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Doing some post-general election clean up of our “Red Hot News” section to archive campaign tidbits for historical purposes. Nothing new here, unless you are a new visitor.
Obama wins, but she would like to say … Principle and PUMAs win … Lieberman and three US Senate races still undecided … Florida, Arizona, and California ban gay marriage, writing discrimination into their State Constitutions.
Democrats in their own words; personal accounts from Democrats who did not vote for Obama.
Must Read — Sarah Palin: a Rorschach for Feminists.
A Lady’s thoughts on Obama’s economic plan.
Obama’s aunt living in poverty in Boston housing project; reports confirm aunt in U.S. illegally.
Pew Research study finds press “substantially negative” of McCain.
CNN’s John King says media’s ‘obsession’ with Clinton prevented thorough investigation of Obama. (More like obsession with Obama and an assassination of Clinton.)
So Long, Democrats! A speechwriter for Obama, Edwards, and Clinton on why she’s voting McCain.
Joe the Plumber’s data compromised by government insider. Obots losing it … attack 75 yr old McCain supporter … the face of Obama’s “in your face” politics … pattern of making death threats. Ashley Todd claims false.
More feminists endorse Sarah Palin (w/vid) and Palin’s message to women bears repeating.
Democratic VP, Biden guarantees an international crisis in six months if Obama wins. Listen to Biden’s remarks. McCain hits Obama on Biden’s prediction. Former Secretary of State Madeline Albright agrees with Biden.
Get out your marshmallows, McCain and Obama roast each other at the Al Smith Dinner (w/vids).
Does the gross misogyny and sexism EVER stop? Obama supporters sport “Sarah Palin is a C—” t-shirts. Hustler films porn movie about Sarah Palin (titled Nailin Palin).
Consider that Nut Cracked: ACORN Sued in Warren County, Ohio. Those Hillary nutcrackers might come in handy after all.
What? Palin’s family tree extends to FDR and Princess Di.
As if the faux presidential seal, presidential chair, and Barakopolis wasn’t enough, Obama presidential coins are being given out by campaign.
Tips on how to manipulate those stupid, bitter Hillary dead-enders. Obama tells grassroots to ‘get in their face’ to persuade voters (w/vid).
Heidi Li says, “I do not want my Party, the Democratic Party, to be defined by an intent to win elections by any means necessary; I want my Party to be able to win elections on the basis of truly democratic and historically Democratic intent.”
Help retire Hillary Clinton’s campaign debt. Dump your Starbucks and drop some cash on Clinton instead.
The Denver Group formed to insure that the DNC respects and carries out the democratic process at the convention and follows their own rules by holding an open convention in which Hillary Clinton’s name is placed in nomination, that speeches are allowed by Hillary’s supporters on behalf of her candidacy, and that there is a genuine roll call vote with Hillary as a legitimate candidate. Check out The Denver Group for more details. They could use some help running upcoming print and TV ads.
Oh, the change! New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson drops bid for Obama's Commerce Secretary in wake of federal grand jury investigation into government contract exchange for campaign contributions.
When will it end? Should government bailout newspapers? Connecticut lawmaker wants state to bailout two local newspapers, sparks debate about government involvement in the press.
Former DNC chair and Clinton loyalist, Terry McAuliffe, announces run for Virginia governor.
Democratic controlled Congress gives itself 3% pay raise despite recession ... Congress denies raises for federal judges ... Universities, factories and even hospitals force employees to take unpaid furloughs.
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