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Republicans Embarked On Navel Gazing
The Hartford CourantThe Republican Party has not been on a roll. In November, it lost seats in the House, gave away seats it should have won in the Senate, and for the fifth time in the last six presidential elections lost the popular vote. While conservatives attending...Tags: Elections, U.S. Congress, Ted Nugent, Stephen Colbert, Paul Ryan
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Ex-Gov. Mark Sanford tops GOP congressional primary in S.C.
WASHINGTON — Former Gov. Mark Sanford took a big step on the road to political redemption Tuesday, topping a large field of Republican candidates in the special election for a South Carolina congressional seat. A onetime rising star in the GOP,...
Tags: Elections, Parties and Movements, Ted Turner, Tim Scott, Adultery
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Sanford's re-election bid
Former South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford could easily get elected in good old Chicago. I believe a prerequisite here is to have been convicted before you are allowed to run for office again. -- Bob Gorecki, Chicago -
Sandy Relief Vote And Sally Field
The Hartford CourantThe $50 billion Sandy relief package to aid people and communities in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut devastated by the super storm finally passed the House last week. All told, 179 Republicans voted against it. The only Democrat to vote no was...Tags: Academy Awards, U.S. Congress, Jim Cooper, Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Sally Field
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After a fall from grace, time to consider Lance's rise
At long last, we know what we thought we knew is true. Lance Armstrong did it. The disgraced cycling icon came clean to Oprah about being filthy. We now know, for certain, that he juiced and doped largely throughout his record run of seven Tour de...
Tags: Livestrong Foundation, Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Tour de France, Phil Knight, Mike Tyson
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What to expect in 2013
A year ago, we predicted President Barack Obama would edge Mitt Romney 48-47 with 286 electoral votes, plus we'd get a Democratic Senate and Republican House; the numbers were a bit off, but who's counting? So plunging past the fiscal cliff, let's...Tags: John Boehner, U.S. House Committee on the Judiciary, Olympia J. Snowe, Super Bowl, Anthony Kennedy
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Haley not considering a 'placeholder' to replace DeMint
South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, faced with finding a replacement following Sen. Jim DeMint’s sudden retirement, said Monday that she will not appoint a “placeholder appointee.” Talk of such an appointee, who would pledge to serve for...
Tags: Tea Party Movement, Philosophy, Elections, Religion and Belief, Tim Scott
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The frump factor and Holly Petraeus
Last week was a historic one for women. Eighteen women won or reclaimed Senate seats, bringing the number of women in that body to 20. Nearly 80 women now occupy the House. New Hampshire became the first state to elect a female governor and an all-women...
Tags: Dianne Feinstein, Hillary Clinton, Standards, Adultery, Condoleezza Rice
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Obama, Romney display solid morals
Although different in beliefs, policies, and overall general outlooks, President Barack Obama and Gov. Mitt Romney have both given us great examples of what we need to look for, expect and demand of future politicians. The fact both of these men, unlike...Tags: Religion and Belief, Barack Obama, Monica Lewinsky, Mitt Romney, Values
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Emmys 2012: 'Mad Men,' Breaking Bad,' 'Modern Family' Earn Noms
Los Angeles TimesLOS ANGELES -- Stop us if you've heard this one before: HBO dominated the Emmy nominations announced Thursday morning, picking up 81 nods for viewer favorites such as "Boardwalk Empire" and "Game of Thrones" as well as comedy newcomers "Girls" and "Veep."...Tags: 30 Rock (tv program), Academy Awards, Music, Drama (genre), Veterans Day
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The Brief: Top Texas News for Jan. 16, 2012
The Texas TribuneThe Texas Tribune The Big Conversation: Ahead of what could be his final days on the campaign trail, the bad news is piling up for Rick Perry. On Saturday, a group of influential evangelical Christians, meeting in Texas to consolidate opposition to...Tags: Tea Party Movement, Jon Huntsman, Jr., Elections, Barack Obama, Religion and Belief
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Are city, activists ready to compromise on homeless feedings?
We have many bits of tid in today's Friday Files. But first, an update on the battle between the city of Orlando and the activists atLake Eola.
In Wednesday's column, I made a pitch for compromise in this long-running feud, which isn't helping anyone....Tags: Buddy Dyer, John Edwards, Police Arrests, Craig Miller, Human Interest
Mar 24, 2013
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Mar 19, 2013
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Jan 16, 2013
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Jan 20, 2013
|Column| Hartford Courant
Jan 19, 2013
|Column| Orlando Sentinel
Dec 28, 2012
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Dec 10, 2012
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Nov 17, 2012
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Oct 28, 2012
|Column| South Florida Sun-Sentinel
Jul 20, 2012
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Jan 16, 2012
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Jun 9, 2011
|Column| Orlando Sentinel
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