to move on... Continue Reading »
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The Conclusive Conclusion Is No Collusion
The evidence in the Mueller report has exonerated President Trump and the Trump campaign of all allegations of collusion and obstruction of justice... Continue Reading »
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The Real Mueller Takeaway: Obama Dropped The Ball On Russia
The Mueller report is out and its contents are a shocking indictment of the Obama administration’s failure to address Russia’s election interference... Continue Reading »
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ICYMI: US Venezuelans flock to GOP amid anger at Dems for lack of action
I wanted to flag a recent article in Fox News that highlights how Venezuelan- Americans are heading to the Republican Party... Continue Reading »
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The contrast is clear
At a time when the Democratic Party is shielding anti-Semitism within their own ranks and boycotting AIPAC, Congressman Troy Balderson and the Ohio Republican delega... Continue Reading »
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President Trump Is Making NATO Stronger Than Ever
Thanks to President Trump’s pressure, NATO allies are finally paying their fair share—to the tune of $100 billion... Continue Reading »
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President Trump continues to stand with Israel
No President has done more to strengthen relations between the US and Israel than President Trump.... Continue Reading »
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President Trump continues to stand with Israel
No President has done more to strengthen relations between the U.S. and Israel than President Trump.... Continue Reading »
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President Trump continues to stand with Israel
In stark contrast to 2020 Democrats who have caved to their progressive base by boycotting AIPAC, President Trump once again reaffirmed his commitment to Israel.... Continue Reading »
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President Trump continues to stand with Israel
In stark contrast to 2020 Democrats who have caved to their progressive base by boycotting AIPAC, President Trump once again reaffirmed his commitment to Israel.... Continue Reading »
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The United States continues to support the Venezuelan people
The Trump administration has made it clear to the illegitimate regime of Nicolas Maduro: his dictatorship will not be tolerated.... Continue Reading »
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ICYMI: Vice President Pence- For the future of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro must go
I wanted to make sure that you saw the latest Op-ed in the Miami Herald from Vice President Mike Pence on the future of Venezuela and why Nicolás Maduro must go.... Continue Reading »
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The New Democrat Party: Transparently Anti-Israel
While the Trump Administration has remained steadfast in its commitment to Israel, many democrats have demonstrated anti-Israel bias... Continue Reading »
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La congresista Ocacio-Cortez defiende los comentarios antisemitas de sus colegas
La congresista Ocasio Cortez, no representa los valores de nuestra comunidad hispana mientras defienda a los dictadores antisemitas.... Continue Reading »
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Republicans advocate for democracy in Venezuela, Democrats preach socialism
Senator Marco Rubio held a hearing on the political crisis in Venezuela. He made it clear that the United States is proud to stand with the Venezuelan people.... Continue Reading »
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Andrew Gillum Repeatedly Defends Rep Omar’s Anti-Semitic Comments
This morning on CNN, Andrew Gillum defended the comments made by Ilhan Omar.... Continue Reading »
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ICYMI: Keep up the pressure, and Venezuelan socialism will fall
I wanted to make sure you saw today’s op-ed in the Washington Examiner from Adolfo Franco about this administration’s efforts to free Venezuela from socialism.... Continue Reading »
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Discord in the Democrat- Socialist Party?
Bernie Sanders is off to a very rough start to his 2020 campaign in Florida.... Continue Reading »
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ICYMI: Trump sees ‘new day’ for Latin America at Miami rally
I wanted to make sure that you saw this piece from the Associated Press... Continue Reading »
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Trump Leads The World To Say No More To Maduro
Thanks to President Trump, Maduro’s murderous regime may finally be coming to an end... Continue Reading »
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ICYMI: RNC Research- Trump Leads The World To Say No More To Maduro
With President Trump giving his speech in Miami this afternoon, I wanted to make sure you saw the latest RNC Research piece which focuses on Venezuela.... Continue Reading »
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Don’t Expect Tlaib to Join the Dem Chorus Denouncing Anti-Semitism
A new report came out that found Rep. Rashida Tlaib penned an Op-Ed in a Nation of Islam publication back in 2006 founded by Louis Farrakhan.... Continue Reading »
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Dems starting to denounce anti-Semitism – except NJ Dems, that is
Rep. Ilhan Omar took her anti-Semitic rhetoric even further this weekend – so far that members within her own party, even House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, are now startin... Continue Reading »
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Dems starting to denounce anti-Semitism – where is Andre Carson??
Rep. Ilhan Omar took her anti-Semitic rhetoric even further this weekend – so far that members within her own party are now starting to condemn her ‘hateful tropes.’... Continue Reading »
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Dems starting to denounce anti-Semitism – except Antonio Delgado, that is
Rep. Ilhan Omar took her anti-Semitic rhetoric even further this weekend – so far that members within her own party, even House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, are now startin... Continue Reading »
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Dems starting to denounce anti-Semitism – except NV Dems, that is
Rep. Ilhan Omar took her anti-Semitic rhetoric even further this weekend – so far that members within her own party are now starting to condemn her ‘hateful tropes.’... Continue Reading »
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Dems starting to denounce anti-Semitism – except IL Dems, that is
Rep. Ilhan Omar took her anti-Semitic rhetoric even further this weekend – so far that members within her own party, even House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, are now startin... Continue Reading »
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Dems starting to denounce anti-Semitism – except AZ Dems, that is
Rep. Ilhan Omar took her anti-Semitic rhetoric even further this weekend – so far that members within her own party are now starting to condemn her ‘hateful tropes.’... Continue Reading »
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Dems starting to denounce anti-Semitism – Except Mucarsel- Powell and Murphy
Rep. Ilhan Omar took her anti-Semitic rhetoric even further this weekend –... Continue Reading »
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RNC Statement on Vice President Pence's visit to Florida
If you are covering Vice President Pence’s visit to Miami today... Continue Reading »
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The world is rallying behind Juan Guaidó in Venezuela
President Trump recognized Juan Guaidó as the interim president of Venezuela.... Continue Reading »
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The anti-Semitism is strong with this one…
What is stopping Kyrsten Sinema and Ann Kirkpatrick from condemning an openly anti-Semitic organization masquerading as an inclusive women’s march?... Continue Reading »
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Dealmaker-In-Chief: President Trump Delivers “Impressive” New Trade Deal
Praise is rolling in for the Trump Administration’s new trade agreement with Mexico and Canada... Continue Reading »
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Promise Kept: Putting The Pressure On China
President Trump's America first tariffs have China's economy shaking and its communist leaders rattled, while the U.S. is flourishing... Continue Reading »
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President Trump Is Delivering On His Promise Of Better Trade Deals
Today, President Trump took a big step in his promise to renegotiate NAFTA and pursue freer and fairer trade deals... Continue Reading »
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Trump Cuts “Winning” Trade Deal With E.U.
