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The Obamas: A More Perfect Union

politicalWinters — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 09:48:42 -0500

The obvious affection and respect Barack and Michelle Obama show each other could bring about a positive change in relationships, according to experts in this article.

Obama And Clinton: Together As One

politicalWinters — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 09:29:30 -0500

The Politico has an interesting piece focusing on the "evolution" of the Obama-Clinton relationship.

It's one that's gone full-circle - probably a couple of times - and now ends with Obama as president-elect and Clinton as his Secretary of State.

Office Of the President-Elect

politicalWinters — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 09:05:17 -0500

Pretty cool sounding name, but it's only a name. In actuality, and according to the U.S. Constitution, the Office of the President-elect doesn't exist. It has no authority. Nada.

Obama Already Changing Washington

politicalWinters — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 10:28:21 -0500

From celebrities on the way to working in government being cool once again, Barack Obama already is impacting Washington.

The Daily Beast takes a look at five big changes already on the landscape.

An Interview With The Huck

politicalWinters — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 10:21:33 -0500

Former presidential candidate Mike Huckabee is out promoting his new book, Do The Right Thing.

The Future Of The Republican Party

politicalWinters — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 10:09:14 -0500

Blog site Right Wing News has an interview with Sen. Jim DeMint, R-S.C., about the future of the Republican Party - in a nutshell, it's time for Republicans to start acting like Republicans.

The link here also has links to other interviews with the senator.

The Ads That Weren't

politicalWinters — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 09:34:12 -0500

Time magazine has an interesting interview with the guy - Fred Davis III - behind John McCain's advertising campaign.

The story plays off the angle of the ads that didn't run for whatever reason - fear of the race card, not touching the Rev. Jeremiah Wright and other subjects.

Palin And That Whole African Continent Thing

politicalWinters — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 12:42:34 -0500

This story was an example of an Internet hoax that bit some of the best media out there. At one point, it was the "story of the day" on some cable shows and even newspapers.

Unfortunately, not only was it not true, it was intentionally made up.

Thanks Palin

politicalWinters — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 09:32:00 -0500

Gone, but not forgotten.

The "Our Country Deserves Better" PAC has started running "thank-you" tv ads in Alaska honoring Sarah Palin. The group said it plans to expand the ads throughout the country.

Bush Issues More Pardons

politicalWinters — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 09:19:18 -0500

One of the last acts of a lame-duck president is issuing pardons or commuting prison sentences.