http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/bennett/ en-us Wed, 20 May 2009 16:09:52 GMT Focus Forum 15 http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2254744/posts Tax protesters target him for backing $350B bailout for banks. BY ROBERT GEHRKE In his third term in the Senate, Bob Bennett finds himself in unfamiliar and unfriendly waters, roiled by public frustration with Washington and with at least two sharks circling, believing the Republican senator might be vulnerable. Attorney General Mark Shurtleff is expected to announce his Senate bid today and Tim Bridgewater abandoned his bid for state party chairman last week, saying he heard all over the state that delegates wanted a more conservative choice for senator. Bennett was a prime target of tax protesters at "Tea Party"... The Salt Lake Tribune http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2254744/posts#comment Wed, 20 May 2009 16:09:52 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2253647/posts Facing the prospect of a primary challenge that is expected to launch this week, Sen. Bob Bennett (R-Utah) is up with an early ad featuring former presidential candidate Mitt Romney (R). The ad features clips of Romney praising Bennett as a “conservative giant” and states flatly that Romney supports Bennett. Utah Attorney General Mark Shurtleff (R) is scheduled to make an announcement Wednesday, and some errant Twitter messages from last week make it clear that he will enter the primary against Bennett. Bennett’s ads are a gambit to discourage Shurtleff from taking the plunge. . . . . . Bennett... The Hill, Washington, DC http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2253647/posts#comment Tue, 19 May 2009 02:50:53 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2248118/posts WASHINGTON (CNN) – Prominent Republican Bill Bennett took issue Sunday with what he called the “media’s focus” on Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin. Asked about the Republican Party’s increasingly public struggle to define itself and identify new leaders after eight years of the George W. Bush administration, Bennett said the press should be less myopic in its coverage of the GOP. “One of the things the media could do – some of the media – is to move the debate off Sarah Palin and Rush Limbaugh,” Bennett, a CNN Contributor, said on State of the Union. “This is probably not the... CNN Political Ticker http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2248118/posts#comment Sun, 10 May 2009 18:58:39 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2242128/posts Grammy-award winning musician Tony Bennett told CNSNews.com he “loves everything” Barack Obama has done in his first 100 days as president and thinks every American should “give him all-out support for anything he wants to do.” Bennett further said that Americans should imitate the other countries of the world that support Obama. “I really hope that every citizen of the United States would imitate the rest of the world because they’re all for Obama,” said Bennett. “Every other country adores what happened – in our great country – to have him as president.” Bennett’s comments were made at the National... CNS http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2242128/posts#comment Fri, 1 May 2009 16:42:13 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2239232/posts LANSDOWNE, Va. - Prosecutors say it seems gang members are beginning to attack innocent people after the arrests of four people in the brutal beating of a Lansdowne woman and the murder of her husband in March. Rushing from the Loudoun County courthouse too upset to speak, the family of accused killer Darwin Bowman went to hire him an attorney. Bowman could face the death penalty for the murder of William Bennett and the attack on his wife Cynthia. In court via closed circuit feed from jail, Bowman wore an orange jumpsuit and a grim expression. He and three other... News Channel 8, Washington, DC http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2239232/posts#comment Tue, 28 Apr 2009 01:16:51 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2224249/posts The former Massachusetts governor is in town today for a $1,000-per person luncheon fundraiser for Bennett's re-election campaign. Romney could prove to be a powerful ally for Bennett in Utah. The former Massachusetts governor's presidential bid excited Utah Republicans unlike any before. He trounced the competition, receiving 90 percent of the GOP primary vote, and raised $5.5 million from Utah donors -- nearly six times as much as they gave to Sen. John McCain, the party's nominee. Romney was tapped to step in and salvage the 2002 Winter Olympics in Utah after a bribery scandal threatened the games. He had... The Salt Lake Tribune http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2224249/posts#comment Tue, 7 Apr 2009 18:48:18 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2212915/posts Early Sunday morning, deputies found a man's body in a grassy area next to Riverside Parkway in Lansdowne. A woman was found in critical condition nearby. The Loudoun County Sheriff's Office got a call at around 5 a.m. A witness had spotted a white van and people outside of it screaming and reported a suspicious vehicle. When deputies arrived, they found the body of the man. He had suffered severe head trauma. The woman wasn't discovered until the sun started to rise. She was in a grassy area across the street, over a fence. "We found the blood on the... NBC Washington http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2212915/posts#comment Mon, 23 Mar 2009 20:59:00 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2072754/posts CNN seems determined to go the way of MSNBC and lose every shred of journalistic integrity and decency when it comes to political reporting. Here are two videos, the first being a vile report by CNN's Kira Phillips who was dispatched to Alaska over the weekend to actually investigate the nutroots rumor that Gov. Palin did not actually have her Down Syndrome baby, Trig, but rather