Congressman Thaddeus McCotter

It is absolutely unbelievable that the Republican Party continues its petty attacks on President Obama as the country is going through the worst economic distress in decades, two wars, a stalled health care reform effort, rising foreclosure rates and a collapsed auto industry, Rep. Thaddeus McCotter (R-Mich.) could have the nerve to introduce a bill calling on the president to formally apologize to the Cambridge Police department. To go out on a limb here -- was President George W. Bush ever pressed by Rep. McCotter to formally apologize for the eavesdropping activities that extended to civilians and not alleged terrorists? Or did they press ... Read Full Story

The Good Karma Award this week goes to: Congressman Thaddeus McCotter of Michigan for the very impressive speech he gave during the House of Representatives hearing regarding the auto industry bailout. He proved himself very thoughtful and caring of more than just “Big Business” that has been so much of the focus of the Republican Party in the past. He made both the other House Republicans and Auto Industry CEO’s look foolish indeed. Please watch his speech below: Read Full Story

Once again, the Rethuglicans are pointing a finger at President Barack Obama for the continued economic nightmare we have been living through. Rep. Thaddeus McCotter (R-Mich.) said that his state's unemployment rate could climb as high as 20 percent, thanks to President Obama. He said that Michigan's unemployment, which is the highest in the country at 14.1 percent, could go even higher as General Motors and Chrysler continue to shed jobs after their government-backed bankruptcies. "Sadly, we've seen estimates, because of the radical restructuring that the auto task force demanded, that this year, Michigan wind up over 20 percent unemployment," McCotter said during an ... Read Full Story

Here’s Rep. Thaddeus McCotter on Hardball defending his House resolution demanding an apology from Barack Obama over Gates-Gate. As far as Matthews is concerned the only thing Barry needs to apologize for is being too damn awesome. Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News , World News , and News about the Economy Unfortunately for sycophants like Matthews, McCotter’s logic is irrefutable. (hat tip Breitbart TV ) Related Posts 911 Tape Shows Caller Didn’t Mention Gates’s Race Video: Professor Henry Gates Trashes Clarence Thomas and Newt Gingrich Video: McCotter Keeps It Real On Iran Video: McCotter On Iranian Protests Video: Rep. Thad McCotter Shocked At The ... Read Full Story

Analysis and discussion with Rep. Thaddeus McCotter of Michigan reacting to GM's plan to cut more jobs to save the company, but, McCotter says job cuts from GM is "grim news" for Michigan. (Bloomberg News) Read Full Story