“Thaddeus McCotter” on The Daily Caller

Books make great last-minute gifts. You can purchase one at a brick-and-mortar store or go for the overnight shipping online. They’re also easy to wrap. However, sometimes books can be tricky. If you choose a bestseller, there’s a good chance the person you give it to already has it. If you choose a book you haven’t read, there’s a chance it’s not very good. This Christmas I thought I would ask a few of my favorite authors and political leaders for their book suggestions, which are below. Merry Christmas and happy shopping! (more)

Michigan Republican Rep. Thaddeus McCotter predicts that his proposal to reform Social Security will gain traction after the current congressional recess. (more)

The Republican presidential primary field has lost one contender. (more)

Michigan Republican Rep. Thaddeus McCotter unveiled a plan to reform Social Security at a Monday presentation hosted by the Heritage Foundation. (more)

The TV networks aren’t letting you hear Michigan Rep. Thad McCotter debate just yet. (more)

Michigan congressman and long-shot Republican presidential contender Thaddeus McCotter said that one of the voids he is seeking to fill in the crowded GOP primary field is on foreign policy. (more)

AMES, Iowa — Two declared GOP candidates for president were not permitted to take the stage at the Republican debate at Iowa State Thursday night, but they crashed the after-party to remind reporters that they’re still running. (more)

He is a graduate of the University of Detroit Law School. He is a U.S. Representative for Michigan’s Eleventh District. He is a member of the House Financial Services Committee. He is a fan favorite on Fox News’s “Red Eye w/ Greg Gutfeld” and a frequent guest on radio and television. And he can rock a guitar as well as anyone I know. (more)

Don’t expect fiery rhetoric from Michigan Rep. Thaddeus McCotter when he jumps into the race for president this weekend. (more)

We don’t know much yet about how Michigan Rep. Thaddeus McCotter will position himself in the already crowded GOP presidential race. (more)

DETROIT (AP) — U.S. Rep. Thaddeus McCotter, a guitar-playing five-term congressman from Detroit’s suburbs known for his eccentric sense of humor and independent streak, said Friday that he plans to seek the Republican nomination for president. (more)

Michigan Republican Thaddeus McCotter will announce the launch of his presidential campaign July 2. (more)

Michigan Rep. Thaddeus McCotter says he will soon make an announcement about a White House bid in 2012. (more)

Michigan Republican Rep. Thaddeus McCotter is the author of the new book, “Seize Freedom!: American Truths and Renewal in a Chaotic Age.” (more)

The tax cut deal between President Obama and Republicans gained momentum Wednesday, as Republican and Democratic party leaders appeared to have contained the most serious objections to it. (more)

To be fair, Ray Griggs’ “I Want Your Money,” a self-financed documentary on out-of-control spending in Washington, is not an unbiased examination of government spendiing. The relief is it’s not trying to be; viewers are therefore never left with that mendacious feeling of manipulation that comes from watching politically-loaded “neutral” examinations of hot-button topics. Griggs’ film is, in fact, unapologetically conservative in tone. It also happens to be fair, honest, and compelling, proving that politics and ethics do not have to be mutually exclusive. (more)

Long time no see! Been very busy, working hard on my rhubarb pie business (I didn’t tell you?!), which I’ve started out of my apartment. There isn’t too much rhubarb growing in Lower Manhattan, so it’s required much travel. And I’ve had to recruit several experts to help me get the process down and perfect a recipe. Okay, I’m obviously lying. I can barely add, let alone multiply and divide, so baking is out for me. Plus, I only cook with meat. Here’s what I’ve really been up to: (more)

House Republicans attempted late Friday to defuse building tensions between different factions in the leadership that emerged over the last week as top lawmakers in the minority scrapped to gain inside position in anticipation of taking the majority from Democrats in the midterm elections four months from now. (more)

I’ve been planning my trip to this year’s CPAC, and am mulling over the idea of greeting everyone I see there with an inappropriately enthusiastic high-five, just because. I share this with Rep. Thaddeus McCotter, and he suggests we modify it to a low-five instead. Even better. He’s right, as usual. (Read his “We The People” pamphlet, and see what I mean.) (more)

If Republicans needed evidence that 2010 will hardly be the political cakewalk some expect, President Obama reminded them on Friday with an aggressive appearance before pointed questions from House GOP lawmakers. (more)