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Breakfast with the Scars

Joe The Nerd Ferraro | Posted 10.19.2009 | Politics

Read More: Circular Firing Squad, Joe the Nerd, Helathcare Reform, Talking Head, Local Politics, Tv-Talking Heads, Democratic Party, Public Option, Holden, Berks County, Single Payer, Sestak, County Politics, Politics as a Game, Healthcare, Politics News
Joe The Nerd Ferraro

On the national level the blood sport game of politics is played on a grand scale. Locally, the rough and tumble can leave real scars.

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Shall We Brunch? Ft. Collins Politics in Action

Sharon Glassman | Posted 09.18.2009 | Denver

Read More: Ft. Collins, Governor Ritter, Politics, Local Politics, Betsy Markey, Community Organizing, Colorado, Obama, Dan Shaner, Barack Obama, Sharon Glassman, Barackfast, Denver News
Sharon Glassman

At Dan Shaner's Sunday brunches for change, you'll get a snapshot of a movement, bluegrass, and a tasty homemade meal. That's politics in northern Colorado.

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California Democrats: "Spreading the Pain" from Sacramento

Joseph A. Palermo | Posted 07.19.2009 | Politics

Read More: Budget Crisis, California, Assembly Speaker Karen Bass, State Budget Crisis, California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, President Barack Obama, California Democratic Party, Democratic Leaders, State Government of California, California Democrats, California Legislature, California State Senate President Pro Tem Darrell Steinberg, California State Budget Crisis, Arnold, California Budget Deficit, California Budget Cuts, Sacramento, Schwarzenegger, Local Politics, Politics News
Joseph A. Palermo

When his term mercifully expires next year, California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger will be leaving the Golden State in the worst condition than at any time its history.

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Holding the President (and Everybody Else) Accountable

Cynthia Gordy | Posted 07.13.2009 | Politics

Read More: President Obama, Recovery Act, Local Politics, Accountability, African Americans, Politics News
Cynthia Gordy

The President can't do it all alone. So much in our lives is decided in our backyards and yet that's where folks are most apathetic.

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A New Day for Women's Leadership? Obama's Chance to Get it Right

Marie Wilson | Posted 02.19.2009 | Politics

Read More: Women and Politics, Politics, Leadership, Local Politics, Obama's Daughters, National Security, Obama Presidency, Obama's Inauguration, Politics News
Marie Wilson

Obama must fill leadership positions with a diverse and critical mass of women who can govern alongside men and bring the new solutions to the table that we so desperately need.

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What America Got For Christmas

Reverend Billy | Posted 01.31.2009 | Living

Read More: Local Politics, Economy, Christmas, Holiday Season, Shopping, Consumer Economy, Holiday Season Commentary, Retail, Big Box Stores, Bartering, Retail Bubble, Retail Sales, Local Economies, Chain Stores, Commercial Christmas, Spending Less, Trading, Living News
Reverend Billy

So the retail bubble finally burst, with some estimating an extreme contraction of up to 8%. An America where local economies strike a balance with the big companies is clearly the idea.

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Rangel Investigation Expanded By House Ethics Panel

AP | Posted 01.10.2009 | Politics

Read More: Local Politics, Ethics Violations, Charles Rangel, New York, House of Representatives, Politics News

WASHINGTON — The House ethics committee is expanding an investigation of Rep. Charles Rangel, chairman of the tax-writing Ways and Means Committ...

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FBI Corruption Sting Catches Massachusetts Politicians

AP | STEVE LeBLANC | Posted 01.02.2009 | Politics

Read More: Corruption, Fbi, Local Politics, Massachusetts, Corruption Sting, Politics News

BOSTON — The meeting appeared routine _ a businessman and politician stopped at a sandwich shop to chat about plans to develop a nearby parcel o...

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Norm Coleman: "I'm A Winner"

Minnesota Independent | Posted 12.22.2008 | Politics

Read More: Al Franken Senate, Minnesota, Local Politics, Norm Coleman, Al Franken, Senate Races, Minnesota Senate Race, Politics News

U.S. Sen. Norm Coleman broke his silence on the recount in Minnesota's election for the seat he holds today, saying "I'm a winner" and predicting that...

