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ObamaCare rate increases fuel Republican attacks ahead of midterm elections

ObamaCare rate increases are coming to some key battleground states, fueling Republican attacks ahead of next month’s midterm elections. “It looks like we’re going to have double-digit premium increases in places like Alaska, and Iowa and Louisiana,” said health economist…

With Two Weeks Until Election Day, Republicans And Democrats Lack A Plan

In less than two weeks time, Americans will head to the polls and decide the hotly contested battle for the Senate. Current polling shows that it’s increasingly looking like the Republicans will control both chambers for the next two years.…

Detroit bankruptcy center stage in tight Michigan gubernatorial race

The historic Detroit bankruptcy is playing a lead role in the Michigan gubernatorial race, as Republican Gov. Rick Snyder defends the decision to hand the city and its backbreaking financial problems over to an emergency manager who opened the door…

Illinois Gov. Quinn embraces Obama, as other Dems keep distance

Unlike some other Democrats whose jobs depend on the November elections, Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn is not dodging an association with President Obama. Despite a tough election, Quinn is embracing both the president and first lady. “They do us proud.…

Lesson for lawmakers in Landrieu, Roberts’ residency woes: Get back home early, often

Every election cycle, some candidate or elected official gets hammered for not really living in their district. The persons getting this treatment this time around are senior senators Mary Landrieu, who represents Louisiana, and Pat Roberts who represents Kansas. Both…

Ryan says Obama must ‘step up’ and deal with ISIS threat

Aug. 28, 2014: Paul Ryan greets attendees at a book signing at the Reagan Library in Simi Valley. From across the country but in tune with the latest comments from the White House, Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis., took aim at…

Florida pol reportedly pushing plan to require students to watch D’Souza film

A Florida lawmaker reportedly plans to propose a bill requiring local schools to show students the newly released documentary from conservative filmmaker and Obama critic Dinesh D’Souza. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Republican state Sen. Alan Hays wants to make…

Obama Asks For $3.7 Billion To Aid Border But What We Really Need Is Comprehensive Immigration Reform

Yesterday, President Obama requested close to $4 billion from Congress to help handle the surge of young migrants – mostly children 12 years old and under – crossing the Texas border from Central America. The money will be used to…

How to free our hero #MarineHeldInMexico in 24 hours

I’ve written about the plight of U.S. Marine Sgt. Andrew Tahmooressi here at Fox News. He’s being falsely imprisoned by our “friend” and neighbor Mexico. He’s been mistreated, beaten and some would say tortured. ; Isn’t it time President Obama…