Last week, the Associated Press ran a few news stories talking about the upcoming Climate Conference in Copenhagen. The major focus was on THE GREAT OBAMA and how he was going to try and push through an agreement, despite the recent disclosure of fraud amongst the leading scientists who support the theory of [...]
By now, I’m sure most of you are aware of the slaying of 4 police officers in a Washington state suburb. Well, it turns out that the killer was a former convicted felon in the state of Arkansas who was [...]
We can’t live with them and we can’t live without them it seems - but polls are obviously an essential component of the political landscape. The problem, though, with so many polls isn’t the data they yield but the way questions are asked and how the results [...]
The following letter was issued by New Jersey’s six Catholic bishops on the issue of ‘gay marriage.’ Regardless of your own religious faith or views on the issue, I thought this was important and instructive enough to pass along. This letter makes clear the Catholic faith’s teachings on marriage as well [...]
Over at BigGovernment.com, Kyle Olson has an interesting post about the NJEA and their strategy during the recent election. Knowing that there was little enthusiasm for a second Corzine term, the NJEA embarked upon a strategy of solidifying its base and wooing women. [...]
It seems like more and more often, the true meaning of our national holidays are lost in an increasingly secularized liberal society. As Gina points out below, even our President doesn’t really “get” what Thanksgiving is about.
As a reminder, perhaps we should all take a moment [...]
Here is the real story of Thanksgiving as told by Rush Limbaugh - a triumph of capitalism over socialism always worth repeating. Enjoy and have a great Thanksgiving!
RUSH: Time now, ladies and gentlemen, for The Real Story of Thanksgiving, as written by I — by me — in [...]
Mike Proto earlier this week told you about the scandal that is developing in the Global Warming debate. It seems that supposed accredited scientists who have been the leading spokespersons of the Global Warming myth have been suppressing scientific results that debunk their opinions. They have black listed other scientists [...]
On Monday, President Obama issued his first Presidential Thanksgiving Day Proclamation. He quoted Washington’s call to give thanks “by acknowledging with grateful hearts the many and signal favors of Almighty God” and gave reference to Lincoln’s establishment of an annual Thanksgiving Day.
But it’s what Obama said [...]
When I first heard about this story, I thought it was a joke. Unfortunately for our country, THE GREAT OBAMA and his military advisers have gone completely insane as evidenced by this travesty.
Now, you might not know Ahmed Hashim Abed, but what he did shows just what a piece of [...]
“…although we as Americans have many things for which to be thankful, none is more important than our liberty.”
Enjoy.
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Former CNN host Lou Dobbs is seriously considering running for U.S. Senate in New Jersey in 2012 as “an intermediary step” that could lead to a run for the White House, according to the AP.
Dobbs told former Sen. Fred Thompson’s radio program on Monday that he [...]
In what would ordinarily be a blockbuster story - except for the fact that the corrupt media has no desire to report it - the myth of global warming has been put on full display for the world to see. Late last week, hackers broke into the computers [...]
What’s that sound you hear? The slow drip of Obama’s approval numbers heading lower and lower. Today, Rasmussen reports a new low on their Presidential index (strongly disapprove vs. strongly approve): -15.
The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Tuesday [...]
Scott Fenstermaker, one of the attorneys helping to defend the terrorists in NYC, appeared on O’Reilly last night. Fenstermaker’s appearance - as seen below - was enough to make anyone who cares a white about the 9/11 victims sick. But as O’Reilly pressed him Fenstermaker made this despicable comment [...]
After ten months of special conventions, elections and primaries, Assemblyman State Senator Michael Doherty was sworn in today as the new State Senator for the 23rd Legislative District.
Conservatives with Attitude! was with Michael from start to finish on this one; starting with a January [...]
The state is facing a staggering budget gap of around $10B dollars and Democrats in the legislature want to add almost $18M in more spending! Here is the story from Assemblyman Rible.
Assemblyman Dave Rible, R-Monmouth and a member of the Law and Public Safety Committee, said the [...]
A new Rasmussen poll on healthcare shows that support for the Democrat’s plan for reforming (strike that) destroying our healthcare system has reach a new low.
Just 38% of voters now favor the health care plan proposed by President Obama and congressional Democrats. That’s the lowest level [...]
Great article I stumbled across in the South Florida Sun-Sentinel. In RINOs beware: Republicans have no use for phonies, we read more about the model used that changed the shape of NY-23, and how it will be used in other key races across the Country.