Following a successful meeting with the E.U., praise for President Trump's trade policy has rolled in... Continue Reading »
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Trump Admin’s Tough Actions Against Russia
Through sanctions and beefing up NATO, the Trump Admin has held Russia accountable for hostile actions... Continue Reading »
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Trump’s Push To Increase NATO Defense Spending Is A Check On Russian Aggression
President Donald Trump is pressuring members of the NATO Alliance to increase thier defense spending by more than Russia's entire 2017 annual military budget... Continue Reading »
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Dem Hypocrisies And Obfuscations Abound During The NATO Summit
During the 2018 NATO Summit, Democrats excoriated President Trump for pursuing the very same tough on Russia policies they support... Continue Reading »
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President Trump’s Stand For American Industry
Despite their rhetoric, here’s how Canada, China, and the European Union have engaged in a variety of protectionist policies unfair to the U.S.... Continue Reading »
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Trump’s Historic Summit Stands In Contrast To Obama’s North Korea Failures
Obama’s failed policy of “strategic patience” gave North Korea breathing room to advance its nuclear weapons program.... Continue Reading »
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The Bad Iran Deal Just Got Worse for Senator Donnelly
It looks like Iran wasn’t the only one lying during the formation of the Iran nuclear deal.... Continue Reading »
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Trump Admin Takes Action While Dems Falter On Crisis In Venezuela
Ahead of The Summit of the America’s gathering, a reminder of how President Trump has been tough on socialist Venezuela, while liberals have praised the failing nation... Continue Reading »
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Optimism And Praise For Pompeo’s Nomination Is Rolling In
"Excellent," "prepared," and "uniquely qualified" were just some of the words of praise used to describe CIA Director Mike Pompeo during his nomination hearing to head the State Department... Continue Reading »
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China’s Trade Policy: Cheat And Repeat
China has carried out discriminatory and unfair trade practices to the detriment of the U.S. economy and consumers... Continue Reading »
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Support Pompeo, Not Partisanship
Experts project former CIA Director Mike Pompeo to be a "bright and promising" Secretary of State... Continue Reading »
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President Trump Is Standing Up To China’s Unfair Trading Practices
President Trump has carried out his campaign promise to confront China and fight for American workers... Continue Reading »
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Trump’s Tough-On-Russia Record
President Trump has repeatedly sanctioned Russia and supported our allies against Russian aggressions... Continue Reading »
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“Massive Win,” “Big Deal,” WTAS About Trump’s Progress On North Korea
Experts are praising President Trump’s leadership on North Korea... Continue Reading »
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Trump’s Spine Of Steel For U.S. Workers
Despite faux Outrage Concerning President Trump’s Moves To Protect U.S. Steel And Aluminum, Tariffs To Combat Unfair Trade Have Long Been A Bipartisan And Widely Supported Practice... Continue Reading »
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Trump’s Tough On North Korea Approach Is Working
After rapid advancement under the Obama Admin, North Korea has signaled they will talk denuclearization following a year of pressure from President Trump... Continue Reading »
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The Schiff Show: By The Numbers
TV sets have been full of Schiff over the past year... Continue Reading »
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The Leading From Behind Is Over
President Trump’s leadership on Iran stands in sharp contrast to the leading from behind of the Obama Admin... Continue Reading »
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Year In Review: Restoring A Foreign Policy That Puts America First
After Obama’s feckless foreign policy, Trump is reclaiming America’s place of prominence and strength on the world stage... Continue Reading »
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Promise Kept: President Trump Designates Jerusalem The Capital Of Israel
President Trump’s actions underscore the United States’ commitment to Israel... Continue Reading »
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ICYMI: Liberal Legal Scholar: Absolutely No Case For Obstruction Of Justice
ICYMI: Liberal Legal Scholar: Absolutely No Case For Obstruction Of Justice... Continue Reading »
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What They Are Saying About President Trump’s Trip To Asia
President Trump’s 13-day, five country Asia tour has been labeled a success by foreign policy experts and commentators.... Continue Reading »
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Obama & Iran: An Inartful Deal
The United States must ensure it is maximizing its interests under the Iran nuclear deal... Continue Reading »
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What They Are Saying About President Trump's U.N. Speech
President Trump’s United Nations speech was called “the best speech of his presidency” by some pundits... Continue Reading »
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Praise Continues To Roll In For President Trump’s Foreign Policy Speech
What They Are Saying About President Trump’s Afghanistan & South Asia Strategy Address... Continue Reading »
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#TBT That Time Dem Sen. McCaskill Lied About Meeting With A Russian Gov. Agent
Not Only Did She Meet With The Russian Ambassador, McCaskill Paid Big Bucks To Dine At His House.... Continue Reading »
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"An Investigation About Itself"
No One Can Keep Their Facts Straight On Alleged Connections Between The Trump Campaign And Russia, Or What The Investigations Are Even About... Continue Reading »
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Promise Kept
President Trump Fixes President Obama's Historic Mistake In Cuba... Continue Reading »
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What They Are Saying About President Trump's First Foreign Trip
President Trump's First Foreign Trip Has Been Widely Praised... Continue Reading »
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Keith Ellison’s Weak Israel Stance Could Be The Future Of The DNC
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Is Visiting The United States Today. ... Continue Reading »
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New RNC Video On Clinton’s TPP Flip-Flop: “The Gold Standard”
Today the Republican National Committee (RNC) released a new video entitled “The Gold Standard,” which uses never before seen footage uncovered by the RNC to highlight Hillary Clinton’s brazen and transparent flip-flop on the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade deal.... Continue Reading »
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Obama's Trip: Farewell To Failed Leadership
This Week, Obama Begins His Overseas Farewell Tour, But "In A Reminder Of This President's Uneven Ties To Allies, Obama's First Stop Will Involve More Damage Control Than Nostalgia, More Friction Than Fondness." "President Barack Obama sets out this week on his first in a series of international farewell tours, a sometimes wistful tradition for presidents in legacy mode. But in a reminder of this president's uneven ties to allies, Obama's first stop will involve more damage control than nostalgia, more friction than fondness." (Kathleen Hennessey, "Obama's First Farewell Tour Starts With Damage Control," The Associated Press, 4/18/16)... Continue Reading »
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Harrowing New Report Brings Clinton Counterterrorism Failure In Focus
When Clinton was in a position to make a difference, she failed to act ... Continue Reading »
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The Failed Obama-Clinton Foreign Policy Summed Up in 8 Headlines
If Democrats win another four years in the White House, we’ll only see more disturbing headlines like the below: ... Continue Reading »
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RNC Statement On Hillary Clinton's AIPAC Speech
Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Reince Priebus released the following statement on Hillary Clinton’s AIPAC speech:... Continue Reading »
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Obama's Cuba Trip: A Historic Mistake
President Obama Will Travel To Cuba On Sunday Meeting With Raul Castro, Touring Old Havana, Meeting Dissidents, And Making A Major Speech "To Showcase His Policy Of Engagement." "President Barack Obama will take a bulging schedule with him on his history-making trip to Cuba, planning to meet President Raúl Castro, tour Old Havana, meet with dissidents and deliver a speech on U.S.-Cuba relations, senior officials said, all steps designed to showcase his policy of engagement. Mr. Obama is scheduled to arrive in Cuba on Sunday evening, accompanied by his daughters, Sasha and Malia, first lady Michelle Obama and her mother, Marian Robinson, the officials told reporters Wednesday." (Carol Lee and Felicia Schwartz, "With Historic Trip To Cuba, Obama Aims To Accelerate A Policy Shift," Wall Street Journal, 3/17/16)... Continue Reading »
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Kerry: Relief From Iran Sanctions Will Go To Terrorists
Kerry: Relief From Iran Sanctions Will Go To Terrorists ... Continue Reading »
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Former Obama Def Sec: Obama And Advisors "Have Underestimated ISIS All Along"
Former Obama Def Sec: Obama And Advisors "Have Underestimated ISIS All Along"... Continue Reading »
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DHS Screening Official Struggles To Answer Basic Questions On Visas And Security
DHS Screening Official Struggles To Answer Basic Questions On Visas And Security... Continue Reading »
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Sec. Carter "Can't Say" Why Obama Would Accuse GOP Of Anti-Muslim Rhetoric
Sec. Carter "Can't Say" Why Obama Would Accuse GOP Of Anti-Muslim Rhetoric... Continue Reading »
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Kerry Makes The Incredulous Claim That Al Qaeda Has Been "Neutralized"
Just Days After The Terror Attack In Paris, Kerry Claimed That We Were Able To "Neutralize" Al Qaeda As An "Effective Force." KERRY: "We began our fight against al Qaeda in 2001 and it took us quite a few years before we were able to eliminate Osama bin Laden and the top leadership and neutralize them as an effective force. We hope to do Daesh much faster than that and we think we have an ability to do that. So, that's the effort and we're going to continue." (John Kerry, Remarks, Washington, D.C., 11/20/15)... Continue Reading »
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Obama Won't Shift Failed Strategy on ISIS. Neither Would Hillary Clinton
Hillary, like Obama, failed to anticipate the crisis abroad, and underestimated the significance of ISIS. Last year, she deflected responsibility she carried as Secretary of State, saying she “could not have predicted” the rise of the Islamic State. Yet, Obama’s former Ambassador to Iraq, Ryan Crocker, remarked in 2014 that the rise of ISIS was “utterly predictable.” ... Continue Reading »
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What They Are Saying: Press Conference Went “Very Badly” For Obama
CNN's Elise Labott: "Press Conference Going Very Badly For POTUS." Labott Tweet: "press conference going very badly for POTUS. World looking for POTUS determined to fight #ISIS global reach, not defensiveness." ( Twitter.com, 11/16/15)... Continue Reading »
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Obama's ISIS Mission Creep
NBC News Headline: "Ashton Carter: U.S. To Begin 'Direct Action On The Ground' In Iraq, Syria" (Jim Miklaszewski and Courtney Kube, "Ashton Carter: U.S. To Begin 'Direct Action On The Ground' In Iraq, Syria," NBC News, 10/27/15)... Continue Reading »
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A White House Divided
As Putin Shows His Might In Syria, "New Rifts" Are Growing Inside A "Demoralized Obama National Security Team." "Vladimir Putin's intervention in Syria is creating new rifts inside an exhausted and in some cases demoralized Obama national security team, where officials pushing for bolder action see the president as stubbornly unwilling to assume new risk as he nears his final year in office." (Michael Crowley, "Rift In Obama Administration Over Putin," Politico, 10/13/15)... Continue Reading »
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Wonder What Obama And Putin Will Discuss Monday?
