Woodward Calls Out Obama on Hyper-Partisanism

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Over the weekend, Washington Examiner writer Conn Carroll wrote an insightful synopsis of author Bob Woodward's new book, "The Price of Politics". In it, Carroll notes Woodward's feelings on Obama's miserable mishandling of the presidency and the damning consequences of Obama's hyper-partisanism.

In the book, the President himself is quoted as shooting down a bi-partisan Republican stimulus plan early in his term with the words "I can go it alone, I have the polls". His own chief-of-staff, Rahm Emanuel, has spoken on the fact that Obama's final stimulus plan had zero contribution from House Republicans, "We have the votes. (expletive) them." 

It is a well-known fact that this President has mishandled the problems that America faces. It is a well-known fact that Obama does not have a bi-partisan bone in his body. But for a President to not only mishandle a situation, but to metaphorically spit in the face of a concerned Republican Party that is willing and able to help...

It just isn't something you do.

Obama has derisively described House Majority Leader John Boehner as a "cigarette-smoking, country-clubbing Republican who makes deals." Deals are a part of legislating effectively and compromise is important to America's democracy. Boehner has tried to make many deals in his years in Congress. But appeals to reason in the White House often fall on deaf ears.

We have a President who cannot handle the job himself; who refuses to compromise for the good of his nation; and who slaps bi-partisanism off of the table. The facts are as plain as day. America can only hope for a change.

Two Different Worlds: O'Malley and McDonnell

The Potomac River divides more than just a pair of states. On one side of the river,a flagship Democrat, Gov. Martin O'Malley, has been dealing with a flagging economy with his party's job creation "plan". On the other side, Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell, a promiment Republican, has been using conservative values to influence his jobs creation plan. Which one has been more effective? 

Wall Street Journal has come out with a very insightful article today about the difference between these two starkly opposite administrations.

Bob McDonnell has shown across the board that common-sense, conservative values are the answer to our current economic situation. Virginia is holding fast at 5.9% unemployment, while O'Malley's "reforms" have put Maryland jobless numbers up to 7%. O'Malley has seen an exodus of 30,000 taxpayers from the wealthiest tax areas, costing the state 1.7 Billion dollars in tax revenue over the last 5 years.

Businesses have flooded across the Potomac since these two polarizing plans have come into effect. Gov. O'Malley has lost valuable corporate taxes since companies such as Northrop Grumman, Bechtel, and Hilton Hotels move south into Virginia with jobs and cashflow behind them.

This comparison is significant beyond our 2 respective states. The two governors of which we speak are the heads of their respective Governors' Associations. They are both nationally prominent in the media. This is a nationally important example of conservative principles healing an economically stagnant business environment. Governor McDonnell has led the Commonwealth to a surplus, and we are top tier in job creation.

Really, Democrats? False Robo-calls Come Off as Desperate

During one of the most contested elections in modern times, Maryland Democrats are so  

                    desperate to win that they are willing to out and out lie to do it. 

Right in our own back yard, the truth seems to be taking a back seat to partisan politics.

Starting recently, constituents of Virginia's 2nd District (Scott Rigell-R), and Maryland's 6th District (Roscoe Bartlett-R) have been receiving robo-calls attempting to link Rep. Rigell and Rep. Bartlett to renegade Missouri Congressional candidate Todd Akin's outrageous "Legitimate rape" comments. 

The problem? BOTH representatives have publicly condemned Akin's comments and have asserted that they do not share his views. Where does the line lay when it comes to Democratic mudslinging? Its obvious that they are trying to divert the eyes of voters from the real issues facing America. 

The mad dash to tie an entire party to the comments of one rogue-integer candidate has been evident across the country and (ever so conveniently?) comes as Mitt Romney, Paul Ryan and the Republican National Committee step into the spotlight for the Republican National Convention. This kind of petty partisanship should show America what some Democrats are willing to do in pursuit of the win. 

Have a look at the full article from the Washington Examiner HERE

Bringing Virginian Values to Tampa: Good Luck Governor

Nearly a week from now, on Tuesday, our own Governor Bob McDonnell will step out onto the stage in Tampa at the Republican National Convention. He will walk into the middle of a political storm, and on the edges of a literal one. 

The Governor will take the stage after Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin, and will be the first of the nights schedule of former-VP short-listers to speak. He will be followed by fellow governors Bobby Jindal of Louisiana and Chris Christie of New Jersey.

Gov. McDonnell is already in Tampa, as a matter of fact; as Chairman of the Republican National Committee's platform committee. We applaud him for the work that he is doing, developing the platform on which our candidates will be running this fall. 

From us, congratulations Governor, and we hope that you can take the policies you have used to make our Commonwealth great, and present them to the nation as an achievement and a lesson. Fiscal responsibility, and the employment of common-sense conscientious policies are key not only this November, but at all times. 

To see a full schedule of Tuesday's events at the Republican National Convention, click here

Franken, the Only One Who Can Out-Gaffe Biden.

Earlier this week, Vice President Joe Biden was joined at a Minnesota campaign event by TV-writer turned Democratic Senator Al Franken. Biden, just putting his Virginia "chains" gaffe behind him, must have been happy to not be the most verbally mistake prone person on the stage for once.

Barack Obama and his campaign are perfectly willing to shove VP hopeful Paul Ryan in the direction of other, less tactful politicians. But has he been paying attention to who his own VP is standing at the podium with? Senator Franken has been known, like others, to have made some intolerant, ignorant, and downright offensive soundbites in his day.

Let me explain. Al Franken has made the news many times for things he has said. At Harvard, Franken flatly explained that he hated homosexuals. Later, Franken was quoted speaking about raping a CBS reporter.  Is that really the kind of association and the kind of people that Obama wants to stand with under the lights?

17 Year Old Delegate Will Be Youngest in Tampa

Evan Draim is no regular high schooler from Mount Vernon. He has earned his way into the Republican National Convention next week as the youngest delegate out of more than 2,000. Draim will be heading to Tampa as a delegate for Virginia's 8th Congressional District. He campaigned day and night, and even edged out the Arlington County Republican Committee Chairman for the spot.

Evan is a new, young face at the convention, but is no stranger to politics. 3 years ago, he convinced his father to take him to the Virginia GOP convention; in which our own governor Bob McDonnell was nominated.

Draim represents an entirely new generation of Republicans, a fresh mind full of ideas, and the yet-young future of the party. We wish him a happy and productive convention and a good time in Tampa. Congratulations, Evan.

For a further look at Evan's selection as a delegate, read the full Washington Post article HERE

Spec Ops Takes Aim at Obama...Metaphorically that is

The Special Forces group Special Operations OpSec Education Fund is voicing its opinions about how President Obama has handled the American military in his time in office. The verdict?

Badly. 

The stated purpose of this organization is to protect the safety and operational security (OpSec) of America's men in uniform; and to combat the use of leaks and sensitive information for political gain. 

As Virginia is home to not one but four of the Nation's largest and most important military sites (The Pentagon, Langley, Oceana Naval Base, and Quantico), these issues are very close to home for us in the Commonwealth.

The group has come out with their own 22-minute video about the mishandling of military leaks, the killing of Osama Bin Laden, as well as other incidents. They also plan to air advertisements exposing the Obama Administration's bungling of these leaks over his term.

The former soldiers and intelligence specialists at the organization have criticized the Administration for using leaks to promote himself and his policies, for badly handling the Bin Laden apprehension to make himself look better, and even for disclosing sensitive details of the Bin Laden raid to Hollywood filmmakers. This isn't the kind of self-serving, careless attitude toward national security needed in a Commander-in-Chief.

To read the full article from WTAX click here