A must for [...]
John McCain never forgave the Republican Party voters for choosing George W. Bush over him in the 2000 Primary and spent the 8 years after that paying the party back by shoving his finger in the eye of Conservatives and the Party. Whether it was flirting with [...]
A few nights ago, Fat Albert Gore was on the Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien to discuss “Global Warming”. During the interview the subject turned to geothermal energy production. Here is the clip of that expert, Fat Albert, telling a national TV audience everything he knows about earth science.
Now, [...]
Watching the Senate healthcare debate? Then join our live open thread by clicking on the link below. The thread will be active throughout the day.
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‘America’s Mayor’ apparently is going to bypass a run for the NY governorship and turn his sights toward ousting Kirsten Gillibrand (who was appointed to the seat vacated by Hillary Clinton).
Here’s the story from the WaPo:
After months of relative quiet regarding the political [...]
The first major vote in the Senate on healthcare will take place this Saturday at 8PM. The vote will be on the ‘motion to proceed’ with the bill. This is not a vote to pass the bill, just a vote to approve of bringing the bill to [...]
On Monday a contingent of traditional marriage supporters will be rallying in Trenton to oppose the gay marriage legislation being considered in the lame duck session of the legislature. The rally is being led by New Jersey Family First.
If you wish to attend the rally here [...]
It is important though to recognize if we keep on adding to the debt, even in the midst of this recovery, that at some point, people could lose confidence in the U.S. economy in a way that could actually lead to a [...]
As a New Jersey Native – born, raised, and currently residing – I can say readily say our state has its share of problems. A budget shortfall up to wahoozee, property taxes that make out-of-staters’ jaws drop, and political corruption that’s the stuff novels are made of.
Yet, despite all this, [...]
The decision by Attorney General Eric Holder to try Gitmo terrorists in U.S. civilian courts is bad enough. But now we are learning that the AG has a clear conflict of interest regarding this issue and clearly should have recused himself from [...]
According to Politico, Democrats are becoming increasingly alarmed about their standing with independents. In the New Jersey and Virginia gubernatorial elections, Republicans Bob McDonnell and Chris Christie both won independents by roughly a 2:1 margin.
Independents now also have an extremely unfavorable view of this Congress. [...]
The pinch hitting history: Seven years ago. Lautenberg for Torricelli. Torricelli resigns in scandal 31 days before the election. State law says a candidate must withdraw 51 days before an election in order for a new candidate to be named. Democrats take it to the NJ Supreme Court and 51 [...]
This post is sure to be a real tearjerker. As many of you know, I have been a speaker for the last two years at the Family Research Council’s Blogs 4 Life conference which took place right before the annual March for Life in Washington, D.C.
Last [...]
The State that won’t pass Jessica’s Law to protect our children, but was all too happy about repealing the Death Penalty to protect murderers, is about to defy logic again.
As Sharon pointed out moments ago, the New Jersey State Senate is poised to vote on and [...]
Just when Republicans are starting to get comfortable after a victory, the Democrats are pulling the rug out from under us again.
The New Jersey Family Policy Council has just announced that the Senate Judiciary Committee will post and vote on a gay marriage bill. The bill [...]
In 2006, Obama says Khalid Sheikh Mohammad will get a military trial. Hmmm, just what has changed?
(h/t Gateway Pundit)
[...]As we all know, New Jersey is in a serious fiscal crisis. Next year the state is facing a mind-boggling $8B deficit and, based on recent experience, that deficit is only likely to balloon further. This puts our new governor Mr. Christie in a real predicament - [...]
THE GREAT OBAMA continues his policy of embarrassing the United States of America every chance he gets. A few months back, THE GREAT OBAMA bowed to the king of Saudi Arabia. No president of the United States has ever bowed to any leader of any country. Of course his handlers [...]
There is an old saying that ‘truth is stranger than fiction.’ I suppose that is the best way to frame this story. You just can’t make this stuff up.
“Gay American” Jim McGreevey is spending his Sunday mornings with a new man — [...]
Gay “marriage” advocates in Maine are none too happy right now. They hoped November 3 would be a day to celebrate. But instead, voters made Maine the 31st state to reject gay “marriage.” But after losing in the voting booth, instead of simply continuing to advocate for their agenda, [...]
Today marks perhaps the most disgraceful and wrong-headed decision made by this administration to date. The Justice Department, led by Attorney General Eric Holder, has decided to try 4 Gitmo terrorists - including the evil thug shown above, 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh [...]
