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Unprecedented. it contradicts 150 years of practice by democratic and republican administrations. so, we respectfully, but strongly disagree with the ruling. there have been, according to the congressional research service, something like 280-plus intra session recess appointments by again, democratic and republican administrations dating back to 1867. thats a long time. and quite a significant precedent. >> megyn: the white house says we will hear from the doj on whether they plan to appeal the...

Fires and crippling drought and more powerful storms 37. >> well, how about that? was that out of the mainstream? a poll by the associated press and gfk last month showed 78% of americans believe temperatures have gone up worldwide in the past century. and lastly, government programs. president obama took a shot at republicans when he said this about entitlements. >> the commitments we make to each other through medicare and medicaid and social security, these things do not zap our initiative. t...

And lastly, government programs. president obama took a shot at republicans when he said this about entitlements. >> the commitments we make to each other through medicare and medicaid and social security, these things do not zap our initiative. they strengthen us. they do not make us a nation of takers. they free us to take the risks that make this country great. >> ill take that poll. the publics predominantly in favor here. when we polled on medicare, 54% said it only needed minor modificatio...

Americans believe temperatures have gone up worldwide in the past century. and lastly, government programs. president obama took a shot at republicans when he said this about entitlements. >> the commitments we make to each other through medicare and medicaid and social security, these things do not zap our initiative. they strengthen us. they do not make us a nation of takers. they free us to take the risks that make this country great. >> ill take that poll. the publics predominantly in favor ...

"the economist," writes a tone of cool detachment has been his foreign policy hallmark, present but not deeply involved. how much do you think john kerry in the wake of this foreign policy discussion that, lets be honest, is not often had. we focus a lot on domestic affairs. theres not been a lot of pressure, i think, on the president to verbalize what he wants to do as far as americas role in the national stage. how much of this hearing is going to filter through to john kerrys hearing to sort ...

Say this one sounded more like a thinly veiled attack launched from the presidential podium at his political opponents, lets listen. >> we believe that america must choose between caring for the generation that built this country and investing in the generation that will build its future. we do not believe in this country freedom is reserved for the lucky or happiness for the few. the commitments we make to each other through medicare, medicaid, social security, these things do not sap our initi...

>> the commitments we make to each other through medicare and medicaid security, these things do not sap our initiative. they strengthen us. [ applause ] they do not make us a nation of takers. they free us to take the risks that make this country great. [ applause ] >> now, interesting as well that the white house put out a tweet about another part of the speech where he said, quote: our journey is not complete until our gay brothers and sisters are tweeted like anyone else under the law. whats...

Second term facing some tough economic choices. in his inaugural address, he served notice he will not accept any budget deal that damages his view of the safety net. >> the commitments we make to each other through medicare and medicaid and social security, these things do not sap our nation. they strengthen us. they do not make us a nation of takers. they free us to take the risks that make this country great. >> its nice to say as the president did yesterday that these programs free us to tak...

Texas, this is how we really wanted to start our show. ♪ >> i, barack hussein obama, do solemnly swear. ♪ >> i recognize that democracy is not always easy, and i recognize there are profound differences in this room. >> hes very successful at dividing people. >> he doesnt just want to paint his points as wrong but as morally wrong. >> we cannot mistake absolutism for principles, substitute spectacle for politics, or treat name-calling as reasoned debate. >> it was the most port san and divis...

Makers and the takers. >> we do not believe that in this country, freedom is reserved for the lucky. or happiness for the few. we recognize that no matter how responsibly we live our lives, any one of us, at any time, may face a job loss or a sudden illness or a home swept away in a terrible storm. the commitments we make to each other through medicare and medicaid and social security, these things do not sap our initiative, they strengthen us. they do not make us a nation of takers, they free u...