He heard they have a cash bar, Feisty and that monthly allowance he gets won't cover the tab.

He heard they have a cash bar,

ROTFLMAO! *ZING*

Surely his 21% pay raise could cover it... ;o)

Feisty -- Instead of "let them eat cake," now the Republicans embrace "let them eat fake" -- Yep, they are trying to run fake Democrats in Wisconsin. Just when you think they couldn't stoop any lower... (Just a follow-on to your cake crumbs, brought to you by Rachel Maddow.)

No, you're not the only one to realize it, many of us have posted it in some form or another every day but the media ignores it, treats it as ideological party differences which is far from the truth about what it is.

The GOP has done nothing to help the US since Candidate Obama was elected President, Nov 4, 2008; their decision to not participate in Government is about power, winning and nothing more.

No Robert you are not, every day we have faithful posters here to point that out to anyone paying attention. Please join us in our efforts you will be very welcome.

Since the day President Obama was inaugurated Janueary 20, 2009, when Rush Limbaugh stated on his show, "I want this President to fail" that is what the GOP/TP have been working on. Imagine if you will, how far better our economic problems would be today, if the Republicans and their lobbiests, had said yes, let us to work together for the best interests of our country.

But that has not been the case, in some twisted way, they would rather let the country break, let the President who tries very hard to help, fail, knowing full well that when he fails, it is all gone. Will they then pick up the pieces? I dont believe so, they will let it all rot and keep skimming off the top for themselves, dictating to the rest of us where we should worship, where we are educated, where we should live, where we should work at wages they deem 'plenty' to live on and so it will go on until like other great civilizations we will just be a memory and future generations, will wonder how could this have happened.

Do you want this to happen, I dont, and neither do the other posters who come here in support of the President. So show your support, this is not only about an election, it is about so much more. Please join your voice to others and have your say.

Well let us not forget that while Senator, President Obama voted NOT to increase the debt ceiling. In fact he called it an example of poor leadership. The results had the debt ceiling not been raised then would have been exactly as people are saying it will be now. Reid also voted against raising the debt ceiling and in the last year has been quoted as saying "his votes were purely political" (the video of those quotes were shown on many newstations.) I know those of you that are demonizing Republicans now for that very same stance (increasing the debt ceiling is irresponsible) took the same stance then demonizing both President Obama and Sen Reid.

We can't just keep raising the debt ceiling, cuts have to be made and yes taxes on the wealthy will have to be raised.

No, You're not the only one. They raised the debt ceiling many times under Bush...why all of a sudden is it a major concern? They also weren't too concerned about deficit spending under Bush, but they are now. They try to blame everything that they can get by with on Obama. In the meantime, our people are the ones who are hurt by this gamesmanship. (and then they try to act like THEY are the party of patriotism). It seems to me that they choose Party over Country.

Plus, the GOP tries to start narratives such as "the president can't get re-elected if the unemployment rate is over x%", knowing fully that the president does not have control over issues like this.

Why are they so focused on getting back in power instead of fixing our country's problems?

Dennis, I don't believe that is a position that goes thru confirmation as he didn't when he was appointed to replace Christine Roehmer. Maybe someone can enlighten us.

If there is a confirmation hearing for the position, the President may have to end up doing a recess appt. as there is no way they will approve anyone to help the President and in turn the country.

because congress has the power of the purse.  you people place too much power with our president.  right now, the house is 50-50 -- republicans have the majority in the house of reps, the democrats have the majority in the senate, and there is the president.  this is our system of checks and balance.
if you want to wonder where the heck are all the jobs, ask congress!  so far, boehnner and co., have tried to dismantle medicare, legislate a woman's womb, throw a monkey wrench in our 14th amendment by trying to repeal DADT, to add insult to injury, they are cutting public programs and giving away money to the the top 4% of the country -- who haven't, by the way, for the last 10 years, reinvested back into our country.
'm tired of getting the shaft for false "christian," family values ideology who rob from the poor and give back to the rich. aren't you all tired of it?

Well stated.

If you can't can't answer that question BOILER ROOM tell me how is it Republicans want Kagan

Robert-3584308

Am I the only one to realize that the Republican Party is willing to allow the US to reach the debt limit ceiling without agreeing to any increase so that the following chaos and disruption of credit would create additional problems for the Obama administration? They have done everything else they can to see Obama fail, why not this?

Robert that is an excellent question next to my two questions you have my vote it gets answered.

