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Political Junkie
Today's Junkie Segment On TOTN: Trying To Make Sense Of Alaska Results
August 25, 2010 A wild night of primaries in four states, including a still-unresolved GOP contest in Alaska. That's the focus in this week's Political Junkie segment on NPR's Talk of the Nation.
The Two-Way
Washington State's 'Top-Two' Primary May Thwart Tea Party
August 16, 2010 Tea Party-favored candidates have done well in several of the Senate primaries held around the nation so far this year. But as NPR's Martin Kaste reports, the way votes will be cast Tuesday in Washington state is likely to work against the candidate who has the most Tea Party support.
The Two-Way
Iowa's Obama, Hitler, Lenin Billboard Disappears
July 14, 2010 A controversial Iowa billboard depicting Obama in an unholy trinity with Hitler and Lenin is gone.
The Two-Way
NAACP Condemns Racism In Tea Party
July 13, 2010 The NAACP condemns racism in the Tea Party ranks.
The Two-Way
Anti-Obama Billboard Splits Tea Partiers
July 13, 2010 An anti-Obama billboard likening the president to Hitler and Lenin has split Iowa Tea Party members.
Political Junkie
What To Look For Tonight (Besides Stephen Strasburg)
June 8, 2010 Some story lines to watch for tonight include how well female candidates do, the role of the Tea Party, and an anti-establishment, anti-incumbent, anti-Washington mood among the electorate.
Blog Of The Nation
These Colors Don't Run
April 26, 2010 Crayola's CEO thanks Tea Party protesters for a spike in sales.
Political Junkie
The Self-Annihilation Of N.Y. Gov. Candidate Carl Paladino
April 14, 2010 N.Y. gov. candidate hopeful Carl Paladino is in hot water for forwarding racist and sexist e-mails.
Tell Me More
Tea Partiers, Flash Mobbers And Guilt By Association
March 26, 2010 If someone keeps inviting you to great events, but every time you show up, there are 10 people breaking windows, pushing pedestrians, chanting racial slurs or threatening to stage an armed overthrow of the American government, then maybe your resp...
Tell Me More
GOP Pressured To End 'Tea Party Racism'
March 25, 2010 A Latino advocacy group has launched an online campaign pressuring top Republican leaders to apologize for "inciting Tea Party racism."
NPR Ombudsman
OMBUDSMAN: Loud Protests on 'Tea Party' Cartoon
January 8, 2010 Two months ago, NPR ran an animated political cartoon making fun of Tea Party activists who are deeply critical of the direction President Obama is leading the country. This week someone discovered it and the cartoon suddenly went viral, causing c...