Stakes are high for Supreme Court Choice

As the President begins his search for a new Supreme Court Judge, many Conservatives are gearing up for a fight. The President has an opportunity to choose a women or an Hispanic or both. We must make sure as tax payers that we do not allow this to be a drag fight between the two parties. At the same time, we should encourage that the best person be selected to the high court and that individual be one that understands the hardships of the community and the common man.

The Tale of Two Wars

Former Bush Administration Official Richard Haass is the author of a new book entitled "War of Necessity War of Choice". In this book he discusses how the lead up to the Iraq War was discussed and planned in the Bush White House. The book outlines how there was never a discussion to hammer out the pros and cons of the war. There were a lot of assumptions and not enough facts. It also shows that administration officials felt that war in Afghanistan was not enough. They felt that it did not produce the needed impact they desired on the Middle East. The Bush Administration wanted to dramatically change the Middle East. They did transform it only to empower Iran with the war in Iraq. We may never be able to undo the wrong and horror that came out of the Iraq War, but we can learn from it and ask the tough questions when it is time to go to war.

100 Days of History and Change

On his 100th Day of his young Presidency, Barack Obama has a lot to smile about. His approval numbers are in the high 60's, the stimulus package was passed as well as a host of many other policies. He has changed our image around the world and has uplifted the confidence of the American Public. There is a new era in Washington. An era that started with President Kennedy and was reborn on November 4, 2008. The Office of the Presidency has returned from its dour days to days of promise and leadership.

The next 100 days will not be easy. This President will be tested and tried. He will not be perfect nor will the American People agree with him all the time. However, we can be assured that we will have a friend in the White House for years to come.

Specter's choice to run as a Democrat truly shows the shrinking GOP base.

Obama's Policies will ensure a Democratic Majority for the Next 30 Years

I know that many of you may think that one this is too early to predict and two it is too incongruous with the times. Albeit, this is true the facts are there. President Obama won more than 351 electoral votes. This shows that he won an overwhelming majority of the country. The policies that he has put in place during his first 100 days has locked down some key constituencies. The Lilly Ledbetter Act in which the President signed into law will ensure that women recieve equal pay. This will help to lock down the women vote. A good majority of the voting block are women. He has also strengthened ties with Hispanic voters with his policies on Cuba and immigration. Stats show that Hispanics will out number whites and blacks in the years to come. Obama and the Democrats received a majority of their vote in 2008. African Americans are still voting for Democrats 95% of the time. This has increased with the election of the President. I believe with these factors coupled with the shrinking GOP base, the Democratic Party will be in power for a while

Congress to open debate on a Clean Energy Bill this week this will be a huge push to rebuild America. Opponents of the bill feel that cap and trade is expensive

Earth Day is no Longer a Liberal Issue

As America approaches another Earth Day, the mood is very different. Americans from all walks of life have come to the understanding that a healthy planet means a healthy economy and a healthy economy means jobs. This is more than just green jobs and jump starting a dying economy, this is about the quality of life for generations to come. Congress must act this year by passing an energy bill so we can ensure that the issue of climate change will no longer be a labyrinth but a new way of thinking and a new way of life.