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early and awful
Aug. 27, 2010
Sharron Angle Trying to Bring McCarthyism Back Into Style
She thinks there are “domestic enemies” in the Senate and House.
By
Dan Amira
early and often
Aug. 27, 2010
Joe Miller Hopes Lisa Murkowski Doesn’t ‘Pull an Al Franken,’ a.k.a. Get More Votes Than Him
Al Franken, you sneaky, dirty man.
By
Dan Amira
god hates pundits
Aug. 27, 2010
Muslims Like Barack Obama Even Though He Eats During Ramadan
No big love from Mormons, though.
By
Avi Zenilman
politics
Aug. 26, 2010
Paterson Doesn’t Like Paying for Baseball Tickets
Is that so criminal? (Maybe.)
By
Avi Zenilman
early and awkward
Aug. 26, 2010
State Assembly Candidate Has Support of His Mom
That’s all we needed to hear.
By
Dan Amira
politics
Aug. 26, 2010
Bristol Palin and ‘the Situation’ on
Dancing With the Stars
A much better couple than Snooki and John McCain.
By
Avi Zenilman
politics
Aug. 26, 2010
The Father of a Dead Wrestler Calls Linda McMahon a Liar
And her campaign takes a chair to the head.
By
Avi Zenilman
early and awful
Aug. 26, 2010
How to
Really
Distance Yourself From Nancy Pelosi
Joke that she might “get sick and die.”
By
Dan Amira
equal rites
Aug. 26, 2010
Former Bush Campaign Chief and RNC Chair Ken Mehlman Comes Out of the Closet
Four years ago this reporter asked Mehlman if he was gay. The answer has changed.
By
Chris Rovzar
early and often
Aug. 25, 2010
Mayoral Candidate Proposes to Girlfriend During Debate
That’s special.
By
Dan Amira
cable news news
Aug. 25, 2010
Major Garrett to Leave Fox News
The White House correspondent is going back to print!
By
Chris Rovzar
politics
Aug. 25, 2010
In Bizarro Version of 2008, John McCain and Sarah Palin Win Big
Outsiders score upsets, establishment candidates roll to victory, and Sarah Palin has a great night.
By
Chadwick Matlin
rnc
Aug. 25, 2010
RNC Tries to Disassociate From Media Director’s Tweet
RNC spokesman says president’s Christianity is “both crystal clear and a non-issue.”
By
Josh Duboff
ground zero mosque
Aug. 24, 2010
Bloomberg: Moving Mosque Would ‘Compromise Our Commitment to Fighting Terror With Freedom’
Mayor gives his second speech in support of the mosque.
By
Josh Duboff
stem cells
Aug. 24, 2010
Administration to Appeal Stem-Cell Ruling
If order is upheld, $54 million in government financing will be suspended.
By
Josh Duboff
early and awful
Aug. 24, 2010
Rick Lazio Is ‘Comfortable’ With Offending 9/11 Veterans
He’s okay with his ad using 9/11 footage, even if it insults policemen and firefighters.
By
Dan Amira
early and often
Aug. 24, 2010
Maloney: Saujani Is Using ‘Karl Rove’ Tactics
Things are getting ugly on the Upper East Side.
By
Chris Rovzar
weird al greene
Aug. 24, 2010
Alvin Greene’s Fiery Mystery Woman
Does Alvin Greene have a girlfriend?
By
Dan Amira
charlie rangel
Aug. 24, 2010
Charlie Rangel Faces Criticism at Candidates’ Forum
He also responds to Obama’s suggestion he retire with “dignity.”
By
Josh Duboff
early and often
Aug. 23, 2010
Colorado Gubernatorial Candidate Takes Showers Like a Crazy Person
With his clothes on.
By
Dan Amira
if it’s in an e-mail it must be true
Aug. 23, 2010
Mitch McConnell’s Subtly Undermining Endorsement of President Obama’s Christianity
It’s Hillary’s “as far as I know” all over again.
By
Dan Amira
paladinosaur
Aug. 23, 2010
Carl Paladino Will Teach Poor People to Stop Being So Dirty
After they move to prison.
By
Dan Amira
rick lazio
Aug. 23, 2010
Lazio Uses 9/11 Images in Latest Anti-Mosque Campaign Ads
His public stance seen as a “double-edged sword.”
By
Josh Duboff
america!
Aug. 20, 2010
Here Is Someone Trying to Blame the ‘Obama Is a Muslim’ Myth on Obama
It’s a pathetic argument.
By
Dan Amira
stuck on you
Aug. 20, 2010
Tim Geithner Will Forever Be Tied to Goldman Sachs
Whether he likes it or not.
By
Jessica Pressler
america!
