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How Oprah Became the Queen of Television
Few if any performers in history had the kind of impact that the Queen of Daytime has had on society, politics, and culture both high and low. When Chris Rock joked, “Look at the most powerful person in the world – and President Obama is sitting next to her!” at the December 2010 Kennedy Center …WI Justice Department Asks to Lift Union Ban
The Huffington Post reports : State attorneys asked the Wisconsin Supreme Court on Friday to immediately vacate a Madison judge's decision striking down Republican Gov. Scott Walker's contentious collective bargaining law. Judge Maryann Sumi invalidated the law on Thursday after finding …
The Fat Diaries: Can I Have That Downsized?
With food companies making packaged portions smaller many Americans are complaining that they just aren't getting their money's worth. But I couldn't be happier. Lately, people have been complaining that companies are cutting back on the size of food portions. The chips come in smaller bags, …
For the Pros: The Pain is Worth the Gain
Rajon Rondo played most of the Celtics-Heat playoff series with torn ligaments in his elbow, illustrating the courage and pain threshold of athletes. But was it worth it? Rajon Rondo played most of the Celtics-Heat playoff series with torn ligaments in his elbow, illustrating the courage and …Help! I Can't Stop Insulting My Co-Workers
Eddie hears from a reader who is brutally honest with his co-workers and always paying the price. Writing in the Globe and Mail , David Eddie hears from a reader who is brutally honest with his co-workers and always paying the price. The reader writes: I put my foot in my mouth all the time, …Poll: GOP Voters Want to See Ryan Run
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GOP Base's 2012 Pick: None of the Above
A new CNN poll putting Rudy Giuliani at the head of the pack of potential 2012 GOP candidates only highlights the weak state of the current crop of contenders. The Iowa caucuses begin in 254 days. Not only do Republicans not have a clear favorite, but polls routinely show considerable support …Georgia Rep. Questions Validity Of 'AutoPen'
POLITICO reports : A conservative Georgia congressman is questioning whether President Barack Obama had the constitutional authority to use a mechanical autopen to sign an extension of the Patriot Act into law last night. In a letter sent Friday, Rep. Tom Graves, who voted against the …
Lowry: GOP Forgot About Jobs
Rich Lowry writes in National Review : John Boehner’s constant refrain in advance of the 2010 elections was, “Where are the jobs?” It was a simple question pertinent to the concern far and away foremost in the public mind — the state of the economy. Since the election, the question …
Musharraf: Obama is Arrogant
CNN reports : U.S. President Barack Obama is showing "arrogance" in the aftermath of a mission that killed terror leader Osama bin Laden, said former Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf in an interview that aired on CNN Thursday night. Musharraf further called the May raid an "act of …
CNN Poll: Rudy Tops GOP '12 Field
CNN reports : Call it a sign of how unsettled the GOP presidential field remains: Two of the three people at the top of new national poll in the battle for the Republican nomination may not even run for the White House. And a CNN/Opinion Research Corporation survey also suggests that there …
McConnell: Medicare Must be Part of Debt Deal
The Hill reports : Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) said Friday that Medicare reform must be part of an agreement to raise the debt ceiling, despite indications that changing the entitlement will be politically unpopular. Democrats made Medicare reforms pushed by House …
Pawlenty Tired of Palin Bus Tour Talk
The Hill reports : GOP presidential candidate Tim Pawlenty said Friday that people should be less worried about Sarah Palin's political future and more concerned about debating the issues. Pawlenty was asked about his lagging poll numbers and whether he thinks Palin (R), the former …
Court Strikes Down Corporate Donations Ban
Politico reports : A federal court in Alexandria, Va. on Thursday struck down a federal ban on corporate campaign contributions, in a case with potentially dramatic ramifications for a campaign finance regulatory system under siege by legal and regulatory attacks. The ruling, from the …
Perry Will 'Think About' Prez Bid
Dallas Morning News reports : In his strongest statement yet about running for president, Gov. Rick Perry said day he will consider running for president after Legislature adjourns. "I'm going to think about it," the Republican governor said today. In the past, Perry has effectively ruled …
Want Dems to Win in 2012? Then Default
Jim DeMint may try to place the blame for a potential default on Obama and Geithner, but voters will know to hold Republicans responsible in 2012. Senate Republicans are telling Treasury Secretary Geithner that a default will be his fault even though they are the ones refusing to raise the debt …Edwards Meets With Donor in Cover-Up Case
ABC News reports : John Edwards, while facing looming criminal indictment, spent the afternoon in Upperville, Virginia, visiting one of the key players in the alleged scheme to cover-up his affair. Multiple sources at the estate of Rachel "Bunny" Mellon confirm to ABC News that the …
GOP Blocks Recess Appointments
Politico reports : President Barack Obama won’t be able to make any executive recess appointments when senators are home next week for the Memorial Day recess – including Elizabeth Warren, Obama’s pick to head the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. The Senate will be in “pro forma …
G8: $20B to Support Arab Spring
The Hill reports : President Obama and the other leaders of the Group of Eight issued a declaration of support for the so-called Arab Spring on Friday, pledging as much as $20 billion to political and economic reform efforts in Egypt and Tunisia and other countries in the region. The …