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GOP Congressman: "Liberals Hate Real Americans That Work And Achieve And Believe In God"

Think Progress | Posted 11.20.2008 | Politics

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On Saturday, Republican North Carolina Reps. Patrick McHenry and Robin Hayes warmed up the crowd at a rally for Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) by throwing re...

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McCain Campaign Looking For Way To Win Without Colorado

CNN | John King | Posted 11.20.2008 | Politics

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The McCain campaign is looking at an Electoral College strategy heading into the final two weeks that has virtually no room for error and depends heav...

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"Video Your Vote" On PBS And YouTube

Chris Weigant | Posted 11.20.2008 | Politics

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Chris Weigant

if you spot (and record on video) something unusual at your polling place, you will have an easy way of uploading it to a place where journalists will have immediate access.

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Obama Campaign Fundraising Review Roundup [Videos]

George Spyros | Posted 11.20.2008 | Politics

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George Spyros

Video news rundown following the history of Obama's fund-raising going all the way back to the time of Hillary days -- remember those days? October 2...

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Palin Admits Voters Irritated By Campaign Robocalls

Huffington Post | Nicholas Graham | Posted 11.19.2008 | Politics

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CNN reports that Palin has admitted her campaign's robocalls have irritated voters, another instance of Palin going off-message: Wearing a gray hoode...

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Obama Gets Mixed Reception During Visit To North Carolina Diner

Los Angeles Times | Posted 11.19.2008 | Politics

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The Cape Fear BBQ and Chicken Restaurant. Some powerful and at times ugly interaction today. 12:33 p.m. Sen. Barack Obama entered the barbecue joint ...

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State Polls Show Obama Holding Advantage In Key Battlegrounds

CNN | Posted 11.19.2008 | Politics

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A string of new state polls suggests Barack Obama still holds an advantage in several key battleground states, and is within single digits in a state ...

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Todd Palin "First Dude" Makes Local Campaign Stop [VIDEO]

George Spyros | Posted 11.19.2008 | Politics

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George Spyros

(Pittsburgh, PA) Todd Palin, "The First Dude" of Alaska and the husband of Republican Vice-Presidential nominee Gov. Sarah Palin campaigned locally ...

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Down to the Wire: McCain's Narrow Margin Strategy & Political Lunch Election Roundup VIDEOS >>

George Spyros | Posted 11.19.2008 | Politics

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George Spyros

Political Lunch: Obama's up 7 points in the polls, but is he up where it counts, and can McCain's "narrow margin strategy" pull him through? ALSO: Wh...

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AP/Yahoo! News Poll: Public's Regard For McCain "Has Deteriorated Across-The-Board"

AP | ALAN FRAM and TREVOR TOMPSON | Posted 11.18.2008 | Politics

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When it comes to the public's image of John McCain, it's as if somebody dialed the electricity down in the past month. For Barack Obama, the juice is ...

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Thomas B. Edsall

The Palin Plunge: Voters Sour On McCain VP Pick

HuffingtonPost.com | Thomas B. Edsall | Posted 11.18.2008 | Politics

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The more voters learn about Sarah Palin, the more wary they become. Once the focus of post-convention Republican euphoria, the Alaska Governor is now ...

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Friday Talking Points [52] -- What A Long, Strange Trip It's Been

Chris Weigant | Posted 11.17.2008 | Politics

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Chris Weigant

I started blogging over two years ago. That is to say, right about the time the 2008 presidential campaign began. OK, that's a bit of an exaggeration...

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Why A Powell Endorsement Would Matter

Jon Soltz | Posted 11.17.2008 | Politics

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Jon Soltz

For all the smears being hurled about "palling around with terrorists" and "white flag of retreat," nothing can counter that like a Republican former 4-star coming out and saying "This guy loves America as much as me."

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The 3 Latest Reasons I'm Voting Obama: Books, McChaos, Lessig

Lee Stranahan | Posted 11.17.2008 | Politics

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Lee Stranahan

Everyone has their own reasons for voting. These are mine. I'm posting a new ultrashort video on YouTube every day from now until election day listin...

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Obama, McCain, Biden Comedy Roundup: Letterman, Leno, NYC Roast VIDEOS >>

George Spyros | Posted 11.17.2008 | Politics

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George Spyros

It's as if everyone knows the race is over and humor is the best means by which McCain can be put out of his misery and that we can all release a collective sigh of relief.

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Electoral Math -- Obama Lead Insurmountable?

Chris Weigant | Posted 11.15.2008 | Politics

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Chris Weigant

It's going to be all but impossible to continue the "we're in a dead heat" nonsense if Barack Obama decisively wins Florida and Virginia when the East Coast returns come in.

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McCain and Palin In Their Own Words: 25 Laughable Quotes

Daniel Kurtzman | Posted 11.15.2008 | Politics

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Daniel Kurtzman

1. "Our economy, I think, is still ― the fundamentals of our economy are strong." ―John McCain, Jacksonville, Fla., Sept. 15, 2008 (Source) 2. "T...

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Days of Rage

Thomas Frank | Posted 11.15.2008 | Home

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Thomas Frank

On the first night of the Republican convention, back in September, the theme was "Service." Speaker after speaker mounted the rostrum to tell about t...

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Paper: Massive Youth Voter Reigstration Drive Paying Off

The Telegraph | Catherine Elsworth | Posted 11.13.2008 | Politics

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Analysts are predicting so-called "millennials" - voters aged between 18 to 29 - could turn out in record numbers on November 4th following the surge ...

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Obama's immediate measures to help economy: Jobs VIDEO >>

George Spyros | Posted 11.13.2008 | Politics

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George Spyros

HuffPo reports that Obama is calling for a 90-day moratorium on foreclosures and here's some AP video to give you the rundown: 1) more immediate s...

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Pollster Zogby: McCain on the Ropes, Must Turn It Around in Next 24 Hours, Election Could Be a Rout (VIDEO)

George Spyros | Posted 11.13.2008 | Politics

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George Spyros

Zogby sees the distinct possibility of a rout fomenting the weekend before election day especially since the McCain campaign is lacking a credible message and a focused message.

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Exclusive Interview: Frank Prewitt, Author Of Last Bridge To Nowhere

Chris Weigant | Posted 11.13.2008 | Politics

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Chris Weigant

Prewitt: The book is my experience working as the confidential source who spent nearly four years helping the F.B.I. pry the lid open on the sordid world of political corruption in Alaska and Washington.

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Trapped in Section 60: an Interview with the Directors of "Section 60: Arlington Nation Cemetery"

Katie Halper | Posted 11.13.2008 | Politics

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Katie Halper

Matt O'Neill: The wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have become the background noise in this presidential election. No one is paying attention right now.

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Jim And Sarah Brady, Brady Campaign Endorse Barack Obama And Joe Biden

Paul Helmke | Posted 11.13.2008 | Politics

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Paul Helmke

The Obama-Biden ticket will work with law enforcement, gun violence victims, and ordinary citizens to make it harder for dangerous people to get dangerous weapons.

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Friday Talking Points [51] -- Some Positivity

Chris Weigant | Posted 11.10.2008 | Politics

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Chris Weigant

While we're all waiting for someone to leak the Palin Troopergate Report (which is reminiscent of waiting for "Fitzmas" during the whole Scooter Libby...

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