Aug. 19, 2010
Thirteen Really Muslim Things Obama Has Done
The man is just obsessed with being Muslim.
By
Dan Amira
early and often
Aug. 19, 2010
Rick Santorum Getting Lots of 2012 Support, Claims Rick Santorum
Sure you are.
By
Dan Amira
ballsy state senators
Aug. 19, 2010
Pedro Espada Decides Not to Throw Money at Tailor
Allegedly, Espada decided he didn’t want to pay for his $1,200 suits.
By
Dan Amira
barack obama
Aug. 18, 2010
Poll: One in Five Americans Believes Obama Is a Muslim
Only 34 percent responded correctly about his religion.
By
Josh Duboff
on a boat
Aug. 18, 2010
Mike Tyson Says He Did Drugs Near, But Not On, Candidate’s Boat
Tyson was on a boat! But not, he says, doing drugs.
By
Lindsay Robertson
rod blagojevich
Aug. 17, 2010
Blagojevich Found Guilty of Lying to the FBI, Jury Hung on Other 23 Counts
Former governor convicted of making false statements to the FBI.
By
Bryan Hood
political ads
Aug. 17, 2010
‘Real Mama Grizzlies’ Charge at Sarah Palin in New Campaign
Moms don bear masks to fight Sarah Palin’s attempt to own human and grizzly motherhood.
By
Lindsay Robertson
early and often
Aug. 17, 2010
GOP Actually Makes a Somewhat Clever Steven Slater Reference
The Democrats are sliding out of Obama’s plane.
By
Dan Amira
the third terminator
Aug. 17, 2010
Is Mayor Bloomberg’s Endorsement a Mixed Blessing?
How his mosque advocacy could change things.
By
Dan Amira
early and awesome
Aug. 16, 2010
The Latest Crazy Campaign Ad Is an Old Spice Guy Parody
Vermont Senate candidate Daniel Freilich is on a cow!
By
Lindsay Robertson
ground zero mosque
Aug. 16, 2010
Harry Reid Agrees With Sarah Palin on Ground Zero Mosque
The Democratic Senate majority leader wants it moved.
By
Dan Amira
weird al greene
Aug. 16, 2010
Alvin Greene Kind of Freaking Out Now
He’s just screaming at reporters.
By
Dan Amira
nostalgia
Aug. 16, 2010
Monica Lewinsky’s First Choice: George Stephanopoulos?
A new book claims the most powerful man in the world was just Lewinsky’s safety school.
By
Lindsay Robertson
comings and goings
Aug. 16, 2010
Defense Secretary Robert Gates Leaving Sometime Next Year
Who will his replacement be?
By
Dan Amira
great divorces
Aug. 16, 2010
New York Finally Gets No-Fault Divorce
“New York has brought its divorce laws into the 21st century.”
By
Lindsay Robertson
ballsy former state senators
Aug. 13, 2010
Hiram Monserrate Is Just Showing Up at Political Rallies Uninvited Now
This could be a fun tradition!
By
Chris Rovzar
weird al greene
Aug. 13, 2010
Can Alvin Greene’s Juggernaut Candidacy Overcome His Felony Indictment?
He might be in trouble for that porn incident.
By
Dan Amira
crimes and misdemeanors
Aug. 13, 2010
Maxine Waters Declares Innocence
Like Rangel, she’s wondering why it’s taking so long to start the trial.
By
Dan Amira
early and often
Aug. 13, 2010
Republican Senator Sees Very Little Potential in Party’s Leadership
This should be fairly depressing for John Boehner and Mitch McConnell.
By
Dan Amira
early and often
Aug. 13, 2010
‘Professional Left’ Will Settle for Obama in 2012
Despite their frustration, nobody is stepping up to challenge Obama.
By
Dan Amira
land of the free
Aug. 13, 2010
Mayor Bloomberg Wrote His Own Lines for Ground Zero Mosque Speech
And they were good ones.
By
Chris Rovzar
charlie rangel
Aug. 12, 2010
First Rangel Birthday Party-Referencing GOP Attack Ad Surfaces
“Bad things come in twos.”
By
Josh Duboff
america’s sweetheart
Aug. 12, 2010
New Hampshire Democrats Keep Experimenting With Sarah Palin Death Jokes
So far, they have not found one that works.
By
Dan Amira
early and awesome
Aug. 12, 2010
Incoherent Internet Star Basil Marceaux Not Doing
That
Bad in Hypothetical 2012 Matchup
Obama only leads him by 25 points. It’s a good start!
By
Dan Amira
charlie rangel
Aug. 12, 2010
Rangel’s Birthday Party ‘Damn Sure Ain’t No Funeral’
No more lame excuses.
By
Chadwick Matlin
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