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What to make of Iowa

January 21, 2012
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It’s not every day I get to watch the Republican Party — nay, the only true keeper of the sanctity of the vote — utterly flummoxed by the process of counting votes. Here’s what Wikipedia says about the 2012 Iowa caucus today. The 2012 Iowa caucuses took place on Tuesday, January 3, starting at...
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What is the Tea Party?

August 17, 2011
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The Tea Party is a product. It’s a product that was rolled out during tax time in early 2009. It was created to showcase the extreme right wing of the Republican Party. The Tea Party does this by providing a focal point to stare...
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Democrat Wins NY-26

May 26, 2011
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If you were paying attention to New York state politics last year, you might remember a fellow named Carl Paladino. He was running for governor of New York against Andrew Cuomo on the Republican ticket. He won the GOP nomination. He’s the same guy...
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Libya: Protester Shot (Video)

February 17, 2011
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The below video was presumably shot in Benghazi, Libya today, or perhaps yesterday. The video shows one anti-government protester who’s been shot and the chaos on the streets as...
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Anti-Government Protests Spread Across the Middle East (Live)

February 17, 2011
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The protests that started in Tunisia and then moved to Egypt are spreading across the region to Bahrain and Libya. Last night several people in Bahrain were killed as...
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Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak Stepped Down

February 11, 2011
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At approximately 11:03 EST, Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak stepped down. After 30 years of ruling with an iron fist, the people of Egypt are now free. The crowds in...
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