RNC protester sentenced to 2 years on bomb charge

A protester who pleaded guilty to possessing Molotov cocktails during last year's Republican Convention has been sentenced to two years in prison.

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Convention off to rocky start amid hurricane

Republicans set aside the agenda to focus on hurricane relief in the opening hours of their national convention, only to see the scaled-back program for Day One overshadowed by jarring disclosures about the family and work life of John McCain's running mate, Sarah Palin.

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Republicans start arena conversion for convention

Construction crews began removing row after row of Xcel Energy Center seats. Forklift drivers slid load after load of electrical equipment off semi trucks. And the arena's manager handed over a ceremonial key to the building.

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excerpt: "" An Idaho Republican Party leader who helped oust the state GOP chairman in 2008 faces charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after an altercation escalated while he photographed a home with a delinquent mortgage. ""

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Joe Lieberman Made His Bed With The Republicans

Joe Leiberman who campaigned courageously for John McCain earned the job of caucusing with those who he aligned himself with during the presidential campaign.

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The FBI became aware of DePalma's plans at the CrimeThinc Convergence near Waldo, Wis. During the event, DePalma told an FBI informant he planned to "make some bombs" and "blow up" things during the RNC in St. Paul.

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Lets Talk about "liberals"

When Mitt Romney gave his vitrolic rant at the Republican National Convention, I got more than a little upset. I wrote this article then and I think its time we remembered our history and reclaimed our heritage that would not have been possible without "liberals."

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All around me, a million cops in their absurd post-9/11 space-combat get-ups stand guard as @!$%#s in papier-mache puppet heads scramble around for one last moment of network face time before the coverage goes dark.

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Was feminism necessary to produce Sarah Palin's fine performance at the Republican Convention? She is of course no heroine to radical feminists, who disliked everything she said, but could one rightly say--could they say--that she is indebted to their brand of feminism for the op …

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"Two former Midlanders, who authorities say planned to target law enforcement during the Republican National Convention, face federal charges of illegally possessing Molotov cocktails.

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Sure, the Republican National Convention was shortened by a day, but three days is still a lot to handle. Here's the whole thing in a minute to help you catch up if you missed it. USA!! USA!! USA!! In case you were busy. Here it is, just like we like it. Short.

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I suspect some Democrats were starting to get at least a little worried about Joe Biden's praise for John McCain. The two have been friends for decades, and Biden has a tendency to tell crowds just how much he likes the Republican nominee.

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A record 38.9 million U.S. TV viewers watched John McCain accept the Republican nomination for president on Thursday, slightly more than the 38.3 million people who tuned in for Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama's speech, Nielsen Media Research reported.

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With less then two months before the general election, what do Barack Obama and John McCain need to don in order to win the White House.

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This is an opinion of McCain's speech. I have my own opinion, but I want everyone to see every opinion.

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Joe Biden's response to the McCain speech.

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McCain Delivers In Spite of Scepticism

John McCain hit a chord tonight and you cannot take that away from the old warrior. In spite of a few boisterous protesters who managed to penetrate the halls of the Republican convention, McCain came across as calm, in control and confident.

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Classless protests

I'm an Obama supporter by I'm disgusted by the time-release protests designed to disrupt Sen. McCain's speech. The country has a right to hear -- and needs to hear -- what he has to say.

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In two different focus groups of Clinton-supporting Nevada women -- married and unmarried -- conducted immediately after Gov. Sarah Palin's Wednesday night speech to the Republican National Convention, a few common reactions quickly took shape.

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Sarah Palin addressed the Republican Convention last night and did what she needed to do. She delivered a strong message and introduced herself to the World.

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Republicans Need to Think About "Soccer Mom"

"What's the difference between a hockey mom and a pit bull," she said, pausing for a beat and a smirk. "Lipstick."

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Drill, baby, drill. Sarah Palin was relentless in her speech Wednesday night. She drilled Barack Obama, elites, San Francisco, the press, and civil libertarians. She even went after Michelle Obama. And she did it all with a smile and a little mischief.

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Palin's Speech

So far, I am not impressed (ok, fair enough, her far-right stances make it impossible for Sarah Palin to impress me). Her delivery is full on "I'm reading my lines" and sing-songy and her tone is that of a cheerleader. Palin does not sound competent to step in as president.

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One of MSNBC's mics was live, catching gems like this from idealogue and Reagan/Bush speechwriter Peggy Noonan, discussing Sarah Palin: "It's over."

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Alone At The RNC

Someone named Gustav came knocking on the door, stuck his head in, looked around and then left. Since everyone felt the need to try and answer the door, Republicans were left with a short and dry first day of convention activities.

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Bucket Head

While watching Fred Thompson deliver his speech to the GOP convention this evening, I now know why he did not stand a chance in the primary. What a pile of lies and double-talk. Early in his speech, Thompson proclaims:

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The Price of Tea in St. Paul

>>>>>>>>>>>> police temporarily detained and photographed at least 50 people who were inside the building. St.

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Here is some interesting information relating to Gov. Palin and her relationship with the Alaska Independence Party. America, you answer the question.

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