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Whipped
Change of SubjectToward the end of Lincoln, Mary Todd Lincoln (Sally Field) predicts that “All everyone will remember of me was that I was crazy and that I ruined your happiness.” This is partially true, though in recent years some have disputed...... -
Democrats unveil convention speakers
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, former Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine and Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick are among prominent Democrats who will speak at their party's national convention in Charlotte, N.C. Below is the list of speakers announced so far: -...
Tags: Politics, John Kerry, Regional Authority, 2012 Democratic National Convention, Rahm Emanuel
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O'Malley to speak at Democratic Convention
Gov. Martin O'Malley will have a speaking role at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, NC next month -- another example of his burgeoning leadership role in the Democratic party. He was one of six speakers announced early this morning by the...Tags: Ted Strickland, Politics, John Kerry, Martin O'Malley, Regional Authority
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Romney returns not fair game
The Sun's "Many unhappy returns?" (July 19) editorial is true to the way you (and the majority of the media) operate. If there is something potentially embarrassing to the right, it must come to light. If there is something potentially embarrassing to the...Tags: Mitt Romney, Bain Capital, LLC, Barack Obama, Pikesville
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Let me say this about 'that' -- parsing the president's quote about business
Change of SubjectNot since Mitt Romney said he was "not concerned about the very poor" to CNN in early February has a major U.S. politician served up a quote as cringe-worthy as President Barack Obama's now-famous 14 words from the middle of...... -
Who gets a pass?
Victor Davis HansonChicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel recently said of the Chick-fil-A fast-food franchise that "Chick-fil-A's values are not Chicago's values." Why? Because Chick-fil-A CEO Dan Cathy is on record as being opposed to gay marriage -- as is close to half the U.S....Tags: Values, Family, Barack Obama, Rahm Emanuel, Islam
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Congressman Barney Frank Weds In Same-Sex Marriage
ReutersBOSTON (Reuters) - Democratic Representative Barney Frank wed his longtime partner, James Ready, on Saturday, becoming the first sitting congressman to enter into a same-sex marriage. Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick officiated the ceremony and added...Tags: Family, Barack Obama, Weddings, Social Issues, Niki Tsongas
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UPDATE: Senate Republicans block equal pay for women bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans on Tuesday blocked a Democratic bill calling for equal pay in the workplace. But President Barack Obama and his congressional allies aren't finished appealing to women on the No. 1 concern for all voters: the...
Tags: Career and Workplace, Trials, Health Treatments, Employment, Barack Obama
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Women candidates need to fight back against innuendo
Mary SanchezAdoring parents of this generation, intent on uplifting their young daughters, tell them that no goal is too high. No profession, no position of power, no political office is off limits to them. Nevertheless, these well-meaning parents probably don't...Tags: Hillary Clinton, Republican Party, Politics, Mary Sanchez, The Huffington Post
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Chameleon Nation
Victor Davis HansonSometimes a trivial embarrassment can become a teachable moment. It was recently revealed that Harvard professor and U.S. Senate candidate Elizabeth Warren had self-identified as a Native American for nearly a decade -- apparently to enhance her...Tags: George Zimmerman, Joe Schmidt, Victor Davis Hanson, Family, Trayvon Martin
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The Massachusetts Indian War of 2012
Mary SanchezThe race for U.S. Senate in Massachusetts has taken a turn toward the absurd. The contest pits two highly qualified candidates -- Scott Brown, the incumbent, who made history by snatching Ted Kennedy's seat away from the Democrats, and challenger...Tags: Politics, University of Pennsylvania, Mary Sanchez, Crime, Law and Justice, JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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Obama to defy Senate Republicans and appoint CFPB director
Republicans in the Senate have refused vote for any director of the new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau until the agency is weakened. Without a director, the CFPB's powers are more limited.
This morning, the White House announced it would appoint...Tags: Republican Party, Richard Cordray, Politics, George W. Bush, White House
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May 17, 2012
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Jan 4, 2012
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