Politics
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Some Democrats Rebuff Supporting Obama
Manu Raju and Marin Cogan are reporting that some Democrats are refusing to support President Barack Obama because they are either “too focused” on their own elections or they want the White House to cater to their agendas before they agree to endorse the president. Raju and Cogan write: Some up for reelection in red…
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Gloria Cain Speaks; Will Anyone Listen?
Nia-Malika Henderson of the Washington Post is wondering if Gloria Cain, wife of GOP presidential hopeful Herman Cain, will make a difference in what appears to be the unraveling of Herman Cain’s momentum because of multiple allegations of sexual harassment. Henderson writes: Scheduled to air Monday night at 10 p.m. Eastern time on Greta Van…
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Police Investigate Possible Shots Fired Near White House
News One is reporting that police are investigating possible gun shots fired near the White House. Police closed parts of Constitution Avenue near the White House Friday night to investigate the reports. Sgt. David Schlosser of the U.S. Park Police said that the White House did not appear to have been the focus of the…
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Michelle Obama Gets Down on iCarly
Apparently, one of Malia’s and Sasha’s friends didn’t believe the first lady had the clout to get a guest spot on the hit kids’ show iCarly when the topic came up recently at Camp David (“I’ve stayed at Buckingham Palace!” Mrs. Obama says she told her). This clip of her appearance in a “random dancing”…
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Take Politics Off the Playground
“Timmy” Kaine? Really? Up until then, the conference-call conversation had been politics as usual. It was rough, for sure, but about what you’d expect. In their preview of President Obama’s bus tour through Southern swing states, you didn’t expect Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus, North Carolina GOP Chair Robin Hayes and his Virginia counterpart…
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Mike Tyson Plays Cain in 'Campaign Promises'
On Tuesday Funny or Die announced its 2012 Republican nominee hopefuls. There’s also this full-length spoof video of a Herman Cain ad, starring Mike Tyson as the former Godfather’s Pizza CEO. What’s the mock candidate’s explanation for his lead in the polls? “Because the Tea Party loves crazy more than they hate black.” Even those…
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Obama's Reefer Madness
Here’s some change you can believe in: The Obama administration is more interested in breaking bread with UFO spotters than with people who understand that it’s ridiculous to treat pot as an illegal substance. It’s bad enough that the administration is blithely continuing its quest to eradicate medical-marijuana dispensaries even in states that have declared…
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What's Next for Duane Buck on Death Row?
While his presidential campaign is a disaster — and great fodder for late-night jokesters — Texas Gov. Rick Perry still receives hearty ovations when he brags about the number of executions he has presided over during his tenure: 235 and counting. He is probably salivating at the chance to add Duane Buck to his body…