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Politics MMSR: Hey, we may get some gun control after all
Last Sunday the prospects for getting any gun control through the Senate seemed bleak, but now 60 votes for a (somewhat) universal background check seems an attainable goal. How things can change in DC in a week. The Senate continues to work on immigration reform and discussing Obama’s budget, but it seems like they’re close [...]
Chris Jollay · Monday, April 15th, 2013· Tags: Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms, John McCain, Manchin-Toomey, Mark Kirk, Mark Pryor, Mary Landrieu, NRA, odds gun control, Senate gun control, Susan Collins, universal background check · 1 Comment »
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Has Obama changed his tune as his approval rating sags?
This morning came news that President Obama’s Gallup approval rating tumbled seven points since last week, to mark his lowest point since his re-election. Don’t get too excited, Republicans–your approval ratings aren’t exactly sterling and one week does not necessarily signify a trend. But it appears the administration is well aware of its sagging poll numbers. The [...]
Chris Jollay · Tuesday, March 5th, 2013· Tags: Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, Bob Corker, Bob Woodward, divider not uniter, John McCain, Lindsey Graham, Newt Gingrich, Obama approval, Obama approval ratings fall, Obama calls GOP Senators, Obama Gallup rating, Obama plays victim, Obama seeks compromise, Rob Portman, sequester, Susan Collins, Tom Coburn · No Comments »