The Gang of Six Becomes Five. Coburn Bolts. Chambliss Stays.

By: Erick Erickson (Diary)  |  May 18th at 05:00 AM  | 

The “Gang of Six”, which is the group in the Senate trying to come up with bipartisan tax increases and tax restructuring to implement the Deficit Commission’s plans, is collapsing. Late yesterday, Oklahoma Republican Tom Coburn bolted from the group because the Democrats are unwilling to deal with restructuring entitlements in their quest to raise taxes. Two Republicans remain, Mike Crapo of Idaho and Saxby | Read More »

Obama’s First 100 Days: The Road to Hell is Paved With His Good Intentions

By: Erick Erickson (Diary)  |  April 27th at 03:24 PM  | 

Courtesy of the House Republican Conference.