Juan Williams' Son To Run GOP Outreach To African Americans, Youth
Meet Raffi Williams. WASHINGTON — A significant part of the Republican Party's future rests on the shoulders of Raffi Williams, the 24-year-old son of Fox News' Juan Williams.Not long after RNC chair...
View ArticleThe Sequester Isn't A Joke For Jeff Maryak
He couldn't afford a forced pay cut. So now he wants to go back to war. Courtesy of Steve Featherstone WASHINGTON — Until the sequester hit last month, Jeff Maryak, a 39-year-old Army reservist and...
View ArticleThe Least Surprising Thing About Local Politics Is The Arrests
If you can't figure out the decisions of local politicians, it's often because money is changing hands. Arrests in New York. New York State Senator Malcolm Smith, arrested Tuesday morning on...
View ArticleDelaware Sen. Tom Carper Endorses Marriage Equality
“[A]ll Americans ultimately should be free to marry the people they love and intend to share their lives with, regardless of their sexual orientation, and that's why today, after a great deal of soul...
View ArticleRepublican Sen. Mark Kirk Endorses Marriage Equality
“Same-sex couples should have the right to civil marriage.” Image by Chip Somodevilla / Getty Images Illinois Republican Senator Mark Kirk came out in support of marriage equality Tuesday shortly...
View Article5 Things We Learned From The "All In With Chris Hayes" Premiere On MSNBC
Not a bad “Opening Day” for MSNBC. 1. You can successfully transform a 2-hour weekend morning show into lean, nightly 1-hour primetime program without changing much. The first All In with Chris Hayes...
View ArticleAnother Terrible Conservative Movie
The latest Tea Party–inspired project isn't even finished, but it already looks pretty bad. RedState editor Ben Howe on his movement's struggle to produce quality art and entertainment. [Updated] Via:...
View ArticleSenate Republican's Website Violated Senate Rules With Facebook Link
Tennessee Republican Senator Lamar Alexander's official website linked to his campaign Facebook page. When BuzzFeed noticed, it was promptly removed. Tennessee Republican Sen. Lamar Alexander's...
View ArticleThe NRA Has Stopped Calling For Armed Volunteer Posses To Protect Schools
A fresh approach after school leaders balked. Image by Michael Smith/Newsmakers / Getty Images WASHINGTON — A task force funded by the National Rifle Association announced Tuesday that a safe school...
View ArticleSouth Korean Embassy Pulls Off April Fools Joke
This will probably ease tensions on the Korean peninsula. Via: @usembassyseoul Via: facebook.com Via: @usembassyseoul
View ArticleEvangelical Group Calls For Path To Citizenship, "Biblical Approach" To...
A radio ad buy across four states this week while Congress is home on recess. “As Christians, we should be known by our love,” says Castellanos. Sen. Chuck Schumer (left) speaks to the media, with...
View ArticleThe 12 Craziest Conspiracy Theories That American Voters Believe
The Democratic polling firm PPP did a national poll to find out Americans' favorite black helicopter beliefs. 9% say the government adds fluoride to the water supply for evil reasons. Source:...
View ArticleEgypt Investigating Journalism Advocate Who Defended Comedian
The investigation into “Egypt's Jon Stewart” widens. Bassem Youssef entering the state prosecutor's office in Cairo on Sunday. Image by Amr Nabil / AP WASHINGTON — A consultant for the Committee to...
View ArticleVermont Governor Looks Back On A Marriage Equality "Revolution" At Home
For Gov. Peter Shumlin, chair of the Democratic Governors Association, the fight for same-sex marriage all started in the Green Mountain State. A movement “hatched in Vermont.” Image by Toby Talbot /...
View ArticleKirsten Gillibrand Flexes Fundraising Muscle In South Carolina Race
Just minutes after Mark Sanford's victory in the GOP runoff election Tuesday, Sen. Gillibrand makes her entrance. Colbert Busch “needs us to fight back.” Image by Alex Wong / AP On the heels of Mark...
View ArticleWhite House: Press Didn't Start Asking About Drones Until Jon Stewart Did
Dan Pfeiffer pounds the press corps. Image by Jacquelyn Martin / AP WASHINGTON — The mainstream media wasn't interested in drones until Jon Stewart brought them up in an interview with President...
View ArticleU.S. Embassy In Cairo Twitter Account Deleted
After a Twitter fight with the Egyptian presidency account. Seems rash. [Update: The account is back online.] WASHINGTON — The Twitter account for the U.S. Embassy in Cairo appears to have been...
View ArticleFlorida Congressman Dances The Funky Chicken In Rap Video
Florida Congressman Trey Radel appeared in a locally produced rap video supporting FGCU in the NCAA tournament last week. More important are his dance moves. Here's the dance: Here's the video,...
View Article24 Things You Should Not Tweet If You're A Politician
It is really not that hard! Tweeting as a politician is easy. Just follow these simple steps! Image by Mandel Ngan / AP Don't compare your adversaries to rogue nations that hate us. Don't let an...
View ArticleOpponents In Mass. Senate Race Issue Joint Statement Against NRA
A common enemy. Reps. Stephen Lynch, left, and Edward Markey, right. Image by AP Photos / AP Rep. Ed Markey and Stephen Lynch might be opponents in the Democratic primary for Massachusetts Senate, but...
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