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Thursday, December 27, 2012

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The 15 Most OMG BuzzFeed Politics Stories Of 2012

We rounded up some of our favorite political stories at BuzzFeed this year. ICYMI.

Departing Environmental Chief Suggests Obama Has Failed On Climate

A pointed statement on the way out. "I spoke about the need to address climate change, but..."

South Africans Hate Racism, Love Dogs

South African President Jacob Zuma claimed that owning dogs is part of "white culture." Black South Africans have been posting portraits and odes to their dogs on Twitter in response.

Six Things To Know About Brian Schatz, Hawaii's Newest Senator

Coming to Washington over the request of the late Sen. Daniel Inouye, Schatz, 40, said Wednesday's appointment is "the first step on a very long road." He intends to fight global warming, calling it "the most urgent challenge of our generation."

Scott Brown Breaks News Of Nonexistent Fiscal Cliff Offer

The senator's scoop falls flat. "Not true," an aide to Harry Reid responds.

The Government Archived Seven Years Of Adorable Barney Bush Dog Videos

Finally, a good use of government resources. (via the National Archives)

Starbucks "Come Together" Message Doesn't Solve Fiscal Cliff Crisis

On Capitol Hill, staffers and journalists look to Starbucks for inspiration. But baristas don't spread the word.

Obama In Campaign Video: "I Am Not Going To Take Your Guns Away ... That Just Ain't True"

The video is on the official Barack Obama YouTube channel. He delivered the line in 2008, countering warnings from the National Rifle Association.

Gay Republicans Doubt Hagel's "Sincerity"

The Log Cabin Republicans run a full-page ad in The New York Times calling Hagel "wrong on gay rights." The ad ignores Hagel's apology.

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