Is There Room For Humor In Today’s Political Reporting?
Is There Room For Humor In Today’s Political Reporting?
Oh, man. One little joke about Barack Obama and that Middle Eastern fellow with the rhyming name, and her inbox is piled high with squawky offended e-mail. It’s enough to make Jeanne Moos (CNN) wish she were back interviewing three-legged pantyhose or even two-headed turtles. picked by ImNotBlue 4 months ago
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 The Truth About Barack Obama
The Truth About Barack Obama
Rather than restate untruths about Obama, the campaign would do better to start some rumors of its own.

Such as: Barack Obama wears a FLAG PIN at all times. Even in the shower.

and: There's only one artist on Barack Obama's iPod: FRANCIS SCOTT KEY. picked by JoshSF49 4 months ago
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 Obama, the Candidate of Shadows
Obama, the Candidate of Shadows
Throughout his campaign Barack Obama has mocked his critics, noting that they just don't get what a novel figure and consistent unifier he has been for his whole life. "They say: We don't know enough about him. His pastor once said something. He's got a funny name, sounds Muslim." picked by 1thirteen3 6 months ago
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 Barack Obama Loses Election
Barack Obama Loses Election
...in Brazil.

At least eight times. picked by Wingnut 7 days ago
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 McCain vs. Obama: Rasmuessen's Most Recent Report
McCain vs. Obama: Rasmuessen's Most Recent Report
When it comes to the economy, 47% of voters trust John McCain more than Barack Obama. Obama is trusted more by 41%. The latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey also found that, when it comes to the War in Iraq, McCain is trusted more by 49% of voters. Obama is preferred by 37%. McCain has an even larger edge --53% to 31%--on the broader topic of National Security. picked by ImNotBlue 5 months ago
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 Obama adds his wife to the long list of things we are not supposed to discuss.
Obama adds his wife to the long list of things we are not supposed to discuss.
Barack Obama has a message for Tennessee's Republican Party: "Lay off my wife." This was in reference to a video taking Mrs Obama to task for her "For the first time in my adult life, I am really proud of my country." He called the strategy "low class." picked by 2manyusernames 5 months ago
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 The Media is in love with Barack Obama
The Media is in love with Barack Obama
John McCain's strategists have unveiled a new weapon against what they view as fawning coverage of his Democratic rival: mockery.
Washington Post Article picked by siennablue 3 months ago
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 Bernie Mac makes off-color joke at Obama event
Bernie Mac makes off-color joke at Obama event
Bernie Mac's slightly risque joke does not go over well at an Obama event. That isn't shocking. What is shocking to me is the ancient age of the joke he was telling and the amount of times it gets posted to 1000's of forums every few months. Bernie. Cough up a few bucks for some writers. picked by BernardBlack 3 months ago
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 Obama Supporters Take His Name as Their Own
Obama Supporters Take His Name as Their Own
With her decision, she joined a growing band of supporters of Senator Barack Obama, the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, who are expressing solidarity with him by informally adopting his middle name. picked by vexingmodstwo 4 months ago
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 Palin, Obama lead in election-related spam
Palin, Obama lead in election-related spam
Sen. Barack Obama and Gov. Sarah Palin are both winners when it comes to spam. picked by Bornbad 1 week ago
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 Obama photo in turban, robe causes stir
Obama photo in turban, robe causes stir
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 8 months ago
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 What Clinton Wishes She Could Say
What Clinton Wishes She Could Say
Why, ask many Democrats and media commentators, won’t Hillary Rodham Clinton see the long odds against her, put her own ambitions aside, and gracefully embrace Barack Obama as the inevitable Democratic nominee?

Here is why: She and Bill Clinton both devoutly believe that Obama’s likely victory is a disaster-in-waiting. Naive Democrats just don’t see it. picked by 1thirteen3 6 months ago
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 Chris Dodd Backs Obama
Chris Dodd Backs Obama
Sen. Christopher Dodd endorsed one-time presidential rival Barack Obama on Tuesday and said it is time for Democrats to join forces to defeat the Republicans in the fall campaign. picked by MandolinOrange 8 months ago
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 Send Barack Your Baby
Send Barack Your Baby
Barack Obama travels a lot, but many babies live in places he hasn’t been. That’s why he’s now accepting babies by mail. Send him your baby, and he’ll kiss it and send it back to you. picked by WeeBeastie 4 months ago
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 Obama's past worries Democrats.
Obama's past worries Democrats.
The Democratic Party's newest shining star has an admitted past of using cocaine. picked by tomphoolry 2 years ago
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 Obama rebuts
Obama rebuts
Barack Obama has started a website debunking the various accusations towards him. picked by Stadsman 4 months ago
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 Obama wins Virginia!
Obama wins Virginia!
In Virginia, Obama led Clinton 61-38 percent, early returns showed. Obama also finished ahead of Sen. Hillary Clinton in all five of the Democratic contests last weekend. In total delegates, Clinton tops Obama 1,157 to 1,145, according to CNN estimates. Obama leads 989 to 923 in pledged delegates, and Clinton is winning among superdelegates 234 to 156. Superdelegates, a group of almost 800 Dem... read full post picked by avivamagnolia 8 months ago
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 Edwards To Endorse Obama
Edwards To Endorse Obama
"The conventional wisdom is that Barack Obama will pick up maybe 60 percent of Edwards' supporters." picked by cb__ 5 months ago
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 Fraudulent Barack Obama Sites Taking Money
Fraudulent Barack Obama Sites Taking Money
The Barack Obama campaign is looking into two sites that look a lot like official sites soliciting money on his behalf. These two unofficial sites where up and running and asking for money until last week. picked by 2longdogs 6 months ago
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 Obama Campaign Wants You To Watch CNN Tonight
Obama Campaign Wants You To Watch CNN Tonight
You know that text message the Obama campaign sent out to announce their VP pick? Well, the campaign is still sending out texts:
Watch Barack debate John McCain tonight at 9pm Eastern on CNN...
Um. A campaign asking voters to watch on a specific network? picked by ImNotBlue 2 weeks ago
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 Obama struggles to fight back against criticism of his "badly worded" comments
Obama struggles to fight back against criticism of his "badly worded" comments
"I expected this out of John McCain," Obama said in desperation. "But I've got to say, I'm a little disappointed when I start hearing the exact same talking points coming out of my Democratic colleague Hillary Clinton. She knows better." picked by 1thirteen3 6 months ago
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