Articles of Interest
September 06, 2008, 1:00am

You know what I’m thinking, because you’re thinking it, too.
If Barack Obama had chosen Hillary Clinton as his running mate, we would now be looking forward to the greatest night in the history of American politics: the Oct. 2 … Read more »

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September 05, 2008, 1:00am

With Sen. John McCain’s (R-AZ) pick of Gov. Sarah Palin (R-AK) as his vice presidential running mate, excitement and anticipation were running high for the Republican National Convention, which wrapped up yesterday. Hurricane Gustav stormed into the Gulf Coast, however, … Read more »

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September 05, 2008, 1:00am

Misery in America has risen to record levels… Read more »

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September 04, 2008, 1:00am

On Monday, after the national political conventions have ended, Congress will return to Washington. Topping a packed schedule is energy policy, spurred by the pain of a summer of record gas prices. Conservatives have focused on preventing an extension of … Read more »

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September 04, 2008, 1:00am

Sarah Palin delivered a great speech tonight — for her party, for John McCain, for herself, for what she set out to accomplish. This was America’s first real glimpse at the Alaska governor, and what we saw was a boffo … Read more »

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September 04, 2008, 1:00am

Here’s the good news: Women have become so politically powerful that even the anti-feminist right wing — the folks with a headlock on the Republican Party — are trying to appease the gender gap with a first-ever female vice president. … Read more »

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September 04, 2008, 1:00am

WASILLA — Back in 1996, when she first became mayor, Sarah Palin asked the city librarian if she would be all right with censoring library books should she be asked to do so.
According to news coverage at the time, … Read more »

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September 03, 2008, 1:00am

Three days into the Republican National Convention, it is clear that the G.O.P. has settled on a message: “Washington is not working.” The phrase is included in virtually every speech and every statement in St Paul.We agree completely that Washington … Read more »

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September 03, 2008, 1:00am

Sarah Palin came out of hiding Wednesday night, and boy, she seemed ticked off. “Here’s a little news flash for all those reporters and commentators: I’m not going to Washington to win their good opinion,” said the moose-gutting, polar bear-trashing, … Read more »

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September 03, 2008, 1:00am

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin and her Republican supporters held back little Wednesday as they issued dismissive attacks on Barack Obama and flattering praise on her credentials to be vice president. In some cases, the reproach and … Read more »

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