Boiler Room team, am so curios to know why Wisconsin GOP hope its citizens over sleep on the day of election. what do they hope to achieve if the PEOPLE do not vote? Is it proper for me to say they do not care about the people? I hope I get some answers.

Beverly, Now you know why theGOP wants Kagan!! Stop making things up, stop repeating the union propaganda from Chicago! Yea I know because my son-in-law tells me the same thing that you post! Busted!!!! Shame on you! Unions have their place, but your union wants to run the white house and dose not care about the little people in their organization. Union dues are more important then the little mans grievances???? That is if we are talking about the same Chicago union. So back to Kagan, The man who helped the GOP win big in 2010. Why not just state what Kagan real is? The man who just wants government to run everything!! Your income, your investments, your lifestyle, your job, and your health care!!! Come on Beverly, you know that Kagan wrote the job killing Obama health care plan!! Why does Kagan no longer go out to eat with the rest of us? Nobody would bother him, or even talk to him, now we don't see him anymore, is he to good to go out and eat with the rest of us? Or is he that ashamed of his actions??? Boiler Room That!!!

Nebo, The GOP dose not want to win to the point that the DNC has to move out of Wisconsin, so we are asking a few to sleep in, check the polls around 3 pm. and if they here it is a sure win for the Republicans. Don't waste gas and help save the planet! We are also asking all Democrates to stay home, elections have a very big carbon foot print, and election day is a good way for liberals to show that they really do care about the planet, by just not making any carbon! Thanks to all who are going to save mother earth by not voting. Remeber If you are going to go vote straight ticket GOP, you to can help save the planet by car pooling with another GOPer!!! Please stick to the plan!! Reduce our election carbon footprint. Remember to also thank a liberal who did his part by staying home!

On a more serious note, the last election in Wisconsin had the biggest turn out of any midterm!! And the GOP won big! The union ads and its middle class war is starting to bring back some old union games! Some old hurt feelings, and some new voters who are going to vote GOP for revenge! You think that I'm wrong, just go ask a old "Scab Worker" who was just tyring to feed his family! Ask a hard working Wisconsin teachers, who has a union that keeps them from making more money in the name of fair play to its members!! Ask the Wisconsin high school kids that had to go for extra make up days as their teachers marching in Madison, that was more important then summer vacation! Love that Grandson who posted on facebook, "Take away my summer vacation! Waste my class time on union stuff, I get to vote in 2012, and your union is not going to like me!" Now their is a smart kid, we use to just egg the teachers houses that we did not like! Ask the worker who pays 100.00 or 200.00 or even more then 300.00 a month for their benefits at work, and tell them that the state workers make twice as much as they do, but thinks that it is unfair that we are asking them to pay 30.00 to 50.00 a month for their benefits! Yes as the people look on line and see what some of these state union workers get paid, the more they will come out!! This next election might be the biggest in Wisconsin history! Angry voters to the polls!! So how many non union workers in Wisconsin?? Joke all you want, we got a long time to show more people the real numbers!!! Look it up yourself, http://www.wisconsin.gov/state/core/government.html search State jobs! Great website to get educated!!

actualy, if you check you'll read about voter's experience. many of the republican candidates were not forthcoming about what they were campaigning.

just remember people, they know how to use the buzz words to catch your attention -- oily salesman tactics. it sounds fair for about two seconds, but when you dig deeper, you get a wall or more back-pedaling and massive word-smithing!!!!!

LMAO at your answer swamp -- Soros, really, seriously?! Yeah, right, Soros, who owns his own news outlet in answer to FOX called "Factual News" (not), along with his answer to Dick Armey's organization called "RealFreedomWorks" or answer to Grover Norquist and the organization "Americans for Fair Taxes" (not), and his talk radio show in answer to Limbaugh's called "Progressive Talk Now" (not)...

But your are right that "The Republican Party hasn't done much..." and sure, President Obama has ownership of everything except getting bin Laden, yeah we know.

Jane Gray, so true, the Republican candidates also use the "Sarah Palin Tactic" of appearing only on FOX, along with the "Sharron Angle Tactic" of not talking to the media at all -- run away, Romney, run faster!

Here's another question, now that Pelosi has started an investigation, why are there still so many articles on Weiner, and why so many in comparison to Republicans--Schwarzenegger being the most recent? The double-standard from the holier-than-thou "family values" Republicans is expected, but from MSNBC too?

Come on, let's stay focused on JOBS, the economy, and real issues.

swamp - I have done research on Soros, and even what he did to the British economy doesn't compare to what investment bankers on Wall Street did to the US and the world with mortgage securities. (Or the damage Republicans have done with voodoo economic policies.) But to say that Soros influences US politics, I will have to ask you for sources to support your claim.

