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Bitter Sarah Palin: "Not Going to Close The Door On 2012"

Governor Sarah Palin told Canadian talk show host George Stroumboulopoulos that she was not closing the door on a 2012 Presidential run: "That's an assumption out there. I'm not going to close that door, I'm not...

Barack Obama elected US president, says "Change has come to America"

Democrat Barack Obama has been elected the first black president of the United States, as his Republican rival John McCain conceded defeat.Obama delivered his acceptance speech to cheering crowds at Grant Park...

Gov. Sarah Palin Speaks In Raleigh, N.C.

Gov. Sarah Palin (R-AK), vice-presidential hopeful for the Republican Party, speaks at a rally in Raleigh, N.C. at the State Fairgrounds on November, 1, 2008.

What do the US Presidential Candidates think of the Endangered Species Act?

The Endangered Species Act has not been brought up much by the candidates this election, however it has been in the news recently and depending on which candidate makes it into the White House, the Endangered...

Palin Stylist Draws Higher Pay than Foreign Policy Adviser

"WASHINGTON – An acclaimed celebrity makeup artist for Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin collected more money from John McCain's campaign than his foreign policy adviser. Amy Strozzi, who works on the reality show "So You Think You...

What is a Maverick?

I've always been fascinated with language, mainly the use of words, hopefully, with one acquiring the skill to string words together that create just the right shading and nuance desired to fully express one's...

Tina Fey Makes Second SNL Appearance as Gov. Palin

Well, she is an easy target and we do need some laughs right now."NEW YORK (AP) -- Tina Fey reprised her role as Sarah Palin on "Saturday Night Live," again appearing as the Republican vice presidential candidate...

The Reason Barack Obama is Going on Bill O'Reilly's Show

After resisting invitations, Sen. Barack Obama plans to appear on Bill O'Reilly's Fox program on Thursday, the night that John McCain delivers his acceptance speech at the RNC. What was behind this surprise move?...

‘Hanoi Hilton’ Photos, Footage to Boost McCain Bid

Writer Paul Bedard published nearly a dozen posts today at the U.S. News & World Report Washington Whispers blog. Two of them dealt with photos and film footage of the place where John McCain spent five years...

Photo Symbolic of Battle Between Clinton, Obama

Today, I found a photograph of a dead hawk that, in my opinion, might come to symbolize the 2008 Democratic Party presidential race.The photo shows the claw of a dead songbird protruding from the chest of the hawk...

Voting Advice Offered from Bar Stool Perch

Below is a lesson in Bar Stool Economics which I encourage you to read and share with everyone you know, Democrat and Republican, prior to tomorrow’s Super Tuesday primaries:"BAR STOOL ECONOMICSSuppose that...

Barack Obama Top Ten Campaign Promises

Barack Obama appeared on David Letterman delivering the Top Ten List, Watch The video to check it out. 

Trouble in Hillaryland

What seemed like a sure bet, doesn't appear so anymore. This is no longer speculation, that Senator Clinton's presidential campaign is in trouble--it is fact. From Newsweek of all places: A senior Democratic senator fretted in a holiday receiving line that "this celebrity...

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