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The 8 Politicians Who Should Switch Sides

posted: 6 HOURS 47 MINUTES AGO

filed under: Political News

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There are a handful of "Republicans In Name Only" (RINOs) and "conservadems" who have made headlines over the years by constantly bucking their own parties. Politics Daily lists eight of these lawmakers who should just make it official and switch sides -- even if doing so means fading from the political spotlight.

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Officials: Obama Rejects Afghan Options

posted: 2 HOURS 30 MINUTES AGOcomments: 1290

filed under: Political News, The Obama Presidency, World News

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Top officials say President Barack Obama, unhappy with all the Afghanistan war options he's been given, won't accept any of them unless changes are made. The news comes as Karl Eikenberry, the American ambassador there, recently expressed big concerns that a troop buildup would make the already weak government more reliant on the United States.

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Also See: U.S. Envoy Cautions Against More Troops in Afghanistan

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Madam Slams Spitzer's Ethics Talk

posted: 18 HOURS 56 MINUTES AGO

filed under: National News, Political News, Scandals

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An unlikely speaker will deliver a talk Thursday at Harvard University's center for ethics: Eliot Spitzer. The former New York governor resigned in 2008 amid revelations that he had spent thousands of dollars on prostitutes. And the madam who ran the business is outraged. Says Kristin Davis, right: "Why do we continue to promote dirty politicians?"

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Cop Describes Fort Hood Shooting

posted: 5 HOURS AGOcomments: 743

filed under: Crime News, National News, Political News

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Also See: Hasan Faces Murder Charges

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Poll: Grouchy Public Sticking With Obama

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filed under: Political News, The Obama Presidency

Even though the country has become more pessimistic, President Barack Obama still enjoys the confidence of a majority of Americans. An Associated Press-GfK poll shows that he has an approval rating of 54 percent. But it also says the number of people who think the country is heading in the wrong direction has increased.

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Democrats Wrestle With Abortion Issue

posted: 2 DAYS 8 HOURS AGO

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As if Democrats didn't have enough to worry about in overhauling health care, the weighty issue of abortion has suddenly rocketed to the forefront of the debate, dividing lawmakers and threatening the party's ability to pass reform legislation. So, will the Senate pass a measure with abortion restrictions like the House just did?
Also: Bill Clinton to Jump Into Fray

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