Weekly Wrap-Up

After President Barack Obama and Nancy Pelosi pulled legislative and political tricks that would embarrass Hugo Chavez (and that, in fact, thrilled Fidel Castro as Shaun Marie pointed out yesterday), health care became the big story of the week.

The new conservative buzzword is “repeal.” That’s what most voters want. President Obama - who doesn’t even seem to really know what’s in the bill, or how it will work – has even been so arrogant as to dare Republicans to go for it. This could very well turn out to be his “Mission Accomplished” moment – or at least it will be if conservatives play their cards right.

So how do we do it? Unfortunately, our very own New York is a terrifying example of what happens when politicians spend like there’s no tomorrow . But there are many takes on how conservatives can turn back ObamaCare. Let’s look at a few...

First off: Rep. Paul Ryan bravely ventures into the enemy territory of The New York Times to offer some strategies.

Former Massachusetts Governor and Presidential contender Mitt Romney – who has some unfortunate experience in government meddling with health care – is pushing to elect conservatives who will repeal ObamaCare.

Rich Lowry at National Review was making the case for repeal before the bill was even forced into law – and his take on the matter is still a must-read.

At the Weekly Standard, Bill Kristol makes the case for repeal – and for keeping it simple.

And keeping it simple is the strategy already put in place by Sen. Jim DeMint and his conservative allies in Washington.

Rep. Mike Pence keeps it short and sweet in his take on health care repeal over at The Wall Street Journal.

What will you be doing to support the full repeal of ObamaCare? That's the topic of this week's poll.

Another important question: Can it be done? A small story here in New York that’s not even connected to the health care debate gives me hope...

In a mini-repeal of sorts, Rep. Ed Towns was forced to withdraw an underhanded earmark after questions were raised about who would benefit besides a Towns staffer. When people have the facts, and when politicians feel the pressure, anything can happen.

At the least, this is a great example of why, in a perfect world, New York would “repeal” all of the scoundrels we’ve sent to Washington this November.

Have a great weekend!