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In the 1970's, a group of ruthless Irish punks called the "Westies", managed to terrorize Hell's Kitchen in New York City.
Markey's fight strategy: Duck 'n' cover
If you haven't been paying much attention to U.S. Rep. Edward J. Markey's Senate campaign, that's just fine with Markey.
Two Republicans Looking Seriously at Attorney General
One of the worst-kept secrets over the past few weeks is that House Republican Leader Tom Cross has been considering a run for Illinois attorney general.
Prospects For Gay Protections In Immigration Reform Dim
Senate Democrats, whose chief attribute is their wobbliness, are wringing their hands over what to do about gay protections in the immigration reform bill.
The Free Press, Independent News Media
The following statement of Leah Bolger, Secretary of Defense and David Swanson, Secretary of Peace, of the Foreign Affairs Branch of the Green Shadow Cabinet, is available online here.
Trudy Rubin: Real scandal of Benghazi is political circus led by Issa
The scandal is that Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Vista, and some Republican colleagues are dishonoring the memory of Ambassador Chris Stevens and three other Americans by making a political circus out of their deaths.
IRS targeted tea party but ignored most influential political groups
In this April 9, 2013, file photo Sen. Carl Levin, D-Mich., left, talks with Sen.
California Focus: Immigration change vital, but not enough
Last fall's overwhelming, more than 3-1 Latino vote for President Obama has at last gotten leading Republican politicians to realize they can't permanently treat all 11 million undocumented immigrants like criminals.
Brasch WordsAMERICA Without the Politics
It was Monday evening and the phone rang - again. It was probably the fifth time in two hours.
Obama's Defenders: He's Not Corrupt, Just Dishonest and Incompetent
There was a running joke in the fall of 2008 that John McCain should simply re-air Hillary Clinton's "3 a.m. phone call" ad, which highlighted Barack Obama's lack of experience and meager knowledge of world affairs, and just tack on "I'm John McCain, and I approve this message" at the end of the ad.
Ad Slams Arizona Sen. Flake for Flaking on Background Checks
Last month, Republican Sen. Jeff Flake broke with his Arizona colleague John McCain to vote against the background check compromise brokered by Sens.
A perception challenge for GOP regarding Hispanics
The U.S. Census Bureau released its November voting data, and one thing is clear: The so-called Latino Sleeping Giant is still snoozing - fewer than half of all eligible Hispanics turned out to vote in 2012.
Senate Immigration Bill Could Benefit Hiring of Immigrants over U.S. Citizens
The current draft of the Senate's immigration overhaul appears to give some employers a $3,000-a-year incentive to hire a newly legalized immigrant rather than an American citizen in order to avoid the new employer mandates in the health care law.
Campaign 2008McCAIN Stop Wins Many Over in a Denver Suburb
AURORA, Colo., July 30, 2008 -- Presumptive Republican presidential nominee John McCain brought his trademark humor and down-home charm to Colorado for the second time in a week today, seeking to shore up support in this "battleground state." The Arizona Senator continued to gain ground on his Democratic rival, Illinois Senator Barack Obama, but ... (more)
On Native GroundMcCAIN, Obama Both Come Up Short on Global Issues in Debate
Last week's presidential debate was supposed to cover foreign policy issues, but the ongoing market meltdown was too big to ignore.
ICE: Hundreds of Illegal Immigrants With Criminal Records Released
Hundreds of illegal immigrants with criminal records were released earlier this year as the Obama administration prepared for budget cuts, according to newly released data that challenged claims the program involved "low-risk" individuals.
Congress rethinks 9/11 law on military force
Congress is rethinking the broad authority it gave the president to wage a war on terror after the Sept.
Chris Christie, a GOP Moderate? Fuhgeddaboudit
The governor needs to peddle a moderate image to win re-election in New Jersey, but on everything from reproductive rights to the environment to austerity, he's very conservative.
2008 Indiana Election Fraud Convictions Add Fuel to the Fire
Well this couldn't happen here because we don't have a petition process for party candidates and let me say thank God for that since they are a joke everywhere they have them.
Andrew Stiles: IRS Employees Disproportionately Donate to Obama
According to the Center for Responsive Politics, which maintains an online database of political contributions, individuals listing their employer as "IRS" or "Internal Revenue Service" donated a total of $48,827 to Obama in 2012 and gave just $20,361 to Romney.