The son of the late Ted Kennedy -- known as the lion of the Senate -- might have been aiming for his father's legendary roar, but his emotional speech veered into Howard Dean scream territory. Video of the Rhode Island Democrat calling the news media "despicable" immediately went viral on the Internet and bloggers started buzzing. He was speaking in favor of a resolution sponsored by Rep. Dennis Kucinich, D-Ohio, to withdraw U.S. troops from Afghanistan within 30 days. Kennedy accused the media of ignoring the war and obsessing over the scandal that forced Rep. Eric Massa, D-N.Y., to quit. What do you think is causing Patches' meltdown?
“…he's. You know we never lice rice. Many promised us a property tax cut and we we got a special that was going to be my first question for where's my property tax cut. . Still away and still -- Governor. 18774694322. OK now it's time to talk about patches Kennedy. Well but John Laughlin on at …”
Mass. State Treasurer Tim Cahill
The gubernatorial independant candidate joins Charley to talk about the campaign and his concerns on the budget.
“…simulated feel like they fit with the party that the message of lower taxes and fiscal conservatism in you know living within your means. I trying to live within a budget just in seemed to resonate …”
“…what people were saying it what it was saying is we want lower taxes. . And we want our leaders to focus on the economy. And heated yet because it was not a meeting with people in …”
Rep. Eric Massa is hammering his party leaders as he heads out the door under a cloud of allegations he sexually harassed a male staffer. Massa, who maintains he’s leaving Congress because of cancer, took to local radio station WKPQ Sunday and ripped into his party repeatedly, accusing leaders of forcing him out because he opposes health care reform. Was this about Obamacare or sexual harassment?
“…a it's -- these tax increases go through when they the bush tax cuts -- sunset and and the the the -- income tax rates are gonna go back up the Carter years. And so there …”
Senator Brown helps kick off The Charley Manning Show as the first ever guest. The Junior Senator from Massachusetts talks with Charley about campaigning for John McCain in Arizona, the transition from the state senate to the US Senate, how one of the first tasks he did as a Senator was helping to return the body of Haiti earthquake victim Britney Gengel, that President Obama needs to focus on jobs, and his feelings on what should happen with the detention center at Guantanamo Bay.
“…balance. Obama listens to instantly -- call. And have across the board tax cuts. . Any amount that's going to be more money into individuals pockets and they're able. Yes David spends is invested to do it …”
Our favorite Governor and former presidential candidate Mitt Romney will join us in studio to talk about his brand spanking new book No Apology: The Case for American Greatness
“…From one another and thereby create jobs so -- best bust investment tax credit. . Or allowing businesses to expense capital expenditures in the year of that expenditure at least for the next but one -- two …”
President Obama says he is incorporating the best ideas from Democrats and Republicans in his health care proposal some of which were put forth by Republicans in last Thursday's health care summit. President Obama is not waiting and urged Congress to schedule a vote in the next few weeks. Will the Senate go along with force fed health care?
“…there was a strong. There was bipartisan involvement. And even the Bush's tax cuts which have been cited by the Democrats who use reconciliation. Which of course clearly was a budget item. Which is what reconciliations -- before. There weren't -- twelve senate Democrats that voted for the bush tax cuts so there's never been a case where it will issue. Pure the American see the reconciliation where he was. Purely. Partisan. We …”
Sales of new homes in the U.S. unexpectedly fell in January to the lowest level on record, a sign that an extension of a government tax credit may not be enough to rekindle demand. Do you think the Economy is getting better?
“…that people are trying to make their purchases now. Before the bush tax cuts expire. On December 31. Day and then. We will all really be in the dump I would say. 18774694322. As for Chuck …”
“…get your worst next year. When they he would repeal the bush tax cuts or -- let let them expire you know because all of a sudden the people that are that are high. Hiring people …”
A $15 billion Democratic jobs bill has advanced in the Senate, helped along by the vote of the chamber's newest Republican. In voting for the jobs bill, has Scott Brown betrayed those who voted for him?
“…that because of that Washington can no longer ignore the need -- lower taxes less spending. And a strong national -- then he said the same thing it's seeped back last week the guys -- the …”
“…do you think you're right you're interest for lower spending and lower taxes would be better served by. -- …”
Howie talks to Scott Brown about his recent vote in favor of the job bill.
“…for a period of time to hire somebody get. A thousand dollar tax credit you know for employer that's really special highway funds. That's also realize there's a there's a couple of other mechanisms and there. …”
TNT talk to Scott Brown about his vote on the Jobs Bill
“…Element but this is nuts it's a tax credit nobody takes it it doesn't cost anything right if you're a few people take it may create some jobs and that's -- …”