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Saturday, September 18, 2010

It's All Politics

Sarah Palin Tells Karl Rove Where To Go...

Sarah Palin

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.

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Friday, September 17, 2010

It's All Politics

Tea Party Was Underestimated: Top GOP Strategist

Tea Party rifleman

September 17, 2010 Top GOP strategist Mark McKinnon says party insiders underestimated the Tea Party's strength. He also said the Tea Party is producing some unelectable candidates and could lead to a Sarah Palin nomination.

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Wednesday, September 15, 2010

It's All Politics

ANALYSIS: Castle's Loss Is Victory For Partisanship

Rep. Mike Castle, R-Del., and his wife Jane after his defeat Tuesday.

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.

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Friday, September 10, 2010

The Two-Way

Schwarzenegger Pokes Fun At Palin: Can't See Russia As He Flies Over Alaska

Schwarzenegger, looking for Russia.

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.

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Thursday, September 09, 2010

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?

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Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Political Junkie

Sen. Lisa Murkowski Concedes In Alaska

Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski

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.

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Sunday, August 29, 2010

The Two-Way

Glenn Beck's 'Restoring Honor' Rally: What Do You Think Now?

Conservative broadcaster Glenn Beck at his "Restoring Honor" rally Saturday.

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.

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Thursday, August 26, 2010

It's All Politics

If There Is An Anti-Universe, It's In Alaska

Joe Miller, GOP candidate for Senate 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

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Wednesday, August 25, 2010

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.

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Political Junkie

Alaska Deadlock Shows Tea Party Can't Be Counted Out

Sen. Lisa Murkowski shakes hands with supporter Jennifer Johnson; Aug. 24, 2010.

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.

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Tuesday, August 24, 2010

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.

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Friday, August 20, 2010

It's All Politics

'Ground Zero Mosque': Latest In A Litany Of Killer Phrases

AP graphic

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.

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Wednesday, August 11, 2010

The Two-Way

Nathan Deal Wins GA GOP Guv Nod; Handel Concedes

Nathan Deal, Becky Smith

August 11, 2010 Nathan Deal wins Georgia GOP nomination for governor as Karen Handel concedes.

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Monday, July 26, 2010

Blog Of The Nation

Recogitating And Refudiating

July 26, 2010 "Refudiate" might not be strictly correct, but other made-up words have caught on.

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Monday, July 19, 2010

Political Junkie

Sarah Palin, The English Language And Georgia's Primary

Sarah Palin

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.

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