He’ll make it through the midterm elections, but only barely. In an interview, Defense Secretary Robert Gates says he plans to resign in 2011.
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Quotes: Michael Bloomberg on Charlie Rangel’s 80th Birthday Party
“I know a few people couldn’t be here tonight because, as they tell it, either they had to get a haircut unexpectedly or they were sure that they’d have a headache. But Charlie, as you know, they were with you as long as they
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“Worst President In History?” A Campaign Ad of PURE INTENSITY
Ben Quayle, you certainly don’t lack for gravitas. But historical perspective? That could maybe use some work.
Primary Roundup: Are We Pro- or Anti-Establishment?
Quotes: Naomi Campbell on Testimony in Liberian War Crimes Trial
“I’ve no motive here. Nothing to gain.”
— NAOMI CAMPBELL, supermodel, in defense of her testimony at the war crimes trial of ex-Liberian President Charles Taylor (Via BBC)
Will Levi Johnston Run for Mayor of Wasilla?
Playgirl pinup, father of Sarah Palin’s grandson and all-around fame lover Levi Johnston has announced a new project: running for office in Palin’s home turf.
Sarah Palin’s Unexpected Get-together with an Angry Alaskan
English surely was a “living language” in this conversation.
Quotes: Sen. Mitch McConnell on President Barack Obama’s Congress
“I am not going to be very interested in doing things left of center. It is going to have to be center right, and I think the president is a flexible man. And I am hoping he will become a born-again moderate.”
— SEN. MITCH …
Detroit Ex-Mayor’s Legal Woes Cost His Mom Election
The sins of the sons are visited upon the mother.
New York Congressman Explains His Explosion
America has a proud history of podium-pounding politicians shouting at the top of their lungs for both pertinent and trivial reasons. But Rep. Anthony Weiner explained to The New York Times today why he chose to turn up the heat …
Sarah Palin’s Facebook Filter: What’s Deleted?
Like it or not, the conservative’s comments are screened.
Wyclef Jean Will Run for President in Haiti
Seven months after his homeland was rattled by a massive earthquake, Wyclef Jean told TIME that he will announce his candidacy for President of Haiti just days before the Aug. 7 deadline.