Damn those Democrats. I know that’s what you’re thinking. It would make sense that the political party of abortion would be the party to offer medical coverage of abortions to their employees in their health coverage.
One problem with your guess though.
It’s not the DNC.
It’s the RNC!!!
That’s right [...]
Benjamin Sherman is another brave American hero who gave up his life for his country. While on a mission in Afghanistan he lost his life when trying to save a comrade who had fallen into a river. Sherman jumped in to save his fellow [...]
Here is a video by Dan Mitchell of the CATO Institute explaining the true costs of government-run healthcare. In fact, Mr. Mitchell makes this so easy to understand, even a liberal can get it.
Check out some more of Dan Mitchell’s videos here: Why Keynesian [...]
According to a Pew Research study, New Jersey is one of ten states headed for a California-esque catastrophe. The study uses several measurements to arrive at their conclusion. This includes factors such as change in revenue, budget gap, unemployment rate and foreclosure rates.
California’s financial problems are in [...]
Two elections held earlier this month in New York and Pennsylvania dramatically illustrate what happens when candidates are allowed to compete for their party’s nomination rather than being selected by party bosses.
In New York a vacancy occurred in the 23rd Congressional District when President Obama tapped Congressman John M. [...]
Our next Conservative Leadership Breakfast, and final event for 2009, will be on Saturday, December 12th @ 10:00am, at the Omega Diner on Rt. 1 in North Brunswick, NJ.
Scheduled to Speak
Dr. Murray Sabrin, Confirmed
State Senator Joe Kyrillos, Scheduled
Additional Speakers T.B.A.
All Registration’s paid in advance are only $10.00 [...]
A year in politics may be an eternity. As each day passes, and more and more of the radical Obama/Reid/Pelosi agenda is laid before us, the wait until being able to turn the lever next November will certainly feel like it.
But just what are the prospects [...]
Earlier today I posted regarding health insurance claim denials. It was a good and informative post, but by no means my most insightful! Nonetheless, someone calling themself ‘rubydede’ seems to have thought highly enough of it to copy and paste it into the comment section of [...]
A long time friend to Conservatives with Attitude! and to me personally, State Senator-elect Michael Doherty, will be officially sworn in at the State House on Monday, November 23rd in the early afternoon.
I encourage all Conservatives reading this that can get to Trenton for [...]
Today is the day we as a nation pause to say “thank you” to the men and women who have served our nation in the Armed Forces.
Some served for a few years. Some served for a lifetime. And while their reasons for serving vary, one thing [...]
State of the Climate
National Overview
October 2009
From the National Climate Data Center:
Temperature Highlights - October
The average October temperature of 50.8°F was 4.0°F below the 20th Century average and ranked as the 3rd coolest based on preliminary data.
For the nation as a whole, it was the third coolest October on [...]
Let me start off first by paraphrasing our President by asking that we not rush to judgment about this incident until all the facts are in.
Apparently, over a heated debate about race relations and “white privilege”, a BLACK Professor at Columbia University PUNCHED a white [...]
In honor of Veterans Day, here is a link to a comprehensive list of organizations that support our United States military and our veterans.
Thanks to all who have served.
[...]Today is Veterans Day in the United States. In other freedom loving countries it is now called Remembrance Day. It was originially created to remember the cessation of hostilities between Allies of World War I and the Triple Alliance. On November 11, 1918 and 11:00 o’clock hostilities ceased between the two [...]
By now we have all heard the mantra from liberals and other pro-Obamacare people that we need reform because the insurance companies all too frequently deny claims. Well, what do the facts say?
I thought you would find these statistics from an AMA Report Card quite interesting. This [...]
Yesterday I posted about which senators to target in the upcoming healthcare showdown. In addition, I mentioned that there were two State Work Periods coming up which, presumably, will mean that our senators will be back in New Jersey and available to their [...]
Led to this…
It’s amazing what can happen when you have a President who actually promotes the cause of liberty, isn’t it?
[...]With H.R. 3962, aka the Socialize and Destroy America’s Healthcare System Act, having passed the House all eyes are now turning to the U.S. Senate. While I am of the opinion that Harry Reid will pull every trick out of his hat and use every underhand [...]
Once again, I will make it clear to all, I am not in favor of Gay Marriage period. But, I do not approve of any discrimination of gays in any manner. Further, if two people wish to enter into a legal civil contract to take care of each other, that [...]