On Monday, Obama And Putin "Will Have Their First Formal Meeting In Two Years." "The Kremlin and White House said the two leaders will have their first formal meeting in two years on the margins of the United Nations General Assembly on Monday, although they gave differing views as to whether the talks will center around Syria or Ukraine." (Andrew Beatty, "Obama Agrees To Meet Putin After 'Repeated Requests,'" Agence France-Presse, 9/24/15)... Continue Reading »
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The Obama-Clinton Iran Deal: Gives Up Everything For Nothing
President Obama and Hillary Clinton have been making the hard sell on their weak Iran nuclear agreement. But the American people aren’t buying it. According to a recent poll, only 25% of Americans support the Iran deal and only 28% believe it will make the world safer. And they have good reason. ... Continue Reading »
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RNC Statement on Iran Deal Vote
Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Reince Priebus released the following statement in response to Senate Democrats’ filibuster of legislation to disapprove of the Clinton-Obama Iran deal:... Continue Reading »
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RNC Statement On The Clinton-Obama Iran Deal
Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Reince Priebus issued the following statement after Congressional Democrats gave President Obama the votes to sustain a veto of legislation blocking the Clinton-Obama Iran deal:... Continue Reading »
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Most Absurd Things the Obama Administration Said Defending the Iran Deal
President Obama said he would “welcome scrutiny on the details” of the Obama-Clinton Iran deal. Yet, even Democrats have been taken aback by his divisive and hard-nosed approach to opponents of this weak deal. ... Continue Reading »
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The "Reformer" And The "Red Line"
Obama Drew a Red Line. Assad Crossed It. Obama Did Nothing. ... Continue Reading »
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RNC Releases New Video ‘A Bad Deal’
The Republican National Committee today released the following video entitled ‘A Bad Deal,’ highlighting Hillary Clinton’s role in crafting the weak nuclear deal with Iran:... Continue Reading »
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RNC Statement on Iran Nuclear Deal
Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Reince Priebus released the following statement in response to the announcement of a nuclear deal with Iran:... Continue Reading »
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The Chinese Hacked Millions Of Private Records. Five Reasons You
Last week, the Obama administration told us that hackers accessed private information of 4.2 million Americans on government servers. Now, CNN reports that the number is closer to 18 million—if not even larger. Experts say Chinese hackers are behind the data breach at the Office of Personnel Management. Those hackers may have had access to these government databases since at least last year. Here are five reasons this is a big deal:... Continue Reading »
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Obama Vs. Obama On Military Options To Counter Iran Nuclear Program
In A New Interview, Obama Says That "Military Action Against Iran Would Not Deter Its Nuclear Ambitions And That He Could Prove That A 'Verifiable' Agreement With Iran Was The Best Way Forward." "In an excerpt aired Monday on Channel 2 of an interview with veteran journalist Ilana Dayan, Obama said that military action against Iran would not deter its nuclear ambitions and that he could prove that a 'verifiable' agreement with Iran was the best way forward." (Tamar Pileggi, "Obama: There Is No Military Option To Stop Iran," The Times Of Israel, 6/1/15)... Continue Reading »
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#TBT: Clinton’s Shady Connection To An Iranian Front
The Obama Administration Is Working To Secure A Framework For An Iran Nuclear Deal By The March 31 Deadline. "The United States will struggle to secure a framework nuclear deal between Iran and major powers by a March 31 deadline due to resistance from Tehran and scepticism among other countries, officials said." (Louis Charbonneau and John Irish, "Facing Resistance, U.S. Pushes To Meet Deadline For Iran Deal," Reuters, 3/25/15)... Continue Reading »
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Unease On Clinton-Obama Iran Policy
"For Obama, The Iranian Nuclear Challenge Is Another Crisis To Be Managed, And A Test Case Of His Doctrine That The United States Should Be Prepared To Talk To Its Enemies." "For Obama, the Iranian nuclear challenge is another crisis to be managed, and a test case of his doctrine that the United States should be prepared to talk to its enemies. But people familiar with Netanyahu's worldview say he believes history has handed him the role of delivering the Jewish state from an existential threat posed by Tehran's nuclear ambitions." (Stephen Collinson and Elise Labott, "The Personal Tension Between Obama, Netanyahu," CNN, 10/30/14)... Continue Reading »
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Former Clinton Def. Sec.: Obama Foreign Policy “Uncertain,” Losing “Credibility"
February 18, 2015
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Fmr DIA Director: Obama National Sec Strategy Doesn’t Prioritize Intl Threats
February 13, 2015
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CNN: Crisis In Yemen “Could Be Seen As Quite A Blow To The Obama Administration”
February 11, 2015
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Brookings’ Martin Indyk: No “Plausible Strategy” From Administration On Syria
February 6, 2015
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Schieffer: Obama WH Once Again “Blindsided” By World Events After Yemen Collapse
January 25, 2015
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Andrea Mitchell: “Hard To See” Foreign Policy Progress Obama Outlined In SOTU
January 20, 2015
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NBC’s Richard Engel: Obama’s SOTU Foreign Policy Claims “Suspended Disbelief”
January 20, 2015
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Wolf Blitzer: Obama On "Questionable Ground" With His SOTU Foreign Policy Claims
January 20, 2015
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RNC Statement on the Obama Administration’s Denigration of Israel
WASHINGTON – RNC Chairman Reince Priebus issued the following statement in response to new reports that the Obama administration is denigrating our ally Israel. Administration officials have been quoted calling the prime minister “chickensh**.”... Continue Reading »
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The 1980's Are Calling…Oh Wait.
Two Years Ago Today, Obama "Deployed A Seinfeldian Zinger," Mocking Mitt Romney's Remarks On The Threat Posed By Russia. "During the presidential debate on Monday evening, President Barack Obama deployed a Seinfeldian zinger to mock former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, the Republican presidential nominee. Romney had said that al Qaeda and other terrorist groups are 'rushing in' as revolutions shake up the Muslim world. 'Gov. Romney, I'm glad that you recognize that al Qaeda is a threat,' Obama said, 'because a few months ago when you were asked what's the biggest geopolitical threat facing America, you said Russia.' 'The 1980s are now calling to ask for their foreign policy back because the Cold War's been over for 20 years,' Obama said." (Arthur Delaney, "Obama Dings Romney On Russia Remark: The 1980s Are Calling To Ask For Their Foreign Policy Back," The Huffington Post, 10/22/12)... Continue Reading »
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NBC’s Chuck Todd: Obama’s Low Approval On Foreign Policy Is Hurting 2014 Dems
September 10, 2014
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Ron Fournier: Obama’s ISIS Comments Were “Awfully Passive” And An “Unsettling” Position
September 3, 2014
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Searching For A Strategy
Amid Increasing Global Unrest, Obama Is Travelling Abroad Today To Calm Nerves And Reaffirm The U.S. Commitment To Defend Our NATO Allies. “President Barack Obama will travel to Estonia in September to discuss ‘collective defense’ with the Baltic states, as the White House looks to reaffirm its commitment to defend NATO allies amid unrest in nearby Ukraine.” ... Continue Reading »
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Red Line Regret
Two Years Ago Today, Obama Said That The Use Or Movement Of Chemical Weapons In Syria Would Be A “Red Line” That Would “Change My Calculus.” OBAMA: “We cannot have a situation where chemical or biological weapons are falling into the hands of the wrong people. We have been very clear to the Assad regime, but also to other players on the ground, that a red line for us is we start seeing a whole bunch of chemical weapons moving around or being utilized. That would change my calculus.” ... Continue Reading »
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CNN Obama Seems Powerless To Deal With World Events Putting The Senate At Risk
August 10, 2014
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Little To See Here: Obama’s Foreign Policy Speech Panned
“President Obama and his aides heralded his commencement speech at the United States Military Academy at West Point on Wednesday as a big moment, when he would lay out his foreign policy vision for the remainder of his term and refute his critics. The address did not match the hype, was largely uninspiring, lacked strategic sweep and is unlikely to quiet his detractors, on the right or the left.... Continue Reading »
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An Agenda In Disarray
President Obama, seeking to answer criticism that he has forsaken America's leadership role, plans to lay out a retooled foreign-policy agenda on Wednesday that could deepen the nation's involvement in Syria but would still steer clear of major military conflicts. In a commencement address at the United States Military Academy at West Point, N.Y., Mr. Obama will seek, yet again, to articulate his view of the proper American response to a cascade of crises, from Syria's civil war to Russia's incursions in Ukraine, according to a senior administration official who is helping draft the speech." (Mark Landler, "Obama To Detail A Broader Foreign Policy Agenda,... Continue Reading »
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A Reformer, You Say?
