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Possible 2016 candidate wades into politically charged issue. Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton lashed out at opponents of gun control regulations Tuesday, saying they hold a viewpoint that “terrorizes” the majority of Americans. “We cannot let a minority of people, and that’s what it is, it is a minority of people, hold a viewpoint that terrorizes the majority of people,” Clinton said during a live CNN town hall. The comments were Clinton’s deepest foray into an exceedingly controversial political subject since leaving the State Department last year. “I was disappointed that the Congress did not pass universal background checks...

So this explains all the Hillary-isms of late. We’ve been busy keeping up with all the crazy Hillary Clinton has been saying, like her “dead broke” comment, her “not equipped” explanation of Benghazi, and her chest-thumping “restored America’s leadership” boast. In a recent interview, she explained, “Maybe it’s the wonderful wealth of experience that I’ve now had. Maybe it’s because I’m totally done with being really careful with what to say because somebody might think this instead of that.” She continued, saying American politics could use more civil discussions. “Maybe I’m trying to model that. I don’t know, and it...

[SNIP] As a presumptive presidential campaign launch, this was a clown show. And it brings to mind an analogy of Clinton as a presidential candidate, one which not-infrequently appears in conservative-friendly movies like First Blood and Apocalypto. Namely, that Clinton is a spring spear trap for the Democrats to contend with, and they’re quite likely to be impaled by her in 2016. Understand that despite what you might see in film, the spear trap (or its cousin the Punji stick) is a jungle warfare device which, while potentially lethal, is most often intended to immobilize and incapacitate its victim, thus...

If bad interviews can truly be used to determine someone’s readiness for the highest office in the land, then pollsters can save themselves a lot of time by removing Hillary Clinton from their list of 2016 contenders. Back in 2008, after Hillary’s own party sold her out, the conservative movement was energized by the selection of former Alaska governor Sarah Palin as John McCain’s running mate. Accordingly, her political head found itself in high demand by the left. Critics began by questioning her experience. But once they got a hold of her true record of reform and budget-cutting in Alaska,...

One day in 1998, as the specter of impeachment encroached on the Clinton administration, I spotted Mark Salter, John McCain’s chief of staff, walking across the street from the White House. Removing the cigarette from his mouth, Salter smiled drolly and, without any preamble, said, “Can this dude take a punch, or what?” Salter was talking about the president—was paying him the ultimate compliment in McCain world: that Bill Clinton was showing resilience under pressure. In the years ahead, his wife would also prove that she can take her lumps, and now she’s running for president again. Yes, let’s get...

Ted Cruz gave a rip-roaring speech at the Texas Republican convention last week, pretty much confirming the speculation that he’s running hard for president (not that there had been much doubt). All accounts are that he was very well received by the ultra-right conservatives of the Texas GOP. They like their Angus steaks bloody and rare and he delivered. First he laid out his agenda, which is actually quite clever: … from repealing “every blessed word” of Obamacare and the Common Core educational standards, to auditing the Federal Reserve and standing with Israel and dissidents around the world. He even...

Two gaffes bookended Clinton’s week: Comments that she and former President Bill Cilinton were “dead broke” when they left the White House took hold of the coverage of her book tour on Monday, and a contentious exchange with NPR’s Terry Gross on gay marriage again derailed the focus of her memoir “Hard Choices” on Thursday. The rollout drew criticism not just from Republicans, but also nonpartisan reporters that have covered her for years. Mark Halperin, part of the reporting team that produced “Game Change,” an in-depth look at the 2008 campaign, said the one-time candidate was “very rusty.” The book...

Just for curiosity’s sake, we’re wondering what the reaction would be if Sarah Palin claimed to be “dead broke.” Talk about fodder for the late-night talk shows and sketches for “Saturday Night Live” — if Palin, the former GOP vice presidential nominee and governor of Alaska, ever uttered such nonsense, the political fallout would be severe. Time will tell if Hillary Clinton, former first lady, senator and Secretary of State, pays a price for claiming to be “dead broke” when she and her husband, President Bill Clinton, left the White House in December 2000. In a recent television interview hyping...

Joe Scarborough, the MSNBC host who has transformed into one of his generation's most preeminent Rockefeller Republicans, believes Mitt Romney should run for president again in 2016. Speaking to about 300 guests at "a luxury resort in the Rocky Mountains" with other potential GOP presidential hopefuls like Rep. Paul Ryan (R-WI) and Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY), Scarborough reportedly urged the establishment donors and insiders to being a “Draft Romney” movement. “This is the only person that can fill the stage,” Scarborough said at a summit hosted by Romney, according to a Washington Post report. Scarborough and other attendees may not...

