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Four Reasons Not To Count Grover Norquist Out
Don't believe the hype about mass defections from the no-new-taxes pledge. “I am officially not worried.” WASHINGTON — Liberals, and some members of the Republican leadership if truth be told, may...
View ArticleMSNBC Takes On Obama For The Drone Program
Ari Melber noted a flip-flop from his 2008 commitment on “Now With Alex Wagner.”
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White House "Confident" Fiscal Cliff Deal Can Be Achieved
Even as Republicans and Democrats trade shots over polls, White House remains hopeful a deal can get done. Image by Alex Wong / Getty Images WASHINGTON — White House Press Secretary Jay Carney said...
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Andrew W.K. Disappointed By State Department Cancellation
The self-styled king of partying will not be a cultural ambassador to Bahrain after all. “I'm too party.” New York nightlife fixture and musician Andrew W.K. wrote on his Facebook page on Monday that...
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Obama Administration Treads Carefully On Morsi Power Grab
While the White House has “concerns” with activities, Obama doesn't feel “betrayed,” spokesman said. Image by Egyptian Presidency / AP WASHINGTON — The White House Monday downplayed questions about...
View ArticleTop Obama Aide On Fiscal Cliff: "This Is Going To Get Hairy"
Senior White House advisor David Plouffe warns Republicans and Democrats alike must take political hits in order for deal to be had. Source: youtube.com WASHINGTON — Obama senior adviser David Plouffe...
View ArticleIntrade Shuts Doors To Americans
The online futures site, popular during the presidential campaign, shuts its doors in response to a federal lawsuit. The Commodities Futures Trading Commission filed suit against Intrade today for...
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Grover Norquist Portrayed As The Wizard Of Oz
The creepiest painting you'll see today. Artist Michael D'Antuono has painted anti-taxi activist Grover Norquist as a Wizard of Oz-like disembodied head with Republican politicians bowing before him...
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House Republicans To Meet CEOs This Week
Still looking for a “balanced approach — without tax increases. Image by J. Scott Applewhite / AP WASHINGTON — When House Republican leaders sit down with a group of seven CEOs on Wednesday, they will...
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Seven Photos Of Susan Rice In High School
The possible next Secretary of State was a three-sport athlete in high school at Washington's elite National Cathedral School. In high school her nickname was Spo, which was short for “Sportin.” Rice...
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8 Things To Know About Rob Ford, Toronto's Ousted Mayor
The mayor of Toronto was just kicked out of office by a judge for breaking conflict-of-interest laws. He's been the biggest character in Canadian politics for years. He was once busted with weed in...
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State Department Warns On "Criminalization Of Homosexuality" In Uganda
“Uganda’s own human rights council has made clear that if this were to pass, it would put the country out of compliance with its own international human rights obligations,” a State Department...
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McCain To Meet With UN Ambassador Susan Rice
The potential secretary of state nominee aims to win hearts and minds on Capitol Hill. Rice and McCain will sit down Tuesday, joined by Ayotte and Graham. Image by J. Scott Applewhite / AP WASHINGTON...
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The Supreme Court's 4 Most Likely Moves On Gay And Lesbian Couples' Marriage...
On Friday, the Supreme Court is expected to decide whether it will be hearing cases about the Defense of Marriage Act and California's Proposition 8. Constitutional rights of same-sex couples hang in...
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David Carr Defends Slain Journalists Claim
Israeli accounts challenged the Times columnist's criticism of Israel for strikes that killed two men he described as journalists. Palestinian school children walk in the rubble left days after an...
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Chinese Website Congratulates Kim Jong Un On Being Named The Onion's Sexiest...
China's Communist Party newspaper, People's Daily, congratulates the North Korean leader on being named the sexiest man alive by the the satirical American publication . Seriously. Source:...
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House Republicans Pick Men To Chair All 19 Committees
A party pushing to present a more diverse face doles out key jobs to the old guard. The House also passes a border security bill. Image by Win McNamee / Getty Images WASHINGTON — For a political party...
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House Republicans Do Not Solve Diversity Problem
Of the 19 Republican Representatives recommended Tuesday for 2013 committee chairmanships, most are white and zero are women. The likely ranking Democrats tell a slightly more colorful story. View...
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San Francisco Asks Court For "Advance Notice" On New Weddings
If the Supreme Court denies an appeal of the Proposition 8 challenge, same-sex couples soon will be able to marry in California. Although the city wants 24-hour notice to prepare, court rules suggest...
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A Meltdown In The Progressive Twittersphere
Shoq, lies and audiotape. In October 2011, Politico profiled "Obamabots," online Obama partisans who were beginning to confront more ideological progressives, like Glenn Greenwald and Jane Hamsher....
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