Commentary

Paul Ryan throws his mother under the bus

Paul Ryan throws his mother under the bus

In this web exclusive video from Current TV, Bill Press of “Full Court Press” notes that back in August we learned a lot about vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan when he went touring with his mother. Speaking of Ryan’s budget plan and his claims that it won’t impact seniors, Bill states that  “we learned he is […]

Robert Reich explains the magic of private equity in 8 easy steps

Robert Reich explains the magic of private equity in 8 easy steps

So how did Mitt Romney get so obscenely rich?  Bill Clinton’s former Secretary of Labor Robert Reich explains the magic of private equity in 8 easy steps in the video below. According to Reich: “Now that Mitt Romney is the presumed Republican candidate, it’s fair to ask how he made so much money ($21 million in 2010 […]

O’Donnell destroys the Romneys

O’Donnell destroys the Romneys

Lawrence O’Donnell destroys Ann and Mitt Romney over their failure to release any more tax returns. Paul Ryan’s nomination was supposed to take some pressure off the Romney and controversy surrounding their tax returns, however as O’Donnell points out below – they are not going away. O’Donnell points out that neither of the Romneys ever […]

Celebrities Speak Out about Clint Eastwood’s Empty Chair Speech

Celebrities Speak Out about Clint Eastwood’s Empty Chair Speech

Clint Eastwood’s confusing speech at the Republican National Convention has people talking – and not always in the nicest of terms.  [Watch the video below] Celebrities are reacting today to the speech including President Obama.  According to NBC: “This seat’s taken,” Obama tweeted shortly afterward and attached a photo showing the back of his noggin as […]

Chris Matthews goes ballistic on GOP chief over ‘race card’

Chris Matthews goes ballistic on GOP chief over ‘race card’

Chris Matthews exploded on RNC Chairman Reince Priebus on Monday’s Morning Joe, accusing Republicans of “using the race card”, complaining initially about the GOP’s welfare ad and Mitt Romney’s recent birther comments. Towards the end co-host Mika Brzezinski tried to break in saying to Matthews “Let’s just work on the tone” while host Joe Scarborough said […]