Air-it-Out with George Wenschhof

Sunday Morning "Talking Heads" Lineup

2012-01-28T09:03:00.003-05:00

George WenschhofPolitico.com has a quick preview above.Mitt Romney is the only Republican candidate to not make an appearance on one of the Sunday morning shows preceding the Florida primary on Tuesday. Newt Gingrich, Rick Santorum and Rep. Ron Paul (Tex.), who are all trailing Romney in recent polls, have to hope an appearance on Sunday will help swing some votes their way on Tuesday.Budget

Obama Weekly Address

2012-01-28T08:45:00.003-05:00

George WenschhofPresident Obama continues with his theme of Congress needing to work together to build an economy built to last. He asks Americans to contact their Congressmen urging them to end the gridlock in Washington and to pass bills he proposed in his State of The Union Address.Specifically Calling for bills requiring judicial and public service nominees to receive an up or down vote

Republican Weekly Address

2012-01-28T08:27:00.002-05:00

George WenschhofFlorida Republican Senator Marco Rubio criticized President Obama for making the economy worse and said the President was using "divisive rhetoric" by calling for higher taxes on the wealthy.---To receive "Daily Updates" from Air-it-Out with George Wenschhof, click on "Subscribe to this feed" below.

Daily Political Wire

2012-01-27T08:47:00.003-05:00

George WenschhofRomney Gains in Florida - a Quinnipiac poll released today shows Mitt Romney beginning to pull away from the pack with 38% with Newt Gingrich, after an initial surge, dropping nine points back at 29%. Texas Rep. Ron Paul has 14% and Rick Santorum is at 12%. Quninnipiac.com has more here.The debate last night and recent comments blasting Newt Gingrich from former Majority Leader

Florida CNN GOP Debate Reactions

2012-01-27T08:22:00.005-05:00

George WenschhofTPM.com has their Debate in 100 Seconds Below:No question Mitt Romney scored the victory on this one as an undisciplined Newt Gingrich was all over the place.Santorum did better for himself, nailing Romney on his Massachusetts health care plan being the same as the plan passed by the Obama administration - problem was Mitt's defense of his plan sounded better - hm... Paul remains

Daily Political Wire

2012-01-26T08:22:00.002-05:00

George WenschhofObama Approval Ratings Rise - the NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll has Obama approval rating at 48% and disapproval at 46%. Ratings improved in three major categories: country headed in the right direction 30% up from 22%, handling of the economy 45% up from 39%, and believe economy is getting better 37% up from 30%. The Wall Street Journal has more here.---CNN GOP Florida

Daily Political Wire

2012-01-25T08:33:00.002-05:00

George WenschhofSolid SOTU Speech Frames Reelection Campaign - President Obama used his bully pulpit to highlight themes to be used in his reelection campaign. Building an economy built to last for the middle class, ending the unpopular war in Iraq and winding down the one in Afghanistan, to battling a do-nothing Congress, the death of Bin Laden and Gaddafi and the need to work together on

First Reactions To Florida GOP Debate

2012-01-24T08:26:00.003-05:00

George WenschhofMitt Romney did the expected and came out whaling against rival Newt Gingrich. Newt responded in kind and the result was neither candidate came across well. Lost, in the verbal sparring between Mitt and Newt, was Texas Representative Ron Paul and Rick Santorum.The winner in the Republican presidential primary to date continues to be President Obama.Today, a Washington Post/ ABC

2012-01-23T08:15:00.002-05:00

George WenschhofFlorida GOP Debate Tonight - aired beginning at 9:00 PM ET by NBC News and moderated by Brian Williams and Tampa Bay Times political editor Adam Smith. You can read more here.This should be interesting to watch after three separate winners in the first three contests. After, reluctantly agreeing to participate in two debates this week, Mitt Romney has signaled he will no longer

First Thoughts on S. Carolina Primary Results

2012-01-22T08:15:00.002-05:00

George WenschhofOne thing is certain, and that is my thoughts the Republican primary would quickly end after Florida, with Mitt Romney, the nominee, were wrong.With a strong 14 point win in South Carolina, Newt Gingrich has now made the January 31 Florida a battleground state for the Romney campaign. One would think the Gingrich campaign should send a thank you to CNN S. Carolina Debate

Sunday Morning "Talking Heads" Lineup

2012-01-21T08:55:00.003-05:00

George WenschhofOn Sunday, most of the discussion will focus on the outcome of the Republican primary in S. Carolina today. Rick Santorum will appear on two of the morning political talk shows, hoping he had a good showing in S. Carolina. In addition, some of the "usual suspects" from S. Carolina such as Rep. James Clyburn (D) and Senators Lindsey Graham (R) and Jim DeMint (R) will be guests on

Obama Weekly Address

2012-01-21T08:41:00.002-05:00

George WenschhofPresident Obama discusses the moves he has made without the help of Congress to grow the economy and create jobs. In his State of The Union Address next week, the president will provide his blueprint for building a strong and lasting economy.---To receive "Daily Updates" from Air-it-Out with George Wenschhof, click on "Subscribe to this feed" below.

