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Would you stand in line at a public hearing overnight for $11 to $35 an hour? Even better question is should you be allowed to?

The Sarah Palin/Mark Sanford saga

What a day! Went into today thinking we'd see a Republican Governor who once was mentioned as a 2012 Presidential candidate. About an hour ago word comes out that Sarah Palin is stepping down. Man I'm good! Wait....Sarah Palin? What happened to Mark Sanford?

RNC Lawsuits Begin
Source: news.infoshop.org

The Law Office of David L. Shulman, with the assistance of Robert Kolstad and volunteers from CRASS, is investigating violations of civil rights that occurred on September 1, 2008, at Shepard Road in St. Paul, Minnesota during the Republican National Convention.

Palin joins call for new Senate election after Stevens' case dropped
Source: Fairbanks Daily News-Miner

JUNEAU — Gov. Sarah Palin on Thursday echoed a call from the Alaska Republican Party for U.S. Sen. Mark Begich to resign after the Justice Department asked a judge to toss out corruption charges against former Sen. Ted Stevens

Newsvine Q & A: Chuck Todd on U.S. Politics

I'm Chuck Todd, NBC News Chief White House Correspondent and author of "How Barack Obama Won." Please join me for another Q&A session here on Newsvine where we'll be discussing U.S. politics.

Newsvine Q & A: Chuck Todd on U.S. Politics

I'm Chuck Todd, NBC News Chief White House Correspondent and author of "How Barack Obama Won." Please join me for another Q&A session here on Newsvine where we'll be discussing U.S. politics.

But, Isn't That Class Warfare?
Source: Daily Kos

A certain weekend morning anchor on one of the cable networks asked her guest last Saturday, in the context of Obama's plan to increase taxes on those making over $250,000 a year, "But, isn't that class warfare?".

Newsvine Q & A: Chuck Todd on U.S. Politics

I'm Chuck Todd, NBC News Chief White House Correspondent and author of "How Barack Obama Won." Please join me for another Q&A session here on Newsvine where we'll be discussing U.S. politics and the presidential transition.

Newsvine Q & A: Chuck Todd on U.S. Politics

I'm Chuck Todd, NBC News Chief White House Correspondent and author of "How Barack Obama Won." Please join me for another Q&A session here on Newsvine where we'll be discussing U.S. politics and the presidential transition.

Newsvine Q & A: Chuck Todd on U.S. Politics

I'm Chuck Todd, NBC News Chief White House Correspondent and author of "How Barack Obama Won" Please join me for another Q&A session here on Newsvine where we'll be discussing U.S. politics and the presidential transition.

Newsvine Q & A: Chuck Todd on U.S. Politics

I'm Chuck Todd, NBC News Chief White House Correspondent and author of "How Barack Obama Won" Please join me for another Q&A session here on Newsvine where we'll be discussing U.S. politics and the presidential transition.

Prop. 8 Exit Polling of African-Americans Way Off, Experts Say
Source: advocate.com

"This is a far cry from the [National Exit Poll] estimate," said Kenneth Sherrill of Hunter College, one of the lead authors of the study. He also noted that four pre-election polls put black support for the antigay ballot initiative anywhere between 41% and 58%.

ACLU sues Arkansas over adoption law
Source: Feministing

One of the less-discussed anti-gay ballot initiatives that passed in November was an Arkansas measure that bars unmarried couples from adopting or foster-parenting.

Newsvine Q & A: Chuck Todd on U.S. Politics

I'm Chuck Todd, NBC News Political Director and Chief White House Correspondent. Please join me for another Q&A session here on Newsvine where we'll be discussing U.S. politics and the presidential transition.

Newsvine Q & A: Chuck Todd on U.S. Politics

I'm Chuck Todd, NBC News Political Director and Chief White House Correspondent. Please join me for another Q&A session here on Newsvine where we'll be discussing U.S. politics and the presidential transition.

CHANGE WE NEED: An Anarchist Perspective on the 2008 Election
Source: community.livejournal.com

The election is over. Barack Obama will become the next president of The United States. The news of Obama's victory resulted in spontaneous celebrations across the country.

Newsvine Q & A: Chuck Todd on U.S. Politics

I'm Chuck Todd, NBC News Political Director. Please join me for another Q&A session here on Newsvine where we'll be discussing U.S. politics and the presidential transition.

First RNC Felony Sentence: Probation - Victory for Court Solidarity
Source: Global Features

Joe Robinson was sentenced this morning on felony first degree property damage stemming from slashed delegate bus tires during the RNC.

Fire Sale on All McCain-Palin Campaign Equipment - The Sleuth
Source: The Washington Post

I wonder if they left all the anti-Obama watermelon/chicken clipart on the computers....

Newsvine Q & A: Chuck Todd on U.S. Politics

I'm Chuck Todd, NBC News Political Director. Please join me for another Q&A session here on Newsvine where we'll be discussing U.S. politics and the presidential transition.

Newsvine Q & A: Chuck Todd on U.S. Politics

I'm Chuck Todd, NBC News Political Director. Please join me for another Q&A session here on Newsvine where we'll be discussing U.S. politics and the presidential transition.

Barack Obama 'caught' having crafty cigarette
Source: Telegraph

Barack Obama promised wife Michelle he would kick the habit if he stood for the White House. But he admitted during the election race he still has the occasional crafty cigarette.

Ann Coulter to deliver book exposing 'guilty' Obama media
Source: Drudge Report

Bestselling author and controversialist Ann Coulter plans to crash Obama's inauguration party with her new work, GUILTY.

When Left is Right (Rachel Maddow - The Anti-Rush))
Source: Newsweek

Rachel Maddow, the anti-Rush. Until recently a self-described outsider, Maddow has catapulted to fame. I like this quote:

Talk Radio All Hype?
Source: airamerica.com

One glance at the mainstream media and you'd think Rush Limbaugh, Sean Hannity, and the down the latter sound like they wield a ton of power Do they?

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