Politics
Congressman Requests "Donation" for Securing Fireworks Permits
Requested $10,000 in advance of intervening on constituent's behalf
Ryan VP Pick Makes Little Dent in Polls
Increase in support for Romney since VP pick has been negligible.
Romney Avoids Ryan's Medicare Proposals
The presumptive GOP nominee has distanced himself from cuts proposed by Paul Ryan.
Florida Has its First Openly Gay Legislator
David Richardson has been elected to the Florida House.
Mursi Calls For Regime Change in Syria
The Egyptian President made the comments at the Islamic Solidarity Conference in Mecca.
Misreading the Tea Party
A new book misunderstands the libertarian-leaning portion of the Tea Party movement and exaggerates the importance of the movement's social conservatives.
Special Ops to Launch Campaign Against Obama
Blame the President for high level leaks and for taking credit for Bin Laden killing.
New Yorkers Want Politicians Out of The Chik-Fil-A Scandal
Eighty three percent of New Yorkers do not want politicians telling the public how to shop for fast food.
Ryan Position on Stimulus Muddled
Claimed to be against TARP, then sought out funds for companies back in Wisconsin.
Most Are Not Happy With Where We're Going
Seventy five percent of Americans are unhappy with the direction of the country.
Insane Clown Posse Planning to Sue FBI Over Juggalo Gang Affiliation
An FBI report classified their fan club as a gang, the clowns have asked their fans to report any mistreatment by law enforcement to them.
$600/Day Fine Threatened For Pennsylvania Woman Serving Needy Kids Free Lunch
For local bureaucrats there's no such thing as a free lunch except the ones they approve
Obama Campaign Confident About Joe Biden
As confident as they've been about economic recovery the last three years, or more confident?
Romney on Obama: Just Trying to "Hang On To Power"
Calls Obama's campaign one based on enmity and anger, says president would do anything to hold on to power.
Sarah Palin: Hillary Clinton Should Replace Joe Biden on Dem Ticket
Not the worst advice
Rudy Giuliani Questions Joe Biden's Mental Capacity To Serve as President
Also says Biden "isn't bright"
Funeral Rights and Speech Rights
The new federal ban on funeral protests sacrifices liberty in an ostentatious display of patriotism.
Tommy Thompson Wins Squeaker in Wisconsin Senate Primary
The former Republican governor, 70, and in 2008 a candidate, briefly, for president, will face Democrat Rep. Tammy Baldwin in November
Incumbent, Stearns, Loses To Newcomer, Yoho
The veterinarian and grassroots conservative will represent the GOP in the general election
Chris Donovan Takes a Tumble in CT's 5th District
Corruption scandal handed the Democratic nomination to Elizabeth Esty
John Mica Defeats Tea Party Challenger, Sandy Adams
The two incumbents had been redistricted into a two-scorpions-in-a-pit situation
Prominent Hungarian Anti-Semite is Jewish
The politically prominent bigot is the grandson of an Auschwitz survivor
New Polling on Tea Party's Libertarian Roots
About one-third of Freedomworks members really disagree with the others
Obama Treats Medicare Like a "Piggy Bank," Says Ryan
He touts the Romney-Ryan proposal as the disastrous program's salvation
Romney Campaign Denounces Biden's "Chains" Remark
Wacky veep claimed GOP and Wall Street want to put Americans "back in chains."
Usain Bolt Just Says No to UK's Taxes on Non-Resident Athletes
Her Majesty just wants her cut of the fruits of other people's labor
Bloomberg Wants Election Debate on Immigration
At least it's not about stupid Nanny State crap.
California Initiative Puts Profit Ahead of Science
Proposition 37 props up profits for organic growers and denies the scientific consensus in favor of biotech crops.
California Congressman Abruptly Resigns
Democrat Dennis Cardoza to step down Wednesday, cites family concerns.
Congressional Primaries Today in Four States
Connecticut holds most expensive primary race in country.
Homeowners Look to Cash In on Conventions
Republicans, Democrats, journalists, protestors -- anybody need a place to stay?
Ryan's First Major Fundraiser Closed to Press
Fundraiser with billionaire mega-donor Sheldon Adelson at The Venetian in Las Vegas.
Standard Chartered to Pay $340 Million Fine Over Eluding Iran Sanctions
Admitted to at least $250 billion in transactions
