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how tweet it is
Aug. 17, 2011
Chris Christie Still Not Running for President, or, the Problem With Reporting on Twitter
Jonathan Alter maybe should have taken some more time with this one.
By
Dan Amira
eye of newt
Aug. 17, 2011
Newt Gingrich Going to Hawaii — for Fund-raising, Obviously
It’s definitely not for his anniversary.
By
Dan Amira
disunion
Aug. 17, 2011
Wisconsin Democrats Survive Their Recall Elections
The state senate remains just barely in Republican control.
By
Dan Amira
tea time
Aug. 17, 2011
Tea Partiers Care More About Godlier Government Than Smaller Government
Two professors have studied exactly what kind of people became tea partiers.
By
Dan Amira
only in america
Aug. 16, 2011
Treasurer Chooses Rick Perry Over Stephen Colbert
Sometimes you have to put your career first.
By
Caroline Bankoff
lies and the lying liars who tell them
Aug. 16, 2011
BREAKING: Rush Limbaugh and Sean Hannity Are Liars
They’re claiming that President Obama inherited a 5.7 or 5.6 percent unemployment rate.
By
Dan Amira
stuck in the mittle
Aug. 16, 2011
Mitt Romney on Guy’s Girlfriend: ‘Nice’
What was that about Mitt being weird?
By
Joe Coscarelli
the third terminator
Aug. 16, 2011
People Are Feeling Worse About Mayor Bloomberg Than They Have for the Past Six Years
On the flip side, they’re really ready for Wal-Mart.
By
Chris Rovzar
bachmann ambition overdrive
Aug. 16, 2011
Michele Bachmann Wishes Elvis Presley a Happy Deathday
Whoops!
By
Dan Amira
early and awkward
Aug. 16, 2011
There Could Be Yet Another Republican Interested in Entering the GOP Primary
The Paul Ryan rumors are here.
By
Noreen Malone
oh pawlease
Aug. 16, 2011
Tim Pawlenty and a Recent History of the First Candidates to Drop Out
The first dropouts can still go on to great things.
By
Dan Amira
paulitics
Aug. 16, 2011
Sorry, Jon Stewart, Ron Paul Is Not in the Top Tier
He deserves respect and attention, but we all know he’s not a viable candidate.
By
Dan Amira
bachmann ambition overdrive
Aug. 16, 2011
Michele Bachmann’s Family Rats Her Out
They snitched to Politico that Bachmann wasn’t at a family reunion as she claimed.
By
Dan Amira
rick rolling
Aug. 16, 2011
Rick Perry Calls Ben Bernanke ‘Almost Treasonous,’ Not Sure About President Obama’s Patriotism [Updated]
The Federal Reserve chairman might want to stay out of Texas for a while.
By
Dan Amira
the paulitics of fear
Aug. 15, 2011
Should Ron Paul Be Getting More Press?
Sure, we’ll bite.
By
Caroline Bankoff
politics
Aug. 15, 2011
Campaign Drama: Frank Rich and Adam Moss Discuss the Kickoff of the GOP Soap Opera
A gaffe, a debate, a straw poll, and the late entrance of a gorilla.
By
Frank Rich
and
Adam Moss
bons mots
Aug. 15, 2011
Bill Clinton Has a Bit of a Crush on Rick Perry
“He’s a good looking rascal.”
By
Dan Amira
stuck in the mittle
Aug. 15, 2011
Mitt Romney Mixes Up Iowa and New Hampshire
To proud early-primary states, this is as bad as yelling out the wrong person’s name during sex.
By
Dan Amira
the new adventures of old christine
Aug. 15, 2011
Christine O’Donnell Regrets, Lies About, Infamous Witch Ad
She has written a book to satisfy the public’s hunger for more information about her terrible candidacy.
By
Dan Amira
photo op
Aug. 15, 2011
It’s Impossible to Look Good While Eating Food on a Stick
Just ask Mitt Romney and Rick Perry.
By
Dan Amira
no he cain’t
Aug. 15, 2011
Herman Cain Hopes for Another Fifth-Place Finish
Setting a high bar.
By
Dan Amira
rick rolling
Aug. 15, 2011
All of a Sudden, Rick Perry More Critical of His Controversial HPV Initiative
We wonder what changed …
By
Dan Amira
rick rolling
Aug. 14, 2011
Check Out Rick Perry’s New Campaign Bus
Now we’re Rick Rollin’.
By
Ray Rahman
ames straw poll
Aug. 13, 2011
How Did GOP Candidates Woo Voters at Today’s Ames Straw Poll?
Let us count the ways.