Three Years Ago Today, Then-Secretary Of State Hillary Clinton Said Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad Was "A Reformer." CLINTON: "There's a different leader in Syria now. Many of the members of Congress of both parties who have gone to Syria in recent months have said they believe he's a reformer."... Continue Reading »
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Obama’s Fantastical Foreign Policy Isn’t Really Working Out
The Washington Post Headline: "President Obama's Foreign Policy Is Based On Fantasy" (Editorial Board, "President Obama's Foreign Policy Is Based On Fantasy," The Washington Post , 3/2/14) The Washington Post Editorial: "For Five Years, President Obama Has Led A Foreign Policy Based More On How He Thinks The World Should Operate Than On Reality." (Editorial Board, "President Obama's Foreign Policy Is Based On Fantasy," The Washington Post , 3/2/14)... Continue Reading »
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The Not-So-Friendly Summit
Today, Obama Is Meeting With Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto And Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper At The North American “Three Amigos” Leadership Summit. “Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s frustration with U.S. President Barack Obama’s failure to approve the Keystone XL pipeline may make this installment of the North America summit, known as the ‘Three Amigos,’ the frostiest since the annual meetings began almost a decade ago. At the one-day meeting tomorrow in Toluca, Mexico, with Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto and Harper, Obama is bringing an agenda focused on trade, education, border security and stopping drug trafficking.” ... Continue Reading »
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Rifts In Obama’s Foreign Policy Continue
The Daily Beast Headline: "Exclusive: John Kerry Defies The White House On Egypt Policy."... Continue Reading »
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Obama’s Syria Strategy Plagued By Ambivalence, Disarray, And Lack Of Direction
According To Current And Former Officials, The Obama Administration's Syria Policy Has Suffered Because Of A "Deeply Ambivalent President." "A close examination of how the Obama administration finds itself at this point - based on interviews with dozens of current and former members of the administration, foreign diplomats and Congressional officials - starts with a deeply ambivalent president who has presided over a far more contentious debate among his advisers than previously known. Those advisers reflected Mr. Obama's own conflicting impulses on how to respond to the forces unleashed by the Arab Spring: whether to side with those battling authoritarian governments or to avoid the risk of becoming enmeshed in another messy war in the Middle East."... Continue Reading »
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Obama Wasn't Ready In 2008, Isn't Ready Now
In 2008, the RNC warned what would happen if Americans voted to elevate one of the least experienced presidential candidates in history to the Oval Office. ... Continue Reading »
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Obama Receiving Criticism From All Sides For His Handling Of Syria Crisis
Hunt: "The Obama Administration's Handling Of The Syrian Conflict … Has Friends And Foes Shaking Their Heads." "The White House says that what matters is the outcome, not the process. Yet the administration's overall handing of the Syrian situation, particularly in the last two weeks, has friends and foes shaking their heads."... Continue Reading »
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Obama Receives More Criticism For His Rocky Leadership On Syria
Klein: Obama’s Handling Of The Syrian Crisis “Has Been One Of The More Stunning And Inexplicable Displays Of Presidential Incompetence That I’ve Ever Witnessed.” “It has been one of the more stunning and inexplicable displays of presidential incompetence that I’ve ever witnessed. The failure cuts straight to the heart of a perpetual criticism of the Obama White House: that the President thinks he can do foreign policy all by his lonesome. This has been the most closely held American foreign-policy-making process since Nixon and Kissinger, only there’s no Kissinger.”... Continue Reading »
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RNC Statement Following the President’s Address on Syria
Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Reince Priebus released the following statement following the president’s address to the nation on Syria... Continue Reading »
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Foreign Policy Gymnastics
Obama To Russian President Medvedev: "After My Election I Have More Flexibility." OBAMA: "On all these issues, but particularly missile defense, this, this can be solved but it's important for him to give me space." PRESIDENT MEDVEDEV: "Yeah, I understand. I understand your message about space. Space for you…" OBAMA: "This is my last election. After my election I have more flexibility." MEDVEDEV: "I understand. I will transmit this information to Vladimir." ... Continue Reading »
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Obama’s Lackluster Berlin Reception: No Longer Taking Their Breath Away
Five Years After President Barack Obama's Last Rock-Star Visit To Berlin, Germans Embraced Him Like An Old Friend Who Hasn't Called In A While: Still With Heartfelt Warmth, But With Questions About What He's Been Up To... Continue Reading »
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Then And Now: Obama Returns To Berlin To Find Lower Expectations
Five Years Later, Obama Is Returning To Deliver An Address In Berlin, Where He Gave A 2008 Campaign Address In Front Of A "Massive Crowd." "Nearly five years after delivering a campaign speech to a massive crowd in Berlin, President Obama will return to Germany's capital this month to deliver a speech at the historic Brandenburg Gate. Obama's return to Berlin will draw comparisons to his visit in July 2008, when more than 200,000 people came to hear the then-Democratic presidential nominee speak at the Victory Column, a little more than a mile away." ... Continue Reading »
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Low Expectations For Obama’s Trip To Mexico And Costa Rica
Even before he travels to Mexico and Costa Rica later this week, Latin American leaders and experts are shrugging off President Obama's trip as a ‘photo op’ and social visit meant boost his fight for immigration reform at home rather than revive languishing U.S.-Latin relations. ‘I think the trip to some extent did catch by surprise many people in Central America. It was welcome news, but at the same time they sort of perceive it as a social event,’ said Manuel Orozco, a Latin America expert with the authoritative Inter-American Dialogue, said Monday.... Continue Reading »
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Biden Heading To AIPAC With Lower Expectations
Today, Vice President Biden Will Address The AIPAC Policy Conference. "Vice President Joe Biden will make a speech to the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, the powerful lobbying group that advocates close relations between the U.S. and Israel, at its conference in Washington, D.C. next month. Biden will address the group on March 4, an aide told Yahoo News, confirming a report in JTA." (Olivier Knox, "Biden To Address AIPAC Conference," Yahoo! News' The Ticket, 2/26/13)... Continue Reading »
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Obama Addresses Nonproliferation Symposium As His “Flexible” Strategy With Russia Falls Apart
Obama Will Deliver Remarks Today At The Nunn-Lugar Cooperative Threat Reduction Symposium, Barely A Month After Russia Withdrew From The Twenty-Year-Old Partnership. "It's a diplomatic day for President Obama, as he talks about securing nuclear weapons and meets with the leader of an Eastern Europe ally. Late this afternoon, Obama delivers remarks at the Nunn-Lugar Cooperative Threat Reduction (CTR) symposium, a project aimed at identifying "loose nukes" in the wake of the Cold War. 'On the 20th anniversary of the CTR program, the President will note the extraordinary progress that's been made in securing nuclear material,' says the White House schedule." ... Continue Reading »
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Obama Administration Lauds U.N. Human Rights Council Despite Venezuela Winning Membership
Venezuela Gained Membership To The U.N. Human Rights Council On Monday. "On Friday, UN Watch and the Human Rights Foundation had invited activists from Venezuela, Pakistan and Kazakhstan to speak about human rights violations. The three countries all gained council membership on Monday, even though the two groups judged them 'not qualified' to serve, based on an examination (PDF) of their domestic rights protections and their voting record at the United Nations." ... Continue Reading »
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They Said It! Former Obama National Security Adviser Sees No Progress On Middle East And Iran