I don't care about Wiener, unless the investigation shows he did something illegal, I don't care. I don't care about Schwarzenegger either. I only ask about media coverage, and repeated hypocrisy from Republicans in regard to scandals, and demanding resignations from Wiener while Vitter and other Republicans were never required to do likewise.

swamp, I have no idea what you think you are correct about, or what you want me to apologize for either.

Okay, a new question for FR -- I'd like to know more about PACS. Is Palin violating election rules with her Magical Mystery bus tour? Can anyone form a PAC, like Stephen Cobert (go Stephen!), and if so, how can he use it if he is not a political candidate?

My favorite was Donald Trump. Talk about egg on the face. And then straight on to the next media circus.

Six months after they were elected in a Republican tsunami, Governors Walker, Scott and LePage have tanking approval ratings. Governor Scott, in particular is down to 29% approval. How might these low approval ratings for Republicans at the state level impact the Presidential election in 2012?

In Wisconsin, at least, the polls show that Walker and Ryan are dragging the republican field down with them.

http://tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com/2011/05/ppp-poll-paul-ryan-unpopular-back-home-in-wisconsin.php

In a hypothetical presidential match-up, President Obama leads Ryan by a margin of 50%-43%.

Other Republicans also trail Obama, by larger margin's than the home-state GOPer Ryan. obama leads Newt Gingrich by 53%-35%, leads Sarah Palin by 55%-36%, and leads Mitt Romney by 51%-39%.

So, I say to them, keep digging.

Wow, Anna. Obama leads home state Ryan 50%-43%, that's stunning. Especially considering, I imagined Paul Ryan as the ace-in-the-hole "surprise" nominee. Guess that kills that.

Carson-3584404

ANSWER: Washington post poll sells more. the media needs the hype to make money. they need to fill up story lines.......It is called JUICY JUICE.

Grimey,

Teachers vote. Unions vote. Seniors vote. Women vote. Trust me, Democrats will have the enthusiasm advantage, even if the young people all decide to do something else that day.

And, I liked Kerry, but I love President Obama, and not only do I vote, I ring doorbells, make calls and post comments on blogs!

"leading economists like Paul Krugman"

Thanks for the laugh.

Okay, how about leading economists--throw in Ben Stein if you like. Bob, Krugman has won the Nobel Prize for Economics and that counts for a lot more than your Swoop and Poop post.

Steeler Fan: I saw your message to me yesterday re: Boston Bruins but I couldn't take the time to answer you properly. I have been swamped with work and trying to plan a 4 day week in NYC next week with the girls. There are broadway tickets to buy, hotel, dinner reservations, etc. I want to make sure they get to do as much as possible. I'm constantly looking at all things NYC to make sure I don't miss anything. I found a wonderful walking tour for me that involves New Amsterdam/Colonial New York history. I'm going to do that solo for a few hours while they're seeing the Broadway Musical Mary Poppins with their dad. I can't wait!

But you made me smile with your glee at the great games thus far for the Stanley Cup. I'm glad you're enjoying the series. I have a co-worker friend who has been to 11 of the playoff games so far. Unreal.

Horton is out for the rest of the series which is devastating for the Bruins.

The hit by Rome was clearly beyond what is acceptable in terms of how late it was delivered after Horton had released the puck,” said Mike Murphy, the National Hockey League’s senior vice president of hockey operations. “And it caused significant injury.”

The Bruins are fired up now and BS. And I mean BS.

Enjoy your trip to NY next week, Pat---sounds like you'll have a blast. I was already rooting for Boston before the series----love Mark Recchi, former Penguin---and hope they bring home the Cup.

Steeler Fan: Just wait until I give the girls a tour of my old stomping grounds on Beacon Street where I lived as a child and where my parents grew up. Wait until they hear how me and my siblings and cousins spent our days trying to track down the Boston Strangler. I'm going to show them the fire escapes we climbed and the roofs we ran across trying to hunt him down.

They weren't old enough to hear about this. But now I think they are. They are going to be shocked when I tell them what I did as a kid on the streets of Boston. LOL.

Pat---I can't believe you hunted the Boston Strangler---that is too funny! I think we are all a little shocked to hear about this wild side of yours!

A more important question: If Dems signed a pledge to lobbyists thereby restricting them from performing their elected duties, the GOP/TP would s**t a brick. The Norquist pledge is unconstitutional, and Republicans are treasonous--vote them out.