Politics. On Point.

Hopeful About the Future, Determined to Act to Strengthen Democracy Rep. John Lewis , House and Senate speakers Nancy Pelosi and John Boehner , joining at the U.S. Capitol building, put politics aside on Wednesday to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington. [ Video here ]. Fifty years ago civil rights leaders and advocates marched on Washington in an event that lead to the passage of civil rights legislation that ended Jim Crow and began the modern era of civil rights. Also attending, and speaking at the occasion, was Sen. Harry Reid who recounting his experience on the day said,  "These proud people would no longer stand silent while a nation that promised liberty and justice for all denied true freedom to so many." "When I look back on the March on Washington I see it as one of this nation's finest hours.  They [activists] pushed, pulled and some even died to see a more fair and just society, said Rep. Lewis....

You've read what speaker Nancy Pelosi said about Congress holding Attorney General Eric Holder in comtempt for not releasing requested documents to the House Oversight Committee. And you've heard what House Speaker John Boehner had to say . Attorney General Eric Holder talks to reporters on the Hill. Now, read what members of heads of several Congressional caucuses have to say. Chairman Emanuel Cleaver, II   - Congressional Black Caucus "This is a sad day in the history of the United States Congress. Today, we see the great lengths to which some of my colleagues will go in an attempt to discredit the Attorney General--a member of President Obama's Administration--as we near the 2012 election. For over 15 months, Attorney General Eric Holder and the Department of Justice has cooperated with the Committee’s inquiry.  The Obama Administration is now rightfully asserting executive privilege over the narrow subset of documents that remain at issue--the same process...

After meeting with both sides today at the White House, it's politics as usual and the sides remain divided. In remarks afterwards President Obama said, " We discussed the various options available to us.  Everybody reconfirmed the importance of completing our work and raising the debt limit ceiling so that the full faith and credit of the United States of America is not impaired.  What we decided was that staffs, as well as leadership, will be working during the weekend, and that I will reconvene congressional leaders here on Sunday with the expectation that, at that point, the parties will at least know where each other’s bottom lines are and will hopefully be in a position to then start engaging in the hard bargaining that’s necessary to get a deal done" .    All or Nothing. "I want to emphasize that nothing is agreed to until everything is agreed to.  And the parties are still far apart on a wide range of issues.  But, again, I thought that ...

Former President Bill Clinton Rallies For Kendrick Meek Bill Clinton shown here with Kendrick Meek, candidate for U.S. Senate. Former President Bill Clinton will make appearances at three South Florida rallies on Monday to stump for Kendrick Meek's United States Senate campaign. His first stop includes an event at Pompey Park this afternoon at 4pm (1101 Northwest 2nd Street, Delray Beach, Florida), followed by a 6pm event at the Olympia Theater At The Gusman Performing Arts Center (174 East Flagler Street in Miami, Florida). Meek has also gained the approval of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi . Last week The Kendrick Meek campaign released a robocall recorded by Speaker Nancy Pelosi praising Kendrick's leadership on children's health care. "I'm humbled to have Speaker Pelosi support my campaign in this way", said Meek. For years, Speaker Pelosi and I have stood together fighting for Florida's children. Her testimonial only further proves that there i...

Mark Souder Wants to "Renew His Walk With God". Another politician comes clean about cheating on his wife, and then tries to reconcile with God. Add Indiana representative, Mark Souder to the long list of politicians caught in the whirlwind of extramarital mischief. Souder goes as far as blaming Washington for his not being able to keep his snake in his pants.  Souder stated that his role as a public servant left little time for a normal life. He was "too busy to find time for family, friends, church, and community", all the while finding the time to have a ("mutual") fling with a part-time staffer. I'm sure his family, and his generous supporters that he credits during his brief, tell-tale presser must be thrilled. Souder, standing alone at the podium, did not have his ("committed") family at his side. Oh, the dreadfulness of it all. "I'm sick of politicians who drag their spouces up in front of the cameras ra...