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Monday, October 1, 2012

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How The Economy Collapsed (As a Political Issue)

Republicans and Democrats no longer have the same facts. It's the perceptual bias, stupid.

Police Log Report Contradicts Romney's Account Of 1981 Arrest

The liberal blog Blue Mass Group got a copy of a police blotter report, published in the Natick Sun newspaper in 1981. Romney previously gave a version of the events in 1994 that excluded the charge of operating an unregistered motorboat and had said he was let go without bail.

Obama, Just An "OK" Debater, Hits Las Vegas To Prep

He’s booked up most of the rooms at a luxury resort 45 minutes outside of town. JFK-style debate prep for three days in the sun.

Forget The Expectations Game — Romney Just Needs To Kill It

“We need a clean win.” The debate is Wednesday.

Aurora Survivor Returns To A Movie Theater For Gun Violence PSA

Stephen Barton, who was shot in the face and neck, asks the presidential candidates for their plans to end gun violence.

The Coolidge Adminstration Had The Best Presidential Pets

There is no question.

Supreme Court Denies Appeal From Anti-Gay Marriage Group

National Organization for Marriage may be forced to disclose funders in Maine fight. No action yet on Proposition 8, Defense of Marriage Act cases.

Republican Tracker Downed In Montana Race

"Don't cry." Republicans claim he was "assaulted." The video shows him being pretty aggressive — but certainly winding up on the ground.

This Is The Best Moustache Of The 2012 Election

Anonymous, cryptic moustache man and the National Republican Campaign Committee bring heat against North Carolina Democrat Mike McIntyre in this ad. Political hipsters, weep at your inadequacy. [Updated]

Joe Biden In 2007: "We Are Reaping What We Have Sown" On Katrina, Virginia Tech Shooting, Darfur Because Of The GOP

Speaking at the National Action Network in April 2007, Biden claimed Republicans were responsible for the "politics of polarization" that led to Hurricane Katrina, the Virginia Tech shooting, and Darfur among other tragic events. "The seeds of destruction and the seeds of malcontention."

"Uncle Obama" Song Is One Big Penis Euphemism

Sample lyric from Sister Deborah's dancehall jam out of Ghana: "Uncle Obama, I like the size of your banana. Can I give it to my monkey? It will be so very happy!"

Akin Campaign Unfazed By Gender Gap

A matter of "optics," says a strategist. "If 'ladylike' is impolitic, then we can't use 'ladies and gentlemen'?"

The Twitter Deluge Is The New Press Release

Nancy Pelosi, Gavin Newsom, and Mike Bloomberg were among 20 public figures to tweet-blast a new study by the Center for American Progress. "We needed to try something out of the box," said a CAP spokeswoman.

Nancy Pelosi Leads Zombie Army In Republican Video

Her longshot opponent, John Dennis, taps Herman Cain's admaker — and his style — for the latest over-the-top video of the cycle.

Donald Trump's Libyan Hindsight

He made the case for Libya intervention, now he says he knew all along. Prediction: He will not acknowledge the contradiction.

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