Posted by
Roxanna M. on Saturday, February 05, 2011 1:01:42 PM
1. Sen. Richard Durbin (D-IL) for saying, when asked if he thought the administration should stop implementing Obamacare after Judge Vinson ruled it unconstitutional, "Personally, I don't, because the judge was asked for an injunction, and he didn't rule that there would be one. So he hasn't enjoined any conduct or activity." He also said "There was no federal court order from Florida enjoining anyone from complying with provisions of this law. The judge ruled that he thought it was unconstitutional."
Really. In his ruling, Judge Vinson said "there is a long-standing presumption 'that officials of the Executive Branch will adhere to the law as declared by the court. As a result, the declaratory judgment is the functional equivalent of an injunction.'" So, yes Mr. Durbin, there has been an injunction, and the ruling by Judge Winson is not just some judge expressing his thoughts.
2. At a dinner hosted by the Alfalfa Club (whatever that is) and attended by Washington politicians (in tuxedos and gowns) as well as military personnel (in full dress uniform), Obama advisor Valerie Jarrett asked a military officer, with stars on his shoulders and medals on his chest, to get her another glass of wine. Ms. Jarrett was either drunk or was expressing contempt for the military. In either event, she should have been sent home forthwith. An apology should be forthcoming.
3. John McCain for saying, "I think it's pretty clear that the president has really pivoted to a much more centrist position." No he hasn't. He's just biding his time, hoping to get a democrat majority in 2012, in which event he will immediately repudiate everything the mean ol' Republicans made him do.