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Sarah Palin has been attacking Barack Obama's relationships with Rev. Wright and William Ayers
It's a good idea, I don't know why people aren't talking about this. Good move for the McCain camp.
18%
Ugh, this again? Negative attacks didn't work for Hilary and they won't work for McCain.
0%
Does anyone take Sarah Palin seriously?
45%
Let's focus on the economy please.
36%
Total votes: 11
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This Just In:
Barack Obama
1.
Posted: October 3, 2008
Last week the House passed the unprecedented bailout plan in hopes of restoring some stability to the ailing American economy.... Full story »
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Channel C: Bailouts And Debates
by Mike SmallPosted: October 3, 2008
Last week the House passed the unprecedented bailout plan in hopes of restoring some stability to the ailing American economy.... Full story »
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2.
Posted: September 30, 2008
I recently just purchased my first condo with my fiancé Kyle down by the lakeshore. We’re both young professionals and figured... Full story »
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Better Than Going To The Movies
by Abbey ParkesPosted: September 30, 2008
I recently just purchased my first condo with my fiancé Kyle down by the lakeshore. We’re both young professionals and figured... Full story »
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3.
Posted: September 29, 2008
Still more lies and deceptions will surely hit us as the fear-selling two-party plutocracy works hard to convince us prior to... Full story »
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Eat Your Cats And Dogs
by Joel HirschhornPosted: September 29, 2008
Still more lies and deceptions will surely hit us as the fear-selling two-party plutocracy works hard to convince us prior to... Full story »
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4.
Posted: September 29, 2008
We've had the weekend to reflect on Friday night's debate, but before we get into the nitty gritty, a recap of last week is in... Full story »
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Channel C: Who Won The Debate?
by Mike SmallPosted: September 29, 2008
We've had the weekend to reflect on Friday night's debate, but before we get into the nitty gritty, a recap of last week is in... Full story »
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5.
Posted: September 27, 2008
Well, my "reentry" into the world of party politics this year has been interesting. I would have happily observed from the sidelines, as usual, and voted... Full story »
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One Citizen's Political Journey
by Sue "Kit" WhalenPosted: September 27, 2008
Well, my "reentry" into the world of party politics this year has been interesting. I would have happily observed from the sidelines, as usual, and voted... Full story »
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6.
Posted: September 26, 2008
After one of the wildest political weeks in memory, tonight presidential nominees John McCain and Barack Obama will be meeting... Full story »
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Channel C: The Great Debate Edition!
by Mike SmallPosted: September 26, 2008
After one of the wildest political weeks in memory, tonight presidential nominees John McCain and Barack Obama will be meeting... Full story »
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7.
Posted: September 25, 2008
My cousin, who is 14, jumped at the chance and immediately started getting ready. I was amazed at her enthusiasm; she was excited... Full story »
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The Obama Effect
by Angel WilsonPosted: September 25, 2008
My cousin, who is 14, jumped at the chance and immediately started getting ready. I was amazed at her enthusiasm; she was excited... Full story »
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8.
Posted: September 23, 2008
Never in my life have I seen people become this horrible, hateful and insane over a presidential election. In the past, it's always... Full story »
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My Choice As An American
by Michelle KennethPosted: September 23, 2008
Never in my life have I seen people become this horrible, hateful and insane over a presidential election. In the past, it's always... Full story »
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9.
Posted: September 22, 2008
Yet, despite over 80 percent of Americans saying that the nation is on the wrong track – BEFORE the current financial crisis,... Full story »
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Our Republic Raped, And Still No Revolution!
by Joel HirschhornPosted: September 22, 2008
Yet, despite over 80 percent of Americans saying that the nation is on the wrong track – BEFORE the current financial crisis,... Full story »
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10.
Posted: September 4, 2008
The Bush administration has found yet another way to waste taxpayer money while providing huge sums to private contractors. According... Full story »
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Unintelligence in Federal Intelligence Agencies
by Joel HirschhornPosted: September 4, 2008
The Bush administration has found yet another way to waste taxpayer money while providing huge sums to private contractors. According... Full story »
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11.
Posted: September 2, 2008
Much of the Convention on Day 1 was correctly focused on Hurricane Gustav. Because all the evening speeches were canceled, the... Full story »
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A Delegate's First Day At The RNC
by Cameron MacKenziePosted: September 2, 2008
Much of the Convention on Day 1 was correctly focused on Hurricane Gustav. Because all the evening speeches were canceled, the... Full story »
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12.
Posted: August 29, 2008
But, the experience argument is really beside the point with regard to McCain’s selection of Sarah Palin as his running-mate. What this decision demonstrates... Full story »
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The Cynicism Of John McCain
by Josh SidmanPosted: August 29, 2008
But, the experience argument is really beside the point with regard to McCain’s selection of Sarah Palin as his running-mate. What this decision demonstrates... Full story »
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13.
