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It's All Politics
Sarah Palin Tells Karl Rove Where To Go...
September 18, 2010 Sarah Palin appeared to take a playful shot at Karl Rove in her Iowa speech, telling him where to go. Palin and Rove have sparred over the Tea Party movement with Palin backing a candidate in Delaware Rove has publicly raised doubts about.
It's All Politics
ANALYSIS: Castle's Loss Is Victory For Partisanship
September 15, 2010 COMMENTARY: The long-time Delaware lawmaker has been a political bridge-builder and at a time of hyper-partisanship his presence in the Senate might have helped get things moving.
The Two-Way
Schwarzenegger Pokes Fun At Palin: Can't See Russia As He Flies Over Alaska
September 10, 2010 The California Republican's "tweet" is a bit of a humorous jab. Palin will forever be linked with something that's often misquoted.
The Two-Way
'Quran Burning': Is It News Or Not?
September 9, 2010 Some say the news media have given the story too much attention. But as it comes to a climax on Saturday, what will you do? Follow developments closely or ignore them?
Political Junkie
Sen. Lisa Murkowski Concedes In Alaska
August 31, 2010 In a startling turnabout of political fortune, Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), the odds-on favorite to win another term, has conceded defeat to her Aug. 24 primary rival, Tea Party-backed Joe Miller.
The Two-Way
Glenn Beck's 'Restoring Honor' Rally: What Do You Think Now?
August 29, 2010 The conservative broadcaster drew thousands to the National Mall on Saturday. Along with Sarah Palin, he spoke of turning back to God.
It's All Politics
If There Is An Anti-Universe, It's In Alaska
August 26, 2010 We have political science fiction coming true right before our eyes. The possibility that Tea Party favorite Joe Miller has overthrown Sen. Lisa Murkowski defies everything we know about politics
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.
Political Junkie
Alaska Deadlock Shows Tea Party Can't Be Counted Out
August 25, 2010 Sen. Lisa Murkowski, an Alaska Republican, was supposed to cruise to renomination in Tuesday's primary. Instead, she is trailing her Tea Party/Sarah Palin-backed opponent. There are still 16,000 absentee ballots to be counted.
Political Junkie
Palin Vs. Murkowski Redux In Alaska
August 24, 2010 Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski faces a Tea Party-backed challenger, Joe Miller, in today's Republican primary. Sarah Palin, who beat Murkowski's dad for governor in 2006, is supporting Miller.
It's All Politics
'Ground Zero Mosque': Latest In A Litany Of Killer Phrases
August 20, 2010 They're three little words that fit perfectly on cable TV news screens — the screaming tabloid headlines of our time. That they're inaccurate and misleading doesn't seem to matter.
The Two-Way
Nathan Deal Wins GA GOP Guv Nod; Handel Concedes
August 11, 2010 Nathan Deal wins Georgia GOP nomination for governor as Karen Handel concedes.
Blog Of The Nation
Recogitating And Refudiating
July 26, 2010 "Refudiate" might not be strictly correct, but other made-up words have caught on.
Political Junkie
Sarah Palin, The English Language And Georgia's Primary
July 19, 2010 The "dumb" Sarah Palin: she comes up with the word "refudiate," and is mocked everywhere for it. The "smart" Sarah Palin: she endorses candidates and many surge to the lead.