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Ted Stevens' Farewell Speech: "God Bless Alaska And Our Governor" (VIDEO)

HuffPost | Dan Duray | Posted 12.21.2008 | Politics

Read More: Corruption, Video, Ted Stevens Indicted, Local Politics, Ted Stevens Corruption, Ted Stevens, Alaska Corruption, Alaska, Stevens Farewell Speech, Stevens Farewell, Ted Stevens Farewell Speech, Ted Stevens Farewell Video, Ted Stevens Farewell, Politics News

The recently-convicted, recently-ousted Senator Ted Stevens of Alaska gave his farewell address to the Senate this morning. The 85-year-old was the ...

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Franken Wins Absentee Ballot Lawsuit

AP | BRIAN BAKST | Posted 12.20.2008 | Politics

Read More: Minnesota, Senate Races, Local Politics, Norm Coleman, Al Franken, Franken Lawsuit, Minnesota Senate Race, Al Franken Wins, Franken Wins, Politics News

ST. PAUL, Minn. — A Minnesota judge has granted a request by Democratic Senate candidate Al Franken for the release of information on voters who...

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Stevens loses Alaska Senate race

AP | MICHAEL R. BLOOD | Posted 12.19.2008 | Politics

Read More: Ted Stevens, Mark Begich, Local Politics, Ted Stevens Corruption, Senate Races, Alaska, Alaska Corruption, Stevens Begich Breaking News, Huffingtonpost Stevens Loses, Politics News

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Sen. Ted Stevens, the longest serving Republican in Senate history, narrowly lost his re-election bid Tuesday, marking the d...

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Obama Victory Triggers Racist Backlash: At Least 200 Incidents Reported

CS Monitor | Patrik Jonsson | Posted 12.18.2008 | Politics

Read More: Obama Victory, Racism, Obama Victory Backlash, Local Politics, Barack Obama, Kkk, Obama Racist, Politics News

Atlanta - In rural Georgia, a group of high-schoolers gets a visit from the Secret Service after posting "inappropriate" comments about President-elec...

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Al Franken Sues Over Absentee Ballots

CNN | Posted 12.15.2008 | Politics

Read More: Minnesota, Senate Races, Local Politics, Norm Coleman, Al Franken, Minnesota Senate Race, Al Franken Senate, Politics News

ST. PAUL, Minnesota (CNN) -- Democrat Al Franken's campaign filed a lawsuit Thursday in Ramsey County, Minnesota, requesting the names of all individu...

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Arizona Congressman Renzi Has Charges Added To His Indictment

AP | ARTHUR H. ROTSTEIN | Posted 12.15.2008 | Politics

Read More: Corruption, Rick Rezni, Local Politics, Rezni Corruption, Rick Renzi Indicted, Arizona, Politics News

TUCSON, Ariz. — A racketeering charge and other counts have been added to an indictment against Arizona Congressman Rick Renzi. The indictment ...

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Stevens Fights Expulsion, Begs Colleagues "To Give Him A Chance"

Politico | Posted 12.14.2008 | Politics

Read More: Ted Stevens Corruption, Local Politics, What's Wrong With Alaska, Ted Stevens, Alaska Corruption, Alaska, Politics News

Convicted Sen. Ted Stevens (R-Alaska), facing possible expulsion from the Republican Conference next week, is contacting his Republican colleagues and...

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Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. Knoll Dies At 78

AP | MARC LEVY | Posted 12.14.2008 | Politics

Read More: Obituary, Cahterine Baker Knoll, Pennsylvania, Local Politics, Politics News

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Catherine Baker Knoll, who at age 72 became the first woman to be elected as Pennsylvania's lieutenant governor, died Wednesda...

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NH County Treasurer Unseated By "Teenybopper" Student

AP | Posted 12.14.2008 | Politics

Read More: Carol Elliott, County Treasurer, Dartmouth College, Local Politics, Vanessa Sievers, New Hampshire, Politics News

HAVERHILL, N.H. — A county treasurer who lost her bid for a fourth term last week to a 20-year-old Dartmouth College student from Montana blames...

