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How Independent is the Independent Women’s Voice?

Posted on October 12 2011 by Congress Watcher

Independent Women’s Voice describes itself as “non-partisan”, but absolutely none of the independent expenditure spending Independent Women’s Voice has been for the benefit of a Democratic candidate.

Michele Bachmann chants “Pay for it,” sponsors legislation that doesn’t

Posted on June 13 2011 by Congressional Aid

“Taxpayers have a right to have a federal government that does not grow beyond their ability to pay for it.” – Michele Bachmann, March 2007 “In my district people want a strong fiscal conservative. My husband and I believe in getting your house in order financially. There are people here in D.C. who appear to [...]

Tea Party Express Betrays Walt Minnick, its sole Democratic “Tea Party Hero”

Posted on November 4 2010 by Congressional Aid

“Please don’t tell me I’m a Republican tool.” – Mark Williams, Tea Party Express, April 15 2010 “We can’t be just a Republican organization. We’ve got to be an influential force in both political parties. We have to reward some Democrats that have been willing to stand with us on the tough issues.” – Sal [...]

The Evolution of Christine O’Donnell Is A Myth

Posted on October 10 2010 by Congress Watcher

Why isn’t Christine O’Donnell evolving into a more credible candidate for public office?

Opponent of Climate Action Wins GOP Nomination In Connecticut

Posted on August 11 2010 by Congress Watcher

Ann Brickley says that climate legislation has the “potential to be misused and manipulated.” Misuse and manipulation? That sounds like what’s already happening under Big Oil.

Should Congress Let Corporate Abuses Slide By?

Posted on May 23 2010 by Congress Watcher

Accidents happen? Is that what Rand Paul would say face-to-face to the families of the eleven oil rig workers killed in the Deepwater Horizon explosion?

Rationing Health Care? All But One House Republican Votes For It.

Posted on November 8 2009 by Congress Watcher

Not a single Republican voted against government rationing of health care last night. Why this profound ideological shift?

John Duncan Leads Republicans Against The War In Afghanistan

Posted on November 6 2009 by Congress Watcher

Republican John Duncan is rallying Republicans in opposition to continuing the U.S. military occupation of Afghanistan.

Michele Bachmann Tells Americans to Slit Their Wrists

Posted on September 15 2009 by Congressional Aid

You can tell Rep. Michele Bachmann feels pretty strongly about health care reform legislation. Speaking in Colorado recently, she made these remarks about extending health care coverage for Americans: This is slavery. It’s nothing more than slavery…. This cannot pass. What we have to do today is make a covenant, to slit our wrists, be [...]

Sensenbrenner Brings Out The Weird On His Facebook Account

Posted on August 20 2009 by Congress Watcher

Increasingly, the impression I get from Congressman Sensenbrenner’s Facebook account is that he has some extremely strange voices whispering in his ear.

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