Yesterday’s update from the Department of Commerce on economic activity in the second quarter shows that the economy grew at an anemic 1.7 percent annual rate. This slows from last quarter’s sluggish growth rate of 2.0 percent.
Politico called it “unscripted,” a “disaster,” “sad,” and “crazy,” the Washington Post, “rambling.” But that was not the assessment of the GOP faithful at the Tampa Convention. See the video here.
A George Soros-funded super PAC is vowing to send operatives to stake out Republican campaigns to hunt for and to record any gaffes or controversial statements the candidates may make. It brags that it already took down Akin.
Governor Mike Huckabee hits it out of the park with his address to the GOP convention in Tampa Wednesday night. He slams Obama, takes a swipe at Debbie Wasserman Schultz, and tells attendees that he could care less that Romney is a Mormon.
Here’s a video of the occupy folk at Tampa, protesting the GOP convention. They claim that all rich are bad and that Marxism is the answer.
“Full Metal Jacket” star and Geico’s “Therapist Sarge” R. Lee Ermey said the insurance giant fired him from his commercial spot for speaking out against President Barack Obama. See his statement and video here.
The Republican National Convention is abuzz with speculation over the identity of a mystery speaker who’s supposed to appear Thursday night. Read here for who it might be.
Yesterday, Karen and Billy Vaughn, parents of Aaron Carson Vaughn, spoke at the Defending the Defenders forum sponsored by the Tea Party Patriots outside the RNC Convention in Tampa. Karen brought a copy of the form letter from Obama they were sent following their son’s death.
Alaska is known for pioneering, self-reliant residents who are accustomed to remote locations and harsh weather. Despite that, Juneau worries a major earthquake or volcanic eruption could leave the state’s 720,000 residents stranded and cut off from food and supply lines. The answer: Build giant warehouses full of emergency food and supplies, just in case.
Rep. Paul Ryan last night electrified the Republican Party with a speech that combined lacerating attacks on Obama with homespun values. Read it, see it, here.