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Friday Talking Points [47] -- Our First Anniversary

Chris Weigant | Posted 09.12.2008 | Politics

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Chris Weigant

Surprise! It's our first anniversary column! But before we get to that, I have to pass on this information, in the hopes nobody will get stung by a v...

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Friday Talking Points [46] -- Moose Poop!

Chris Weigant | Posted 09.05.2008 | Politics

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Chris Weigant

Sarah Palin has already singlehandedly introduced several terms into our political lexicon. "Hockey mom" is probably the most recognizable of these. ...

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Sarah Palin, Explain Yourself, or Stop Using the USW as a Prop

Leo W. Gerard | Posted 09.03.2008 | Politics

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Leo W. Gerard

When presumptive Republican presidential nominee John McCain introduced Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as his intended vice presidential running mate, those ...

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Framing Sarah Palin

Chris Weigant | Posted 09.01.2008 | Politics

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Chris Weigant

Democrats should stay away from the baby stories. They must resist the urge to comment at all on it. Let the media do the muckraking.

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Obama Should Go North To Alaska

Chris Weigant | Posted 06.16.2008 | Politics

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Chris Weigant

Alaska is going to be very close this year. This stems from Republican office-holders apparently trying to take the "first in political corruption" award away from Louisiana.

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Friday Talking Points [17]

Chris Weigant | Posted 02.01.2008 | Politics

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Chris Weigant

This column is dedicated to the idea that Democrats can learn to use talking points as effectively as Republicans often do. This idea annoys many who...

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