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Scott Brown and the National Republicans

Nathaniel Loewentheil | Posted 04.17.2012

Nathaniel Loewentheil

If politics is an all-contact sport, cynicism may be its rulebook. Even so, the recent hypocrisy of Senator Scott Brown merits a brief highlight reel.

GOP Fear Tactic: Register to Vote and Risk Identity Theft

M.S. Bellows, Jr. | Posted 05.25.2011

M.S. Bellows, Jr.

The chief counsel and the communications director for the Republican Party in a press conference sounded the alarm even though they admitted to reporters later that they are aware of no such identity theft having actually occurred, ever.

House To Hold Hearing on Scheme to Disenfranchise Foreclosed Homeowners

M.S. Bellows, Jr. | Posted 05.25.2011

M.S. Bellows, Jr.

The House Judiciary Committee, headed by Michigan Congressman John Conyers, will be investigating the alleged "caging" scheme, which reports indicate was targeted for Michigan, Ohio and possibly other battleground states.