For months, Nigeria’s president had held off on announcing his candidacy for the 2011 election. When it was time to shed speculation, he went directly to the public – via Facebook.
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WATCH: This Councilman Has Seen Too Many Movies
Politicians: What did they do before their every move was watched by cameras?
Levi Johnston: America’s Least-Popular Politician
In a result that will shock no one, a recent poll found that Alaska’s own Levi Johnston is universally hated.
Fidel-Castro Fashion: The Revival of the Revolutionary Ensemble
As the summer comes to a close, Cuba’s former commander rolled a fall classic out of his closet. Was it a sign of greater involvement or just a plain-old guise?
An Educated Populace, High Taxes Mean Fewer Smokers
Sometimes studies determine things that are obvious! But this does not mean they are useless!
Study: GOP Out Tweets the Dems
For the 2010 elections, the results of the Twitter primary are in. And the Republicans have won.
Primary Roundup: McCain, Meek, Quayle Claim Victories
Arizona, Florida, Vermont and Alaska held primary elections on Tuesday, and the results were a mix of surprises, sure bets and viral video sensations.
Quotes: Rep. John Boehner on President Barack Obama’s Economic Team
“We’ve tried 19 months of government-as-community organizer. It hasn’t worked. Our fresh start needs to begin now,”
— JOHN BOEHNER, House Minority Leader, on his suggestion that President Barack Obama fire his entire economic …
Quotes: White House Spokesman on President Obama’s Religion
“People are focused on other issues,”
— BILL BURTON, White House spokesman, on why Americans probably don’t know President Barack Obama’s religion (Via USA Today)
Should Utah Have to Remove Roadside Memorial Crosses?
Utah has to remove crosses memorializing fallen state troopers from public roads, according to a ruling by a federal appeals court issued Wednesday.
Quotes: President Barack Obama on the State of the American Economy
“Slowly, but surely, we are moving in the right direction. We’re on the right track. The economy is getting stronger,”
— PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA, on the state of the American economy, before an audience of residents in Columbus, Ohio
Quotes: Democratic Aide on President Obama’s Ground Zero Mosque Talk
“We understand why the president would want to talk about this issue, but the timing couldn’t have been any worse,”
— AN UNNAMED HOUSE DEMOCRATIC LEADERSHIP AIDE, on President Barack Obama’s decision to address the potential …