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Occupy Wack Street

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The Republican Presidential Candidates' occupation of the GOP, or as they refer to it, Occupy Wack Street, doesn't seem to have a leader and it's not clear exactly what they want. Can this movement last?

GOP to Nevada: Drop Dead

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Romney’s callous disregard for families losing their homes through no fault of their own is bad enough but it’s also untrue that speeding foreclosures is good for the economy.

#OccupyLasVegas: The Winner of Last Night’s Republican Debate?

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Apparently, the scene inside The Venetian last night turned into a complete and utter train wreck. Mitt Romney continued to call for MORE foreclosures...

LIVE BLOG: GOP Debate in Las Vegas

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Coming to you live from the city where money rules and the majority of people lose big, it's the GOP Debate in Las Vegas!

The GOP Debate Part ?? Live Blog

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What is the phrase for the drinking game? If you chose not to drink pick "Jobs"

Herman Cain’s “999” Attacks the 99%

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Here's a a plan to destroy Social Security and Medicare, crush the poor and plunge most Americans deeper in debt just so that the wealthy can pay less in taxes...and the perpetrator becomes more popular?

LIVE BLOG: GOP Debate Tonight on Bloomberg TV

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Well, I know you're waiting with bated breath to watch tonight's economics-only debate between the GOP candidates for President. For those who will be watching,...

Obama Is Doomed Next Year… Or Is He?

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Republicans can't even pummel Obama during what's supposed to be his "WORST. MONTH. EVER!!!" so why do polls say many Americans believe he is certain to lose next year when all relevant data point otherwise?

Political Animals – The Mascot Each GOP Candidate Should Have

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Just like our political parties, each of the GOP candidates should have their own animal mascots to provide a simple and expressive symbol of their character and candidacy. Here are some suggestions...

What the Media Won’t Tell You About “Class Warfare”

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Once Americans realize why the rich keep getting richer while they seem stuck in Po'-Town-USA, they may very well redirect their anger in a way that Tea Party, Inc. fears the most.

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Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema decided to shake up the political world on Friday by becoming an independent. The former Democrat is still caucusing with the party in the Senate, so the Democratic caucus still has 51 members. Now, instead of 49 Democrats and two independents within their ranks, the caucus has 48 Democrats and three independents. [...]

Meet the woman steering Biden's bipartisan winning streak on Capitol Hill

The Biden administration managed to rack up a long list of major legislative wins in its first two years despite facing one of the most closely-divided Congresses in history. From bipartisan action on infrastructure, gun safety and same-sex marriage to party-line bills tackling climate change and expanding health care coverage, it's a record President Joe Biden and Democrats on the ballot were all eager to tout on the campaign trail during the midterms. [...]

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Pretoria rubbishes claims of a white genocide and quotes prominent Afrikaners who dub Trump's plans racist. [...]

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Vox Populi – 10-24-2025

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The 2nd No Kings Protest – 10-18-2025

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It was quite energizing to be among thousands of my neighbors in this city who reflect how informed, creative, and principled they are. It was a real antidote to the ignorance, bigotry, and hateful cruelty that oozes every day from Trump and his MAGA cultists.

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