Posted: August 29, 2008
I'm the man for the job. I've got a leg up. This is something I know. That's what I told editors all summer long (including the... Full story »
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Confusion At The Convention
by Eric MackPosted: August 29, 2008
I'm the man for the job. I've got a leg up. This is something I know. That's what I told editors all summer long (including the... Full story »
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14.
Posted: August 28, 2008
Iam actually wondering if the conventions, or perhaps even the parties themselves, have outlived their shelf lives. That is, if... Full story »
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Am I A Dark Cloud, Or Are Conventions A Waste Of Time?
by Kevin BartoyPosted: August 28, 2008
Iam actually wondering if the conventions, or perhaps even the parties themselves, have outlived their shelf lives. That is, if... Full story »
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15.
Posted: August 22, 2008
The final results are in on this historic November day. Despite the hundreds of millions of dollars he raised, Barack Obama has... Full story »
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Bye Bye Barry - A Satire
by Joel HirschhornPosted: August 22, 2008
The final results are in on this historic November day. Despite the hundreds of millions of dollars he raised, Barack Obama has... Full story »
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16.
Posted: August 19, 2008
At the risk of being labeled a sexist (it wouldn’t be the first time), I have to wonder whether disgruntled women are really... Full story »
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Hell Hath No Fury: The Legacy Of Hillary
by Josh SidmanPosted: August 19, 2008
At the risk of being labeled a sexist (it wouldn’t be the first time), I have to wonder whether disgruntled women are really... Full story »
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17.
Posted: August 17, 2008
On Saturday August 16, 2008, I watched the Saddleback Civil Forum with Barack Obama and John McCain, hosted by Pastor Rick Warren... Full story »
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The Saddleback Civil Forum
by Mike PouraryanPosted: August 17, 2008
On Saturday August 16, 2008, I watched the Saddleback Civil Forum with Barack Obama and John McCain, hosted by Pastor Rick Warren... Full story »
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18.
Posted: August 4, 2008
Now, with Republican Presidential hopeful and Arizona Senator John McCain hammering his principle rival on the issue of increased... Full story »
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Pockets
by Wyatt McIntyrePosted: August 4, 2008
Now, with Republican Presidential hopeful and Arizona Senator John McCain hammering his principle rival on the issue of increased... Full story »
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19.
Posted: August 1, 2008
What she had to say was pretty eye-opening, and while she was worried she had crossed lines throughout our conversation, I was... Full story »
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Obama Supporters Ready For Marriage Or Just the Wedding?
by Dianne PereaPosted: August 1, 2008
What she had to say was pretty eye-opening, and while she was worried she had crossed lines throughout our conversation, I was... Full story »
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20.
Posted: July 30, 2008
In many senses it was suppose to be his foreign policy coup, his attempt to look every bit the part of a president and find a... Full story »
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Taking A Look At The Numbers: To July 30th, 2008
by Wyatt McIntyrePosted: July 30, 2008
In many senses it was suppose to be his foreign policy coup, his attempt to look every bit the part of a president and find a... Full story »
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21.
Posted: July 28, 2008
In many senses Democratic Presidential Hopeful and Illinois Senator Barack Obama has his wedge issue, or wedge issues as the case... Full story »
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Looking For A Wedge
by Wyatt McIntyrePosted: July 28, 2008
In many senses Democratic Presidential Hopeful and Illinois Senator Barack Obama has his wedge issue, or wedge issues as the case... Full story »
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22.
Posted: July 25, 2008
There is a side of me that deeply believes we can all live in peace, that people from different backgrounds can work side by side... Full story »
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Obama In Berlin: Damn Him!
by David MixnerPosted: July 25, 2008
There is a side of me that deeply believes we can all live in peace, that people from different backgrounds can work side by side... Full story »
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23.
Posted: July 25, 2008
I can't remember the last time I heard from our current president, George W. Bush, about the state of our economy and his concerns for us and how he plans... Full story »
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Our President is George W. Obama, Wait, Barack Bush, Wait, Who Is It Again?
by Dianne PereaPosted: July 25, 2008
I can't remember the last time I heard from our current president, George W. Bush, about the state of our economy and his concerns for us and how he plans... Full story »
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24.
Posted: July 18, 2008
I respect anyone for having an opinion. Even if I don't agree with someone, just have an opinion. Apathy is what destroys relationships,... Full story »
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Conservative Talk Radio: We're Not Buying Your Rantings for Ratings Anymore
by Dianne PereaPosted: July 18, 2008
I respect anyone for having an opinion. Even if I don't agree with someone, just have an opinion. Apathy is what destroys relationships,... Full story »
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25.
Posted: July 14, 2008
Appearing before the National Council of La Raza in San Diego, California for their 40th anniversary convention Senator McCain,... Full story »
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McCain Speaks At La Raza Convention
by Wyatt McIntyrePosted: July 14, 2008
Appearing before the National Council of La Raza in San Diego, California for their 40th anniversary convention Senator McCain,... Full story »
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