Posts Tagged ‘john dingell’

Stupak Amendment Controversy Demonstrates Emptiness of Democratic Rhetoric.

Nov 16th, 2009
by James Kane.
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It has now been more than a week since the U.S. House of Representatives passed sweeping health care reform legislation. Yet, with what has been written about the bill since that time, one might think it was still being debated. Though there are many faults in the legislation, one issue therein seems to be sustaining [...]

Victories scored Tuesday present possibilities for the future of the Republican Party

Nov 6th, 2009
by James Kane.
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The big news from Tuesday this week came with the announcements of gubernatorial wins for the Republican Party in both Virginia and New Jersey. While both of these states voted for President Obama last year, and are represented by Democratic senators in Washington, the former has traditionally leaned Republican in presidential contests, only going Democratic three [...]

Hostile Rhetoric Sours Reform Debate

Aug 16th, 2009
by James Kane.
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On his trip to Montana this week, President Obama reiterated the tired, partisan notion faulting already heavily-regulated  insurance companies for the problems in the health care system. Nonetheless, he expects the American people to believe that he, and the rabidly out-of touch U.S. House “leadership“, intend to let people keep their current health care coverage if they wish to do so. Instead [...]