Former Obama National Security Adviser Gen. James Jones: "With The Middle East And Iran, We Are Probably Right Back Where We Were, You Know, Three Or Four Years Ago." PBS's CHARLIE ROSE: "I want to go first to General Jones then to Zbigniew Brzezinski because these are the kind of questions you had to face when you took office in 2008, give me a sense of how you looked at them and how the president looked at them and how he tried to act within the context of new ideas." GEN. JAMES JONES: "Well, the whole setup for analyzing the world that we face was based on an initial premise that we needed to take, size up the problems, talk to the people that historically were causing us difficulties and see if there was some way to proceed ahead as we now know in some cases we made some progress. I would cite the START treaty as an example of a successful couple of years of hard work with the Russians. On the other hand, with the Middle East and Iran, we are probably right back where we were, you know, three or four years ago. So it is -- it is great to be able to come in and try to think strategically but you're really many times driven by the tactics of the moment and you find yourself responding to the tactical impulses that face us and that's very hard to keep that strategic focus." ... Continue Reading »
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Debate Fact Check: Obama’s Watered Down Sanctions Have Sent The Wrong Message To Iran’s Leaders
Obama: "I've made that clear when I came into office. We then organized the strongest coalition and the strongest sanctions against Iran in history, and it is crippling their economy." ... Continue Reading »
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The Realities Of Obama's Foreign Policy
Obama Has "Not Managed To Radically Transform America's Standing In The World Through The Illuminating Force Of His Biography Or Personality." "When presidential candidate Barack Obama swept into Europe in 2008, television screens showed massive, adoring crowds. But the latest TV images from abroad are far more ominous: mobs in the Muslim world besieging U.S. embassies, torching American flags and even burning Obama himself in effigy. The two sets of images show a gap between aspirations and reality: A president who is popular overseas has not managed to radically transform America's standing in the world through the illuminating force of his biography or personality."... Continue Reading »
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Promises Made, Promises Broken: Foreign Policy
"Former Obama Chief Of Staff Rahm Emanuel Conceded That North Carolina Is Likely To Go Red." "The Obama team knows full well North Carolina is slipping away - and Republicans noted with some interest that Obama didn't include any Tar Heel State stops on his multistate swing after Monday night's debate in Florida. The Sunshine State is leaning Romney, and Virginia, which Obama is strongly contesting, could easily swing red. In an interview with the Tampa Bay Times, former Obama chief of staff Rahm Emanuel conceded that North Carolina is likely to go red. 'I kind of describe this as six turbocharged gubernatorial races - one in Ohio, one in Florida and then you've got Iowa, Wisconsin, Colorado, New Hampshire, Virginia,' the Chicago mayor said."... Continue Reading »
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Debate Highlight: Obama’s Failed Record On China
On Chinese Currency Manipulation, Obama Said That His Administration Has "Pushed Them Hard." OBAMA: "And as far as currency manipulation, the currency's actually gone up 11 percent since I've been president because we have pushed them hard. And we've put unprecedented trade pressure on China. That's why exports have significantly increased under my presidency. That's going to help to create jobs here." ... Continue Reading »
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Leading From Behind
"The President Has Been Roundly Criticized For Lacking An Overall Strategy In The Region As Protests Have Spread, Governments Have Been Toppled And Violence Has Escalated." ... Continue Reading »
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With Jobs On The Line, Obama Doesn't Want To "Embarrass" China
Asked About China's Currency Manipulation And Unfair Trade Practices, Obama Said That He Did Not Want To "Embarrass" China. "President Barack Obama, addressing questions Wednesday about China's alleged trade abuses and currency manipulation, said the United States must push back against unfair practices but not 'go out of our way to embarrass' the country. Doing so would risk 'an all-out trade war,' Obama told The Plain Dealer in an exclusive interview." ... Continue Reading »
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Shipping Jobs & Money To China: The Obama Record
Obama In 2008: If China Is “Devaluing Their Currency To Make Their Goods Cheaper And Our Goods More Expensive And We’re Not Challenging Them … Dumping Cheap Steel And Cheap Goods Into This Country Because They’re Subsidized By The Chinese Government And We’re Not Challenging Them, That’s Just Not Fair. It’s Not Right...” OBAMA: “If they’re devaluing their currency to make their goods cheaper and our goods more expensive and we’re not challenging them, if they’re stealing our intellectual property, our copyrights and we don’t say anything about it, we don’t take them before the World Trade Organization, if they’re dumping cheap steel and cheap goods into this country because they’re subsidized by the Chinese government and we’re not challenging them, that’s just not fair. It’s not right, and it’s going to undermine our economic condition over the long term.” ... Continue Reading »
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Obama’s U.N. Disengagement
"Obama's Relatively Low-Key U.N. Itinerary Will Also Be A Stark Reminder That The Heady Optimism That Greeted Him When He Took Office Promising To Be A Transformational Statesman Has Cooled, Giving Way To Geopolitical Realities." "From Middle East upheaval to the troubled Afghan war effort to a more assertive Russia, President Barack Obama is facing pressures that threaten to chip away at a foreign policy record his aides hoped would be immune to Republican attack. Obama's final turn on the world stage before facing voters will be a reflection of where his priorities lie. Despite simmering global crises, he will skip traditional private meetings with foreign counterparts and squeeze his U.N. visit into just 24 hours so he can jump back on the campaign trail. But Obama's relatively low-key U.N. itinerary will also be a stark reminder that the heady optimism that greeted him when he took office promising to be a transformational statesman has cooled, giving way to geopolitical realities." ... Continue Reading »
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They Said It! Sen. Chris Coons (D-DE) Says Obama's "Reset" With Russia Hasn't Worked
NBC's Chuck Todd: "Senator Coons, let me pick up on a criticism that Senator Barrasso made which is about the reset with Russia. Let's be realistic, Russia is standing in the way of doing anything in Syria. That's a bottom line. That's a foreign policy failure on the president's part why?"... Continue Reading »
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Gibbs struggles with Sunday show questions...
Team Obama struggled with questions that are likely to come up this week between getting hammered over the White House’s inconsistent stories on Libya and struggling to explain why in a tumultuous time on the world stage the president has time to do The View but can’t meet with world leaders at the UN this week.... Continue Reading »
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Obama’s “Moribund” Middle East Peace Plan
THEN: In 2008, Obama Said As President He Would Make Middle East Peace A Top Priority. OBAMA: "As president, I will work to help Israel achieve the goal of two states, a Jewish state of Israel and a Palestinian state, living side by side in peace and security. And I won't wait until the waning days of my presidency. I will take an active role, and make a personal commitment to do all I can to advance the cause of peace from the start of my administration."... Continue Reading »
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Five Misleading Claims In Obama's China Remarks Today
WHAT OBAMA WILL CLAIM: "You can talk a good game, or you can play one - and my experience has been waking up every single day doing everything I can to give American workers a fair shot in the global economy."... Continue Reading »
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Paper Tiger Trade Policy
Obama Will Use A Campaign Stop In Ohio To Announce A New Trade Enforcement Case Against Chinese Automobiles And Automobile Parts. "President Barack Obama is launching a new trade enforcement case against China as he seeks an advantage over Republican rival Mitt Romney on an economic issue that has become a flashpoint in the presidential campaign. Senior administration officials said Obama will announce the new action, targeting Chinese subsidies for exports of automobiles and automobile parts, Monday during a campaign trip to Ohio. The swing state has a large manufacturing base where many blame China for depressing its industry."... Continue Reading »
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Obama’s “Moral Standing”
U.N. Ambassador Susan Rice Denied That America's Popularity Abroad Has Declined Under Obama. ABC's JAKE TAPPER: "Look at this map if you will, there have been protests around the world over the last several days. President Obama pledged to repair America's relationships with the Muslim world. Why does the U.S. seem so impotent and why is the U.S. even less popular today in some of these Muslim and Arab countries than it was four years ago?" AMBASSADOR SUSAN RICE: "Jake, we're not impotent. We're not even less popular to challenge that assessment. I don't know on what basis you make that judgment." TAPPER: "It just seems that the U.S. government is powerless as this maelstrom erupts." RICE: "It's actually the opposite."... Continue Reading »
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Is Egypt an ally?
