Economy

CABINET BULLETIN: U.S. Supreme Court To Decide Constitutionality of OBAMACARE

The U.S. Supreme Court joins the political fray of 2012.  The Court announced this morning that it will hear the debate over constitutionality of Obamacare and its individual mandate.  Is it in time?  Your doctor’s office is already trying to adapt to the costs of new reporting procedures, absorbing higher costs of care, and preparing to pass it on…to you.

Bachmann Snubbed By CBS In South Carolina Debate…Romney, Gingrich Show Strengths

CBS had the right idea:  focus on foreign affairs and give voters the chance to see which of the GOP presidential candidates has the best grasp of world problems.  It was crystal clear who understood and could communicate the finer points of U.S. relationships in the Mid-East.  It was still an entertainment hour, and Rick Perry got a few jabs in.  Read here however, how Congresswoman Michele Bachmann was deliberately boxed out by CBS political strategists.  So much for being fair and balanced…

The Economic Downturn Hits CNN

CNN announces sizable cutbacks in all staff.  Cable News Networks and the Big Three broadcasting networks are gasping for advertising dollars and trying to run leaner organizations because alternative sources for news, like The Kitchen Cabinet’s Front Page, offers honest, fast news for busy Americans.   This latest set of layoffs is going to hurt CNN.  Read how money will affect HOW you get your news in this coming, crucial election year.

“Mr. Soundbite” Newt Gingrich Rises To Second Place

Happy news for Newt Gingrich this weekend.  The latest CBS News poll shows Gingrich moving up even with Mitt Romney.  Who holds the lead?  Herman Cain.  There are hints however, that Herman Cain’s support is eroding with women.

Speaking of women?  Find out what hopes Michele Bachmann has of catching up with these headline- grabbers.

Women Changing America: Bonnie Carroll Comforts Families Of American Heroes

There are Women Changing America in courageous ways and in ever corner of our great country.  Washington’s Bonnie Carroll is one of those.  Her organization serves the spouses, family and extended family members of soldiers lost in war.  She created TAPS, the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors after she experienced her own heartache.  Today tens of thousands of families turn to her for information, financial information, and a shoulder to cry on.

Be Nice To Rick Perry Day- Sonja Eddings Brown

Governor Rick PerryHonestly?  I don’t think Rick Perry ever really wanted to run for President.  Perhaps his wife WANTED him to run.  Southern Conservatives came to the statehouse and invited him to run as an alternative to Mitt Romney.  Some key national political fundraisers flashed big numbers in front of his face, and how flattering must that have been?  And by the way, Rick Perry is also termed out in Texas.  Looking towards the Oval Office was probably a nice alternative to becoming an emeritus member of the Dallas Republican Club.”

Inside Politics With KARL ROVE

Who will be the GOP architect for 2012?  Mitt Romney’s campaign manager?  Herman Cain’s campaign manager?  No.  KARL ROVE.   Here, Rove writes his observations on the week’s political news, and calls out former President Clinton for undercutting President Obama in his new book.  The Clintons’ stealing the limelight?  Never.

America’s Favorite Reality Show: The GOP Presidential Debates

Never a dull moment in the 2012 presidential race, and it’s still 2011!  The CNBC presidential debate offered some great moments and the highlights are here.  Winners and Losers?  Jon Huntsman continues to underwhelm audiences, Rick Santorum keeps fighting for stage time, Ron Paul always thrills us with some creative comment, Newt Gingrich is Mr. Soundbite, Rick Perry?  Honestly!  We felt badly for him.  Herman Cain and Mitt Romney?  Continue to prove why they are frontrunners.  Click for the clips!

Solyndra Update

Here’s today’s update on the Solyndra solar power scandal.  Democratic Party billionaire donor George Kaiser was one of the big backers of Solyndra and White House records show he made 17 separate visits to Pennsylvania Avenue at the time valuable taxpayer loans were being lined up to back the solar project.  Not thousands, not hundreds of thousands, and not millions.  HUNDREDS of MILLIONS of dollars, and it’s all….lost.

The Real Herman Cain

Herman Cain stepped into the hot lights of the media today and faced the growing allegations against him.  The Kitchen Cabinet catches you up on the politics, the innuendo, and the new accuser to come forward.  If Herman Cain thought he could quiet the speculation today, he was wrong.