concocted an elaborate plot to coverup the fact the baby was her daughter's. CNN actually took the Daily Kos smear seriously and sent a reporter to investigate it. Phillips then talks about finding out... Blogs for John McCain http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2072754/posts#comment Tue, 2 Sep 2008 03:17:31 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2042306/posts NEW YORK -- Phillip R. Bennett, Refco Inc.'s former chief executive officer, was sentenced to 16 years in prison Thursday for his role in a scheme to hide the commodities broker's financial troubles. At a hearing, U.S. District Judge Naomi Reice Buchwald in Manhattan said white-collar defendants such as Mr. Bennett often "just don't think they'll get caught." "You and others like you play a truly high-stakes poker game," the judge said. The judge didn't impose a fine and said restitution will be discussed at a later date. Mr. Bennett has agreed to forfeit essentially all of his assets. The... wsj http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2042306/posts#comment Tue, 8 Jul 2008 11:52:04 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2041453/posts Brook Bennett's murder has brought back calls for a tougher law against adults who sexually prey on children. More than thirty states -- but not Vermont -- have enacted Jessica's law, setting a 25-year minimum prison sentence for convicted child sex offenders. "When a person is sexually assaulted, a minor is sexually assaulted, it's my opinion that they should go to jail for 25 years," Dubie told Channel 3. "That's very simple and that's what Jessica's Law calls for. I'm also asking that we reconsider what the governor proposed last legislative session, and that's civil confinement." House Judiciary committee chairman... WCAX News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2041453/posts#comment Sun, 6 Jul 2008 15:10:56 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1984406/posts Bill Bennett had Mitt Romney on his morning show. This proved instructive. Before beginning, I note that Bill opined on the Ferraro matter. Rather than accepting the self-evidence of her statement (Obama would not be where he is without being black), Bill suggested that she was indeed racist. His reasoning was convoluted and a caller pointed this out to his detriment. I mention this to because it was troubling considering how well I think of Mr. Bennett. But he did have Mitt Romney on who excelled at explaining the problems with our economy and the body politic. Among other things... http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1984406/posts#comment Wed, 12 Mar 2008 14:35:44 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1974190/posts Not very shocking that the Times would leave something like this out of their McCain story: Robert Bennett, a Washington attorney representing McCain, told NBC’s “Today” show that McCain’s staff provided the Times with “approximately 12 instances where Senator McCain took positions adverse to this lobbyist’s clients and her public relations firm’s clients,” but none of the examples were included in the paper’s story. Highlight the instances where it benefited the company, but ignore all the times where it went against them….nope, no bias there. [?] Share This Flopping Aces http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1974190/posts#comment Thu, 21 Feb 2008 23:27:29 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1973773/posts The liberal New York Times is wasting no time in smearing John McCain, the Republican Party nominee for President. Late Wednesday, the Times published to its website a story set to hit print editions Thursday, linking McCain to a female lobbyist. The paper suggested the Arizona Senator has been engaged in an illicit relationship. "A female lobbyist had been turning up with him at fund-raisers, visiting his offices and accompanying him on a client’s corporate jet," the Times reported. "Convinced the relationship had become romantic, some of his top advisers intervened to protect the candidate from himself — instructing staff... newsmax.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1973773/posts#comment Thu, 21 Feb 2008 03:54:41 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1966372/posts Today, many in the Republican party and the conservative movement are saying some strange things about the prospect of our very likely nominee, Senator John McCain, and his ascent to the GOP nomination. Many think he will destroy the conservative movement if not the Republican party, and many have even said they simply will not vote for him in a general election if he heads the GOP ticket. Moreover, others have even said they would consider voting for Senator Hillary Clinton or that there is simply no difference between Senators Clinton and Barack Obama on the one hand, and Senator... National Review http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1966372/posts#comment Thu, 7 Feb 2008 13:31:01 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1966456/posts Conservative Sense & Sensibility The Right’s choices right now. Today, many in the Republican party and the conservative movement are saying some strange things about the prospect of our very likely nominee, Senator John McCain, and his ascent to the GOP nomination. Many think he will destroy the conservative movement if not the Republican party, and many have even said they simply will not vote for him in a general election if he heads the GOP ticket. Moreover, others have even said they would consider voting for Senator Hillary Clinton or that there is simply no difference between Senators Clinton... NRO http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1966456/posts#comment Thu, 7 Feb 2008 16:03:11 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1939051/posts Tony Bennett, left, is embraced by former President Bill Clinton during a fundraiser for Clinton's wife Democratic presidential hopeful Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-N.Y., at the State Theatre in New Brunswick, N.J. Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2007. AP Photo/Rich Schultz http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1939051/posts#comment Thu, 13 Dec 2007 19:52:08 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1856521/posts I had a chance to interview Bob Bennett today while in Boston. He had some interesting things to say about Romney and those Senators who "support" him:Click for video. MyManMitt.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1856521/posts#comment Tue, 26 Jun 2007 15:20:58 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1842963/posts When they were stopped from going to the Salt Lake City offices of Utah's two U.S. senators Thursday, about 60 anti-illegal-immigration activists started singing "God Bless America." The group, mostly white men and women of retirement age, showed up at the Federal Building to demand that Republican Sens. Bob Bennett and Orrin Hatch vote against S.1348, the recent immigration reform proposal. Most of the group consider the proposal amnesty because it would provide a path to legal status for the estimated 12 million undocumented immigrants nationwide through a guest worker program, where they would have to pay a $5,000 fine... The Salt Lake Tribune http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1842963/posts#comment Fri, 1 Jun 2007 08:06:13 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1823069/posts Steve Malzberg, one of America's favorite radio hosts today on SRN for Bill Bennett's Morning in America. Steve will be in today for Bill for Bill's first 2 hours, while Bill talks about his wonderful new book on The Today Show, "America, The Last Best Hope" Vol. II. Join Steve and his freeper fans at the link below. Steve will be live from approx. 6 AM to 8 AM EST. Listen to Steve now on 990 AM Philadelphia Radio at: http://www.wntp.com Join Steve and his fans champing at the bit to enjoy the breakfast buffett and cocktails while we bash... 990 WNTP AM Philadelphia, an SRN affiliate http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1823069/posts#comment Wed, 25 Apr 2007 04:06:31 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1816291/posts Kant, Not Cant Actually, morning talker Bill Bennett has a much better taste in philosophers than that, but you’ve got the idea. It’s a curious thing, the angst over Don Imus. What’s most interesting is not what he said, but how people are reacting to his possible impending demise. If Don Imus goes, we are worrying — at least, the Washington Post is, but it’s not alone—will there be “No One to Talk To?” What the Post piece actually described is what a humiliating experience it is for a luminary to lower himself to go on Imus’s radio show—to sell... National Review http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1816291/posts#comment Thu, 12 Apr 2007 18:32:14 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1814202/posts Does anyone know why Bill Bennett's website (www.bennettmornings.com) has been down all weekend? PackerBoy http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1814202/posts#comment Mon, 9 Apr 2007 03:04:37 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1775974/posts Steve Malzberg, one of America's favorite radio hosts today on SRN for Bill Bennett's Morning in America. Steve will be in for Bill again tomorrow. Steve will be live from 6 AM to 9 AM EST. Listen to Steve now on 990 AM Philadelphia Radio at http://www.wntp.com Call Steve at 1 866 680 6464! Steve may be on CNN on Bennett this AM, check it out! Steve’s new Rap! STEVE MALZBERG COOLER THAN EVER NEVER SAY NEVER 'CUZ HE'S SO DARN CLEVER! Join Steve and his fans champing at the bit to enjoy the breakfast buffett and cocktails while we... 990 WNTP http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1775974/posts#comment Tue, 30 Jan 2007 10:52:44 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1775372/posts Steve Malzberg, one of America's favorite radio hosts today on SRN for Bill Bennett's Morning in America. Join Steve and his freeper fans at the link below. Steve will be live from 6 AM to 9 AM EST. Listen to Steve now on 990 AM Philadelphia Radio at http://www.wntp.com Call Steve at 1 866 680 6464! Steve’s new Rap! STEVE MALZBERG COOLER THAN EVER NEVER SAY NEVER 'CUZ HE'S SO DARN CLEVER! Join Steve and his fans champing at the bit to enjoy the breakfast buffett and cocktails while we bash the liberal media. Yes, liberals are grass, Steve is... 990 WNTP am Philadelphia and SRN stations http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1775372/posts#comment Mon, 29 Jan 2007 11:37:44 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1772082/posts Steve Malzberg, one of America's favorite radio hosts today on SRN for Bill Bennett's Morning in America. Steve will be in for Bill again tomorrow. Join Steve and his freeper fans at the link below. Steve will be live from 6 AM to 9 AM EST. Listen to Steve now on 990 AM Philadelphia Radio at http://www.wntp.com Call Steve at 1 866 680 6464! Join Steve "the Mutilator" Malzberg; a man who remembers when the words “respect” and “axe” were nouns. Join Steve and his fans champing at the bit to enjoy the breakfast buffett and cocktails while we bash... 990 WNTP AM Philadelphia, An SRN affiliate http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1772082/posts#comment Tue, 23 Jan 2007 10:51:11 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/1770911/posts Bill Bennett ran a song parody contest which clearly stated that lyrics be sent in. The contest was for the best Sandy Berger song parody. So what happened? The people who FOLLOWED the stated rules sent in lyrics and got PENALIZED because the winner of the contest also sent in a recorded version of his song. Sorry, Bill, but this is just WRONG. If you wanted people to send in recorded songs, you should have stated so instead of penalizing the entrants who sent in just lyrics as they were asked to do so in the RULES. In case anybody... Self http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/1770911/posts#comment Sun, 21 Jan 2007 00:08:34 GMT