Republican Weekly Address

2012-01-21T08:20:00.003-05:00

George WenschhofRepresentative Jeb Hensarling ( R-Tex.) delivers the Republican weekly address, using his time to highlight the upcoming State of The Union Address to be given by President Obama. Hensarling says it is time for truth telling by the President "and the sad truth is that the president's policies are making our economy worse."---To receive "Daily Updates" from Air-it-Out with George

GOP CNN Debate Reviews

2012-01-20T08:23:00.002-05:00

George WenschhofNewt Gingrich, displaying his feisty side, essentially won the debate at the very start when he admonished CNN moderator John King for asking about remarks made by his second wife. The conservative audience, showing a disdain for the media, gave him huge applause for his remarks.Mitt Romney held his own, except for explaining why he will not release his tax returns until April.

Daily Political Wire

2012-01-19T08:22:00.002-05:00

George WenschhofUnemployment Claims Drop to 4 Year Low - the Labor Department reports claims fell 50,000 to the lowest level since April of 2008. Reuters.com has more here.---GOP Presidential Candidate Debate Tonight - 4 Candidates Remain as Perry Drops Out - will a desperate Newt Gingrich continue his vicious attacks on Mitt Romney? The debate comes just days before the S. Carolina primary to

Daily Political Wire

2012-01-18T08:28:00.002-05:00

George WenschhofWalker Recall Election Underway - One million signatures turned in on Tuesday by Democrats makes the recall a reality for incumbent Wisconsin Governor Republican Scott Walker. Targeted for his anti-union busting legislation, the governor will now face a special election. Democrats are likely to have a primary to determine their candidate to face Walker. TPM.com has more here.--

First Thoughts on S.Carolina GOP Debate

2012-01-17T08:21:00.004-05:00

George WenschhofWhile, Mitt Romney was the brunt of attacks all night, he remains the front runner. Newt Gingrich fared better than Rick Santorum in the contest to win the "conservative" vote. Texas Governor Rick Perry came across better and got in a good question as to when Romney is going to release his tax returns. But, Perry's days as a candidate are numbered. Texas Representative Ron Paul,

Daily Political Wire

2012-01-16T08:47:00.002-05:00

George WenschhofObama celebrates Martin Luther King Day with Community Service - the President and First Family will participate in a community service project in the D.C. area today. A tradition started as a way to honor Martin Luther King's legacy. TheHill.com has more here.---Huntsman Drops Out and Endorses Romney - a move I expected following a disappointing third place finish in New

City of Frederick Hotel – What’s The Rush?

2012-01-16T08:27:00.000-05:00

George Wenschhof The idea for a hotel and convention center located in downtown Frederick is hardly a new one and actually dates back over thirty years to the days when Democrat Ron Young was mayor of The City of Frederick, Maryland. Today, the absence of coordination and defined purpose for the project put forth by City of Frederick Republican Mayor Randy McClement threatens to derail a

Daily Political Wire

2012-01-15T08:34:00.002-05:00

George WenschhofRomney Leads By 21 in S. Carolina Poll - the Reuters/Ipsos poll released today shows Mitt Romney with 37%, followed by Ron Paul and Rick Santorum tied at 16%. The lower tier of republican presidential wannabees had Newt Gingrich in fourth place with 12%, Texas Governor Rick Perry at 6% and Jon Huntsman last at 3%. Reuters.com has more here. The S. Carolina primary is January 21.

Sunday Morning "Talking Heads" Lineup

2012-01-14T09:00:00.002-05:00

George WenschhofPolitico.com has a quick video preview of the Sunday morning discussion above.As one would expect, the discussion will focus on the Republican presidential primary and the next contest in S. Carolina on February 21. Stephen Colbert shows up on ABC "This Week" - is he really running for President?Below is a list of the morning shows and their guests.NBC "Meet The Press" - Newt

Obama Weekly Address

2012-01-14T08:43:00.002-05:00

George WenschhofPresident Obama continues to push for "insourcing" of jobs. He said he will be proposing tax breaks for businesses who bring jobs home and eliminate tax breaks for companies who send jobs overseas.The president also promoted his plan to merge six U.S. government trade and commerce agencies.---To receive "Daily Updates" from Air-it-Out with George Wenschhof, click on "Subscribe to

Republican Weekly Address

2012-01-14T08:26:00.003-05:00

George WenschhofSenator John Hoeven (R-ND) says it is time to get moving on the Keystone XL Oil Pipeline project. He purports the pipeline project would help the economy and strengthen national security.Under the terms of the two month payroll tax extension, President Obama has until February 21 to decide on whether or not to approve the project.---To receive "Daily Updates" from Air-it-Out with

Daily Political Wire

2012-01-13T08:28:00.003-05:00

George WenschhofObama Requests 1.2 Trillion Increase in Debt Limit - the expected move, a result of an earlier negotiated debt ceiling increase. Republicans in congress forced this one to come in an election year, hoping it would damage the president. TheHill.com has more here.Under, the earlier reached deal, this increase can only be blocked if both the House and Senate reject it. Unlikely,

Daily Political Wire

2012-01-12T08:30:00.003-05:00

George WenschhofUnemployment Claims Up - so much for the good news ringing in the new year. The latest figures from the U.S. Labor Department indicate filings had risen to a six week high, further illustrating the economy remains fragile. Reuters.com has more here.---Obama Campaign Raises 68 Million Last Quarter - anyone for campaign finance reform? 42 million was raised for the campaign, 25