It happens all too often. The GOP is handed something on a silver platter and they run off, chasing squirrels. Every single day there is a new story about people — not hundreds…not thousands….but hundreds of thousands of people getting notices that their health insurance plan has been cancelled. And that figure will rise to …
Dear Republicans: Stop Talking Process, Start Telling Stories About ObamacareRead More »
When looking at the past several years, it’s no surprise that the GOP has a problem connecting with younger voters — and they’ve done little to remedy this issue. Democrats tended to do well with young voters in recent history, and over 60% of young voters favored Barack Obama in 2008 and 2012. Still, disheartened by …
5 Things the GOP Should Do to Get Young Voters’ AttentionRead More »
Take a look at some of these statements below: Peter King said Republicans all over the country are going to suffer because of what Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) has done: “I don’t care where you’re from, what Ted Cruz is doing is affecting the entire country.” – Rep. Peter King “When it comes to the tea …
Dear Republicans: Shrinking The Tent Won’t Help You WinRead More »
This past weekend, Senator Dick Durbin (IL-D) made a pretty serious accusation on his Facebook page: “Many Republicans searching for something to say in defense of the disastrous shutdown strategy will say President Obama just doesn’t try hard enough to communicate with Republicans. But in a ‘negotiation’ meeting with the president, one GOP House Leader …
Dick Durbin Insists on Sticking to A Made Up StoryRead More »
Sadly, because our media are basically a bunch of tools, it requires a comedian to provide the harshest (yet fair) assessment of the train wreck that is Obamacare. Two weeks ago, Jon Stewart offered a very tough interview of Kathleen Sebelius (who probably thought it would be a cakewalk). Last night, Stewart lit into the …
In the aftermath of yet another consequential (though not fatal) defeat for conservatives generally and Obamacare opponents specifically, a fault line has been exposed in movement conservatism. Broadly speaking, the split is between two camps with differing ideas about how to stop or repeal the president’s signature domestic policy achievement — a policy that remains hobbled …
In this clip from the 10/10 episode of the PocketCast of Liberty with Skyler, Anna and Mike – Andrew Kirell of Mediaite talks about the choices people have for getting the news and why it’s a good thing. Check it out: https://www.pocketfullofliberty.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/pcol2_oct10_clip.mp3 Mobile version:
Another Friday is upon us, and that means it’s time for the next round of the PFoL Awards! The season four premiere of The Walking Dead was this past Sunday, so it’s only fitting that we dedicate this week’s awards to the hit show. Without further ado, I present the PFoL Walking Dead Awards! (And …
You probably read Amy’s great post, ’5 Things The GOP Needs To Stop Doing.’ Look what Rick Wilson, a player in GOP circles, said: This is your best work. Well said. RT @CAAmyO: My latest –> 5 Things The GOP Needs To Stop Doing http://t.co/dr5vwbS3iw via @pocketliberty — Rick Wilson (@TheRickWilson) October 15, 2013 You’re …
5 Things The GOP Needs To Keep Doing – Newsletter Content!Read More »
Over the past two weeks, much media coverage has been devoted to the politicians in Washington, while far less time was spent discussing the ramifications the shutdown had on the lives of furloughed federal workers. The people who work for non-essential segments of the federal government are working to put food on the table and take …
Private Charities Stepped Up While Government Was Shut DownRead More »