Right-Wingers
From the wacky to the just plain wrong, what conservatives are saying and doing
The Choices Still to Be Made in the New Debt Deal
An agreement is yet to be made on tax breaks for the wealthy and special interests—neither of which should trump the common good.
Posted Wednesday, August 10, 2011 in Reprints by Donna Cooper and Seth Hanlon
Cartoon: If Only the Far Right Were…. Right
Posted Monday, August 1, 2011 in Cartoons by August Pollak
Sarah Palin Calls Debt Ceiling Negotiations “More Obama Drama”
Sarah Palin states that August 2nd is “not Armageddon, it’s not life or death.”
Posted Thursday, July 28, 2011 by Jeffrey Boxer
Carnage in Oslo Targeted Youth Leaders
The tragedy in Norway shows that the far right is desperate.
Posted Tuesday, July 26, 2011 in Reporting by Jon Christian
UPDATE: Glenn Beck Compares Victims in Norway Attack to Hitler Youth
The right-winger lashes out at “political camps for kids” but fails to mention that his own Tea Party organization ran one.
Posted Tuesday, July 26, 2011 by Jeffrey Boxer
Allen West Calls DNC Chair “Vile” and Obama Supporters “a Threat to the Gene Pool”
The controversial Florida Rep. comes out swinging against his liberal opponents.
Posted Thursday, July 21, 2011 by Jeffrey Boxer
Infographic: ‘60s Retro Budget Plan by Republicans Unfit for Today
Republican Representatives are considering a proposal this week to restrict federal spending to a level that hasn’t been seen since 1966.
Posted Monday, July 18, 2011 in Reprints by Sarah Ayres and Michael Linden
Rep. Cantor Proposes Making Students Pay Interest on Loans Before Graduating
Rather than raise taxes on those who can afford it, the House Majority Leader suggests sticking it to students in White House budget talks.
Posted Thursday, July 14, 2011 by Micah Uetricht
Are Liberals Afraid of Strong Conservative Women?
Fox News is outraged by comments that Rep. Keith Ellison made about Michele Bachmann at #CPNC11.
Posted Thursday, July 14, 2011 by Jeffrey Boxer
Missouri Governor Vetoes Controversial Voter ID Bill
The bill, which would have required a photo ID to vote, was heavily opposed by many state and national groups. Over 40 organizations signed on to a letter that was sent to the Governor on Friday before he handed down his veto.
Posted Monday, June 20, 2011 by Katie Andriulli
Fox News Channel Store Sells Soda, Snacks
Texas Fox News Channel store sells drinks, magazines, snacks, and more.
Posted Monday, May 23, 2011 by David Spett
