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WEB ONLY: A woman to watch

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 21:21:44 GMT

COLUMBIA, S.C. — On Monday, as news filtered out that beleaguered South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford was being charged with 37 ethics violations, the woman who wants his job spoke of restoring public pride in her home state.
Source: Pharos-Tribune

Republicans don’t realize what they’re obstructing

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 21:16:26 GMT

Republicans have this deluded idea that they are going to duplicate their performance in 1994. They think they can simply obstruct any progress on health reform and Americans will flock to vote Republican in 2010.
Source: MNpublius.com

FC Abroad: You heard it first here: Dobbs and Palin in 2012

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 21:13:57 GMT

Full Comment’s Araminta Wordsworth brings you a regular dose of international punditry at its finest. Today: The Roman emperor Caligula wanted to appoint his favourite stallion as a consul.
Source: National Post

Lou Dobbs mulls run for a N.J. Senate seat

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 21:13:02 GMT

Former CNN anchor Lou Dobbs, known for his rants against illegal immigration, is considering a 2012 bid for a New Jersey U.S. Senate seat as an "intermediate step" to a possible presidential campaign, a spokesman said today.
Source: Philadelphia Inquirer

Former Eagle to run for Congress in South Jersey

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 21:07:02 GMT

Former Eagles' offensive lineman Jon Runyan plans to run for Congress in South Jersey next year after finishing this football season with the San Diego Chargers.
Source: Philadelphia Inquirer

US Terror Trial Decision Sparks Opposition, Legal Questions

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:59:24 GMT

The Obama administration's decision to try five alleged plotters of the 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States in the civilian court system has sparked angry opposition from congressional Republicans, and many questions from legal analysts. U.S.
Source: Voice of America

U-M alum Runyan retiring, running for Congress

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:56:04 GMT

MOUNT LAUREL, N.J. Shortly after signing with the San Diego Chargers, Jon Runyan (Michigan) announced hell retire at the end of the season and run for Congress in New Jersey.
Source: Detroit Free Press

Health care overhaul's winners, losers and question marks

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:48:22 GMT

WASHINGTON — As the health care battle rages on, one central question keeps popping up: How would legislation affect the premiums paid by individuals and small businesses, two groups that currently face unpredictable year-to-year rate increases?
Source: McClatchy

Quoted in 'GOP Strikes Back On Senate Health Vote'

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:17:29 GMT

said in Medical News Today:

Anxious that Saturday's party-line Senate vote to open debate on a health care overhaul gives them little maneuvering room, Obama administration officials and their Congressional allies are stepping up overtures to select Senate Republicans in hopes of winning their ultimate support

Quoted in 'GOP Strikes Back On Senate Health Vote'

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:17:29 GMT

said in Medical News Today:

gave a clear picture of the Republican messaging strategy as the legislation moves forward into what promises to be weeks of tendentious debate after the Thanksgiving recess. The minority intends to launch a series of surgical strikes on key parts of the bill, and to raise questions about whether it all adds up to what the Democrats are claiming

Keith Olbermann - Republican Party and US 2016 Olympic Bid loss.

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 04:39:54 GMT

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Mon, 21 Sep 2009 23:05:55 GMT

WASHINGTON - SEPTEMBER 21: Former Massachusetts Governor and GOP presidential hopeful Mitt Romney addresses a forum of the Foreign Policy Initiative at the W Hotel September 21, 2009 in Washington, DC.

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Mon, 21 Sep 2009 23:05:36 GMT

WASHINGTON - SEPTEMBER 21: Former Massachusetts Governor and GOP presidential hopeful Mitt Romney has a microphone attached to his tie before addressing a forum of the Foreign Policy Initiative at the W Hotel September 21, 2009 in Washington, DC.