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Local publisher Vance Opperman wants one, or both, of the national conventions in the Twin Cities in 2012. Apparently the publicity and visibility garnered for the 2008 Republican National Convention in St. Paul outweighs the disturbing — to many — memories of a well-armed police presence that kept violent protesters at bay and intimidated many others.
Nov. 19 (Bloomberg) -- Americans believe our legal system is the crown jewel of our democracy, at least until we come across a really despicable savage like Khalid Sheik Mohammed . Then we seek Wild West justice, the rougher the better. Hang the monster from the highest tree.
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FIVE YEARS AFTER he offered to buy me lunch, I finally took radio commentator Dave Ross up on it. I just had to go to Seattle to do it.
New York has seen seven major terror trials in the past, the most of any city in America. But residents – both ordinary citizens and elected officials – appear to be split over the decision to try the perpetrators of the 9/11 attacks in the city.
As if we needed more proof that America's politics are poisoned beyond belief, now we have Michael Steele, chairman of the Republican National Committee , pouncing gleefully upon news of General Motors Co.'s $1.2-billion third-quarter loss, in a harebrained attempt to score political points.
Giuliani should know better than to impugn the capabilities of federal courts.
PORTSMOUTH — Local businessman Sean Mahoney has decided not to run for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Judd Gregg, according to the New Hampshire Union Leader.
Starting Wednesday, former Alaska governor Sarah Palin will be Going Rogue on her tell-all book tour, traveling across the United States in a Palin-branded tour bus. As John McCain's former running mate kicks off her road trip in Grand Rapids, Mich., we give our thoughts on what we think the maverick should have packed aboard her vehicle -- besides her kids, of course!
BOWIE — Maryland Republicans overwhelmingly selected former Ehrlich administration official Audrey Scott to be their chairman Saturday in an election where the contention focused more on how to select a new chairman rather than who it should be.
Giuliani should know better than to impugn the capabilities of federal courts.
The contest Tuesday to fill a vacant Southern California Assembly seat will go to a runoff, after no candidate cleared 50 percent of the vote needed to win outright.
As the Republican National Convention (RNC) deals with the embarrassment of discovering that their employees’ health insurance plan covers elective abortions, the Republican Party of Arkansas (RPA) confirms that they do not offer such coverage. Politico broke the story yesterday that the RNC’s current health insurance plan through Cigna, which has been in place since 1991 [...]
Former New York City Mayor Rudolph W. Giuliani said Wednesday that the Obama administration had put the country on a vulnerable, defensive footing against terrorism by deciding to try accused September 11 terror plotters in a civilian New York City court. "It sends a signal to the terrorists that we are not taking this seriously as we did before," said Mr. Giuliani, adding that the move ...
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani blasted the Obama administration's decision to try alleged terrorists in Manhattan. Read more...
The contest Tuesday to fill a vacant Southern California Assembly seat will go to a runoff, after no candidate cleared 50 percent of the vote needed to win outright.
BERNARDS TWP . – Chris Daggett’s Independent bid for governor appeared to be on the verge of something special when his support hit 20 percent in a major poll just 12 days before the Nov. 3 general election.
When people dismiss Sarah Palin out of hand, I keep thinking one thing -- remember the last politician we scoffed at as not even close to being competent enough for the White House?
BERNARDS TWP . – Chris Daggett’s Independent bid for governor appeared to be on the verge of something special when his support hit 20 percent in a major poll just 12 days before the Nov. 3 general election.
Republicans have a well-oiled propaganda machine to facilitate the fantasy of strength and popularity. The message is always the same -- whether the GOP wins or loses, it always wins.
Poor, put-upon Sarah Palin.
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