Category: US Congress

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Campaigner And Chief Obama Makes Issue Out of Student Loan Non-issue For Campaign

(BrightCitizen.com)  Campaigner and chief Barry Hussein Obama has decided to make a issue out of the soon to come interest rate increase for student loans.  The problem, the democrats were the ones who engineered the rate increase.

The Republicans agree with delaying the interest rate increases.  So why is Obama campaigning… or as he says, ‘consulting with Students’ in face to face visits at three universities?  He apparently needs something to demonize his Republican opponents.     The problem is actually both parties agree on the issue.

As one famous lawyer said, “I feel Obama has gone from campaigner and chief, to Chief Deceiver”.  Are there any American people ignorant enough to fall for Obama’s blatant deception?  We’ll soon find out.

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Barak Obama’s Tax The Rich! Calls Draw Suspicion

(BrightCitizen.com)  Americans are becoming increasingly skeptical of Barak Obama’s calls for ‘taxing the rich’ as some type of artificial hope that more taxation on wealthier American’s can fix the American Federal government’s financial woes.

Boca Raton, Fla. –  President Obama forged ahead Tuesday his election-year insistence that the wealthiest Americans pay a greater share of taxes, telling Florida college students that everybody must help rebuild the country.

Hoping to draw a sharp contrast with Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney, Obama gave his support to the so-called “Buffett rule” — which would change the U.S. tax law so that Americans making $1 million or more would have to pay at least 30 percent of their income in federal taxes.

Referenced here.  Economists agree that increased taxation on the rich cannot cover the overspending government programs and high debts increased recently by Obama administration policy and previous governments as well.

Barak Obama needs to unite Americans and bring solid fiscal policy to the United States federal government.

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The Hillary Clinton Of The Republican Party, Michelle Bachmann

(BrightCitizen.com)  Another debate ends in the United States of America for the Republican Party nomination.  The debates have become a very effective way for Americans to conclude which candidate they like best.

Strangely, the bulldog status of the events seems to have been taken up by Congresswoman Michelle Bachmann of Minnesota.  As a candidate of no particular influence, it seems her message is not to actually have a message but to attack whomever is a front runner in the polls.

In the debates, the Bachmann bulldog has locked on to the poll leading candidates with various criticisms such as Perry over Texas immunizations, Cain over his 999 plan, and Romney over not being a true conservative or flip flopping (which we tend to agree on that).

Today in Sioux City Iowa, Bachmann attacked mostly Gingrich for not being a true conservative (despite a record to the contrary) and try to label him as a lobbyist for working as a consultant in the housing industry.  Will it stick?

Most likely not, as factual errors and dwindling interest have taken the air out of Bachmann’s political balloon.  From the bulldog perspective, Bachman has been like Hillary Clinton in the 2007 election primaries.  However, Bachmann has not got the support among Christians (whom she is trying to court), women, or any other special groups of influence at this time. The only person to really talk supporting her is Glenn Beck who many see as a front for actually supporting Romney or Huntsman later on due to his background religious connections.

It will be interesting to see if Bachmann can get any momentum in her campaign.  We certainly would like to see more ideas of her own and an end to criticizing others because they have higher numbers in the polls.

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US Congressional Representative Barney Frank Not To Seek Reelection

(BrightCitizen.com)  Barney Frank is probably the perfect example of why the United States needs term limits on politicians in the US Senate and the House of Representatives. Mr. Frank has been in Washington DC since 1980.  If someone has been doing something for 31 years in government, there is a good chance that their perspective can get skewed.

It is a good day for the United States of America.  Term limits please.  It could be good to start with 8 years.

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It Is Time For Michelle Bachmann To Step Out Of The Race For US President for the Republicans

Yes, we’ve all winced as we’ve watched Congresswoman Michelle Bachmann respond to questions during the debates.  We’re sure she is probably a brilliant person, great representative of her district, distinct lawyer and just an all around great person.  However, at the Washington DC debate where she introduced herself with a happy thanksgiving, was the last sign for a couple of us at Bright Citizen that she was just not ‘very presidential’.

She has no following, is not a proven leader, and frankly has not done well at the polls.  Just as we suggested for her fellow Minnesontian Tim Pawlenty, it is time for her to drop out of the race for the Republican candidate for the US presidential race against Barak Obama.

Tim Pawlenty seemed to take cue with low polls but interestingly enough when you’re down it seems you tend to attack others.  Now Bachmann is doing the same thing as Newt Gingrich’s experience has begun to shine in Republican debates.  Apparently she is looking for ways to attack the front runners.  Digging up 8 year old letters and re-interpreting them is not productive to the selection process.

It is clear the Michelle Bachmann has not got the support to be elected.  It is time for her to bow out so that the strong candidates can focus on replacing the current US president if that is what they are going to do.

For the next candidate that can’t make it, our guess is despite having lots of campaign cash, Rick Perry will be heading back to focus on the affairs of Texas.  A great guy with a real job creation record, but communication skills are a must to compete on the national scale.  He may make it to the convention, but he has no chance of getting the nomination.

We hope Michelle Bachmann exits the stage soon, but based on what we’ve seen of Perry, he probably will be a small distraction until he gets the boot.

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Years of mismanagement has bankrupted the US government

Many Americans are frustrated with the rate of entitlement spending by novice us president barak Obama. The United States is heading towards bankruptcy after years of governing beyond its means. Will Obama provide leadership? Will congressional interests work for the citizens?

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Will President Barak Obama Use Super Committee Failure As An Excuse?

(BrightCitizen.com)  With the upcoming self-imposed deadline for the super committee coming up.  Whitehouse press secretary Jay Carney today has begun criticizing Republicans for the inability of both parties to come to agreement on deficit cuts before Congress’ self-imposed automatic budget cuts take effect indiscriminately hacking budgets of US government agencies and services.

Flamboyant talk show host, Rush Limbaugh says the purpose of the Super Committee for Obama and Democrats was to change the discussion for deficit reduction to tax increases.  Presidential candidate Newt Gingrich stated in debates early in 2011 that the Super Committee was a waste of time and destined for failure.

President Barak Obama started campaigning in 4 April 2011 for reelection to office.  This brings concern for those who want to have him focused on representing the people of the United States, not running for office.  As President Obama does not have a successful record to run on with high unemployment and business fearful of more indiscriminate laws unwilling to invest too much in the US, many are concerned that Obama’s only chance is to belittle the competition and talk about their inability to get things done.

Today’s apparent failure of the super committee could play right in to Obama’s plan to run a negative campaign to try to stay in office.  We hope not.  There is a possibility is that he may use the Supercommittee results as an excuse to continue his unilateral use of rule by Presidential executive order to push his political agenda.

We hope the next presidential election will focus on candidates promoting the merits of their work and why the candidate should be elected.

Some democrats have suggested that Obama should be revetted through a presidential primary as the republicans have been doing since the beginning of the GOP debates on 5 May 2011.