Says veterans’ disability claims backlog doubled in Obama’s first term.
Says lawyer appointed by Eric Holder to investigate government leaks helped and donated to Obama's campaign, vetting vice presidential prospects.
Congressional Budget Office "says 8 (percent) unemployment till 2014!"
"Fifty-one percent -- that is, a majority of American households -- paid no income tax in 2009. Zero. Zip. Nada."
"Sen. McConnell offered a fully paid two-month extension of unemployment insurance."
"Ms. Kagan has spent her entire professional career in Harvard Square, Hyde Park and the D.C. Beltway."
"The No. 1 issue that the American people care about is getting America back to work."
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