No money. No yard signs. No web site. And yet Alvin Greene of South Carolina wins the Democratic primary. (Via AP)
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Graduation Fail: Boy Snoozes Through Obama
All of that talk about the future is understandably exhausting.
California GOP Gets Worried Over Orly
“Birther queen” and California dentist Orly Taitz is back and scaring California’s Republican establishment.
Obama and the Oil Spill: Looking For “Ass to Kick”
Pundits want Obama to get mad over the oil spill? This is how Obama does mad.
Pictures: Helen Thomas’ White House Years
Since joining United Press International in 1943, recently retired reporter Helen Thomas has had a front row seat to the American presidency. Here are pictures of her interactions with several different commanders-in-chief.
Helen Thomas Announces Her Retirement
The longtime White House correspondent’s controversial Israel-related comments appear to be leading to a career change.
Quotes: Ron Paul on Obama Oil Spill Criticism
“I just don’t see the justification for coming down hard on the president. … [It] represents the idea that the American people think the president is everything to everybody, that he should fix an oil leak.”
– REP. RON PAUL, …
Brooklyn Bridge To Get a Facelift
The Brooklyn Bridge, one of New York City’s most popular icons, is getting a $508 million facelift.
Sarah Palin’s Facebook Oil Spill Rant
That’s right you tree-hugging, lettuce munching environmentalists, the 15,000 barrels of oil sputzing into the Gulf of Mexico every day is your fault!
George W. Bush: Your New Facebook Friend
They say Facebook’s fastest-growing demographic is an older one. What better proof than our ex-president? Over at TIME’s Swampland blog, Kate Pickert has the rundown on George W. Bush’s new Facebook fan page. Hint: It’s probably …
Former Florida GOP Chairman Jim Greer in Hot Water
In a matter of months, Jim Greer has gone from party chairman to purported criminal.
Quotes: Al Gore and Tipper Gore Separating
“We are announcing today that after a great deal of thought and discussion, we have decided to separate.”
– AL AND TIPPER GORE, in an e-mail obtained by Politico, announcing their separation. The couple has been married for …
