Politics
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Allen West: Sex Letter Is 'Garbage Story'
A representative of Florida Rep. Allen West’s campaign says the letter the Miami Herald’s Gossip Extra reported on yesterday, in which he was allegedly quoted demanding that his wife be his “porn star” and always wear bikinis while on vacation, was totally fabricated. Did you hear that collective sigh of relief? It came not only…
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Thank God Barack and Michelle Happened to Black Love
When the first presidential debate airs on Oct. 3, the Village Celebration‘s Chandra Thomas Whitfield writes, she’ll be watching while also reflecting gratefully on the 20th wedding anniversary of America’s first couple. As someone who is still very much a newlywed, Barack and Michelle’s love inspires me to work harder at being a better wife…
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Zingers Won't Save You, Mitt
Writing at New York’s Daily News, Zerlina Maxwell says that while it’s obvious one-liners won’t win the presidential debate for Romney, President Obama will need to do these three things to really distinguish himself. Relax It seems obvious, but Obama doesn’t always remember this one. As I wrote last year, “he does that uptight lip-purse…
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Which Mitt Will Show Up at the Debate?
The Washington Post‘s Eugene Robinson says that the Republican’s task in Denver will be more difficult than President Obama’s because he’ll have to explain who he is and what he believes. Wednesday’s presidential debate promises sharp contrasts. One candidate wants to repeal Obamacare, one candidate invented it. One opposed the auto industry bailout, one takes…
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IMPACT's Presidential Debate Watch Parties
(The Root) — Campaign 2012 has been defined by controversy, and the upcoming presidential debates are expected to involve their fair share. For those in the Washington, D.C., area, IMPACT, an organization that works toward civil engagement, political involvement and economic empowerment for leaders between the ages of 21 and 40, will be hosting, along…
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NAACP: Felon Disenfranchisement Is About Race
You can’t vote while serving time for a felony, but what about when your sentence is over and you return to society? In most states, the right to cast a ballot is automatically returned to those have served their time. But under Florida Gov. Rick Scott, the automatic restoration policy has been reversed, the process…
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Obama's Day, Oct. 2: Presidential Daily Briefing
THE WHITE HOUSEOffice of the Press SecretaryFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FORTUESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2012 In the morning, the President will receive the Presidential Daily Briefing. This meeting is closed press.
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Why Romney Is Easier to Read Than Obama
In a column for The Root DC, comedian W. Kamau Bell explains why he thinks the Republican presidential candidate’s transparency will make the debates interesting. I never have any idea what President Barack Obama is thinking. Now don’t get me wrong. I’m not saying that he is not a good communicator. He is one of…
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Obama Would Win Election Today
According to an analysis by the Associated Press, if the election were held today, President Obama would win at least 271 electoral votes, with likely victories in Ohio, Iowa, 19 other states and the District of Columbia, while Mitt Romney would win 23 states for a total of only 206 votes. It’s pretty big news,…