Some science guy (James Fowler in PS: Political Science and Politics) checked it out.
Stephen Colbert, the host of Comedy Central’s The Colbert Report, claims that politicians who appear on his show will become more popular and are more likely to win elections. Although online discussions cite anecdotal evidence in support of his claim, it has [...]

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Apparently, today Hillary lost a pledged superdelegate and Obama picked up quite a few (from 246-216 v. 245-221, today).  This gets Obama to only a 24 delegate deficit.  The problem is that I cannot seem to find the damn supporting documentation on the numbers.  If anyone knows where that data might be, I’d love to [...]

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Well, I didn’t do it, that’s for sure. Even if I wasn’t working, I’m not sure how much more of the neocon-job I can take anymore.
Both Tom Ricks from the Washington Post and Spencer Ackerman at the Washington Independent did live-blog today’s hearings (Ricks will be doing so tomorrow too). Ricks was in [...]

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There was some talk that the General Assembly might vote on House Concurrent Resolution 38 earlier instead of later.

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40 NASA Workers On Same Floor Diagnosed With Cancer
(h/t kos)

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People have to get into Carper’s face on his bank loving bullshit.

Activists push Carper on mortgage bills
An activist group is pushing Senator Carper to support legislation that would help people facing foreclosure on their homes.
The Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now, or ACORN, is protesting outside Carper’s Wilmington office.
ACORN organizer Darlene Battle says [...]

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“Today’s Army is out of balance,” Cody said.
General Richard A. Cody graduated from West Point in 1972, flew helicopters, ascended to command the storied 101st Airborne Division, and then, toward the end of his career, settled into management; now, at fifty-seven, he wears four stars as the Army Vice-Chief of Staff.
He continued:
The current demand [...]

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You suck.  I’m not sure you know that though.  Did you know that Guns N Roses broke up like 20 years ago. Were you aware they stood up like 24000 Philly fans and haven’t been back since?  Are you aware that there is more music out there than Led Zeppelin, ACDC, GnR, Metallica, U2 [...]

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David Vitter (R-LA) was trying to get away from reporters questions about an affair with a prostitute as fast a possible.  So fast, in fact, that he ran over a sign.  Impaired judgment becomes you, Senator.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=88l3H0QyoZI

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I must admit I’m very confused on this one.  The Mrs. Hotviti and I through the miracle of a turkey baster concieved a cyborg.  Amazing, I know.  But here is the issue.  I’m not sure what religion to get the little bastard baptized with.
Soooooo, I was thinking I just take the thing around to different [...]

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Christian when Convenient.
I plan on putting a man hanging from a waterboard above my alter.  My alter will be made of money of course.  I will drink the blood of the innocent dead children of war at about 1/2 way through the ceremony.  Also I plan on reading the gospel of George backwards so as not to [...]

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Liberal Geek’s interview with Rob Carver got picked up by a blog covering the Dem convention.

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ARLINGTON, VA – U.S. Senator John McCain’s campaign committee today announced that Delaware Congressman Michael Castle will serve as chairman of Senator McCain’s Incontinent Old Men for McCain Committee.As chairman, Congressman Castle will provide guidance and leadership to Senator McCain’s campaign on issues related to old men and incontinence.
“At a time when our country is [...]

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