The GOP Field: The Weak Ahead

 
The GOP field: The week ahead
[Or as BB would say the WEAK ahead...]



Rick Santorum has campaigned harder than anyone in Iowa this year. So it’s not surprising that he’s the first Republican back on the Iowa trail after Christmas — with a pheasant hunt and press conference in Adel Monday.

After that event, though, most of the GOP 2012 field begins the final sprint toward the Jan. 3 caucuses, with no more debates to shift the narrative and all the ad time already bought up.

Mitt Romney will continue shoring up his New Hampshire firewall with two stops Tuesday — he’ll spend the morning in Londonderry and the afternoon in Portsmouth. Then he heads to Davenport that evening, hoping to pick off some Iowa support with a three-day bus tour that kicks off in eastern Iowa Wednesday morning.

Newt Gingrich visits his wife’s family in Wisconsin on Monday after spending Christmas Eve and Christmas morning at a Catholic basilica inside the Beltway. Then he is expected to begin a 44-city Iowa bus tour Tuesday in Dubuque. The campaign has not publicly released details about the stops, but they’ve made clear he’ll visit each of the Hawkeye state’s media markets.

Read more: http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1211/70851.html#ixzz1hfp9kxs5

Hope that you enjoyed your Christmas; was w/ my friend Tony that had a stroke (& some have prayed for) in rehab as he has made improvements-but insurance will only cover him until Wed...then had Christmas dinner in Manhattan...had guests visiting my home from out of & up state-one stayed over until Christmas Eve & then off to their parent's...trying to catch up & will include some Christmas news...

Huckabee: Romney likely to win Iowa


Can Ron Paul win the Iowa caucuses?


VIDEO: Paul in 1995: Say, have you read The Ron Paul Survival Report?

quote:

If you’re more interested in Paul’s policy than his record, the Washington Post’s Charles Lane delivers perhaps the ultimate insult for a Republican contender to square off against Barack Obama. Lane told Fox News Sunday that Paul actually comes closest to the foreign policy views of Obama’s longtime religious leader, Jeremiah Wright:...

Noted hist rian claims failure to make VA ballot a lot like … Pearl Harbor

POLL: ROMNEY DOUBLES RIVALS IN NH...

Herman Cain on why he should be secretary of defense

Herman Cain is a good man, but he wasn't a serious candidate for President of the United States.

quote:

If the GOP nominee for President of the United States is not prepared to handle Barack Obama in a one-on-one debate, he or she will be mincemeat and Obama will be re-elected.

New Romney ad: “Conservative Agenda”

“If you’re Romney, I’d be giving Ron Paul’s supporters rides to the caucus -places,”


Jindal Talk Continues

quote:

I discuss it more fully at CFIF, but it's worth noting that Rich Lowry reports that the "draft Jindal" talk has serious backers among conservative officeholders. In my CFIF post, I explain why this is bad news for Rick Perry (nobody would be talking about drafting his most prominent endorser if they think Perry himself is still viable) and also, in a roundabout way, perhaps good news for the likes of Rick Santorum, who, according both to Jim Antle and to Mike Huckabee and to Dick Morris seems poised for good things in Iowa's voting.

Another President Bush?

Tom Brokaw: Don’t count out [Rin Elephant] Chris Christie in 2012 [VIDEO]
If the convention is brokered..either the Govs. of Louisiana or Va. would be the republicRATS best bet...
Don’t underestimate Gary Johnson

Watch Woman Cry Tears f Disgust Over Receiving Ron Paul Book for Christmas — Staged?

  WATCH: [They Come In Peace] Female Occupy Nashville Protesters Caught in All-Out Brawl on Christmas Day

WATCH: See the Bulls Beat the Lakers With a Thrilling Last-Seconds Shot on Christmas


WATCH: Was This Amazing Front-Flip Catch the NFL Touchdown of the Year?


VIDEO: Linus Tells Charlie Brown the True Meaning of Christmas

Sing Praises to A Christmas Carol

Was Baby Jesus an Illegal Immigrant?

The 12 Days of Pro-Life Christmas: Marking Victories in 2011

An explosion ripped through a Catholic church during Christmas Mass near Nigeria's capital Sunday, killing at least 25 people
Toll now: 35

Obama condemns 'senseless' bombings: No names, please


WATCH: Islamist Anjem Choudary’s Christmas Message: If Jesus Were Alive Today He Would Be Muslim and Implement Sharia Law

quote:

Radical Islamist Anjem Choudary, the jihadist who once called for the execution of the pope and whose militant group even asked if “the assassination of President Obama is legal” — has released a Christmas message in which he asserts that Jesus, if alive today, would be a practicing Muslim. Not only that but, according to Choudary, Jesus (who he refers to as “Isa”) would also be leading the crusade to free “Muslim land” and implement sharia law across the world.

