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Iran anniversary ‘punch’ will stun West: Khamenei
TEHRAN (AFP) – Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Monday that Iran is set to deliver a “punch” that will stun world powers during this week’s 31st anniversary of the Islamic revolution. “The Iranian nation, with its unity and God’s grace, will punch the arrogance (Western powers) on the…
Tennessee Lt.-Gov.: ‘I don’t know’ if Obama is US citizen
The lieutenant-governor of Tennessee, a candidate in this year’s gubernatorial election, says he doesn’t know if President Obama is a citizen of the United States. In arguing against making President Obama’s citizenship a political issue, Ron Ramsey told a meeting of Nashville Republicans, “I don’t know whether President Obama is…
Harry Reid taunts McCain: ‘The election’s over, get over’ it
Capitalizing on conservative anger, McCain races ahead in primary battle WASHINGTON — Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) thinks Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) is a sore loser, and needs to “get over” his crushing defeat against President Obama in November of 2008. “John is a great name-caller,” Reid said Monday…
Report: SarahPAC spent thousands buying copies of Palin’s ‘Going Rogue’
Is it money laundering to take donations from your political action committee and convert them into a royalties check through your publisher? Not if you are Alaska’s favorite half-term governor. Sarah Palin, the former politician turned Fox News contributor, spent $63,000 of SarahPAC’s money on copies of her book, “Going…
Accused of ignoring Haiti, Fox executive ‘attacks’ other networks
Fox News has recently encountered criticism for devoting relatively little coverage to the Haiti earthquake and even choosing not to air the benefit concert shown by most other networks. Fox’s decision to keep its focus on domestic politics, however, may be paying off in the ratings. For the week of…
Marines end Iraq mission as Army begins accelerated withdrawal
The U.S. Marine Corps wrapped up nearly seven years in Iraq on Saturday, handing over duties to the Army and signaling the beginning of an accelerated withdrawal of American troops as the U.S. turns its focus away from the waning Iraqi war to a growing one in Afghanistan. In Baghdad,…
Poll: Oregon voters likely to raise taxes on corporations, wealthy
A new poll indicates that Oregon voters strongly favor two ballot measures that would raise taxes on corporations, as well as on individuals making over $125,000 and households with an income over $250,000. Measure 66, which would raise taxes on higher-earning taxpayers, is favored by 52% to 39%. Measure 67,…
Stewart: Fox News can’t hide its erection for Brown
One cable news channel couldn’t hide its excitement as a Republican won Ted Kennedy’s Senate seat Tuesday. Jon Stewart reports that Scott Brown’s victory gave Fox News hosts a giddiness that allows them to even forget those parts of America they hate. The MSNBC anchors may have been depressed as…
We no longer have the votes to pass healthcare, Barney Frank reportedly says
After posts suggesting that local constituents contact Rep. Barney Frank (D-MA) about his comments on the prospects of the Democrats’ healthcare bill, the powerful Massachusetts congressman has purportedly told callers his party doesn’t have the votes in the House to ensure passage. “I live in Barney Frank’s district, and I…
Lieberman: Democrats must ‘move to the center’
Connecticut Senator Joe Lieberman spoke with Fox News’ Neil Cavuto on Tuesday and said that Scott Brown’s win in the Massachusetts’ special election to fill the seat left open by the late Edward M. Kennedy would send a strong message to Washington, and to the Democratic Party. “The independents are…
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