Donald Lambro: It’s the Economy, Dems

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It’s the Economy, Dems
by Donald Lambro
The economy is tanking. Economists say it has slowed to a near comatose 1.5 percent growth rate, unemployment claims were at a nine-month high and jobs are scarce, yet President Obama is focusing on corporate campaign donations.
While the economy is the clear overriding issue in the midterm elections, [...]

Donald Lambro: For GOP, Hearings Will Bring Opportunities

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For GOP, Hearings Will Bring Opportunities
by Donald Lambro
After all is said and done in Judge Sonia Sotomayor’s confirmation proceedings, the fact of the matter is that she will not change the ideological makeup of the Supreme Court.
The appeals-court jurist will replace retiring Justice David Souter, one of the high court’s four [...]

Donald Lambro: Is the stimulus superfluous?

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Is the stimulus superfluous?
by Donald Lambro
The biggest unasked question in today’s economy is whether it has started turning around before President Obama’s spending-stimulus program has fully gotten under way. There is growing evidence that the U.S. economy is showing signs of life amid increasing reports that Obama’s nearly $800 billion economic [...]

Donald Lambro: Historical Trends and a GOP Comeback in 2012

The GOP looks to make some gains in the coming national elections.  Donald Lambro offers his insights here…
History Points to GOP Gains in 2010
by Donald Lambro
Signing the Republican Party’s post-election death certificate is risky business, but Democratic strategist Simon Rosenberg did so last month — predicting the GOP will remain in the political graveyard for [...]

Donald Lambro: Bush’s legacy will be one of protection

A look at one aspect of President Bush’s legacy. Read the whole article at Townhall.com…
Bush’s legacy will be one of protection
Donald Lambro

WASHINGTON — As George W. Bush’s wartime presidency enters its final weeks, there is increasing speculation about his legacy and how his two terms in office will be seen throughout the course of [...]