[Obama] Defense Dept. Okays Process Allowing Cadets to Wear Hijabs for JROTC Program

George Will: ‘Don’t count the president out’ [VIDEO]

CARTOON: Useful Idi ts

Here He Comes: Obama Surges in Polls


N.Y. Times: Fox News Not Missing Beck

VIDE : Benjamin Netanyahu Wishes Christians a Merry Christmas

Tehran's latest display of military power will bring it into close proximity of US warships in strategic oil route

VIDEO: Retailers Court Post-Christmas Shoppers With 'Mega Monday' Deals

Fact Check: Harry Reid‘s Claim That ’Millionaire job Creators…Don’t Exist’ Thoroughly Debunked


The American Cities That Added (And Lost) The Most Jobs

North Korea Projects Image of Stability as Questions Remain About Roles of New Leader, Military

quote:

Assessing the stability of North Korea in the wake of Kim Jong Il's death has been a matter of reading between the lines, but there are signs that the communist country's government is at least trying to project the appearance of a smooth transition.

Kim's son, the baby-faced twenty-something Kim Jong Un, is the presumed successor, raising questions about whether the country's military leadership will rally behind him, as it did behind his dictator father. In recent days, state media has disseminated images showing the younger Kim in the company of generals who supported Kim Jong Il.

EXCLUSIVE: Ron Paul in 2009–‘I Wouldn’t Risk American Lives’ to End the Holocaust

We take this Mitt: Republicans and Romney, an arranged marriage

quote:

GOP, it's time to support your candidate

Gingrich’s Amnesty Plan Has ‘Undocumented’ Loophole

VIDEO: BR KLYNS Have a Laff n Me: Newsbusted

ATTN: GOOD FRIENDS: BOOKMARK THIS SITE, OUR TEMPORARY HOME AFTER BLOGTOWNE CLOSES DOWN
Check out my blog...all of you BLOG CHECKER OUTTERS:
www.conservativenewsoftheday.blogspot.com

~~~ BLOG TOWNE Remains Open/ Link On For The Latest Post~~~

*** HAPPY NEW YEAR/ TAKE OUR POLLS @ THE BOTTOM OF THE POST ***

GOOD NEWS of Great Joy !

Good news of great joy!



In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. (This was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor of Syria.) And everyone went to his own town to register.

So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child. While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.

And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger."

Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests."

When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, "Let's go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about."

So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart. The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told.

Luke 2: 1-20 (NIV)

http://www.onenewsnow.com/Church/Default.aspx?id=1502118

~~~ MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM NEW YORK CITY ~~~

Tanman & Republicrats Cave On Tax Bill!

Congress Approves Two-Month Tax Cut Extension, Tees Up Talks on Yearlong Package



Congress on Friday approved a two-month extension of the payroll tax cut, averting a tax hike with a no-drama vote following a week of partisan deadlock.

The House and Senate, taking up the tax cut deal struck by party leaders the day before, each approved the package in a matter of minutes, sending it to the president's desk. The bill keeps the payroll tax rate at 4.2 percent, meaning a family making $50,000 would be spared an increase of roughly $40 per paycheck. The package also extends long-term unemployment insurance and prevents a deep cut in payments to doctors who see Medicare patients.

Under the terms of the agreement struck between House Speaker John Boehner and Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid, both chambers will next send negotiators to hammer out a yearlong package in early 2012.

Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2011/12/23/boehner-reid-try-to-bring-tax-cut-deal-over-finish-line/#ixzz1hNSNaKuS

Defeat The Weeper of the House 2012!

VIDEO: House G P Agrees to Extend Payroll Tax Cut


WATCH: Betrayed by Boehner?

quote:

Some Republicans feel 'like Charlie Brown with a football' after the last-minute compromise on the payroll tax cut extension

Obummer to address the nation @ 12:15 (a victory lap).

Obama Gets His Christmas Wish: A Divided G P

quote:

“I cannot support this, but it seems the politics of demagoguery have won over policy and principle with the concession to enact tax policy on two-month basis. This is a sad day for America and further evidences our continuing decline. Men and women of principle are become a dying breed in this Republic...”

-- Facebook posting from Rep. Allen West, R-Fla.

