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Tuesday, May 29, 2012

Almost Like Dining With the President

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Professor Bubba Via C-SPAN 101
Add "Professor" Bill Clinton to a star-studded list of political and media bigwigs flocking to a new Internet and TV college course from C-SPAN, the University of Denver, and Denver's Cable Center. We hear that Bubba will cap the course, "Issues in Media & Public Policy," in April by talking about himself, his election in 1992, and life after the presidency. He's joining the likes of Newt Gingrich, USA Today Editor-in-Chief Ken Paulson, Democratic TV man Bill Press, and others in the unusual course taught by C-SPAN's Steve Scully for students at Denver, George Mason, Purdue, and Pace.

Uncle Sam Wants You--to Know
Uncle Sam is returning to military posters, this time to remind people that we're still at war. We spotted him and his pointing finger outside the Pentagon task force charged with countering the deadly improvised explosive device roadside bombs. On the walls are two posters with Uncle Sam asking: "We're at war. Are you doing all you can?"

Dinner and a Movie on Air Force One
While our G-rated prez has pushed personal propriety, the screen fare and food aboard Air Force One are far from pure. During a trip last week, the video library held several movies tagged with warning labels: four for adult themes, eight for violence, and five for sexual situations. The feature was Into the Blue --an adventure about diving and drugs in the Bahamas--and the only AF1 flick that carried three warnings. The Presidential Entertainment Library is picked by the Air Force, and it's unlikely that Bush watches. But he could have settled for Tim Burton's Corpse Bride while chowing down on pizza and Haagen-Dazs chocolate-coated vanilla bar.

A Winning Team,a Rabid Fan
It may be hard to believe, considering his long days in front of CNN's cameras, but newsman Wolf Blitzer really does have a life. Our proof: He's a nut about the George Washington University Colonials men's basketball team. "I like basketball," he tells us. "I love GW." Not because he's an alum--he isn't. The season-ticket holder--midcourt, 15 rows up--credits his daughter with getting him hooked. "I usually sit at the games with my good friend and neighbor, Bob Chernack, who is a GW vice president, and his wife, Linda, " Blitzer tells us. "My daughter and Bob's daughter were best friends and Bob used to take them to the games, and my daughter one day asked me to come along as well. I did and I became a fan." This year he's really into it because the Colonials are having their best start since 1953. "We have been waiting for this year for a long time," he says.

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Sen. John McCain talks with a woman at a Dunkin’ Donuts in Berlin, N.H.

Sen. John McCain talks with a woman in Berlin, N.H.
SCOTT GOLDSMITH—AURORA FOR USN&WR

McCain on the Campaign Trail

Before the 2006 midterm elections, Sen. John McCain of Arizona spent time in Michigan, New Hampshire, and Tennessee campaigning for fellow Republicans. He told a crowd in Lancaster, N.H. he was "spending every waking moment" helping Republicans get elected.

Hillary Clinton in New York
Sen. Hillary Clinton, who has had to overcome being called a carpetbagger and political opportunist, campaigned in the Hudson Valley.

The 2006 Elections
U.S. News camped out across the country for last-minute campaigning on Election Day and for the celebratory parties on Election Night.

The 1994 Elections
It was the 1994 midterm elections where Republicans were swept into power on a wave of voter discontent with the status quo in Washington.

Iowa State Fair
With a wide-open presidential field for 2008, this year's Iowa State Fair took on renewed importance.

The Campaign Trail Across the Country
In an important midterm election season, candidates pounded the pavement for support and U.S. News picked up all the action, including in California where Arnold Schwarzenegger remained busy.
More galleries: Connecticut | Illinois | Maryland | Missouri | Montana | Ohio | Pennsylvania | Virginia | West Virginia

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