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Weeping for the Kennedys

Reese Schonfeld | Posted 10.19.2009 | Politics

The Kennedys knew how to strive for noble causes, step by step. They would make deals, but only to benefit the best causes.

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A Cell Phone Call During Mass (Remembering the Anti-Catholic Smears of the 1928 Election)

David Quigg | Posted 11.19.2008 | Politics

"Great-great-grandma Frances will set you straight. By the time I'm done with you, you'll vote for who you want to vote for. You won't let anybody scare you out of it. That's the lesson of Al Smith."

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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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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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Al Smith Dinner: Obama, McCain Trade Jokes During Speeches (VIDEO)

AP | Posted 11.16.2008 | Politics

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John McCain and Barack Obama swapped self-deprecating jokes instead of campaign jabs Thursday night, the Republican saying he had replaced his team of...

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McCain, Obama At Al Smith Dinner: Candidates Spar With Jokes

HuffingtonPost.com | Marcus Baram | Posted 11.16.2008 | Politics

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John McCain and Barack Obama touched on some of the most contentious issues in the campaign tonight, from Bill Ayers to racial undertones, in their sc...

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How Tim Russert Got His Start

Martin Nolan | Posted 06.24.2008 | Media

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For more than 30 years, my friendship with Tim was rooted in a shared Irish heritage and similar education, with minimal emphasis on self-expression and more on what Tom Brokaw calls "accountability."

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