Poll: Americans Want Sarah Palin for Neighbor

On December 31, 2008, in Sarah Palin, by Federal Voting

LOS ANGELES ‘“ If they had to live next door to a celebrity, American adults would most like to be neighbors with Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin and chat show host Oprah Winfrey. But trouble-prone pop star Britney Spears would be the worst celebrity …

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Joe likes to hear himself ask then rephrase and rephrase the question. I loved it when Dr. Zbig said if you let me finish I will answer your question. It seemed hard for Joe to argue when he had no idea about the summit except what he had remembered …

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NASA chief’s wife to Obama: Don’t fire my husband

On December 31, 2008, in Barack Obama, by Federal Voting

WASHINGTON (AP) – Late on Christmas Eve, one last wish was sent, by e-mail: Please let NASA Administrator Michael Griffin keep his job. It was from his wife. Rebecca Griffin, who works in marketing, sent her message with the subject line “Campaign …

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Illinois Senate appointee plans to attend swearing-in

On December 31, 2008, in Barack Obama, by Federal Voting

CHICAGO ‘” Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s choice to take Barack Obama’s Senate seat plans to be in Washington next week when new senators are sworn in, but he won’t make a scene if he’s turned away by Senate leaders who object to his appointment …

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Ticket Replay: Joe the traitor flushes good pal John McCain

On December 31, 2008, in John Mccain, by Federal Voting

Maybe you remember Joe the Wurzelbacher , an Ohio plumber who so sincerely quizzed a campaigning Barack Obama on a Toledo cul-de-sac that his videotaped answers about the Democrat’s damaging “tax cuts” attracted the opportunistic eye of Republican …

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Treasury defends handling of bailout

On December 31, 2008, in Barack Obama, by Federal Voting

WASHINGTON — The Treasury Department is defending its management of a $700 billion bailout program amid criticisms about confusing shifts in strategy and deficiencies in tracking how the money is being used. A new report says Treasury Secretary …

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Inaugural committee offers a chance at tickets

On December 31, 2008, in John Mccain, by Federal Voting

WASHINGTON (AP) – Make a minimum donation of $5 to the Presidential Inaugural Committee and get a shot at a ticket to the historic inauguration of Barack Obama … or you could make no donation at all and still have a chance. The fundraising effort …

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Obama’s Internet Army Eager to Re-Up

On December 31, 2008, in John Mccain, by Federal Voting

The victory party may be over, but throngs of Obama supporters aren’t going home. Those who were active through the president-elect’s massive online network expect to continue supporting their leader as he presses for change — and they expect Obama …

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Slate contributor Edward McClelland was online at Washingtonpost.com to chat with readers about Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s appointment of Roland Burris to fill Barack Obama’s Senate seat. An unedited transcript of the chat follows. Edward …

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Opinion: Dynasty

On December 31, 2008, in Joe Biden, by Federal Voting

For those who thought the new era of Democratic governance would be dull, we present this year’s Senate replacement follies. Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich kept the entertainment going yesterday by defying just about everyone and nominating former …

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