By
Carrie Battan
rick rolling
Aug. 13, 2011
It’s Official: Rick Perry Is Part of the 2012 Race [Update]
The Texan steals thunder from the Ames Straw Poll.
By
Carrie Battan
america’s sweetheart
Aug. 12, 2011
Sarah Palin Still Pretending That She Might Run for President
She may continue to pretend all the way until October.
By
Dan Amira
stuck in the mittle
Aug. 12, 2011
Mitt Romney: Still Quite Wealthy
He’s worth between $190 million and $250 million.
By
Dan Amira
politics
Aug. 12, 2011
Meet the Mayoral Candidate Whose Newest Hire Is Better Known Than He Is
Tom Allon is making a serious bid to have his bid taken seriously.
By
Noreen Malone
health carnage
Aug. 12, 2011
Clinton–Appointed Judge Rules Against Health-Care Reform
This is the first time this has happened.
By
Dan Amira
rick rolling
Aug. 12, 2011
Does Rick Perry Think Medicare and Social Security Are Unconstitutional?
His comments on Medicare and Social Security could come back to haunt him.
By
Dan Amira
2012
Aug. 12, 2011
Obama Campaign Promises They Won’t Be Calling Mitt Romney ‘Weird,’ Exactly
David Axelrod is mincing words now.
By
Joe Coscarelli
no he cain’t
Aug. 12, 2011
The Mystery of Herman Cain and the Donna Summer Lyrics
Why does Cain keep quoting her? And does he even know that he’s doing it?
By
Dan Amira
master debaters
Aug. 12, 2011
What You Missed in the Primary Season’s Third Republican Debate
The worsts, bests, and mosts.
By
Dan Amira
masterdebaters
Aug. 12, 2011
Video: Watch Highlights From Tonight’s Republican Primary Debate in Iowa
Spoiler alert: Newt Gingrich really, really hates the debt-reduction super-committee.
By
Sarah Frank
photo op
Aug. 11, 2011
Iowa Loves Corn
They even use it for voting.
By
Dan Amira
downgradepocalypse
Aug. 11, 2011
Barack Obama Slams Congress in ‘Angry’ Speech
“There’s something wrong with our politics.”
By
Joe Coscarelli
eye of newt
Aug. 11, 2011
Newt Gingrich Is Short-Staffed
His wife Callista is serving as his photographer.
By
Joe Coscarelli
rick rolling
Aug. 11, 2011
It’s Official, Almost: Rick Perry Is Running
He’ll announce Saturday.
By
Dan Amira
party chat
Aug. 11, 2011
Gloria Steinem: Sarah Palin and Michele Bachmann ‘Are There to Oppose the Women’s Movement’
“That’s their job.”
By
Bennett Marcus
master debaters
Aug. 11, 2011
Can Jon Huntsman Wow America Tonight?
The Iowa debate is a huge opportunity for him.
By
Dan Amira
america’s sweetheart
Aug. 11, 2011
Sarah Palin Just Happened to Decide to Head Over to Iowa This Weekend
What? Iowa is a lovely place this time of year.
By
Dan Amira
frothy mixtures
Aug. 10, 2011
Rick Santorum Has a New Gay-Marriage Shtick
Marriage is like a napkin?
By
Dan Amira
super friends
Aug. 10, 2011
Why Rob Portman Is the Key to the Debt-Reduction Super-Committee
He is open to raising taxes!
By
Dan Amira
early and often
Aug. 10, 2011
Democrats Not Very Interested in a Primary Challenge to President Obama
It seems most are still pretty satisfied.
By
Dan Amira
the hunt for red november
Aug. 10, 2011
Bush Endorses Huntsman!*
Which Bush? Nope, not that one. Nope, not that one either. Or that one.
By
Dan Amira
crime
Aug. 9, 2011
Man Charged With Threatening Joe Lieberman Online
This one was serious!
By
Joe Coscarelli
super friends
Aug. 9, 2011
Democrats Make First Selections to the Debt All-Star Team
Otherwise known as the “super committee.”
By
Dan Amira
bachmann ambition overdrive
Aug. 9, 2011
Michele Bachmann’s Eyes Are a Full-Blown Internet Thing Now
“Hot Chicks With Michele Bachmann’s Eyes.”
By
Dan Amira
real estate
Aug. 9, 2011
Man Rents Hamptons Home to Clintons for a Smile
Elie Hirschfeld has an interesting clause in his rental agreement.
By
Chris Rovzar
2012
Aug. 9, 2011
Obama to Pull a George W. Bush, Go Negative on ‘Weird’ Mitt Romney [Update]
The president’s reelection campaign gets a dress rehearsal.
By
Joe Coscarelli
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