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early and often
Apr. 4, 2011
Somebody Sent Representative Peter King a Bloody Pig’s Foot
Just your everyday crazy.
By
Chris Rovzar
early and often
Apr. 3, 2011
Deputy Social Secretary Ebs Burnough Leaves White House
The well-liked cultural guru, who produced such events as “A Broadway Celebration” at the White House, is moving on to a private-sector job in New York City.
By
Chris Rovzar
fake presidential candidates
Apr. 1, 2011
This Week in Fake Presidential Candidates
Seriously, what are you guys doing?
By
Dan Amira
total recall
Apr. 1, 2011
Let the Recall Insanity Begin!
Wisconsin Democrats file their first petitions.
By
Dan Amira
early and often
Apr. 1, 2011
Obama Releases First Reelection Ad*
No, it’s just a Republican spoof of an Obama reelection ad.
By
Dan Amira
money woes
Apr. 1, 2011
John Boehner Caught Between Barack and a Tea Party
Can he craft a deal that appeases both the White House and the tea party?
By
Dan Amira
early and awkward
Mar. 31, 2011
Newt Gingrich Announces Next Meaningless Deadline
It’s May!
By
Dan Amira
early and awkward
Mar. 31, 2011
Congressman Hopes America’s Intervention in Libya Doesn’t Spread to Africa
That would be terrible if that ever happened!
By
Dan Amira
crazy in arizona
Mar. 31, 2011
Gabby Giffords Holding Everything Up
Just decide whether you’re going to run already!
By
Dan Amira
puppies!!!!!!
Mar. 30, 2011
State Senate Rejects Ruben Diaz Bill Requiring You to Train Your Dog
Bad state senator, bad!
By
Dan Amira
the donald
Mar. 30, 2011
Donald Trump Now Contends That Birth Announcements in General
Don’t Even Exist
What?! How did we miss this!?!
By
Dan Amira
revolt like an egyptian
Mar. 30, 2011
Reuters: Obama Secretly Authorized First Step Toward Covert U.S. Support for Libyan Rebels
We are so good at keeping secrets.
By
Chris Rovzar
bons mots
Mar. 30, 2011
Something the Matter, Joe Klein?
“I have never before seen such a bunch of vile, desperate-to-please, shameless, embarrassing losers coagulated under a single party’s banner.”
By
Dan Amira
early and awesome
Mar. 30, 2011
Scott Walker Prankster Ian Murphy on Running for Congress and Why Buffalo Sucks
Not your typical candidate, or your typical Q&A.
By
Dan Amira
debatable
Mar. 30, 2011
First Republican Primary Debate Postponed Due to Complete Lack of Candidates
It’s moving from early May to September since nobody is running yet.
By
Dan Amira
stuck in the mittle
Mar. 29, 2011
Mitt Romney Still the Front-Runner, Say Insiders
Sarah Palin is whatever you call the person ninth most likely to win the nomination.
By
Dan Amira
early and awkward
Mar. 29, 2011
Chuck Schumer Caught Programming His Fellow Senate Robots
“I always use the word extreme,” Mr. Schumer said. “That is what the caucus instructed me to use this week.”
By
Dan Amira
early and awkward
Mar. 29, 2011
Newt Gingrich Warns of America Turning Secular Atheist Radical Islamist
This is not an ‘Onion’ article.
By
Dan Amira
words
Mar. 29, 2011
Comparing Word Clouds From ‘Why We’re at War’ Speeches
How does the language in Obama’s speech compare to words used to explain why we were in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Kosovo?
By
Dan Amira
what other people think
Mar. 29, 2011
Obama’s Speech Answered Some Questions, Avoided Others
Political pundits and opinion columnists react.
By
Dan Amira
revolt like an egyptian
Mar. 28, 2011
President Obama Explains Why We’re in Libya, and No Place Else
Obama defends his decision to intervene in Libya, but not in other countries undergoing similar upheavals.
By
Dan Amira
the donald
Mar. 28, 2011
Donald Trump’s Birth Certificate Isn’t Actually Legit
What a conundrum!
By
Julie Gerstein
video
Mar. 28, 2011
John Heilemann on
Morning Joe
: Obama Still ‘Making Policy on the Fly’
When to get involved?
By
Sarah Frank
no he cain’t
Mar. 28, 2011
President Herman Cain Would Not Appoint a Muslim Cabinet Member or Judge
Will this be the gaffe that destroys the former pizza-chain CEO’s otherwise unstoppable road to the White House?
By
Dan Amira
ballsy state senators
Mar. 28, 2011
Feds: Pedro Espada Cheated on His Taxes Too
This guy just can’t win.