Charles Krauthammer: The GOP’s payroll tax debacle

quote:

The Democrats set a trap and the Republicans walked right into it. By rejecting an ostensibly bipartisan “compromise,” the Republican House was portrayed as obstructionist and, even worse, heartless — willing to raise taxes on the middle class while resolutely opposing any tax increases on the rich.

LISTEN: Hand ver The Gavel?

quote:

Mark Steyn and Hugh Hewitt question whether John Boehner should remain as the Speaker of the house in light of the recent payroll tax showdown with President Obama.

Highlights of Payroll Tax-jobless Benefits Bill

quote:

Key features of payroll tax and jobless benefits bill passed Friday by the House and Senate:

—Retains through Feb. 29 the current 4.2 percent rate for Social Security payroll taxes paid by 160 million workers, instead of letting the rate rise to 6.2 percent on Jan. 1.

—Renews federal benefits averaging $300 a week for the long-term unemployed through Feb. 29.

—Prevents 27 percent cut in Medicare payments to doctors; extends other health care fees through Feb. 29.

Reid says milli naire surtax is back on the table in payroll talks
Will be on & off today have guests coming from upstate, & NJ to meet w/ me separately-one for a short visit..one to be a guest through Christmas Eve....keep coming back for updates, & please bookmark our new blog site...also had a great holiday party/dinner last night here in Brooklyn w/ neighbors....

LIVE: Obama Comments On Today's Bill
12:15 moved until after 1 pm...

CNN Poll: Economy still number 1 worry

Obama Signs $1T Spending Bill for 2012

quote:

WASHINGTON – President Obama has signed a $1 trillion-plus 2012 spending bill that sets the day-to-day budgets of 10 Cabinet agencies.

The Senate approved the bill last Saturday in a flurry of year-end activity that was overshadowed by an ensuing confrontation over extending a payroll tax cut. The spending measure locks in cuts that conservative Republicans won from the White House and Democrats this year.

......The White House prevented Republican attempts to block limits on greenhouse gases, mountaintop removal mining and hazardous emissions from utility plants, industrial boilers and cement kilns.

Independents on the Rise as Voters Leave Major Parties
J IN W/ ME in esp. abandoning the republicRATS!

VIDEO:Obama: [To Barbra Wa-Wa] ‘There’s a laziness in me’


Beating a speedy path to Hawaii for fun & games.....w/ major victory in hand! Tanman probably off to cry in his beer...
What $40 Means to President Obama: Treats for His Dog

Michelle Obama Says She'd Live Her Next Life As Bo the Dog

Poll: Just 17 percent of Americans are satisfied with the direction the country is headed
^Bad news...good news:


AP Poll: Santa Claus Is Real

quote:

Just in time for Christmas, a new AP-GfK poll reveals 84 percent of Americans believed in Santa Claus as children, and a majority still say the jolly guy plays a part in their holiday celebrations.

Good Samaritan Santa saved life of family friend

FAA Clears Santa's Sleigh for Fuel-Efficient Christmas Eve Take-Off

By 2-to-1 Margin, Americans Prefer 'Merry Christmas' Over 'Happy Holidays'

Is Michelle Obama's spending 'spiralling out of control'? First Lady 'insisted on $4m trip to Hawaii when her husband wanted local vacation'

quote:

*Barack Obama 'wanted trip to Camp David, Maryland'
*But his wife 'didn't want to disappoint their daughters'
*'Had a pre-holiday shopping spree': National Enquirer
*President flying separately on Friday afternoon

VIDEO:Post Office Orders Letter Carrier to Stop Wearing Santa Suit — He Refuses

VIDEO: ‘Occupy the Manger’: Boston Protesters Perform a Live Nativity — With a Wall Street Spin

The ultimate guide to attacks from anti-Christmas Grinches

quote:

You won’t believe how deep the hatred for this holiday runs

Congressmen save Christmas

quote:

It’s official: C ngressmen Joe Walsh, an Illinois Republican, and Mike Ross, an Arkansas Democrat, have saved Christmas.

Sorry,this is not your child-- or grandchild's WEEKLY READER: Adult biting commentary,comedy & satire is frequently used on this blog; and although thousands view here daily [& We Broke Over 1M Hits-As a Record On The Salem Sites]--if this offends please look away. Meanwhile,please feel free to lift & forward BB's articles, put them on other sites; forward to your e-mail address books ...especially too folks when using the citizen's alerts like actions against Obama Castro Care---by forwarding the links to your email address books,etc.---- it helps to make you---a highly respected "Community Organizer" too .Meanwhile enjoy BB---& check back often/bookmark/tell others. And please bookmark our temporary blog, for use when the lights go out on Blogtowne: www.conservativenewsoftheday.blogspot.com

CHICAGOLAND: Christmas Brings Rampant Thefts Of Baby Jesus Statues, Lawn Decorations...

