Remember when being a “maverick” was considered a positive? Scott Brown tried to cross party lines, and all he got were angry Republican voters. (via Swampland)
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Border Lawsuits: Experts Say U.S. vs. Arizona is No Brainer
Legal experts are saying that precedent may be on the side of the Justice Department when it comes to its lawsuit against Arizona over its new immigration law.
Come On LeBron, L’eggo That Ego: The All-Time Top 10 Male Divas
Male Divas. Divos? Mevas? Either way, these dudes have way too much attitude.
The Single Stupidest Thing Alvin Greene Has Said?
If you haven’t heard of Alvin Greene, he’s the out-of-nowhere Democratic candidate for South Carolina Senate. But the 32-year-old political newbie apparently has a master plan to create jobs in America: make and sell Alvin Greene …
Would Sarah Palin Be a Better RNC Head Than Michael Steele?
CBS News hears “talk in GOP circles” that Sarah Palin ought to replace Michael Steele to run the Republican National Committee. Would she be a good pick – and would she even want to do it?
Vetoed: Hawaii Governor Shuts Down Bill for Benefits for Same-Sex Couples
Well, same-sex couples aren’t any closer to marriage in Hawaii.
Are Political Ads Ripping Off Denis Leary?
If you live in Michigan or Nevada, the latest political ads hitting airwaves might look a little familiar. (via Swampland)
Perusing the Glenn Beck University Curriculum Guide
The man who once advocated abolishing America’s public schools, opened a school of his own today.
Unemployment Rate Falls to 9.5% in June, But Job Creation Still Slow
The U.S. economy lost 125,000 jobs in June, leading some to fear that the economic recovery is stalling.
Quotes: Sen. Lindsey Graham Addresses Gay Rumors
“I know it’s really gonna upset a lot of gay men — I’m sure hundreds of ’em are gonna be jumping off the Golden Gate Bridge — but I ain’t available. I ain’t gay. Sorry.”
– SEN. LINDSEY GRAHAM, in an …
Rod Blagojevich, Uncensored: An Audio Library of Political Faux Pas
Wondering how dirty the former Illinois governor’s political laundry was? Cover your ears.
Quotes: President Barack Obama on Immigration Reform
“The system is broken, and everybody knows it. Unfortunately, reform has been held hostage to political posturing and special-interest wrangling and to the pervasive sentiment in Washington that tackling such a thorny and
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