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BREAKING: Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens loses re-election bid

2438 votes | submitted 2008-11-19 02:48:29 by TheEngineer2008 | 291 comments

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) -- Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens has lost his bid for a seventh term. The longest-serving Republican in the history of the Senate trailed Anchorage Mayor Mark Begich by 3,724 votes after Tuesday's count. That's an insurmountable lead with only about 2,500 overseas ballots left to be counted.

The Center-Right Myth

1585 votes | submitted 2008-11-15 19:22:04 by ajwysocki | 404 comments

We have been hearing pundits saying this is a center-right country on television for the last couple of weeks, despite all available evidence. CNN even did a poll a week after the election to ask people if they wanted the country to head in a Democratic direction. We already had that poll - it was called Election Day!

Stevens trailing in Alaska Senate race by 800 votes

1226 votes | submitted 2008-11-13 07:19:59 by harbon | 211 comments

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Republican Sen. Ted Stevens, the titan of Alaska politics convicted of felony charges last month, fell behind by more than 800 votes Wednesday as the count resumed in his re-election bid.

Girl Challenged by High School Peers for McCain Support

3166 votes | submitted 2008-11-13 15:17:16 by tomnapper | 910 comments

A high school girl in Oak Park IL conducted an experiment; how inclusive were her fellow students who supported Barack Obama if she were to wear a "McCain Girl" t-shirt to school. The results are not surprising considering standard teen mentality of "are you 'in' or 'out'". What is interesting are the comments from instructors.

5 Reasons Sarah Palin Would Lose a 2012 Presidential Bid

1899 votes | submitted 2008-11-12 09:41:30 by jdrexel | 467 comments

In an interview with Matt Lauer, Sarah Palin said, “if there is a door open in 2012 or four yeas later…then I’ll plow through that door.” If Palin tries to run for president against Barack Obama in 2012, she’ll get plowed over. She likely wouldn't even make it out of the GOP primary. Palin-watchers can pick from a plethora of reasons as to why.

GOP Congressman Paid Own Business $45k in Campaign Cash

1352 votes | submitted 2008-11-11 17:39:58 by jdrexel | 166 comments

BREAKING: According to FEC records, GOP Congressman Gary Miller (R-CA) from Orange County paid more than $45,000 from his campaign funds to his own construction company. "It is unclear what services, if any, a construction company could provide to a US Congressional campaign." Miller has a history of ethically questionable financial transactions.

Alaska Update: Thousands of Ballots 'Found'

3985 votes | submitted 2008-11-11 02:28:46 by jamesalfaro | 437 comments

One-third of ballots remain uncounted

Obama Plans Guantanamo Close, US Trials

3358 votes | submitted 2008-11-10 15:46:04 by balilanai | 503 comments

The Constitution finally will be applied and torture will hopefully end.

Schwarzenegger tells backers of gay marriage: Don't give up

3525 votes | submitted 2008-11-10 00:21:28 by nly8nchz | 1017 comments

The governor expresses hope that Proposition 8 would be overturned as protesters continue to march outside churches across California.

500+ Death Threats: Fears grow for Barack Obama's security

3488 votes | submitted 2008-11-09 03:14:06 by USArugula | 1000 comments

The secret service is reported to have already investigated more than 500 death threats against Mr Obama during the presidential election contest. Last month, two neo-Nazi skinheads were arrested for conspiring to assassinate Mr Obama.

Minnesota ruling favors Franken as recount looms

1310 votes | submitted 2008-11-09 05:46:53 by merelywatching | 249 comments

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Sen. Norm Coleman has failed in an attempt to block some absentee ballots from being counted in his close race with Democrat Al Franken.

Minnesota Recount: Most Undervotes in Counties Won By Obama

933 votes | submitted 2008-11-08 20:24:44 by niradg | 125 comments

An analysis of the 25,000 vote difference in Minnesota Presidential and Senate race tallies shows that most ballots lacking a Senate vote were cast in counties won by Barack Obama. The finding could have implications for Sen. Norm Coleman and Al Franken, who are separated by the thinnest of margins -- 221 votes as of Friday, or about 0.01 percent.

GOP Lawyer Dispatched To Retrieve Some Of Palin's Clothes

1996 votes | submitted 2008-11-06 22:43:56 by Linguo | 381 comments

Sarah Palin left the national stage Wednesday, but the controversy over her role on the ticket flared as aides to John McCain disclosed new details about her expensive wardrobe purchases and revealed that a Republican Party lawyer would be dispatched to Alaska to inventory and retrieve the clothes still in her possession.

Shannyn Moore: STOLEN ELECTION IN ALASKA?

2939 votes | submitted 2008-11-06 11:30:19 by mavarin | 451 comments

Shannon Moore finds the 2008 election numbers unlikely at best.

Obama's Win = A New Dawn for America [PIC]

6206 votes | submitted 2008-11-06 04:47:01 by MakiMaki | 563 comments

Awesome picture of two kids at a rally and a poignant image of American history, one which marks the historic presidency of Barack Obama.

A very unique way to say Congratulations to Barack

3991 votes | submitted 2008-11-05 20:37:55 by GardenRetreat | 447 comments

In India, a sand sculpture of US President-elect Barack Obama has become quite an attraction. India hailed Obama's "extraordinary journey" to the White House.

Bump.

5503 votes | submitted 2008-11-05 23:58:41 by baldboy7 | 394 comments

Finishing what was started over 150 years ago.

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