Political Commentary

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The Normalizing of the Presidency

David D. Burstein | Posted 11.30.2009 | Politics

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Barack Obama might be one of the most normal presidents we have had in years. His connectedness to the real world is one of the things that made him appealing as a candidate.

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God Bless Bill Maher

Lionel | Posted 04.27.2009 | Media

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If I want to hear the administration's position I'll go on its website. I don't need a wide-eyed cheerleader echoing what the President's saying. Bias is bias.

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Sarah Palin Offers to Govern Illinois, Also

Maggie Van Ostrand | Posted 01.12.2009 | Politics

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Governor Palin illustrated a few of the similarities in governing Alaska and Illinois. "When Alaska was free, we gave what for to the states down there and Illinoisites are doin' the same thing."

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It's Official: A Recession (Really?)

Rick Horowitz | Posted 01.03.2009 | Business

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Teams of experts comb through every wince and spasm, coast to coast. You may think you're hurting--you may be convinced--but until you hear it from the folks here, it's only speculation.

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The Morning-After Blues

Darryle Pollack | Posted 11.27.2008 | Living

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The countdown to November 4 is torturous. Everyone is worried. Everyone is losing sleep. For some people, the election can't come soon enough. But for me, I wish it would never end.

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It's Over

Bill George | Posted 11.08.2008 | Politics

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Just as Hillary Clinton learned in the primaries, it is extremely difficult to compete simultaneously with Obama's unwavering strategy and his unrelenting organization on the ground.

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