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President Barack Obama’s presidential approval rating is still tanking, and in the new Fox Poll it is continuing its upside-down decent, but there are three reasons for the precipitation in Obama’s approval rating. Overall, Obama’s approval rating is underwater by 8%, as 43% of voters approve and 51% disapprove of his performance. The implications from these recent numbers are far-reaching for the next generation of conservatives burdened with the task to rebuild a party with national appeal, capable of building a majority coalition.

Family & Marriage, US

Supreme Court Strikes Down DOMA, Prop 8 Ruling Vacated & Remanded

June 26, 2013

In a 5 – 4 decision the Supreme Court ruled DOMA is unconstitutional as a deprivation of the equal liberty of persons that is protected by the Fifth Amendment. The majority opinion – Justice Kennedy joined the liberal justices – and its holding are confined to those lawful marriages. Roberts dissents, joined by Scalia who is joined by Thomas – Chief Justice joins in part.

Economy, News, Policy

U.S. First-Quarter GDP Growth Drops to 1.8%, Stock Gains Halted

June 26, 2013

U.S. first quarter GDP growth, not surprisingly, was more tepid than previously estimated in the first quarter. Economists are citing that the economy was held back by a moderate pace of consumer spending, weak business investment and declining exports.

Live, News, US

VIDEO: Abigail Fischer Responds to Supreme Court Opinion On Affirmative Action

June 25, 2013

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The Supreme Court issued opinions on several high-profile and contentious cases thus far this week, including Fisher vs. University of Texas. AEI Visiting Fellow and Director of the Project on Fair Representation, Edward Blum, hosted a media conference featuring Abigail Fisher to respond to the opinion.

News, Opinion, US

Race Baiter Jesse Jackson Jumps on the Voting RIghts Decision

June 25, 2013

Rev. Jesse Jackson began to bash the Supreme Court’s decision on the Voting Rights Act saying that civil rights activists have “bled too much” to be “stabbed in the heart” this way. The so-called civil rights leader told CNN’s Jake Tapper:

The right to vote is too precious. We’ve bled too much, we’ve died too young, the price has been too great to now watch it be stabbed in the heart by the Supreme Court today.

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Supreme Court Rules Section Four of Voting Rights Act is Unconstitutional

June 25, 2013

The Supreme court has issues a decision on the Alabama case involving the 1960’s era Voting Rights Act, and it is outdated and unconstitutional. In a 5 – 4 decision, along the usual lines, the formula for “covered jurisdictions” are a thing of the past, and there is no longer contemporary data to make the law justifiable. In the majority opinion, Chief Justice Roberts wrote:

Economy, Markets

Global Economic News Sparks Turnaround On Wall Street

June 25, 2013

The markets posted big gains on Tuesday as traders heralded strong U.S. economic data. Home prices in 20 major U.S. metropolitan areas climbed 2.5% in April from March, on a non-seasonally adjusted basis, topping expectations of a 1.1% gain. Prices were up 12.1% from the year prior, beating forecasts of a 10.6% jump.

News, Opinion, Policy

Russia Rejects U.S. Demands To Hand Over Edward Snowden

June 25, 2013

Russia has rejected U.S. demands to hand over NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden, who leaked secrets pertaining to the government surveillance program. Russia’s foreign minister said Tuesday that American demands for the extradition of NSA leaker Edward Snowden were “ungrounded and unacceptable.”

Polls

Ohio Governor Kasich Way Ahead As Approval Hits All-Time High

June 25, 2013

In light of the momentum, which has culminated with Ohio Governor Kasich enjoying an all-time high approval rating, I just may have to move Ohio to safe Republican.

News, Opinion, Policy, Polls

The Left Shows Their True Extreme Abortionist Colors on Texas SB 5

June 24, 2013

The progressive left who are staunch opponents of Texas’ SB 5, which bans abortions after 20 weeks, are in an uproar that is showing their true extremism as it pertains to the issue of abortion.

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The Real Reason(s) Obama’s Approval Rating Tanked

Supreme Court Strikes Down DOMA, Prop 8 Ruling Vacated & Remanded

U.S. First-Quarter GDP Growth Drops to 1.8%, Stock Gains Halted

VIDEO: Abigail Fischer Responds to Supreme Court Opinion On Affirmative Action

Race Baiter Jesse Jackson Jumps on the Voting RIghts Decision

Supreme Court Rules Section Four of Voting Rights Act is Unconstitutional

Global Economic News Sparks Turnaround On Wall Street

Russia Rejects U.S. Demands To Hand Over Edward Snowden

Ohio Governor Kasich Way Ahead As Approval Hits All-Time High

The Left Shows Their True Extreme Abortionist Colors on Texas SB 5

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