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Kucinich: Stop overthrowing governments to end attacks on U.S. embassies
At a House hearing regarding security failures in Benghazi, Rep. Dennis Kucinnich (D-OH) on Wednesday railed against U.S. military intervention in Libya and around the world. “The security threats in Libya, including the unchecked extremist groups who are armed to the teeth, exist because our nation spurred on a civil…
Westboro Baptist: Same sex marriage legalization is ‘a fait accompli’
Jonathan Phelps, a member of the notoriously anti-gay Westboro Baptist Church, said Wednesday that the legalization of same sex marriage in the United States was inevitable. He explained on The David Pakman Show that marriage equality was a “fait accompli” because the Supreme Court was going to “mandate” it soon.…
Duckworth rips Walsh over ‘dress’ attack: Mostly I’ve worn one color – camouflage
In a debate stunt gone wrong on Tuesday night, incumbent Congressman Rep. Joe Walsh (R-IL) attacked his Democratic challenger, Iraq War veteran Tammy Duckworth, by showing a photo of Duckworth choosing her dress for the 2012 Democratic National Convention, which she neatly turned around by calling attention to her military…
Republican official to MSNBC host: Voter suppression accusation is ‘extremely insulting’
Republican National Committee Communications Manager Sean Spicer on Tuesday insisted that MSNBC host Thomas Roberts had insulted him after he was asked if Republicans “had put too much stock in voter suppression.” “I actually find it extremely insulting to say that there was any effort by anyone to suppress the…
Chris Jansing teases ‘Sesame Street’ character Elmo about being a bigamist
A tongue-in-cheek MSNBC interview with popular Sesame Street character Elmo had an awkward moment when Jansing and Co. host Chris Jansing suggested the “decidedly apolitical” red monster might be a bigamist. When Jansing asked Elmo if he would have a first lady as part of “Elmo: The Musical,” his upcoming…
Killed former SEAL used in stump speech thought Romney was ‘pathetic’: friend
The friend of a former Navy SEAL who was recently killed during attacks in Libya says that his friend “would definitely not approve” of Republican Presidential nominee Mitt Romney invoking his name to score political points. Over the past week, Romney has been recalling a chance meeting with former Navy…
Clinton mocks Romney: ‘Old moderate Mitt’ is back!
Former President Bill Clinton literally jumped up and down on Tuesday while jabbing Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney for appearing to move to the center after months of campaigning as a “severe conservative.” During a campaign appearance for President Barack Obama in Las Vegas, Clinton noted that he had a…
Ohio GOP senatorial candidate repeatedly ducks auto bailout question
The Republican aiming to unseat Ohio Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) repeatedly dodged a newspaper editorial board’s questions regarding the federal bailout of the auto industry, according to video released Tuesday. The Youngstown Vindicator reported that state Treasurer Josh Mandel (R) got into the contentious exchange when the board asked him…
Soledad O’Brien presses Romney surrogate who voted to cut embassy funding but blames Obama for attacks
CNN host Soledad O’Brien on Wednesday challenged a Romney surrogate who is blaming President Barack Obama’s administration for the attacks in Libya even though he pressured the State Department to reduce security personnel when he voted to cut embassy funding. Rep. Jason Chaffetz (R-UT) has spent the week appearing on…
Sen. Sanders ‘surprised’ if Biden doesn’t ‘decimate’ Ryan in debate
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) thinks Vice President Joe Biden will be able to dominate the debate on Thursday because of Rep. Paul Ryan’s (R-WI) controversial budget plan. “These are devastating cuts [to Medicare and Medicaid,]” he told Current TV host Eliot Spitzer. “What kind of moral outlook throws children, poor…
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