“The percentage of single women, minorities and voters under 30 is so large at this point that unless the Republican Party fundamentally changes its appeal to those voters, it can never win an election,” Morris said.”
"I don't think it's about the Republican Party needing to become more moderate; I really believe it's the Republican Party becoming more modern," the former Romney surrogate said. "And whether it's Hispanics, whether it's women, whether it's young people, the Republican Party has to make it a priority to take our values, take our vision to every corner of this country. To every demographic group, and I am confident that we can do it."
Bauer said Republicans should be "bold and confident" in their economic and socially conservative views, while McMorris Rodgers said she didn't believe any changes were needed in the party. Huntsman said a solution would be to "get our economic house in order" and tack libertarian on social issues, and Gutierrez said the party needed to "welcome immigrants."
“Republicans are humbled by the confidence that the American people have placed in our House majority, and we’re united and focusing on their top priority, which is jobs. I’m proud of my leadership colleagues who have been elected today to serve as our leaders in the next Congress. And while we have some of us that are returning to the leadership, we have new members, and you’ll get to hear from them in a moment.
“Listen, our majority is the primary line of defense for the American people against a government that spends too much, borrows too much when left unchecked. I’ve outlined a framework for how both parties can work together to avert the fiscal cliff without raising tax rates. And through a combination of pro-growth tax reform and entitlement reform, we can bring jobs home and make our economy stronger.
“Listen, with so many challenges that are ahead of us the American people need to see us act courageously, think selflessly, and lead boldly, and our majority is up to the task - and I expect the president is as well.”
“President Barack Obama made a demand of House Speaker John Boehner near the end of their first White House meeting on the fiscal cliff: Raise the debt limit before year’s end.
Boehner responded: ‘There is a price for everything.’”
Raising the debt ceiling does not authorize so much as a penny more in spending. It merely allows the Treasury to borrow the money to pay the bills that previous Congresses and presidents have already incurred.
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Good morning!
Mondo how is that stomach thingy going? Gone yet?
"Mr. Dunn is going to have to answer the question, ‘Why did you not call the sheriff’s office? If you are reasonably protecting yourself, why did you leave the scene, get in the car, and the next day, flee the jurisdiction of Duval County?’ … There’s no indication that Jordan or anyone else in that car had a gun, there’s no indication that they were any threat to Mr. Dunn."
NEW YORK (AP) — Hostess Brands Inc. is asking for a judge’s approval to give its top executives bonuses totaling up to $1.8 million as part of its wind-down plans.
The maker of Twinkies, Ding Dongs and Ho Hos says the incentive pay is needed to retain the 19 corporate officers and ‘‘high-level managers’’ during the liquidation process, which could take about a year. Two of those executives would be eligible for additional rewards depending on how efficiently they carry out the liquidation. The bonuses would be in addition to their regular pay.
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Mornin' all..
I hate to keep piling on to the wave of maladies that our friends and relatives are going through lately, buuuut...
..my mom's in the hospital. Over the holiday the incision from her hip replacement (which was done in MARCH) reopened and she kinda held her tongue about it for a few days out of pride and not wanting to worry everyone. She went to a walk-in clinic last Friday and they gave her a script for heavy antibiotics, but that apparently didn't prevent it from getting infected.
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Hostess: Run by Dicks!
NEW YORK (AP) — Hostess Brands Inc. is asking for a judge’s approval to give its top executives bonuses totaling up to $1.8 million as part of its wind-down plans.
The maker of Twinkies, Ding Dongs and Ho Hos says the incentive pay is needed to retain the 19 corporate officers and ‘‘high-level managers’’ during the liquidation process, which could take about a year. Two of those executives would be eligible for additional rewards depending on how efficiently they carry out the liquidation. The bonuses would be in addition to their regular pay.
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Hostess: Run by Dicks!
NEW YORK (AP) — Hostess Brands Inc. is asking for a judge’s approval to give its top executives bonuses totaling up to $1.8 million as part of its wind-down plans.
The maker of Twinkies, Ding Dongs and Ho Hos says the incentive pay is needed to retain the 19 corporate officers and ‘‘high-level managers’’ during the liquidation process, which could take about a year. Two of those executives would be eligible for additional rewards depending on how efficiently they carry out the liquidation. The bonuses would be in addition to their regular pay.
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Evidently, the blog has died of despair today.
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Glenn Beck is not having a good week.
First is was his jar of urine, then his "Piss Obama." Now, more news from Goldline.
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I am in a VERY bad mood today.
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I am in a VERY bad mood today.
uh oh
Quote by Raine:Combination of hormones and a bridal shower -- the latter of which is triggering things. I am glad I eloped.Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:
I am in a VERY bad mood today.
uh oh
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:Combination of hormones and a bridal shower -- the latter of which is triggering things. I am glad I eloped.Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:
I am in a VERY bad mood today.
uh oh
oh dear, I organized my cousin's shower with no help from any other bridesmaid - it was a effort not to kill her friends by the end
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I am in a VERY bad mood today.
uh oh
oh dear, I organized my cousin's shower with no help from any other bridesmaid - it was a effort not to kill her friends by the end
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:Combination of hormones and a bridal shower -- the latter of which is triggering things. I am glad I eloped.Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:
I am in a VERY bad mood today.
uh oh
oh dear, I organized my cousin's shower with no help from any other bridesmaid - it was a effort not to kill her friends by the end
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Whew.. Mom's home from the hospital. They gave her mainline antibiotics all night & upped the prescript ones significantly. Her appointment with the surgeon who did her hip is next week and I hope she whacks him with her cane.
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Whew.. Mom's home from the hospital. They gave her mainline antibiotics all night & upped the prescript ones significantly. Her appointment with the surgeon who did her hip is next week and I hope she whacks him with her cane.
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Great, now I'm going all hypochondriac and convincing myself I have diabetes.
I've got a couple of the symptoms of type II, but they're related to the chemo side effects, too.
Nay...it's been the water. I've been drinking gallons of it for the past few days. Unfortunately, it has little effect. Daytime "flow" isn't what it should be, so as a consequence I'm up every 2 hours all night.
I'm really messed up here, folks. Honestly, next treatment can't come soon enough. I'm actually concerned enough to email my doctor.
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Awesome. Perfect. Yeah, I"m all over this.
Trisec is going to crawl off in the corner and expire now.
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Just waiting to hear back. She's usually quite responsive.
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I have another beading ceremony tonight, and I have to see my boss about some training that we're planning for March.
Rest? Chemo wins, then. Not going to happen on my watch.
But when I DO die trying, I expect all of you up here, then somebody can scatter my ashes in the waters of Lake Minnetonka.
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Did you expect anything different, luv?
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I have another beading ceremony tonight, and I have to see my boss about some training that we're planning for March.
Rest? Chemo wins, then. Not going to happen on my watch.
But when I DO die trying, I expect all of you up here, then somebody can scatter my ashes in the waters of Lake Minnetonka.
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Apollonia: Will you help me?
The KId: Nope.
Apollonia: Why not?
The Kid: Because you didn't purify youself in the waters of Lake Minnetonka
Scene: Glistening lake with reflecting sun.
Apollonia: :WHAT??
The Kid: You have to purify yourself in the waters of Lake Minnetonka...
Cue: Porn music
Action: Bra falls off, hijinks ensue.