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Independence USA

A Gun Safety Victory

Joe Peyronnin | Posted 04.28.2013 | Politics
Read More: Debbie Halvorson, Chicago, Assault Weapons, Robin Kelly, Jesse Jackson Jr., Tucson, President Obama, Congress, Background Checks, Nra, Second Amendment, Semi-Automatic-Rifle, Politics, Independence USA, High-Capacity Ammunition Magazines, Gun Control, Second Congresional District, Illinois, Hadiya Pendleton, Aurora Shooting, Politics News
Joe Peyronnin

Normally a Democratic Congressional primary would attract little national attention. But the contest Tuesday in Illinois' Second Congressional District pitted two political giants against each other: the National Rifle Association and New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg.

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Paul Blumenthal

Michael Bloomberg Spent Over $1 Million On This 2013 Race

HuffingtonPost.com | Paul Blumenthal | Posted 02.15.2013 | Politics
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WASHINGTON -- Through his super PAC, New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg has spent twice as much in the special election for Illinois' 2nd Congressional ...

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WATCH: Glenn Beck Mercilessly Mocked On Own Network

Posted 01.31.2013 | Comedy
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By now, we've all heard about Glenn Beck's proposed Independence, U.S.A., a planned town/amusement park for people who have decided their gated commun...

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Bloomberg's Super PAC Goes After Pro-Gun Democrat

The Huffington Post | Paul Blumenthal | Posted 01.29.2013 | Politics
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A super PAC funded by New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg has weighed in on Illinois' Democratic primary to replace retired Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. with a...

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Paul Blumenthal

Gun Control Groups Resurrect Long Dormant Political Efforts

HuffingtonPost.com | Paul Blumenthal | Posted 12.19.2012 | Politics
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WASHINGTON -- When five-term Democratic Rep. Joe Baca (D-Calif.) lost to Democratic state Sen. Negrete McLeod in a surprise upset in November, no one ...

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