The Michelle Obama for Senate in 2016 stories are classic examples of an out-of-control media narrative that is based on little hard evidence. But it may also end up being a lesson on why it’s best not to dismiss rampant speculation. The rumor that the first lady could run for the Senate in Illinois next cycle appears to have started with a blog item by Keith Koffler at Reuters. And even though it doesn’t appear to be based on any sources, the story spread like a Justin Bieber mugshot across the Internet. “Speculation Builds on Michelle Obama Senate Run” is...

Michael Savage “I think she’s too unattractive to win.” That was Dr. Savage’s blunt assessment of Hillary Clinton’s chances of returning to the White House, this time as president instead of first lady. He added: “She’s way past her prime. Plus she has a lousy track record. What did she achieve as secretary of State? She wrecked Libya. She destroyed the Arab Crescent. She gave us a new Cold War. She called Putin ‘Hitler.’ “That’s not a great set of qualifications,” he concluded. As for the current occupant of the Oval Office, Savage called it “crazy” that so many Americans...

Fresh off their parody of Obama’s Bergdahl trade, MAD took a shot at Hillary.

If the GOP is unwilling to stand up to radicals, it might as well just rename itself the Committee to Elect Hillary Clinton. Eric Cantor tried to appease Republican radicals. They turned on him anyway. John Boehner has tried to resist them. They just overwhelmed him. Mitt Romney tried to join them—and in doing so fastened onto his party the platform that lost the presidential election of 2012. At some point, Republican leaders must recognize that they have a fight on their hands whether they like it or not. If they refuse to join that fight, they will be devoured...

It's interesting that Ted Cruz was born a tri-Citizen. People need to realize that Mr. Cruz obtained his Cuban citizen from his father who had not yet naturalized at the time Ted was born. That is a fact. It is being reported that he officially renounced his Canadian Citizenship today but what about his Cuban Citizenship inherited from his father Rafael? Why is this being ignored by the media as well as his supporters? Don't get me wrong, I like Ted Cruz but this issue needs to be addressed.

Hillary Clinton is taking issue with Sarah Palin's interpretation of the Democratic presidential front-runner's book, "Hard Choices."Palin addressed Clinton's new novel on Twitter Monday. "Look who fired the 1st shot in the real 'war on women,'" wrote Palin, a former GOP vice presidential contender. "Hint: it wasn't the GOP." Palin included an excerpt from Clinton's new novel that described how President Barack Obama once asked her to criticize Palin's candidacy. However, speaking on "Good Morning America" Tuesday morning, Clinton said Palin's claim was inaccurate. "Well, that’s not exactly what I said. What I said was that in beginning the process...

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The rush to “stand up” the Benghazi Consulate (resulting in inadequate security) was a failed plan to launch Hillary Clinton’s 2016 presidential campaign, according to investigation by retired Navy Adm. James Lyons. Lyons is working with the Citizens’ Commission on Benghazi, founded by Accuracy in Media under Roger Aronoff. Adm. Lyons revealed his findings on the “Conservative Commandos” radio show broadcasting on WNJC 1360 AM in Philadelphia June 4. I was the co-host Wednesday leading the interview. What was Ambassador Chris Stevens doing at the lightly guarded, unsecured mission in Benghazi, away from the more-secure U.S. Embassy at Tripoli? This...

FORT WORTH, Texas—“What’s the line for?” someone asked about the seemingly endless line meandering through the exhibit hall of the 2014 Republican Party of Texas (RPT) biennial convention. Attendees were wondering if it was a food line, or if someone giving away something really cool. But no, it was a line for an opportunity to have your photo taken with Texas’ favorite son, U.S. Senator Ted Cruz. The massive “Cruz Crew” booth was already one of the big hits of the show with everyone wanting to come by and pick up their Cruz gear and meet the people who worked...

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) – U.S. Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky says he and Texas counterpart Ted Cruz will be “friendly competitors” should both run for president in 2016. Each is addressing the Texas Republican Convention in Fort Worth — and both are possible White House contenders. ~snip~ Cruz and Paul are both tea party favorites and could compete for the support of the same conservative activists. But Paul said only that “we’ll both be competing for Republicans.”

Now that primary season is almost over, some establishment Republicans are looking for retribution Ted Cruz has not made himself a popular man in Washington, D.C. The Texas Republican would argue that’s the point. But even for a Senator—an elected office with the backing of an entire state—ticking off powerful people can have consequences. In his first two years in Washington, Cruz has managed to help force a government shutdown, undermine the GOP’s chances of taking over the Senate and force uncomfortable votes for his fellow Republicans. Not to mention the verbal bombs he lobs on a regular basis, many...