Tag Archives: Mitt Romney

Immigration Reform: Trying Again

“Give me your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, The wretched refuse of your teeming shore. Send these, the homeless, tempest-tossed, to me: I lift my lamp beside the golden door.” -Emma Lazarus

Once again it’s immigration reform time in Washington, D.C.

Republicans have decided that after losing two Presidential elections in a row and losing seats in the U.S. Senate and U.S. House now might be a good time to take a look at immigration policy.

Seeing their nominee, Mitt Romney, lose more than 70 percent of the Hispanic vote to Obama probably helped change Republican minds, too. Like I’ve said, it’s all about the next election in Washington. John McCain believes that, too.

So, four Republican senators and four Democratic senators teamed up to form a “Gang of 8” to tackle immigration reform. Their plan includes “Four Basic Legislative Pillars.” These pillars are:   Continue reading →

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Monday Morning Politics

Welcome to Monday Morning Politics – the Christmas Eve edition! For those of you tracking Santa tonight, here’s a website to help you (Santa was delivering gifts in China when I posted this column).

By the way, I have some last-minute shopping to complete so today’s column will be shorter than normal.

In case you are a new visitor, this column is where I take a look at some of the political stories that caught my attention from the past weekend and put them in one place for my readers to see. I also provide some commentary!

Today I write about Mike Crapo, Mitt Romney, the NRA, and much more! Continue reading →

Caught My Eye…

As we continue to speed toward the “end of the Mayan calendar” and for the “fiscal cliff” it’s time to pause and remember that this is Friday – and you made it through another hectic week. You deserve a pat on the back for that alone, so congratulations!

To add to the hysteria, Christmas is just 11 days away…

If this is your first time visiting The Western Word, the “Caught My Eye” column is posted every Friday morning right here! This is where I take a quick look at some of the stories I did not have time to write about during the week – and I often throw in some sarcasm just to make you smile. So get ready to head into your weekend armed with knowledge and a smile.

Today I write about Susan Rice, Best Quotes of 2012, NRSC & Todd Aiken, Charlie Crist, Cleve Loney, Justin Bieber, and much more!

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Caught My Eye…

Here we are – this is the last Friday of November AND there are just 25 days until Christmas!

If this is your first time visiting The Western Word, the “Caught My Eye” column is posted every Friday morning right here! This is where I take a quick look at some of the stories I did not have time to write about during the week – and I often throw in a touch of sarcasm just to make you smile. So get ready to head into your weekend armed with knowledge and a smile.

Today I write about lunch at the White House, Afghanistan, Costco, Reply All, the elevator, the tattoo, boots, Jesus on the slopes, alkaline hydrolysis, Twinkies, Pink Floyd, Michael Jackson, and much more!

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Caught My Eye…

Congratulations on making it to Friday!

If this is your first time visiting The Western Word, the “Caught My Eye” column is posted every Friday morning right here!  Today is the 120th “Caught My Eye!”  This is where I take a quick look at some of the stories I did not have time to write about during the week – and I often throw in a touch of sarcasm just to make you smile. So get ready to head into your weekend armed with knowledge and a smile.

Today I write about the Montana Legislature, Malmstrom AFB, Yellowstone County, Montana OPI recount, Public Service Commission, Daines takes DC, Cat/Griz game, Proctology, Benghazi, Ding Dongs, and much more…

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Monday Morning Politics

Welcome to Monday and Monday Morning Politics! To those of you getting a day off because of Veterans Day, enjoy it. My flag was flown yesterday and it is flying today! Thank you fellow Veterans!

Today in Monday Morning Politics I take a look at Yellowstone County, a Tribune question, examining the Tester and Bullock wins, the Superintendent of Public Instruction race, Seeking a silver lining, Canceling the parade, Directions, Best Polls/Worst Polls, the Mormon vote, SNL and Romney, and a Thank you! There’s more so read on…

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Caught My Eye…

Congratulations on making it to Friday! I started my morning here in Big Sky Country by scooping about 11” of snow – and it’s still snowing!  Here’s a pic (there’s a 12″ ruler sticking up in the middle of the table):

If this is your first time visiting The Western Word, the “Caught My Eye” column is posted every Friday morning right here! It’s where I take a quick look at some of the stories I did not have time to write about during the week – and I often throw in a touch of sarcasm just to make you smile. So, get ready to head into your weekend armed with knowledge and a smile.

Many websites, blogs, and Twitter accounts will go dark now since the election is over, but not The Western Word. We’ve been in business since January 2005 and our journey will continue! So to those of you who are leaving, we’ll see you in 2014 or 2016…

Today I write about Yellowstone County, Indian Voters, Political Action Committees winners and losers, The Daily Show & Fox News, Dark Money Group, Racist Tweets, Team Romney is shellshocked, Who won, and whom they owe, plus I open up my political inbox one more time and share! There’s more so read on…

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Thursday Numbers

Welcome to “Thursday Numbers!” If this is your first time visiting The Western Word, this is my weekly column where I take a look at the numbers in the news (in descending order) and provide commentary sometimes laced with just a little sarcasm.

NOTICE: If you read this column you will probably gain knowledge not found on other websites! You may be able to use this information to impress your family, friends, and co-workers. The information might even be life changing – so consider yourself warned…

This week I write about election coverage, Karl Rove, unemployment, Diane Sawyer, late registration, Stairway to Heaven, electoral votes, projected majorities in the 113th Congress, Montana’s voter turnout, idiot sign, and much more!

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Campaign 2012: Boom Goes the Dynamite!

Around 3:15 a.m. last night (this morning) I decided to take a short nap and get back up at 5:00 a.m. to continue the election night (morning after) fun. As with most election nights, there were some “happy” moments and some “not so happy” moments.

Some of the races are still not settled as of this morning. I heard some election offices had problems operating their abacuses…

Nonetheless, here are some of my thoughts and observations surrounding Election Day 2012 and, as always, I try to be brutally honest (I know you enjoy that).

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Monday Morning Politics

Monday Morning Politics is brought to you by the number 1 today – there is just 1 day left until General Election Day! Whoop, whoop…

On Tuesday night (or early Wednesday morning) several people will have their hearts broken and several people will be extremely happy. You can bet on Tuesday and Wednesday we’ll hear stories about voter intimidation or voter fraud and voting machines messing up.

Montana Republicans might have one of their “video trackers” keep track of Governor Brian Schweitzer Tuesday night and Wednesday morning, so he can’t bully or intimidate voters like some folks feel he did in 2006…

Overall, the best thing you can do Tuesday night is follow me on Twitter @TheWesternWord! I will be tweeting the latest information from Montana and around the country.

Today in Monday Morning Politics I take a look at Rehberg resting, Senate polls, Rand Paul, TWW Polls, a Tax Loophole, the Romney Video, and much more!

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