Mitt Romney And Doug Ducey: Ice (Cream) Cold Businessmen
Mitt Romney is continuing his consolation tour of the nation, touting the ideas that handed him a decisive loss two years ago and "boosting" candidates around the country. Today, he's taking his talents to Mesa, where he'll campaign with Doug Ducey, a man with whom he has all too much in common. The two slick-looking businessmen have made a lot of money in their careers, but neither of them seem to have workers in their best interests. As Governor of Massachusetts, Romney belied a campaign promise by vetoing a minimum wage increase, which was promptly overridden by unanimous votes in both chambers of the state legislation. That kind of audacity must impress a man like Doug Ducey. Ducey has consistently spoken out against raising the minimum wage, and even went so far as to institute his famed singing-for-tips policy at Cold Stone Creamery, in part to avoid paying higher wages to his workers. Ducey and Romney share other things as well, like a history of presiding over corporate layoffs. All in all, the duo promises to be a real treat for the guys at the top, but their agenda isn't so sweet for working families.
ICYMI: Chris Christie Is "Tired of Hearing About The Minimum Wage"
At a Chamber of Commerce event today, Chris Christie - ever the everyman sharing working families' concerns - came right out and said what we're sure many Republicans have been thinking this year: "I'm tired of hearing about the minimum wage, I really am." American Bridge has the video, watch for yourself above.
But wait, there's more… of the LePage-Cutler bromance (VIDEO)
Tonight's Maine gubernatorial debate had several memorable moments. Governor LePage claimed that $100,000 is "not that rich" (never mind that that's over twice the state's median income). He admitted that "I cannot create jobs," while in the same breath bragging about putting 3,500 Mainers out of work through his hiring and firing power. But we'd be remiss if we didn't especially highlight even more touching examples of the LePage-Cutler bromance that took place tonight at USM.
Meet Fancam
Whether we're canoeing behind candidates or welcoming them home on secret fundraising trips with digital billboards, American Bridge is always a pioneer in the field of tracking. So today, we are proud to unveil our newest technology: Fancam. Wherever Rick Scott goes, Fancam will be there to help him keep his cool and avoid further campaign meltdowns. See you out there, Governor!
VIDEO: The LePage-Cutler bromance blossoms
High-fives, hugs, applauding each other -- the hallmarks of a certified bromance, and yet, also of the Maine gubernatorial debates, thanks to Governor LePage and Eliot Cutler's mutual admiration society. Indeed, in response to a question last night about whether he'd sign a bill raising the governor's pay, Cutler gushed "not mine, but I'd increase... Paul's!" Swoon.
VIDEO: A Fan-tastic Collapse, As Told By Local News
You've probably heard about Rick Scott's #Fantrum by now. So has everyone in Florida with a TV. In case you…
One Rauner Hour Equals Two Years Of Minimum Wage Work (VIDEO)
Good news: billionaire Bruce Rauner finally released last year's tax returns. Bad news: they only serve to further emphasize just how out-of-touch he truly is. Rauner made an astounding $30,000 per HOUR last year. To put that in context, it would take a full-time minimum wage worker in Illinois almost two years to earn what Bruce Rauner earns in 60 minutes.
VIDEO: So Many Questions Remain For Rick Scott As He Readies For Debate
It's debate time. Perhaps that means that for the first time in his life, Rick Scott will answer a question. In case you haven't noticed, Rick Scott is really good at not answering questions. It pretty much doesn't matter what you ask him -- he's going to spit out his robotic talking points over and over. Whether you want to know why he won't expand Medicaid, who he went to King Ranch with, or why he won't disclose tens of millions in assets, Rick Scott will tell you "it's an exciting time to be in Florida!" Excited as he may be, tomorrow, he'll have to answer questions. Here are just a handful of the many that Floridians are still awaiting answers on:
Ain't No Party Like A Shutdown Party: Your 2014 GOP
A year ago today was a dark day for Washington. Like, literally dark -- the Republican Party turned off the lights to the federal government, holding the economy hostage to try to score political points. It didn't work. In fact, all the government shutdown did was suck $24 billion out of the US economy, while leaving the Republican Party deeply damaged. It's easy to associate the shutdown with the likes of Ted Cruz, the man who drives the GOP strategy. But it's not just Ted Cruz who supported the shutdown. It's nearly every Republican Senate candidate in key races and a slew of 2016 frontrunners. Their support manifested itself in different ways. Cory Gardner voted for the shutdown, risked default by voting against raising the debt ceiling, voted to prolong the shutdown, and then hobnobbed with Karl Rove and his big-money donor friends while America paid the price for his actions.
BREAKING VIDEO: Dan Sullivan Returns Home Sweet Home To Ohio
Northeast Ohio native Dan Sullivan skipped a forum in Anchorage yesterday that was attended by Mark Begich and Libertarian Mark Fish. Why would Sullivan skip a candidate forum so late in the election? Turns out, he was just feeling a little homesick. While the other Alaska senate candidates were answering questions about Alaska, Dan Sullivan was prepping for his big homecoming, a secret fundraising trip to Cleveland. Sullivan continues to raise more money from Ohio donors than from any other state, including hefty sums from his wealthy family and friends.