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Thursday September 30, 2010

Emanuel Leaving White House; Chicago Mayor Run No Cakewalk

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Emanuel Leaving White House; Chicago Mayor Run No Cakewalk

by Ken Rudin

September 30, 2010 • The White House chief of staff is a former member of Congress from Chicago. But several other serious contenders could make bids for the job being vacated by Richard Daley.

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The Battle For The Senate: Republican Momentum Continues (Add Pennsylvania)

by Ken Rudin

September 30, 2010 • In the latest survey of Senate races, and the first since early September, we show Republicans continuing their momentum -- but they would have to win every tossup seat to have a chance to take control.

Wednesday September 29, 2010

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Today's Junkie Segment On TOTN: Obama Rallies Dem Troops, GOP Offers Pledge

by Ken Rudin

September 29, 2010 • President Obama tries to rally the Democratic faithful as the House Republicans renew their anti-tax vows in their Pledge to America. That, and more, in this week's Political Junkie segment on TOTN.

Tuesday September 28, 2010

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Partisan Skirmish Breaks Out Over House Ethics Investigations

by Ken Rudin

September 28, 2010 • The five Republicans on the House ethics committee have gone public with their frustration over chairman Zoe Lofren's failure to call for a public trial regarding two Democrats in ethics difficulties: Charles Rangel and Maxine Waters.

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Who Was That Man In Last Week's ScuttleButton Puzzle?

by Ken Rudin

September 28, 2010 • Lots of people had trouble with this week's ScuttleButton puzzle, stumped over the identity of the person on button #3. But we do have a winner.

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Jimmy Carter Hospitalized After Flight; Upset Stomach Is Diagnosed

by Ken Rudin

September 28, 2010 • CNN is reporting that former President Jimmy Carter has been taken ill after a flight to Cleveland, and is currently in a Cleveland hospital. Awaiting more details.

Monday September 27, 2010

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Delaware's Mike Castle Considering Write-In Effort To Save Senate Bid

by Ken Rudin

September 27, 2010 • Mike Castle, the Delaware Republican who lost his Senate primary to a Tea Party-backed challenger in an upset, is considering running as a write-in candidate.

Friday September 24, 2010

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It's ScuttleButton Time!

by Ken Rudin

September 24, 2010 • In our humble opinion, a more challenging ScuttleButton puzzle for your reviewing pleasure.

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This Week's Podcast: How To Spell Murkowski, Wiccans And Blagojevich

by Ken Rudin

September 24, 2010 • With less than six weeks to go before Nov. 2, the primaries are over, and the latest polls continue to show troubling news for the ruling Democratic Party. All this and more in the latest episode of our podcast.

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Flashback Friday: On This Day In 1980, Ethics Cmte Urges Ouster Of Ozzie Myers

by Ken Rudin

September 24, 2010 • On this day in 1980, the House ethics committee votes to expel Michael "Ozzie" Myers, a Pennsylvania Democrat, from the House for his role in the Abscam scandal.

Thursday September 23, 2010

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This Week's ScuttleButton Winner: Amy Davis of Downingtown, Pa.

by Ken Rudin

September 23, 2010 • Last week's ScuttleButton puzzle solution was "Napolean Bonaparte," and the randomly-selected winner is Amy Davis of Downington, Pa.

Wednesday September 22, 2010

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Today's Junkie Segment On TOTN: Live From The Big Apple

by Ken Rudin

September 22, 2010 • NPR's Talk of the Nation and the Political Junkie segment will be coming from the Big Apple on Wednesday, where Neal Conan and the gang are new session of the UN General Assembly.

Tuesday September 21, 2010

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Holding A Grudge For 30 Years: Jimmy Carter Against Ted Kennedy

by Ken Rudin

September 21, 2010 • Grudges and slights have always been held in American political history. But Jimmy Carter's grudge against Ted Kennedy for fighting him on health care continues to this day, 30 years later.

Monday September 20, 2010

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Odds Don't Favor Murkowski; Only One Senator Lost Primary But Kept Seat

by Ken Rudin

September 20, 2010 • Sen. Lisa Murkowski is trying to win another term after having lost the primary in Alaska. In recent history, only one senator who suffered a primary defeat -- Connecticut's Joe Lieberman -- managed to keep his seat in November.

Tea Party Furious At Murkowski Write-In, But O'Donnell Did It In '06

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Tea Party Furious At Murkowski Write-In, But O'Donnell Did It In '06

by Ken Rudin

September 20, 2010 • The Tea Party Express and other opponents of Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski may be angry with her, but they aren't expressing the same misgivings about what Delaware's O'Donnell once did.