After warning against shooting first and aiming later, President Obama is sending mixed messages on whether Egypt is an ally or not. Sounds like it’s time to start answering questions.... Continue Reading »
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Obama "Shot First" And Now Mixing Messages On Egypt
Obama: "It's Important For You To Make Sure That The Statements That You Make Are Backed Up By The Facts. And That You've Thought Through The Ramifications Before You Make 'Em." OBAMA: "There's a broader lesson to be learned here. And I -- you know, Governor Romney seems to have a tendency to shoot first and aim later. And as president, one of the things I've learned is you can't do that. That, you know, it's important for you to make sure that the statements that you make are backed up by the facts. And that you've thought through the ramifications before you make 'em." ... Continue Reading »
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Persistently Recurring Capitulation
PROMISE: Obama In 2008: If China Is "Devaluing Their Currency To Make Their Goods Cheaper And Our Goods More Expensive And We're Not Challenging Them … Dumping Cheap Steel And Cheap Goods Into This Country Because They're Subsidized By The Chinese Government And We're Not Challenging Them, That's Just Not Fair. It's Not Right..." OBAMA: "If they're devaluing their currency to make their goods cheaper and our goods more expensive and we're not challenging them, if they're stealing our intellectual property, our copyrights and we don't say anything about it, we don't take them before the World Trade Organization, if they're dumping cheap steel and cheap goods into this country because they're subsidized by the Chinese government and we're not challenging them, that's just not fair. It's not right, and it's going to undermine our economic condition over the long term."... Continue Reading »
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Glaring Omission #21: Sen. John Kerry Doesn’t Mention How Obama Wants More Flexibility With Russia
Despite The "Reset," Russia Continues To Support Regimes In Syria And Iran. "Then there's Russia's veto of a Security Council resolution to sanction Syria and its continuing arms sales to the regime of Bashar Assad. Moscow also resists putting any new pressure on Iran's nuclear bomb makers." ... Continue Reading »
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ICYMI: Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) Doesn’t Know Obama’s Position on Jerusalem
Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY) Claimed He Did Not Know Obama’s Position On Jerusalem. CBS’s NORAH O’DONNELL: “At Democratic conventions, and Republican conventions, you have party platforms. For the first time you have removed that Jerusalem should be Israel’s capital. Mitt Romney calls that shameful. Why do that?” SENATOR CHUCK SCHUMER: “Oh well, look, everyone knows the vast, overwhelming majority of Democrats, Democrats have always been for Jerusalem being the unified capital of Israel – I’m one of the leading Democrats on Middle East policy, that's been my position for a long time. So this is my tempest in a teapot. The overwhelming Democratic position is just that.” CBS’s CHARIE ROSE: “What's the president's position?” O’DONNELL: “Not the party platform though?” ROSE: “What's the president's position?” SCHUMER: “It's not in the platform. I don’t know why it’s in or not in…” ROSE: “What's the president's position?” SCHUMER: “The president has been for a very, very strong Israel.” ROSE: “What's the president's position on Jerusalem as capital?” SCHUMER: “You’d have to ask…I don't know if he's ever spoken on that.” ROSE: “Oh you know what his position is. Don’t you?” SCHUMER: “No, I don’t.” ROSE: “You don't know? You’ve never asked him to support Jerusalem as the capital of Israel?” SCHUMER: “I’ve always assumed that the Democratic position is that and –” ROSE: “How important is this issue to you?” SCHUMER: “To me personally?” ROSE: “Jerusalem is the capital of Israel?” SCHUMER: “For me it's been a position I’ve had for 20 years.”... Continue Reading »
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They Said It! Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) Doesn't Know Obama's Position On Jerusalem
Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY) Claimed He Did Not Know Obama's Position On Jerusalem. CBS's NORAH O'DONNELL: "At Democratic conventions, and Republican conventions, you have party platforms. For the first time you have removed that Jerusalem should be Israel's capital. Mitt Romney calls that shameful. Why do that?" SENATOR CHUCK SCHUMER: "Oh well, look, everyone knows the vast, overwhelming majority of Democrats, Democrats have always been for Jerusalem being the unified capital of Israel - I'm one of the leading Democrats on Middle East policy, that's been my position for a long time. So this is my tempest in a teapot. The overwhelming Democratic position is just that." CBS's CHARIE ROSE: "What's the president's position?" O'DONNELL: "Not the party platform though?" ROSE: "What's the president's position?" SCHUMER: "It's not in the platform. I don't know why it's in or not in…" ROSE: "What's the president's position?" SCHUMER: "The president has been for a very, very strong Israel." ROSE: "What's the president's position on Jerusalem as capital?" SCHUMER: "You'd have to ask…I don't know if he's ever spoken on that." ROSE: "Oh you know what his position is. Don't you?" SCHUMER: "No, I don't." ROSE: "You don't know? You've never asked him to support Jerusalem as the capital of Israel?" SCHUMER: "I've always assumed that the Democratic position is that and -" ROSE: "How important is this issue to you?" SCHUMER: "To me personally?" ROSE: "Jerusalem is the capital of Israel?" SCHUMER: "For me it's been a position I've had for 20 years."... Continue Reading »
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Obama Abandons Jerusalem
In 2008, Obama Told AIPAC That Jerusalem "Will Remain The Capital Of Israel, And It Must Remain Undivided." OBAMA: "Jerusalem will remain the capital of Israel, and it must remain undivided."... Continue Reading »
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GLARING OMISSION #6: Wexler Fails To Acknowledge “Jerusalem” Being Dropped From Platform
Former Representative Robert Wexler Says Democrat Platform Reaffirms Obama Commitment To Israel On Same Day It Came Out Platform Dropped "Jerusalem" Mention.... Continue Reading »
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LIE #3: Jimmy Carter Says Obama Restored America’s Standing In The World
THE LIE: Former President Jimmy Carter Says Obama Has Restored America's Standing In The World.... Continue Reading »
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CNN: Jerusalem Language Deleted To Reflect Obama Policy
Democrats Omitted Language Recognizing Jerusalem As The Capital Of Israel From The Party's Platform. "Language calling for Jerusalem to be recognized as the capital of Israel has been omitted from the 2012 Democratic Party platform. … That language has been replaced by a broader statement about unshakable U.S. support for the Jewish state - with no mention of Jerusalem at all. The statement also omits previously included language about Palestinian refugees and the designed terrorist group Hamas."... Continue Reading »
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ICYMI: Condoleezza Rice Remarks Excerpts From Address at the Republican National Convention
TAMPA, FL— Tonight, Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice made the case for strong American leadership abroad. She explained that America must lead from the front to ensure that our freedoms will be protected and those abroad who yearn for freedom will be given hope. She made the case for Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan’s plan to restore American leadership that has been absent in the last four years under President Obama.... Continue Reading »
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Obama's "Reset" Falls Apart
Russia Called The New U.S. Sanctions Against Iran "Covert Blackmail" And Warned That They Would Harm U.S.-Russian Relations. "Russia sharply criticized new U.S. sanctions against Iran on Monday, saying the measures to punish banks, insurance companies and shippers that help Iran sell its oil would harm Moscow's ties with Washington if Russian firms are affected. Russia, which has long opposed sanctions beyond those approved by the U.N. Security Council to pressure Tehran over its nuclear program, called the measures 'overt blackmail' and a 'crude contradiction of international law.'"... Continue Reading »
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Foreign Leaders That Won’t Be Tweeted By Chicago
"Mitt Romney, During A Speech In Jerusalem, Pledged Unflinching U.S. Support For Israel As President, Saying The Two Allied Nations Are 'Bound Together' And Determined To Prevent A Nuclear-Armed Iran."... Continue Reading »
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In The Headlines: The U.S. And Israel’s Deteriorating Relationship
"Obama Gets Tough With Israel."... Continue Reading »
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The Big Fail: Israel Needs More Than Campaign Rhetoric From Obama
Obama: "I Want Everybody Here To Know Under My Administration, We Haven't Just Preserved The Unbreakable Bond With Israel, We Have Strengthened It." PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA: "I want everybody here to know under my administration, we haven't just preserved the unbreakable bond with Israel, we have strengthened it. We have stood by Israel's side in the face of criticism, our military and intelligence cooperation has never been closer. And obviously this is a moment of great uncertainty in the Middle East, given what's happening in Syria and what's happening in other places."... Continue Reading »
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Who Sent Jobs To China?
