After all the lobbying and speeches, all the tears and pain, it appears that the Senate couldn’t summon the will to beat back the gun lobby and pass any gun-control legislation, sparking anger from President Obama and gun-control advocates gathered at the White House. Obama called it “a pretty shameful day for Washington.” The measures [...]
Biden Assures Israelis that US Would Use Force to Stop Iranian Nukes
March 4, 2013 | Posted by
Vice President Joe Biden today attempted to reassure Israelis that the White House is not bluffing when the president says he would use military force to prevent Iran from developing a nuclear weapon. Speaking at the annual conference of the nation’s largest pro-Israel lobbying group, Aipac, Biden said that the U.S. preferred a diplomatic solution, [...]
With Gun Control, Talk is Not Cheap
February 1, 2013 | Posted by
While the Senate Judiciary Committee took testimony this week on gun violence and a bipartisan group of senators drafted legislation to require background checks for all gun purchases, some gun control advocates say talk is not only not cheap, but it is critical to getting something done. “Every day a nation waits before talking about [...]
Obama Inauguration: Smaller Crowd, Two Bibles, Watchful Daughters
January 21, 2013 | Posted by
When President Obama takes the oath of office today, it will be the fourth time he will have pledged to protect the Constitution — the only president aside from Franklin Roosevelt to say it four times. But while Roosevelt said it four times because he was elected four times, Obama had special circumstances after both [...]
Obama Will Use Children to Deliver His Gun Control Message
January 16, 2013 | Posted by
President Obama is going to surround himself with children when he announces his gun control plans today, making it clear who legislators should keep in mind when they decide whether they will support him —and obviously not passing up an opportunity to go for the emotional jugular. By highlighting children, Obama is signaling that he [...]
Georgia Woman Who Shot Intruder Hailed as Model Gun Owner
January 10, 2013 | Posted by
As the White House tackles the issue of gun control, a Georgia woman who shot a would-be burglar in her home is being hailed as a model of responsible gun ownership. Melinda Herman, an Atlanta-area mother, shot a home intruder five times in the face and neck on Friday, in defense of herself and her [...]
Biden Says Obama Could Take Executive Action on Gun Control
January 9, 2013 | Posted by
In a strong signal that the Obama administration is serious about instituting new gun control measures, Vice President Joe Biden said today that the president would be using executive action — in addition to pushing legislation in Congress —to make it harder for individuals to commit mass murders with firearms. Sitting beside Attorney General [...]
Obama Appoints Biden to Head Panel to Recommend Gun Control Laws
December 20, 2012 | Posted by
President Obama yesterday proved that he wasn’t just spewing rhetoric when he said the country needed to take decisive action on gun control, as he held a news conference at the White House to announce the creation of a panel led by Vice President Joe Biden that would be tasked with coming up with recommendations [...]
Clinton Takes ‘Responsibility’ For Deadly Attack On U.S. Post In Libya
October 16, 2012 | Posted by
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton played the role of dutiful soldier on Monday, doing her best to douse the political firestorm stemming from the assault on a U.S. diplomatic mission in Libya by saying that she was responsible for the security of American diplomatic outposts. “I take responsibility,” Clinton told CNN from Lima, Peru. “I’m [...]
Usain Bolt A Hit In ‘Saturday Night Live’ Cameo
October 15, 2012 | Posted by
Jamaican track star Usain Bolt made a cameo appearance for his first time his on Saturday Night Live during vice presidential debate parody, again showing his presence is not limited to the track. Jason Sudeikis played the role of Vice President Joe Biden, while Taran Killam played Congressman Paul Ryan. Bolt was used to poke fun [...]
