Republican National Convention

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McCain Upstaged By Green Screen, Pink Protestor

Huffington Post | Rachel Sklar | Posted 11.08.2008 | Media

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John McCain is delivering his acceptance speech for the Republican nomination — and though it seems to be ending on a nice, uplifting, inspiring...

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Global: Palin Brings Down the House

Amira Al Hussaini | Posted 10.05.2008 | Home

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Love her or hate her, international bloggers say Alaska Governor Sarah Palin brought the house down when she addressed the Republican National Conve...

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Is Sarah Palin "Mainstream" on Guns?

Josh Horwitz | Posted 10.05.2008 | Politics

A closer examination of her background reveals that Palin has embraced views on gun ownership that are ideologically extreme even by the standards of gun rights advocates.

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My First Convention: Kevin Madden

Huffington Post | Rachel Sklar | Posted 11.08.2008 | Media

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Former Mitt Romney spokesperson and frequent cable news show guest Kevin Madden talks about his first convention, gets co-interviewed by Tammy Haddad,...

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A Matter of Experience

Murray Fromson | Posted 10.05.2008 | Politics

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It is not Sarah Palin's shortage of experience, but her lack of sophistication that is most troubling. It was a cute applause line, describing herself...

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Dear Governor Palin: Abort the Bump

Disgrasian | Posted 10.05.2008 | Style

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Are you hiding something in that lofty hair-nest of yours? Hockey mom-lipstick? Trig's burp cloth? Pencils? Whatever your reasons are for having it, the hair bump is mighty clever.

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My First Convention: Trent Lott

Huffington Post | Rachel Sklar | Posted 11.08.2008 | Media

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You see lots of interesting people on a convention floor, but sometimes you can't quite believe your eyes when you see Senator Trent Lott . I asked a ...

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Not To Be Discussed At RNC: How To Tackle Islamic Extremism

HuffingtonPost.com | Seth Colter Walls | Posted 10.05.2008 | Politics

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Michael Hirsh has a good article over at Newsweek about the many foreign policy dilemmas Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin needs to get smart about, and soon. A...

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Thursday Republican National Convention Schedule

The Huffington Post | Posted 10.05.2008 | Politics

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SAINT PAUL, Minn. - The 2008 Republican National Convention today announced the full program of events for Thursday, Sept. 4. The evening's program wi...

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Sarah Palin Is Not Who She Says She Is

Stephen H. Dinan | Posted 10.05.2008 | Politics

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Democrats at first thought that they had been handed an unexpected gift from McCain in the form of Sarah Palin. With her lack of national or internati...

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First Draft of McCain's Convention Speech Leaked to Press

Lee Camp | Posted 10.05.2008 | Politics

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Republican National Convention Ratings: Sarah Palin Speech Draws 37.2 Million Viewers

AP | DAVID BAUDER | Posted 10.05.2008 | Media

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NEW YORK — Barack Obama apparently isn't the only "rock star" in presidential politics this year. After days of intense media coverage about Re...

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Beyond Palin's Personality

Jim Wallis | Posted 10.05.2008 | Politics

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This election must not just be about personalities, or inspiring personal histories; it must be about the issues, the records, the leadership, and the facts.

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What Happens In St. Paul Stays Between Y'All: An Unconventional Crappy Hour

HuffingtonPost.com | Jason Linkins | Posted 10.05.2008 | Politics

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I had the pleasure of joining Jezebel's Megan Carpentier this morning for another edition of Crappy Hour. On the docket for today: the Sarah Palin co...

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Fake Soldiers, Staged Funeral Used In RNC Video

CBS | Posted 10.05.2008 | Politics

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It was a video that was supposed to elicit soaring patriotism and real emotions about the Pledge of Allegiance. But to do that, it used fake soldiers ...

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Beyond the Conventions

Norman Solomon | Posted 10.05.2008 | Politics

Read More: John McCain, Populism, Democratic National Convention, Progressives, George W. Bush, Right-Wing Republicans, Social Darwinism, Sarah Palin, Republican National Convention, Politics News

The Bush-Cheney regime may be on its last legs, but a new incarnation of right-wing populism is shadowing the near horizon.

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Sarah Palin Declares War On Vloggers! (It's Only A Matter Of Time)

Huffington Post | Rachel Sklar | Posted 11.08.2008 | Media

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What did your trusty crew from your favorite Vlog Even Though We Hate The Word Vlog show think of Sarah Palin's speech? (Well, this, but that's in wri...

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The Hockey Mom Hoax

Moira Whelan | Posted 10.05.2008 | Home

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The placement of the "handmade" signs was smart, especially when that's all you've really got. It makes America think the support by moms for Sarah Palin is simply unstoppable.

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Huckabee Gets His Facts Wrong

Erin Medlicott | Posted 10.05.2008 | Home

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Mike Huckabee, trying to promote Palin and insult Biden at the RNC, illustrates one thing: he can't do math.

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New SBA Head Stalling the Release of Latest Small Business Contracting Statistics

Lloyd Chapman | Posted 10.05.2008 | Business

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In late July, the Small Business Administration (SBA) announced it would release its official federal small business contracting statistics for Fiscal...

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Will McCain Ruin His Party's Youthful Momentum?

Maegan Carberry | Posted 10.05.2008 | Politics

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Surely the Republican Spartans are ready for battle after this rousing show, but it's unclear who exactly they're mobilizing.

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What You Think About Palin Is Probably Wrong

Dick Meyer | Posted 10.05.2008 | Media

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It would appear to be that in presidential elections with no incumbent, the ticket with the least experienced person in the No. 2 slot wins. Of course, that is nonsense.

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Say Buh-Bye To The Reality-Based Community: Karl Rove, Armstrong Williams And The Crazy-Making Politico Breakfast

Huffington Post | Rachel Sklar | Posted 11.08.2008 | Media

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Karl Rove told the story of how Cindy McCain visited Bangladesh with Mother Teresa and encountered two sick little girls and took them both home. It's a heartwarming story, no question -- but hearing it from Rove is just plain creepy.

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Dems React To Palin Speech: "Formidable," "Shrill And Sarcastic" (VIDEO)

The Huffington Post | Posted 10.05.2008 | Politics

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UPDATE: Barack Obama responded personally to Sarah Palin's speech, saying, "You're hearing an awful lot about me, most of which is not true. What you'...

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Black Republican Flips Out at RNC

Cenk Uygur | Posted 10.04.2008 | Politics

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The Young Turks have been broadcasting all week long from the Republican National Convention. We have had some really interesting interviews with Dunc...

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