Richard Nixon
Schieffer Blasts Obama For Scandals: ‘Spare Me The Talking Points And Excuses’
Longtime CBS newsman Bob Schieffer blasted the Obama administration for its handling of current scandals ranging from Benghazi to the IRS’ targeting of the Tea Party – even going so far to make comparisons to Richard Nixon’s Watergate scandal.
Nixon Ridiculed Democrats For ‘Dishonest’ Declaration Of Jerusalem As Capital Of Israel
Last year, Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney attacked the Democratic convention platform for its “shameful” decision to omit a reference to Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. But in a sign of how U.S. politics have changed in 40 years, President Richard Nixon complained in 1972 of the Democrats’ “dishonest” platform language declaring the city Israel’s capital.
National Archives Exhibit Displays Nixon Era NASA Artifacts
The National Archives is displaying rarely seen documents and items showing milestones in manned spaceflight from President Richard Nixon’s administration.
Bork, Whose Failed Nomination Made History, Dies
ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — Robert H. Bork, who stepped in to fire the Watergate prosecutor at Richard Nixon’s behest and whose failed 1980s nomination to the Supreme Court helped draw the modern boundaries of cultural […]
Opinion: If Obama Is Impeached Over Benghazi Scandal
Mounting questions are being asked about Benghazi, which could lead to the Oval Office. If it is found that President Barack Obama lied about not knowing that the attack was a terrorist attack the nation could very likely repeat the events of Nixon’s resignation.
Opinion: Obama Raises $181 Million In September As ‘Foreign-Donor-Gate’ Heats Up
As Obama and his campaign boast a $181-million month in September 2012 in fundraising, there is a lengthy report which says there is an incredibly huge amount of campaign donations coming from overseas.
Opinion: Why Is China’s Largest Foreign Investor Spending So Much Money On Our Elections?
Sheldon Adelson, the largest foreign investor in China, has invested tens of millions of dollars in influencing the 2012 election and has vowed to spend $100 million to put his thumb on the scale for Mitt Romney in November.
Study: Sept. 11 Most Memorable TV Moment
The Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attack is by far the most memorable moment shared by television viewers during the past 50 years, a study released on Wednesday concluded.
Source: Washington Redskins QB Robert Griffin III Target Of Extortion
A former Baylor basketball player is facing a federal extortion charge for allegedly threatening to release “derogatory information” about Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III unless he was paid.
Gingrich Faces Uncertain Future After Failed Run
As he winds down his presidential campaign, Newt Gingrich faces a new challenge: reinventing himself politically yet again.