‘Connecticut’ Joe! It may not sound as flashy and chic as ‘Broadway’ Joe, but in his own way, Joe Lieberman could turn out to be the MVP of the health care debate for those opposed to it:
His vow to support a Republican filibuster of health care [...]
It always amazes me how fate seems to overshadow conservative events. On Thursday, one of the great American experiences took place, when almost overnight a protest was planned, transportation arranged, participates contacted and an agenda created in order to demostrate at our nation’s capital. Over 25,000 patriots decended on Washington D.C., [...]
Back in August, when town hall meetings were at a fever pitch, I attended three of Rothman’s ‘listening sessions.’ While Rothman deserved credit for taking the heat at that time, it was evident that he had no intention of ever changing his mind [...]
While one could make the argument that many Liberals border on being Socialists, there is NO disputing the fact that Nancy Pelosi IS a Socialist who sometimes borders on being a Liberal.
Pelosi’s vision for the Country may play well in San Francisco, (or Cuba [...]
A very, very sad day for America.
Yeas - 220
Nays - 215
One Republican vote. 39 Democrats opposed.
[...]As scary as it is, I have been watching C-Span for most of the day. One of the big issues in this debate is abortion. As I mentioned in my post below, the Stupak Amendment was being brought up to stop taxpayer funded abortions from being [...]
Uh oh, it seems the intersection of faith and government has shown up in yet another aspect of our nation’s history.
Voting day.
Today marks the 161st anniversary of the first nationwide presidential election to take place on the same day across the country. On November 7, 1848, voters went to their [...]
[UPDATE] RE: Stupak Amendment - The Stupak Amendment will supposedly contain legislation preventing funding of abortion to make it more palatable to pro-life Dems. As such, we should be putting pressure on our Republican reps to vote AGAINST this amendment. It’s a dangerous move but will make it harder [...]
As I posted this morning, I was on a conference call with Congressman Joe “Your lying Obama” Wilson. One of the topics was National Healthcare (real surprise there) and a question I had was regarding Medicaid and increased costs to New Jersey. I also asked about the $600 billion dollars [...]
More change we can believe in. Not only does the House bill manadate that you buy insurance, but it also includes provisions for civil and criminal penalties - including up to 5 years imprisonment - for refusing to do so.
PELOSI: Buy a $15,000 Policy or Go to Jail JCT [...]Following the rally and meeting with some of our representatives, Steve Lonegan gave his take on the day’s events.
And here’s some more video of the rally from AFP.
[...]Yesterday, scores of New Jersey patriots - and patriots from all over the country - descended on the Capitol in Washington, D.C. Our message was clear: KILL THIS BILL!
We were greeted by several terrific addresses from Congressional Representatives like Michelle Bachmann, Mike Pence and Scott Garrett. Mark Levin, Jon Voigt and [...]
It’s a new day in New Jersey. And with a new day, it can bring a new attitude to things. I think we should all be open to what COULD come out of Tuesday’s election results. Every person I have spoken with to a man, (and woman), [...]
I just got off a conference call with Congressman Joe (your lying Obama) Wilson. This was the second time in less then a week that I have had the privilege to speak to this true American hero.
The call today was on two subjects, National Healthcare and the war in Afghanistan. [...]
We are now POST-Election Day. The time for excuses is now past. The time for phony procedural shenanigans by NJ GOP consigliere Mark Sheridan will no longer be tolerated.
For 142 days now, we have been told to wait until AFTER the election.
So, [...]
Here is the second part of the House Call that was made to Steve Rothman’s Hackensack office today.
You could not ask for a finer group of patriots.
“Every government degenerates when trusted to the rulers of the people alone. The people themselves are its only safe depositories.” Thomas Jefferson
[...]Even though the main house call to members of congress was held in Washington D.C. today, many patriotic citizens who could not journey to the nation’s capital made house calls to their representative’s local offices. I was at one such “house call” made to Congressman Steve Rothman’s Hackensack office. This is part one [...]
In our latest CWA! poll, which ran about 4 weeks time and asked the question What is the Most Important Issue to You?, showed what everyone already knew; Taxes and Spending were the biggest issues voters were concerned about heading into Election Day 2009:
Combined, [...]
My 2nd interview today was with Conservative stalwart Congresswoman Michele Bachmann, representing Minnesota’s 6th Congressional District. We discussed last nights election results, the message the wins in New Jersey & Virginia send to the rest of Country, health care reform and Congresswoman Bachmann’s [...]