Christmas Season, Not Holiday Season


Been away from blogging since yesterday afternoon, spending time w/ visitors from out of area at various times...will stay w/ the Christmas theme for now......

WATCH: Human Christmas Tree Protests Holiday Decoration Ban at Staten Island Ferry Terminal

quote:

NEW YORK – A ban on Christmas decorations this year at the Staten Island ferry terminal in a bid to avoid lawsuits sparked an unusual protest Friday.

Self-proclaimed activist and Staten Island resident Scott L Baido found a loophole in the rule imposed at the transit hub by the Department of Transportation and dressed up as a seven-foot Christmas tree, sparking smiles and cheers, myFOXny.com reported.

"It's just a costume," he said from inside the tree which was decorated with tinsel and baubles. "You ever come by here on Halloween? People have the craziest costumes.

Ralph Nader: Christmas should be about family time, not NBA games

quote:

Consumer advocate and four-time presidential candidate Ralph Nader is upset about the over-commercialization of Christmas. He is particularly disappointed that there are five NBA games scheduled for Dec. 25.

VIDEO: Real-Life George Bailey?


Yes, Virginia, Obama Is Santa Claus

quote:

Not believe Obama is Santa Claus! You might as well not believe in fairies...

Do You Know the History of ‘Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer?’

quote:

HANOVER, N.H. (AP) — You know Dasher and Dancer and the rest of the gang. But do you recall, the most “Perfect Christmas Crowd-Bringer” of all?

Last-minute Buyers Top off Strong Shopping Season

Why Atheists L ve Christmas

God is pro-choice: a pro-life Christmas reflection

Military Family Gets a $20,000 Holiday Surprise


Cowboy cheerleader w/ troops
Obama, First Lady Hail Troops With Holiday Message

quote:

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is wishing a Merry Christmas and happy holidays to all Americans in his weekly radio and Internet address, with a special message of thanks to the troops.

"Let's take a moment to give thanks for their service; for their families' service; for our veterans' service," the president said Saturday. "And let's say a prayer for all our troops standing post all over the world, especially our brave men and women in Afghanistan who are serving, even as we speak, in harm's way to protect the freedoms and security we hold dear."

The president was joined by his wife, first lady Michelle Obama, in recording the weekly address. Mrs. Obama added her own word of thanks, saying "let's make sure that all of them know just how much we appreciate everything they do."

LIVE: Vatican Midnight Mass

Christmas Miracle! Secret Santas Paying Off Strangers’ Layaway Items

VIDEO: A South Carolina boy gave his $300 in savings to a family that lost everything to a fire

[The Classic] A visit from St. Nick

N RAD Santa Trackers Having Record Holiday

quote:

Online: http://www.noradsanta.org

Christmas... What to do When the Carols Stop at Midnight?

Minn. Congregation Puts on Play Recalling How Christmas Carols Saved Some U.S. Lives in Deadly WWII Battle

WATCH: Holiday lights illuminate New York

quote:

See New York's iconic holiday light displays.

~~~ MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM BROOKLYN ~~~




ATTN: GOOD FRIENDS: BOOKMARK THIS SITE, OUR TEMPORARY HOME AFTER BLOGTOWNE CLOSES DOWN
Check out my blog...all of you BLOG CHECKER OUTTERS:
www.conservativenewsoftheday.blogspot.com


BROOKLYN'S CHRISTMAS TRIBUTE TO OUR BRAVE IN UNIFORM

VIDEO: A Soldier's Christmas Call to Action [View FULL SCREEN]

VIDEO: Military Christmas tribute: I'll Be Home For Christmas

WATCH: I Won't Be Home For Christmas
Join w/ me in sending www.operationfirstresponse.org a donation for our wounded warriors

VIDEO:A S LDIERS CHRISTMAS SONG

WATCH: Bring Him Home Santa

VIDEO: I'll Be Going Home For Christmas


VIDEO: Camouflage & Christmas Lights

WATCH: santas soldier

VIDEO: All I Want For Christmas ( Is To Wrap My Arms Around You)
To my Naval Officer nephew, wife & 3 boys as he'll be deployed next Christmas...

WATCH: A Soldier's Christmas

 
VIDEO: A Soldier's Silent Night
We hope that you were moved, & enjoyed our tribute to the troops...may GOD BLESS THEM!






BLOG TOWNE Still Open/ Link On Here