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Stevens Trails Begich In Alaska Senate Race

AP | GENE JOHNSON | Posted 12.14.2008 | Politics

Read More: Ted Stevens, Mark Begich, Local Politics, Ted Stevens Corruption, Senate Races, Alaska, Alaska Corruption, Politics News

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Just as Sen. Ted Stevens appeared set to return to Congress, felony conviction and all, his re-election bid has faltered. If...

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Obama, McCain Face Rematch In Senate Race, Reuters Says

Reuters | Posted 12.12.2008 | Politics

Read More: Senate, Saxby Chambliss, Local Politics, Barack Obama, John McCain, Reuters, Politics News

WASHINGTON - U.S. President-elect Barack Obama and his defeated Republican rival, John McCain, are engaged in somewhat of a rematch. The two are tryin...

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Senate GOP To Privately Debate Stevens' Fate Next Week

Congressional Quarterly | Kathleen Hunter, CQ Staff | Posted 12.11.2008 | Politics

Read More: GOP Conference Ted Stevens, Ted Stevens Jim DeMint, Local Politics, Ejecting Ted Stevens, Alaska Ted Stevens, Republican Conference Ted Stevens, Jim Demint Ted Stevens, Convicted Ted Stevens, Politics News

Senate Republican Conference leaders have received notice that Sen. Jim DeMint plans to call for a vote next week on ejecting convicted Sen. Ted Steve...

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Local Politics, Global Change: Vote Democrat

Ben Carmichael | Posted 11.28.2008 | Green

Read More: Susan Collins, Environment, Tom Allen, Bush Climate Change, Climate Change, Global Warming, Kyoto Protocol, Republicans Environment, Maine Politics, Maine Republicans, Democrats Environment, Barack Obama, 2008 Presidential Election, Bush Administration Environment, Maine Democrats, Repbulicans Global Warming, Local Politics, National Politics Environment, November 4, Green News
Ben Carmichael

We have not yet witnessed a nuanced debate in which climate, energy and food are discussed for what they are: independent yet interconnected national issues that must be met with local action.

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McCain Dragging Down GOP House Races (SLIDESHOW)

Huffington Post | Katharine Zaleski | Posted 11.21.2008 | Politics

Read More: Robin Hayes, Phil English, Slideshow, House Races, Ohio Congressional Race, Wyoming Congressional Race, Local Politics, Gop Congressional Races, Gop House Races, Connecticut Congressional Race, Pennsylvania Congressional Race, Jean Schmidt, Chris Shays, Bob Lord, Mccain Drag, Nick Leibham, Toughest House Races, John Shadegg, Mccain, Minnesota House Race, Bachmann Opponent, Minnesota Rep, Elwyn Tinklenberg, Politics News

Republicans running for House races are getting no rides from John McCain's coattails this election cycle. See below for a long list and a slideshow o...

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GM Shutters Michigan Plant, Further Eroding McCain-Palin Support

Dan Treul | Posted 11.20.2008 | Home

Read More: Midwest, Bowling, Election 08, Enthusiasm Gap, Midwestern Politics, Local Politics, Barack Obama, Sarah Palin, Wyoming, Vote 08, 2008 Election, Michigan, Michigan Politics, John McCain, Home News
Dan Treul

In a smoke-filled bowling alley in Wyoming, Michigan, Laura Burns unofficially acts as the Wednesday women's league spokesperson: "I'm leaning toward ...

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More West Virginia Voters Say Machine Flipping Votes From Democrat To Republican

Charleston Gazette | Paul J. Nyden | Posted 11.19.2008 | Politics

Read More: West Vriginia, Voter Disenfranchisement, West Virginia Voter Fraud, Local Politics, West Virginia Voters Disenfranchized, Voting Problems, Politics News

Three Putnam County voters say electronic voting machines changed their votes from Democrats to Republicans when they cast early ballots last week. T...

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