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Straight Talk Express is the New Hate Train

Mike Papantonio | Posted 10.14.2008 | Politics

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Mike Papantonio

The GOP is in the midst of a meltdown that is so serious that they run the risk of branding themselves for a generation -- a new brand that is one that they won't be proud of.

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Exclusive Interview: Frank Prewitt, Author Of Last Bridge To Nowhere

Chris Weigant | Posted 10.13.2008 | Politics

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Chris Weigant

Prewitt: The book is my experience working as the confidential source who spent nearly four years helping the F.B.I. pry the lid open on the sordid world of political corruption in Alaska and Washington.

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Try Leading, Mr. McCain

Paula Gordon | Posted 10.13.2008 | Politics

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Paula Gordon

I don't believe that Mr. McCain understands the damage to this nation and our people that the Republican party has wrought.

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Friday Talking Points [51] -- Some Positivity

Chris Weigant | Posted 10.10.2008 | Politics

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Chris Weigant

While we're all waiting for someone to leak the Palin Troopergate Report (which is reminiscent of waiting for "Fitzmas" during the whole Scooter Libby...

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Electoral Math -- Obama Landslide?

Chris Weigant | Posted 10.08.2008 | Politics

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Chris Weigant

I have to admit, that's a pretty provocative title. And enumerating the poultry before they emerge from the ova is always risky... as the saying goes.

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It's Over

Bill George | Posted 10.08.2008 | Politics

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Bill George

Just as Hillary Clinton learned in the primaries, it is extremely difficult to compete simultaneously with Obama's unwavering strategy and his unrelenting organization on the ground.

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Obama's Campaign is Messing Up My Work

Alison Owings | Posted 10.08.2008 | Living

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Alison Owings

Is anyone else having this problem? Barack Obama is messing up my work. In my case, a book. When this election is over and the best man wins, I really have to get back to work.

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Anger After The Debate

Jane Devin | Posted 10.07.2008 | Home

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Jane Devin

I am angry. Disgusted. Disappointed. Nevertheless, I will vote for hope, even if scant and waning, because the alternative is just too frightening to consider.

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How Obama's Improvisation Trumps McCain's Script

Mike Bonifer | Posted 10.07.2008 | Politics

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Mike Bonifer

For any organization like the U.S. government that has a significant presence in the Networked World, improvisation is vital. Non-stop learning is the cornerstone of innovation and growth.

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You Don't Need A Weatherman To Know Which Way The Wind Blows

Chris Weigant | Posted 10.06.2008 | Politics

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Chris Weigant

Whatever you believe about Bill Ayers and the Weathermen, the fact remains that he is not running for president. But John McCain doesn't really have any other arrows left in his quiver.

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Wal-Mart Moms Could Vote to Change Wal-Mart

David Nassar | Posted 10.06.2008 | Politics

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David Nassar

"Wal-Mart Moms" or "Wal-Mart Women" are the new "it" demographic this election cycle. That may be good news for Wal-Mart shoppers, but it is not good news for Wal-Mart.

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Virginia GOP Fears McCain Could Lose State

Politico | Posted 10.06.2008 | Politics

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Virginia Republicans are warning that John McCain's prospects for winning a state that has been in the GOP column in every presidential election since...

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Jed Lewison

A Fake Headline That's Actually True

HuffingtonPost.com | Jed Lewison | Posted 10.04.2008 | Politics

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A friend of mine said that with McCain's new lines of attacks, he's basically giving up on the economy. I think that pretty much sums up the state of...

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Friday Talking Points [50] -- Can I Call You Joe?

Chris Weigant | Posted 10.04.2008 | Politics

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Chris Weigant

I refuse to get too wrapped up in the question of who "won" the debate. In general, unless one candidate obviously self-destructs, this question is answered subjectively and personally. That's not to say I didn't think Biden did better. I did.

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Palin Draws Crowd In Suburban Canada

Farzana Hassan | Posted 10.03.2008 | Home

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Farzana Hassan

Who could have thought that a tiny cafe in suburban Canada would prefer a broadcast of the American vice-presidential debate over its own leaders' deb...

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Undecideds On CNN Ticker More Interesting, And Disturbing, Than Debate

Sari Levy | Posted 10.03.2008 | Home

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Sari Levy

All I can say is, praise the Lord I was in a Boulder Bar when it happened. I don't usually like crowds of any kind, ever, because basically I can't s...

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Watching in NJ, Is That Palin Or Tina Fey?

James Camner | Posted 10.03.2008 | Home

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James Camner

Our debate party took place at the house of our friends Stephen and Alexandra in Princeton, NJ. There were eight of us watching the debate. The educa...

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Last Night More A High School Performance Than a VP Debate

John Hubers | Posted 10.03.2008 | Home

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John Hubers

Let's not forget Palin's experience as a sports announcer, which explains her rat-a-tat-tat delivery. I mean, this woman didn't skip a beat. Impressive performance. But that's mostly what it was. A performance.

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US Needs Broader Iran Policy, Including More Enticing Rewards For Cooperation

Salim Madjd | Posted 10.02.2008 | Home

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Salim Madjd

Iran is front and center in America's foreign policy debate. To better understand the current US-Iran policy and the reality facing the next administration, I had a phone conversation with an expert on the subject, Vali Nasr.

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Electoral Math Looking Good For Obama

Chris Weigant | Posted 10.01.2008 | Politics

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Chris Weigant

Barack Obama has made some gains since last week, to put it mildly. While he hasn't wildly increased his Strong numbers, at least the trend is in the right direction.

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You Mean Obama Won?

Chris Nelson | Posted 10.01.2008 | Home

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Chris Nelson

I saw visions of countless people connecting with Everyman McCain just as they did with Bush, watching in awe as he repeatedly put the uppity Hawaiian equivocator with the funny name in his place.

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In Defense Of Sarah Palin

Chris Weigant | Posted 09.29.2008 | Politics

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Chris Weigant

I have to at least try to defend the point she was (so badly) trying to make. Alaska was on the front lines of the Cold War. It's a valid point, especially with a newly-resurgent and newly-belligerent Russia.

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Friday Talking Points [49] -- Before And After The First Debate

Chris Weigant | Posted 09.26.2008 | Politics

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Chris Weigant

[UPDATED -- See part 2 in the Talking Points section.] This week's column will be presented in a sort of semi-liveblogging fashion. What you're getti...

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Cynicism Versus Commitment

Lance Simmens | Posted 09.26.2008 | Politics

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Lance Simmens

What disturbs me most about the Palin pick is not so much the woman's lack of experience, judgment, honesty, or intelligence, but the cynical calculation that these things don't matter.

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World Class Magician McCain Pulls another Poli-Trick

Rashid Shabazz | Posted 09.26.2008 | Politics

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Rashid Shabazz

McCain's convinced me that unlike any other politician before him, he is also a great magician. Like David Blain or David Copperfield, he is able to pull tricks from thin air.

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