PROMISE: Obama In 2008: If China Is "Devaluing Their Currency To Make Their Goods Cheaper And Our Goods More Expensive And We're Not Challenging Them … Dumping Cheap Steel And Cheap Goods Into This Country Because They're Subsidized By The Chinese Government And We're Not Challenging Them, That's Just Not Fair. It's Not Right..." OBAMA: "If they're devaluing their currency to make their goods cheaper and our goods more expensive and we're not challenging them, if they're stealing our intellectual property, our copyrights and we don't say anything about it, we don't take them before the World Trade Organization, if they're dumping cheap steel and cheap goods into this country because they're subsidized by the Chinese government and we're not challenging them, that's just not fair. It's not right, and it's going to undermine our economic condition over the long term."... Continue Reading »
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ICYMI: Chairman Priebus: “The Flexible President Sees No Threats”
“Over the past few months President Obama has argued that Hugo Chavez is not a threat, offered post-election flexibility to Vladimir Putin, and granted visas to Raul Castro’s daughter and other Cuban officials. It almost seems the president is going out of his way to undermine American strength. He’s emboldening enemies and nations who frequently oppose our interests—at a time when they also happen to be supporting a murderous regime in Syria.... Continue Reading »
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The Big Fail: Obama Says Chavez Not A Serious Threat
In An Interview With Miami Broadcast Journalist Oscar Haza, “Obama Said Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez Has Not Posed A ‘Serious’ National Security Threat To The United States.” “Oscar Haza, a well known Miami Spanish-language broadcast journalist and anchor, scored an interview this week in Washington with President Barack Obama in which Obama said Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez has not posed a "serious" national security threat to the United States.”... Continue Reading »
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RNC Chairman Reince Priebus Response to President Obama’s Comments on Venezuela
Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Reince Priebus released the following response to President Obama's comments on Venezuela:... Continue Reading »
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RNC Chairman Reince Priebus Response to President Obama’s Comments on Venezuela
Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Reince Priebus released the following response to President Obama’s comments on Venezuela:... Continue Reading »
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Election Year Crackdown
Today, At A Campaign Stop, Obama Will Announce A New Complaint With The World Trade Organization Against Chinese Duties On American Made Cars And SUVs In An Attempt To Show “A Tough Line On Trade With China.” “Demonstrating a tough line on trade with China, the Obama Administration will file an unfair trade complaint today against China's new duties on some American-made cars and sport utility vehicles, including the Toledo-made Jeep Wrangler. A senior administration official told The Blade Wednesday the United States will file the case with the World Trade Organization in Geneva, accusing China of putting illegal duties on $3.3 billion worth of U.S.-made auto imports.”... Continue Reading »
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Obama’s Broken Promise To “Restore America’s Standing In The World”
PROMISE: Obama Repeatedly Promised To Restore America’s Standing In The World. “And we will restore our moral standing in the world. We will once again lead the world not just militarily, but diplomatically, economically.” (Senator Barack Obama, Remarks At A Campaign Event, Charleston, SC, 1/10/08)... Continue Reading »
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RNC Chairman Priebus Statement Calling on President Obama to Revoke Visas Granted to Cuban Officials
"President Obama should listen to his Democratic National Committee Chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz and Senator Bill Nelson of Florida. He should change course and revoke the visas granted to Cuban officials. America should not be in the business of welcoming leaders of the oppressive Castro regime to our country,"... Continue Reading »
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FACT CHECK: Biden’s Misleading China Claim
BIDEN: “The second thing we did, we told China and other countries that they have to start playing by the same rules. Look, we let them know that there’s a new administration in town, man. We weren’t going to stand by while they engage in dumping goods in the United States while blocking products from reaching their markets. So we created a new thing called the trade enforcement unit, whose sole job is to crackdown on countries that pursue those kinds of unfair trade practices and we’re doing it.” (Vice President Joe Biden, Remarks At Campaign Event, Youngstown, OH, 5/16/12)... Continue Reading »
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Obama Administration Is “Standing Up For Freedom” Everywhere Except For In China
On NBC’s “Meet The Press” This Morning, Vice President Biden Said That “Standing Up For Freedom” Was The Most Important Priority For The Obama Administration In Relations With China.... Continue Reading »
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They Said It! White House Looked “Flat Footed” On Chen Crisis
NBC’s Chuck Todd: "The New York Times reported this morning that senior U.S. officials privately are acknowledging missteps in the handling of the case. And yesterday the White House, frankly, looked flat-footed.”... Continue Reading »
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WHITE HOUSE PRESSED ON HUMAN RIGHTS RECORD
“Because when you say, if there are concerns to be raised, Mr. Chen told the Daily Beast, I believe, that his wife tells him that she was tied to a chair, beaten, and interrogated by Chinese guards after they found out that he had turned up at the U.S. Embassy. So how can you possibly believe that the Chinese government can be trusted to really let him reunify with his family, if his wife was beaten?”... Continue Reading »
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The Big Fail: Obama Befuddled By Iran And Syria
In 2006, Obama Advocated Telling Syria And Iran “To Take Some Ownership Over The Process” In Iraq. OBAMA: “The second thing I think the President needs to do is to gather up all the regional powers, including Iran and Syria who, to some degree, are enjoying watching us flounder there, but will not enjoy millions of refugees if Iraq collapses completely, and to them say, ‘You have to take some ownership over the process as well, the international community, but particularly, the Arab states in the surrounding region.”... Continue Reading »
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SHOT/CHASER: What Biden Says About Obama’s Israel Record Depends On Audience
Biden Criticized Romney For Saying “Relations Between The United States And Israel Had ‘Hit A Low.’” BIDEN: “Israel leaders have called President Obama’s support for and cooperation with Israel, ‘unprecedented.’ Governor Romney, though, said relations between the United States and Israel had, quote, hit a low, end of quote. And went on to accuse President Obama of, quote –this is a good one – throwing Israel under the bus, end of quote. That’s just one of a long litany of untruths of our administration’s policy toward Israel uttered by Governor Romney.”... Continue Reading »
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Remember When, Obama-Biden '08 Used to Say...