First, allow me to offer my sincere congratulations to Mr. Christie. I wish him the best, and hope for his success, as he now faces the monumental task of repairing our very broken state. As with any politician, we the people should remain watchful and hold his feet to the fire. [...]
Thank you to the House Republican Conference who made many members of the GOP caucus available this morning for interviews. I was able to request and was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to speak with 2 of the more Conservative members in Congress.
Now that the long and hard battle of Election 2009 is over, it is time to focus on the next big race for Conservatives in New Jersey, specifically Middlesex County.
That race is my candidacy for Chairman of the Middlesex County Republican Party. Support thus far, since [...]
Voters in the northeastern state of Maine repealed a state law that would have allowed same-sex couples to wed, dealing the gay rights movement a heartbreaking defeat in the corner of the country most supportive of gay marriage.
Gay marriage has now [...]
Fox News just called the race. The controversy on the Republican side of this appears to have taken a toll. The good news is this is only a one year deal and whoever the Republicans put forward next year will hopefully pick [...]
We have two new REPUBLICAN freeholders! Congrats to Rob Hermansen and John Driscoll for their hard fought victory! Now, Bergen will have 2 voices of fiscal sanity on the side of taxpayers!
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Congratulations to Governor-elect Chris Christie on his beating Jon Corzine to become the next Governor of New Jersey. Kim Guadagno becomes the first ever Lt. Governor.
This wouldn’t have happened if it wasn’t for the late inning inclusion of Steve Lonegan and the call to [...]
Bob McDonnell has been declared the winner in Virginia. For the NINTH time in a row, the party that won the White House lost Virginia’s gubernatorial contest the following year.
Since 1977, the party controlling the White House has lost Virginia’s gubernatorial contest.
The GOP has also won the Attorney General and [...]
Earlier today I posted about the ‘Congressional House Call’ day being planned by Americans for Prosperity. This event is growing by the minute. I just got off a phone call with Congresswoman Michelle Bachmann, AFP’s Tim Phillips and Steve Lonegan. In just a day and a half, Steve [...]
Want results as quick as they are released? Can’t stand waiting for the County Clerk websites to refresh their data? Tired of watching pundits analyze every little thing as you watch the bottom of your TV screen for new updates?
Then all you need to do is check [...]
Someone apparently tried to steal this guy’s vote. (h/t Red State via Election Journal)
There have also been reports about ACORN being heavily involved in Corzine’s re-election effort.
Let’s cross our fingers that this doesn’t turn into last year’s Minnesota Senate race.
[...]The desperate Corzine camp has been up to no good, my friends! The Democrat State Committee has been exposed for dirty tricks regarding robocalls that went out to voters in Somerset County promoting the candidacy of Chris Daggett. Here’s the original robocall (h/t SaveJersey):
Here’s the [...]
He’s no stranger to Conservatives with Attitude!, and he’s been unwavering in his support for across-the-board conservatives principles since he first became involved in politics years ago. Now, Nathan Brinkman has decided to throw his hat in the special election for [...]
When you are done voting, it will be no time to rest on your laurels. The healthcare battle will begin in earnest this week, with the House ready to vote on a bill by the end of this week. As I have posted time and again, we [...]
Well, here we are! Election Day 2009. This post will stay as close to the top of the blog as possible until the polls close and results start rolling in.
Please share your voting day experience right here; how was turnout for the time [...]
Let’s get your predictions inside the comments section. While we are focusing on the NJ & VA Governor races, NY-23 & NJ Assembly races for the 1st and 22nd Legislative Districts, feel free to take a stab at any race, including the Ballot Question here in NJ and the Gay [...]
It is amazing what 72 hours can do to a republican campaign in New Jersey. On Thursday, if anyone had suggested that Steve Lonegan and Michael Doherty would be out campaigning for Christie they would have been accused of being on crack and laughed off of this site. Yes, can you [...]
Lon Hosford of NJ Common Sense wrote a great piece this weekend about a couple Assembly races that haven’t been given the media attention that they deserve. Focusing on my own neighborhood, Hosford featured Reverend Clenard Childress of Montclair (District 34), Barry Funt of Livingston [...]
Today has been a great day for Conservatives with Attitude! as visitors to the blog has been on a record setting pace, up almost 50% from our usual daily average of around 3,500 UNIQUE visitors.
As of this writing, we have received 4,515 unique visitors, as reported [...]
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