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?
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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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Quotes: Harry Reid, on the Extension of Jobless Aid
“We have a basic responsibility to help our constituents respond to emergencies… a fundamental obligation not to deny them the help they need when they need it the most.’’
— HARRY REID, Senate majority leader, in …
Elena Kagan Debates Team Jacob vs. Team Edward
Because she apparently doesn’t have anything more important on her mind, Elena Kagan was asked which Twilight character she preferred: the hunky, ripped werewolf or the pale, sparkly vampire? (Hah, as if there’s even any question).
Robert Byrd: Viral Way Ahead of His Time
What good is C-SPAN programming without a little poetry here and there?
The McChrystal Scandal: Will it Overshadow Afghanistan’s Deadliest Month?
While there is never an ideal time for a career-disrupting scandal, General Stanley McChrystal’s resignation last week may have come at the worst possible time. June 2010 marks the deadliest month for NATO forces in …