NBC News said Tuesday it has reprimanded the employee responsible for mistakenly flashing a picture of Osama bin Laden on MSNBC as Chris Matthews talked about Barack Obama. picked by maxriter 2 months ago

President George W. Bush commented on Sen. Hillary Clinton's controversial "red phone" campaign ads at the White House today, telling reporters, "When that red phone rings, I just let it go straight to voicemail."

***HE WAS NOT JOKING BOYS AND GIRLS picked by badbud 2 months ago

Quarrelling Kenyan leaders reach an accord. Maybe the jury is still out, but it is nice to at least see a glimmer of hope from Kenya. picked by rambler 2 months ago

As Hillary’s presidential bid falters, are the Clintons turning to their daughter Chelsea to continue the White House dynasty picked by 2manyusernames 2 months ago

Well, not exactly... but it sure sounds like it. picked by tigertony 2 months ago

If he'd take his head out from his nether regions he might actually find out what's going on.

*Video. picked by dollyllama 2 months ago

"Obama did not plagiarize his whole campaign from Jimmy Smits fictional campaign on The West Wing. No, no, The West Wing plagiarized Obama's campaign from the future." picked by gammerus 2 months ago

Ending months of speculation, Mayor Michael Bloomberg announced last night that he will not launch a self-financed bid for the White House, but said he will consider endorsing a candidate who "takes an independent, nonpartisan approach" to running the country.

EDIT: I'm not sure why this got downvoted, it is news, and as far as I can tell is not a dupe. picked by mahler87 2 months ago

No they're getting petty - what politician hasn't donned 'traditional garb' to win favor?

A photograph circulating on the Internet of Democratic Sen. Barack Obama dressed in traditional local garments during a visit to Kenya in 2006 is causing a dustup in the presidential campaign over what constitutes a smear. picked by bevissimo 3 months ago

A "Brit" speaks his mind; this is something worth hearing. picked by SpamTrap 3 months ago

There are a couple issues McCain is facing right now regarding election finances. These could dramatically effect his ability to campaign.

In order for the FEC to make a ruling they need a quorum but there are are not enough members. Obama is blocking the confirmation of an appointee. If Obama continues this, McCain will have his hands tied financially and Obama will obtain a huge advantage. picked by 2manyusernames 3 months ago

Please, lets not make this a repeat of 2000!

Florida, don't ruin it for the rest of us. picked by ashlesdc 3 months ago

Ralph Nader may soon announce intent to run in this years presidential election.

Seriously.
(Kinda sorta update, He will be on Meet the Press Sunday morning, original here picked by ashlesdc 3 months ago

"A new poll has Bush breaking a new nadir in presidential approval ratings, beating out Harry Truman’s 22% for the lowest support among Americans in the nation’s history." picked by gammerus 3 months ago

Until he was circumcised with a machete in front of a jeering mob and then dragged off to be beheaded, Robert Ochieng had been a symbol of modern, post-tribal harmony in Kenya.

We badly need some brighter people making decisions for our policies. picked by DerAlt1 3 months ago

Barack Obama's campaign, riding a wave of 10 straight victories in the contest for the Democratic nomination after wins in Wisconsin and Hawaii, today urged Hillary Clinton to bow to the inevitable and accept defeat. picked by 2manyusernames 3 months ago

Instead of buying more trailers - as allowed under the law - FEMA used more than $13 million toward fully loaded sport utility vehicles, travel expenses and purchase card accounts.

*WHAT? Corruption and graft in this administration? The HELL YOU SAY! picked by dollyllama 3 months ago

The Coburn amendment is another attempt by the gun lobby to extend laissez-faire gun rights to college campuses, churches and workplaces even as the nation suffers firearm fatalities and rampages that take 30,000 lives a year. picked by DerAlt1 3 months ago

And many more tales brought to you by "CIA Bedtime Stories."
Like;
"Castro, and the Beard Removing Cigars."
and the ever zany,
"Castro, and the Fungus Dusted Skin Diving Suit." picked by Hoosker 3 months ago

Huge surprise there...

I'm not kidding. picked by keroberos32 3 months ago

Pakistanis fearful of militant attacks voted Monday for a new parliament in a key step toward democracy after eight years of military rule under President Pervez Musharraf, whose political survival hangs in the balance. picked by punthe 3 months ago

The more things change, the more they stay the same is the old saying. How true that is. Among the things that won't change is America's relationship with China. Next time a candidate promises to get tough with Beijing, you may want to remind them of the trillion or so dollars that we owe them. picked by 2manyusernames 3 months ago

The simple fact that either Hillary Clinton, a white woman, or Barack Obama, a black man, will likely be the Democratic nominee for president is fueling a nationwide debate about how sexism and racism may shape this campaign. picked by dollyllama 3 months ago

Representative John Lewis, an elder statesman from the civil rights era and one of Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton’s most prominent black supporters, said Thursday night that he planned to cast his vote as a superdelegate for Senator Barack Obama in hopes of preventing a fight at the Democratic convention. picked by lawrencee 3 months ago

The administration admitted that the sweeping domestic surveillance originated in the wake of the September 11, 2001, attacks. However, declassified documents obtained by the National Security Archive and testimony that is part of these lawsuits suggest the National Security Agency program was put into place shortly after Mr. Bush was inaugurated, long before 9/11. picked by dollyllama 3 months ago