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4-Year-Old Mayor Is the Cutest Politician You Will Ever See
Experience isn’t always the most important qualification for a politician. Sometimes dimples work just fine.
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Shocking Video: Assassination Attempt Foiled By Jammed Gun
An attempt on the life of a Bulgarian politician was miraculously averted yesterday when the would-be killer's gun refused to fire.
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President Calls for Assault-Weapon Ban, Stronger Background Checks
Wednesday afternoon, President Obama proposed numerous measures in response to a string of recent mass shootings across the country, including one at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, in which 20 children and six adults were murdered by a gunman.
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Dead Candidate Wins Election in Alabama
If there's any doubt how strong the GOP's hold on Alabama is, consider this -- a Republican nominee beat out the Democratic incumbent for a seat on the Bibb County Commission last week despite the fact that he died a month earlier. Congratulations, Alabama, on taking partisanship to a whole new level.
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Is America Too Politically Correct?
This morning we mentioned how ridiculous we think it is that the owners of "The Duke of Hazzard" franchise are rumored to be removing all images of the Confederate flag from their merchandise. This completely changes the General Lee that we grew up with. And why? Why are they considering this change? To be politically correct? Are we becoming too politically correct?
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Is It Okay To Dress Children In Political Clothing?
There are so many cute smocked outfits for babies out there. But I just ran across a whole selection of politically themed outfits that might be controversial. Is it okay to dress children in politically themed outfits?
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Charlie Daniels Reacts to ‘Obamacare’ Healthcare Mandate
News that the Supreme Court upheld the national healthcare mandate — dubbed Obamacare — has angered some, delighted others and left a few country artists worried about the future of the United States. Charlie Daniels was quick to speak his mind on Twitter Thursday morning.
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Minorities Continue to Grow As They Pass Whites in US Births
In 2011, there were more racial or ethnic minorities born in the United States than white babies. This marks the first time in history that minorities make up the majority of births in the US.
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Long Island Politician Faces Election Day Challenge — From Her Husband
Michelle Schimel, a Democrat, has had a seat in the 16th Assembly in Long Island for four terms, so she’s accustomed to facing challengers. But this time around, she’ll have one she knows pretty well: her estranged husband, Mark, who’s running against her.
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Ronnie Dunn Not Afraid to Stir the Pot With Fans During Presidential Race
Ronnie Dunn has been an active Facebook and Twitter user in recent months, especially now more than ever with the presidential race taking place. While Dunn hasn’t flat out said who he is pulling for to be the next president, he does say enough to get his fans buzzing.
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What Are Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum’s Secret Service Code Names?
On the NBC drama ‘The West Wing,’ the Secret Service code name given to staffer CJ Cregg was “Flamingo.” And while she wasn’t all that happy about it, it made sense — the character was played by statuesque actress Allison Janney.
But many are scratching their heads about the current code names being used by GOP presidential candidates Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum.
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Clooney Protests, But NOT For Home Folks
Considered one of the sexiest men, if not the sexiest man on the planet, George Clooney is arrested earlier this week while protesting outside the Sudanese embassy. He accused the
president of Sudan, Africa, of "causing a humanitarian crisis by blocking aid" into the war-torn nation.
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