Cafferty File

Any reason not to impeach S.C. Gov. Sanford?

Is there any reason not to impeach South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford? FROM CNN's Jack Cafferty: It's about time. South Carolina legislators are finally debating whether to recommend impeachment of Gov. Mark Sanford. A resolution says Sanford engaged in "serious misconduct" that amounts to a "dereliction of his duties." It argues that his actions brought [...]

How will your Christmas spending be different this year?

How will your Christmas spending be different this year? (PHOTO CREDIT: GETTY IMAGES) FROM CNN's Jack Cafferty: With Black Friday right around the corner - retailers are hoping for a better Christmas shopping season than last year. And there are some glimmers of hope: One survey shows Black Friday shopping is expected to pick up [...]

Do you want govt. more involved in health care?

Do you really want the federal government more involved in health care? FROM CNN's Jack Cafferty: With more Americans now saying that health care is not the government's responsibility, it's not difficult to see why some may feel that way. All you have to do is look at the track record of government-run programs. Here we [...]

Should the wealthy pay more taxes to send more troops to Afghanistan?

Should the wealthiest Americans pay more taxes to send more troops to Afghanistan? FROM CNN's Jack Cafferty: Some top Democrats think the wealthy should have to pony up more taxes in order to pay for a troop increase in Afghanistan. Democrat Carl Levin, chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, says people earning more than $200,000 or $250,000 [...]

What can Pres. Obama learn from Sarah Palin?

What can President Obama learn from Sarah Palin? (PHOTO CREDIT: GETTY IMAGES) FROM CNN's Jack Cafferty: With President Obama now below 50 percent approval for the first time, New York Times columnist Maureen Dowd suggests the president could learn "a thing or three" from Sarah Palin. Dowd writes that with the former V-P candidate back on the trail [...]

Catholic Church denying communion to politicians who support abortion?

Should the Catholic Church deny communion to public figures, like Rep. Patrick Kennedy, who support abortion? FROM CNN's Jack Cafferty: The Catholic Church wants Democratic Congressman Patrick Kennedy to stop taking communion - due to his support of abortion rights. The bishop of Providence, Rhode Island, says he told Kennedy in February 2007 that it would be [...]

Faith in govt. to do something about soaring debt?

How much faith do you have the government will do anything meaningful about the soaring national debt? FROM CNN's Jack Cafferty The national debt has hit a record high of $12 trillion - which translates to about $40,000 for every person in this country. And what's particularly troubling is the rate at which it continues to grow... [...]

Taxing Botox, liposuction to pay for health care reform?

Senate Democrats are proposing a 5% excise tax on elective cosmetic procedures. FROM CNN's Jack Cafferty Something called "Botax" might help pay for health care reform. The name derives from a tax on Botox... which in the case of some Hollywood types could raise millions. Senate Democrats are proposing a 5% excise tax on elective cosmetic procedures... [...]

Should Rudy Giuliani pursue a career in national politics?

Rudy Giuliani may have his eye on becoming the next U.S. Senator from New York. FROM CNN's Jack Cafferty Rudy Giuliani may have his eye on becoming the next U.S. Senator from New York. The Daily News reports that the former New York mayor is strongly considering a run next year for Hillary Clinton's old Senate seat [...]

Could authorities have prevented the Fort Hood shootings?

(PHOTO CREDITS: Getty Images) FROM CNN's Jack Cafferty Most Americans think that authorities could have prevented the massacre at Fort Hood... and when the politicians sniff this kind of sentiment, they can't wait to rush into hearings. A new CNN-Opinion Research Corporation Poll shows 64 percent of those surveyed say law enforcement or the military should have [...]