In May 2008, Obama Called Iran A “Tiny” Country That Doesn't “Pose A Serious Threat To Us.” OBAMA: “Strong countries and strong Presidents talk to their adversaries. That's what Kennedy did with Khrushchev. That's what Reagan did with Gorbachev. That's what Nixon did with Mao. I mean think about it. Iran, Cuba, Venezuela -- these countries are tiny compared to the Soviet Union. They don't pose a serious threat to us the way the Soviet Union posed a threat to us. And yet we were willing to talk to the Soviet Union at the time when they were saying we're going to wipe you off the planet. And ultimately that direct engagement led to a series of measures that helped prevent nuclear war, and over time allowed the kind of opening that brought down the Berlin Wall. Now, that has to be the kind of approach that we take. You know, Iran, they spend one-one hundredth of what we spend on the military. If Iran ever tried to pose a serious threat to us, they wouldn't stand a chance. And we should use that position of strength that we have to be bold enough to go ahead and listen. That doesn't mean we agree with them on everything. We might not compromise on any issues, but at least we should find out other areas of potential common interest, and we can reduce some of the tensions that has caused us so many problems around the world.” ... Continue Reading »
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Colombia: Another Neglected Ally
Today, Obama Will Speak In Tampa, Florida About “Boosting Trade Ties With Latin America” Before Traveling To Colombia For The Summit Of The Americas. “President Barack Obama will face fresh pressure on Cuba and illegal drugs when he meets this week with Latin American leaders, some of whom have grown skeptical of his promise to forge a new era of partnership. Obama will join more than 30 heads of state in the coastal Colombian city of Cartagena for the Summit of the Americas. … To make that point even before leaving the U.S., Obama will stop first in Tampa, Fla., for a speech Friday on the benefits of boosting trade ties with Latin America. Florida is a pivotal state in the general election.”... Continue Reading »
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RNC Chairman Priebus Statement Regarding President Obama’s Speech on Latin American Trade Policy
"Today, the Campaigner-in-Chief will attempt to convince Florida voters that he has taken the lead on trade with Latin America. In reality, President Obama's irresponsible policies have weakened our relationship with Latin America to the detriment of the national economy and Florida's economy," said RNC Chairman Reince Priebus.... Continue Reading »
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Transmit to Vladimir: D.O.E. Stimulus Dollars and U.S. Military Technology
This weekend, the Chicago Tribune reported that American tax dollars and possibly technology have been transmitted to Russia. Battery maker Ener1, which received over $100 million in federal stimulus funds to develop cutting-edge technology in part for the U.S. military, has been bought by a Russian businessman with ties to the Russian president.... Continue Reading »
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The Big Fail: From Russia With “Flexibilty” And “Space”
“In A Private Conversation About The Planned U.S.-Led NATO Missile Defense System In Europe, President Obama Asked Outgoing Russian President Dmitri Medvedev For Space On The Issue.”... Continue Reading »
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Profiles In Axelrod
Obama Senior Adviser David Axelrod: “If You Can’t Stand Up To The Most Strident Voices In Your Party, How Are You Going To Stand Up To Ahmadinejad? “‘If you can’t stand up to the most strident voices in your party, how are you going to stand up to [Iranian President Mahmoud] Ahmadinejad?’ said Axelrod, who left the White House a year ago to take over the campaign’s messaging operation.” ... Continue Reading »
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Just More Words: Obama Walks Back Having “Israel’s Back”
On Sunday, Obama Said “When The Chips Are Down, I Have Israel’s Back.” OBAMA: “So there should not be a shred of doubt by now -- when the chips are down, I have Israel’s back.” ... Continue Reading »
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Obama Has Broken His Promise To Maintain “An Unwavering Friendship With Israel”
My name is Jaime J. Baca and I was recently elected to the position of Probate Judge in Valencia County New Mexico. As a life long Republican I felt fortunate to be elected in a heavily Democratic county. In 1994 my father was also elected in Valencia County as Magistrate Judge.... Continue Reading »
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Highlights from Conference Call With Former U.S. Senator Norm Coleman (R-MN) and Dr. Tevi Troy
“President Obama doesn’t have a messaging problem with the Jewish community, he has a policy problem. The reality is that he recognizes that and so you’re going to see efforts to try and shore up Jewish supporters. Dr. Troy indicated that 78% support in the last election and that’s just not going to happen in this election and it’s because of action, because of words, it’s because of policy.... Continue Reading »
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Failed Promise: A Wavering Obama Friendship With Israel
Today, President Obama Will Speak Before The Union Of Reform Judaism. “President Obama will speak next week to a large gathering of North American Jews, the Union of Reform Judaism announced on Tuesday. The group, which is considered more liberal than the powerful American Israel Public Affairs Committee, will hold its annual meeting Dec. 14-16 in the Washington area.”... Continue Reading »
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Throwing Israel Under The Bus
Weekly Standard: “Obama Fundraiser And Ambassador Blames Israel For Anti-Semitism.” “The U.S. ambassador to Belgium, Howard Gutman, recently told a conference hosted by the European Jewish Union that Israel is to blame for growing anti-Semitism harbored by people of Muslim faith. ‘A distinction should be made between traditional anti-Semitism, which should be condemned and Muslim hatred for Jews, which stems from the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinians,’ Gutman reportedly said, according to the Israeli newspaper Yedioth Ahronoth. ‘He also argued that an Israeli-Palestinian peace treaty will significantly diminish Muslim anti-Semitism.’ According to the account in the Israeli paper, ‘The legal experts at the event were visibly stunned by Gutman’s words, and the next speaker offered a scathing rebuttal to the envoy’s remarks.’” ... Continue Reading »
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Give Yourself A Pat On The Back
Obama Said He Didn’t Want To Give Himself Too Much Credit, But Said He Had Done More To Protect Israel Than Any Previous Administration. OBAMA: “And as Jack alluded to, this administration -- I try not to pat myself too much on the back, but this administration has done more in terms of the security of the state of Israel than any previous administration.” ... Continue Reading »
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On Foreign Policy, Barack Obama Said One Thing As A Candidate But Did Another As President
As a candidate, Barack Obama promised big on foreign policy and what he could achieve. As president for three years, President Obama failed to deliver. From Israel to Guantanamo Bay, Obama said one thing but did another. ... Continue Reading »
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Fuzzy Logic
Obama Only Placed One Phone Call To Each Of The Super Committee Co-Chairs; “By Contrast Mr. Obama Has Held Multiple Calls With European Leaders.” “After that, according to the White House, he placed one phone call to each of the committee’s co-chairmen. By contrast Mr. Obama has held multiple calls with European leaders and spent time with them in person. He held a offered his counsel as they tried to reach a debt deal during the Group of 20 Summit in France.”... Continue Reading »
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RNC Chairman Priebus Reacts to President Obama’s Comments About Israeli P.M. Netanyahu
Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Reince Priebus released the following statement reacting to President Obama’s comments about Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu:... Continue Reading »
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Trading Positions
“President Barack Obama Plans To Sign Trade Agreements With South Korea, Panama And Colombia On Friday…” ... Continue Reading »
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Obama’s Flip Flop On Free Trade
It wasn’t long ago that Obama was hostile to free trade agreements, arguing in 2008 that the North American Free Trade Agreement was not good for America. But in an amazing act of political gymnastics, Obama managed to flip flop on free trade in the same election. ... Continue Reading »
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We Fell Behind
Other Nations Have Signed Significant Trade Deals With Colombia, South Korea And Panama As Obama Has Stalled On The United States Trade Deals. “Colombia, South Korea and Panama, meanwhile, have implemented numerous trade agreements with countries other than the U.S., including a significant deal between South Korea and the European Union that went into effect July 1. The EU also signed a trade agreement last year with Colombia and Peru.” ... Continue Reading »
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“Debunking Obama’s Myths: Stalled Trade Deals”
President Obama Said That Passing Trade Deals Is “Something That Congress Could Do Right Now” To Create Jobs. “Trade deals. You know, trade deals haven’t always been good for America. There have been times where we haven’t gotten a fair deal out of our trade deals. But we’ve put together a package that is going to allow us to start selling some Chevys and some Fords to Korea so that -- we don’t mind having Hyundais and Kias here, but we want some ‘Made in America’ stuff in other countries. That’s something that Congress could do right now.”... Continue Reading »
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Credit Check
China Lectured, “The US Government Has To Come To Terms With The Painful Fact That The Good Old Days When It Could Just Borrow Its Way Out Of Messes Of Its Own Making Are Finally Gone.” “‘The US government has to come to terms with the painful fact that the good old days when it could just borrow its way out of messes of its own making are finally gone,’ it thundered, as it reminded Americans that China was the largest foreign holder of their government’s debt.” ... Continue Reading »
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Time For Obama To Stand Strong With Israel
In recent months, Israel's struggles to negotiate with a Palestinian Authority have been marred by Palestinian decisions. Chief among these challenges is the decision by the Palestinian Authority to bring Hamas representatives into their leadership. If that did not present enough challenges, last week President Obama increased the pressure on Israel by unleashing new parameters for Israel-Palestinian negotiations based on pre-1967 borders. All supporters of Israel have to be alarmed and concerned at this new explicit position the U.S. has taken. ... Continue Reading »
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U.S. Senator Scott Brown (R-MA) Delivers Weekly Republican Address
U.S. Senator Scott Brown (R-MA) released the following weekly Republican address. The address is available in both audio and video format and is embargoed until 6:00 a.m. ET, Saturday, May 7, 2011.... Continue Reading »
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RNC Chairman Priebus Statement On The Death Of Osama Bin Laden
Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Reince Priebus released the following statement this evening regarding the death of Osama Bin Laden.... Continue Reading »
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In Case You Missed It: Big Stakes For Obama In Monday’s Libya Speech
“President Obama has used his rhetorical and intellectual skills in the past to get himself out of a jam or boost his standing when he needed it most. He did it with a speech on race when the Rev. Jeremiah Wright threatened his candidacy during the 2008 primaries. He did it in January after the Tucson shootings with a speech that helped him regain his balance after midterm election losses.... Continue Reading »
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The Big Fail: Another AIPAC, Another Reminder Of Broken Obama Promises
Obama In 2008: “The Tradition Of The Jewish People Is To Judge Me By What I Say And What I’ve Done.” “Later, he said: ‘We've got to be careful about guilt by association. The tradition of the Jewish people is to judge me by what I say and what I've done.” ... Continue Reading »
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