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FEMA and the Election

Norman MacAfee | Posted 09.03.2008 | Politics


Norman MacAfee

As the GOP meets in the Twin Cities and hides terrified behind a hurricane, let us remember: In early January 2001, the Federal Emergency Management ...

Misery Index Highest Since Bush 41

John Tepper Marlin | Posted 07.17.2008 | Business


John Tepper Marlin

The economic misery index, which is simply the sum of unemployment and inflation rates, rose in June to 10.5, its highest level in 15 years.

The Vice Presidency of Al Gore, 2009-2017

Norman MacAfee | Posted 06.06.2008 | Politics


Norman MacAfee

Hillary Clinton is being talked about as a possible vice president; her supporters say she is the strongest choice, and that anyone else is inferior. But Al Gore is certainly the most qualified for the job.

Survey: "19% Say USA on Right Track." Who ARE These People?

John Tepper Marlin | Posted 04.05.2008 | Politics


John Tepper Marlin

It means that out of 233 million noninstitutionalized American adults, 44 million believe the country is "generally going in the right direction."