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President's Immigration Speech: Will Obama Discuss How New Immigration Can Energize Rust Belt Economies?

Richard Herman | Posted 05.25.2011

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Richard Herman

While to date the White House has not expressed support for any of these rust-belt/immigration initiatives, it might be time for President Obama to hear what some in these cities are saying.

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Jed Lewison

Palin Says She's "Everyday Working Class" Despite $250K Income, 5 Properties, 2 Boats, And 1 Plane

HuffingtonPost.com | Jed Lewison | Posted 05.25.2011

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This defines being out of touch. On Hugh Hewitt's radio show, Sarah Palin calls herself "an everyday working class American" -- but the truth is that ...

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Friday Talking Points [45] -- Lessons Democrats Should Learn From Obama's Speech

Chris Weigant | Posted 05.25.2011

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Chris Weigant

I know that just about the entire blogosphere is talking about John McCain's pick of Sarah Palin (who?) for his running mate, but I, for one, refuse t...

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Friday Talking Points [44] -- McCain House Party!

Chris Weigant | Posted 05.25.2011

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Chris Weigant

John McCain said something ridiculous to a reporter yesterday. I hasten to point out that the previous sentence should have been a major media headlin...

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McCain's Out-of-Touch Co-Chair Says U.S. is "a Nation of Whiners"

Gerald McEntee | Posted 05.25.2011

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Gerald McEntee

Americans aren't whining. They are voicing their justified frustration with policies that put profits over people. They have had it with politicians who stand in the way of change.

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