By
Chris Rovzar
the donald
Mar. 28, 2011
Donald Trump Gets Even More Birthery, Wrong
The newspaper announcements!
By
Dan Amira
video
Mar. 28, 2011
‘Cuomo for President’ Chatter Continues on
Morning Joe
Too soon?
By
Sarah Frank
ink-stained wretches
Mar. 28, 2011
What Makes a Closet a Closet?
And why was a reporter stuck in one during a fund-raiser featuring Joe Biden?
By
Dan Amira
bons mots
Mar. 28, 2011
Rand Paul Is More Legitimate Than Other Fake Presidential Candidates, Says Rand Paul
Ballsy.
By
Dan Amira
let’s get civical
Mar. 28, 2011
Mayor Bloomberg Sports Cameltoe in Public
During the Inner Circle dinner, Hizzoner spoofed ‘Spider-Man’ and ‘Mamma Mia!’
By
Chris Rovzar
revolt like an egyptian
Mar. 28, 2011
President Obama to Finally Explain Why We’re Bombing Another Country
What will he say in his not-quite-prime-time address tonight?
By
Dan Amira
cuomolot
Mar. 27, 2011
Cuomo, Legislature Reach New York Budget Deal
Extra-credit points for meeting the deadline, for once.
By
Adam Pasick
oh pawlease
Mar. 25, 2011
Tim Pawlenty Reality Check
How can he be the front-runner if he’s barely getting any support?
By
Dan Amira
bachmann ambition overdrive
Mar. 24, 2011
God Has Apparently Asked Michele Bachmann to Run for President
She’s reportedly really doing this.
By
Dan Amira
the donald
Mar. 23, 2011
For the Love of God, Somebody Show Donald Trump How to Use a Search Engine Already
He still can’t find a photo of young Obama.
By
Dan Amira
weiners
Mar. 23, 2011
Anthony Weiner Both Realistic, Delusional About Health-Care Reform’s Fate
He’s still pulling for the public option.
By
Dan Amira
the third terminator
Mar. 23, 2011
Mayor Bloomberg Just Wants People to Like Him Again?
He’s releasing a campaign-style TV ad, despite not running for anything.
By
Dan Amira
early and awkward
Mar. 23, 2011
The Recipe for a Typical Newt Gingrich Political Attack
Obama decision + ridiculous historical comparison + blatant flip-flop = Gingrich on Libya.
By
Dan Amira
the most important people in the world
Mar. 23, 2011
Garth Brooks Still Loves President Obama ‘to Death’
Who needs you, Matt Damon?
By
Dan Amira
international intrigue
Mar. 23, 2011
President Obama Wisely Decides to Cancel Field Trip to Mayan Ruins
There are enough photos of Obama sightseeing in Latin America while bombs fall in Libya.
By
Dan Amira
paulitics
Mar. 22, 2011
Presidential Race Will Likely Involve a Paul of Some Kind
Rand or Ron … OR BOTH??
By
Dan Amira
what can brown do for you?
Mar. 22, 2011
Senator Scott Brown, Ladies’ Man
The Massachusetts Republican supports Planned Parenthood.
By
Dan Amira
revolt like an egyptian
Mar. 22, 2011
Surprisingly, Getting Kidnapped by Libyan Government Forces Is Completely Terrifying
Four released ‘Times’ journalists tell their story.
By
Chris Rovzar
equal rites
Mar. 22, 2011
Bloomberg Pledges to Lobby Albany on Behalf of Marriage Equality
“If there’s a chance to pass a bill, I will do it.”
By
Chris Rovzar
let’s get civical
Mar. 21, 2011
Deputy Mayor Howard Wolfson Defends Bike Lanes
An article in this week’s ‘New York’ has his spokes in a twist.
By
Chris Rovzar
oh pawlease
Mar. 21, 2011
Guy Obviously Running for President to Announce He’s Running for President
Tim Pawlenty is forming an exploratory committee.
By
Dan Amira
what’s the matter with wisconsin?
Mar. 18, 2011
Judge Blocks Wisconsin Anti-Union Law (But Does It Matter?)
It’s not the law itself but the way it was passed that’s the problem.
By
Dan Amira
barbourism
Mar. 18, 2011
Haley Barbour’s Son Doesn’t Take Criticism Well
He lashes out after Bill Kristol writes a critical piece about his dad.
By
Dan Amira
equal rites
Mar. 18, 2011
As Obama’s Gay-Marriage ‘Evolution’ Continues, a Majority of Americans Have Already Evolved
Fifty-three percent support gay marriage in a new poll.
By
Dan Amira
national palestinian radio
Mar. 17, 2011
Anthony Weiner Sarcastically Praises NPR Defunding Vote for Two Straight Minutes
This looks like it was very cathartic.
By
Dan Amira
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