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Debt Limit Agreement Reached: Who Surrendered?
Posted August 1st, 2011 by Verna Smith
Today we are talking debt ceiling agreement. But which group was better able to deliver for its group? Democrats or House Republicans? For now I repeat the cliche ‘the devil’ is in the details. Many already believe “The Big Three” is on the chopping Block”. I hope not ! I believe in meaningful reform. Should [...]
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Breakdown in Deficit Talks– Default or Downgrade..!?
Posted July 25th, 2011 by Verna Smith
The Debt Ceiling impasse, real or imagined, I have had enough! For all these many weeks that House Republicans are flexing their ‘muscle’ it would appear they aren’t yet tired of the games to make Obama a one term president. Not to mention, the debt was raised seven times when G.W. Bush was President and [...]
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Economy Tanks again: Obama, Yes we Cant..!?
Posted July 10th, 2011 by Verna Smith
Congress is in Crisis as the GOP continues to obstruct the efforts of the President to not only to negotiate on the debt ceiling, but also on looking for other means to stimulate the economy. For the month of June, only 18,000 jobs were created. This is way, way, below what was anticipated by the [...]
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Politics1 – Online Guide to the 2012 Presidential Candidates (P2012)
Posted July 2nd, 2011 by Verna Smith
Politics –Guide to the 2012 Presidential Candidates (P2012) Its that time of year again when most or– all of us will be celebrating July 4, Independence Day. And so we should. But behind the scenes–celebrations. Politics and the unique fireworks that accompanies it be included in all conversations at the grill wether its in your backyard or at [...]
Conservatives-- GOP
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For Obama, Jon Huntsman– A ‘Judas’ In Making?
Posted June 20th, 2011 by Verna Smith
There are rumors– and strong ones that Jon M. Huntsman, Jr. former Governor of Utah and former ambassador to China is about to throw his hat in the ring. Yes, Jon Huntsman, wants to become president; and given all that I’m hearing is posed to challenge Mr. Obama should he become the candidate for the [...]
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Herman Takes the Lead: What of Romney, Nick Perry?
Will Herman Cain continue to lead the buzz in GOP/Teaparty presidential race. Weeks ago it was Michele Bachmann. After that it was Nick, then Chris Christie. Of course, Mitt Romney as been holding ‘sort of” steady.B...
On Jobs: Will America’s Middle Class get a Second Chance?
Will the gridlock in Washington ever end? This is a question we must continue to ask and our role to demand change. Join the conversation!
Gingrich Trounces Romney in South Carolina
Well, Newt Gringrich, former Speaker, of the House has proved once again that Lazarus can rise from the dead. Yes, weeks ago after a beating in the Iowa caucus he returns in full attack mode to win against rival Mitt Romney in ...
Primary in S. Carolina– Does Romney Win, Again?
Its proving to be the ‘blow out’ of all primaries,yes! In three days Republicans voters will decide on a candidate among the remaining ‘five’ contenders. But will the results show anything new? Will Mitt...
Romney Under the Microscope in NH– Will maintain lead in Caucus?
Tomorrow is an important date as we think GOP caucus agenda and contenders. Last Tuesday, Rick Santorum who was a dark horse among Republican contenders emerged to take second place in the Iowa caucus. A staunch conservative in...
Iowa Caucus– Santorum, Man for the Moment?
In two days, January 3, conservative voters in Iowa will show support for a ‘Contender’in the Iowa caucus. Interestingly, after weeks of many predicting who may emerge among the top three in these final days– ...
Newt Gingrich– Still Looking Like a Winner !?
Newt, no longer looks like that bright,shiney, candidate on the Hill. But could he still sneak in– and make Mitt Romney irrelevant in the upcoming straw polls? He’s losing his top ranking in the polls, but given how...
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Verna Smith is an award winning journalist, political commentator and former producer of “The Roundtable”. She holds a BS, M.A. from the Newhouse and Maxwell Schools–Syracuse University. The editor-in-chief of this website, she welcomes you to join in robust conversations here or on Twitter (VernaPolitics). Read more >>