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Happy 20th: Clinton's Top 10 First Year Scandals
Tweet Share on Facebook September 30, 2011 Comment (3)Former President Bill Clinton, the lovable rogue who on Monday celebrates the 20th anniversary of his entry into presidential politics, will forever be known for his affair with former White House intern Monica Lewinsky and his resulting House impeachment.
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A Chris Christie Run Should Worry Team Obama
Tweet Share on Facebook September 30, 2011 CommentPollster John Zogby updates our weekly Obama Report Card with a grade on the president's performance. Zogby uses his polling, expert analysis and interaction with major players to come up with a grade and some comments that capture how he sees the president's week ending.
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5 Reasons Sarah Palin Needs to Join 2012 GOP Race Now
Tweet Share on Facebook September 30, 2011 Comment (18)Sarah Palin is running out of time. So are New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, and any other Republicans mulling a bid for the presidency. The main reason: the political calendar is rapidly closing.
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Koch Brothers Get Conservative Media Support
Tweet Share on Facebook September 29, 2011 Comment (7)Koch Industries, the huge energy and paper goods company privately owned by Charles and David Koch, is bracing for more media criticism, which insiders attribute to the brothers' backing of the Tea Party and conservative and libertarian causes.
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A New Democratic Attack for a New Ryan Plan
Tweet Share on Facebook September 29, 2011 Comment (1)As if his earlier proposal to reform Medicare didn't give Republicans a bad case of heartburn, a new health reform scheme from Rep. Paul Ryan to rewrite workplace health insurance and provide universal health coverage through tax credits is starting to give the GOP fits.
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No Fancy Garden-To-Kitchen Chute for Michelle Obama
Tweet Share on Facebook September 29, 2011 Comment (1)Michelle Obama, the White House gardener-in-chief and resident foodie, was clearly wowed recently while helping out on ABC's Extreme Home Makeover, star Ty Pennington install a tube like those banks use at drive-up tellers to shoot veggies from a garden to the kitchen.
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Despite Job Security, Federal Workers Gripe About Pay
Tweet Share on Facebook September 29, 2011 Comment (13)Some federal workers just can't be pleased. Despite avoiding the massive layoffs, pay cuts, and harsh benefit reductions suffered by private sector workers, Uncle Sam's workforce is less satisfied with their pay than last year and generally less satisfied with their jobs than nonfederal workers, according to an Obama administration new survey.
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Romney Starting to Grow on Republicans
Tweet Share on Facebook September 28, 2011 Comment (2)As the door closes on the 2012 Republican presidential field apparently without another heavyweight joining, many in the GOP establishment and conservative circles say they are starting to warm up to Mitt Romney, especially now that Texas Gov. Rick Perry's presidential might is being questioned.
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Really? Palin Dismisses Presidency As 'A Title'
Tweet Share on Facebook September 28, 2011 Comment (11)Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin is confounding fans and foes anew, saying that she's nearly ready to make a decision on running for the GOP presidential nomination while dismissing the presidency as a "shackling ... title."
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Quayle, Meese, Thompson Line Up Against Rep. Burton
Tweet Share on Facebook September 27, 2011 CommentLong-time Indiana Rep. Dan Burton, a past survivor of tight elections, is in the fight for his political life again, this time facing a foe backed by former Vice President Dan Quayle, former Sen. Fred Thompson, former Attorney General Ed Meese, and several prominent conservatives.
