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Palin Picks a 'Democrat' for Vacant Senate Post
By Dylan and Ethan Ris - Politics DailyIn what has to be the greatest display of Alaska bipartisanship since Ted Stevens (R) and Mike Gravel (D) made a pact to both become blathering, demented loons at the same time, Governor Sarah Palin has appointed a Democrat to fill a vacant seat in the Alaska Senate.The good feelings end there, for the following reasons:1. State law required Palin to pick a Democrat.2. The Alaska Democratic Party asked her to select state House Minority Leader Beth Kerttula. They did not suggest any other nominees.3. Instead of Kerttula, Palin picked Tim Grussendorf, who, according to the Anchorage Daily News, ...
Former Rep. Bob Barr Wins Libertarian Nod
By Denise Williams - Politics DailyFormer Georgia Congressman (1995-2003), Bob Barr, has won the Libertarian Party nomination as candidate for president. The party convention, held this week in Denver, nominated Barr on the 6th ballot, defeating Mary Ruwart - a research scientist. Barr, probably best known for his role in the Bill Clinton impeachment trial, left the Republican Party in 2006 and shortly thereafter set up an exploratory commission for the 2008 presidential campaign. Barr, long a favorite of some conservatives, leads some to think he might pull some votes from John McCain in November. However, since leaving ...
Obama Girl Strikes Again
By Liza Porteus Viana - Politics DailyOnly this time, presidential hopeful Mike Gravel is chasing her tail.I just watched the video below, which literally made me fall off my chair. It's hilarious. The 77-year-old Libertarian candidate Gravel sings along (and no, he can't carry a tune) with the infamous Obama Girl, trying to get her to join his camp. "You should drop your crush on your Obama," he sings. "You ought to know you're off the chain." (I guess that means he thinks she's hot.)Obama Girl responds saying while she digs "Mike," she's still got her Obama crush. She dances around in her usual tight-fitting Obama shirt, with ...
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By Tommy Christopher - Politics DailyI woke up this morning to the sad news that film icon Charlton Heston had passed away, reported beautifully by my colleague, Justin Paulette. Heston was a singular personality, but also a controversial one, politically. It is a tribute to Heston's charisma and charm that many liberals, myself included, had no problem overlooking his status as the face of the gun lobby to enjoy his films. I want to pay tribute to him, but I don't want to give him short shrift, so I will continue this ode to Charlton Heston at the conclusion of VOTW with a look at my own personal Heston Trilogy, three films, and ...
It Was Good to Have You, Mike Gravel!
By Denise Williams - Politics DailyPresidential contender Mike Gravel has left the Democratic Party for the Libertarians. In his announcement of the switch, Gravel says: I'm joining the Libertarian Party because it is a party that combines a commitment to freedom and peace that can't be found in the two major parties that control the government and politics of America. My libertarian views, as well as my strong stance against war, the military industrial complex and American imperialism, seem not to be tolerated by Democratic Party elites who are out of touch with the average American. He'll be competing against 15 other ...
AOL Straw Poll: March 24-31
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AOL Straw Poll: March 17-24
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AOL Straw Poll: March 10-17
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AOL Straw Poll: Feb. 25-March 3
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AOL Straw Poll: Feb. 11-18
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