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Events surrounding Ground Zero most politicized this 9/11 remembrance
September 11th ceremonies at both Ground Zero and the Pentagon on Saturday included President Barack Obama addressing reporters from Washington and Vice President Joe Biden speaking in Manhattan. Amidst the controversy of the proposed Ground Zero Mosque and a Florida Pastor Terry Jones who planned and later cancelled burning Korans on Saturday, the emotional wounds of a horrific day 9 years ago remain in the spotlight. Former New York Governor George Pataki gives his thoughts of that day and the issues surrounding it.
Off the beaten path online: Hillary Clinton's campaign for '12 is underway...
Today's Water Cooler lineup of off the beaten path online stories are: Hillary Clinton's campaign for '12 is underway, Hackers make 57,000 booby-trapped websites weekly, Buchanan & Deutsch: imprison pastor to prevent Koran-burning.
Florida pastor 'suspends' 9/11 Koran burning
Rev. Terry Jones the Gainesville Florida Pastor who planned to burn Korans on September 11, announced early Wednesday evening he is canceling the event...for now. Initially, the Florida pastor claimed to have struck a deal with supporters of the Ground Zero Mosque, but after his assertions were refuted by those behind mosque, Pastor Jones began reassessing his plans to cancel the Koran burning.
Poll: Blunt's lead over Carnahan drops by 3 percentage points
GOP Rep. Roy Blunt's lead over Democrat Robin Carnahan in Missouri's race for U.S. Senate has dropped by 3 percentage points, according to a Rasmussen Reports poll released Thursday.
Interpol issues global alert: Increased terror threat if Koran burning in U.S. happens
According to an Interpol media release, should Rev. Terry Jones, a Gainesville Florida pastor planning to burn Korans on September 11, go through with the torching of the books, chances are higher that a terror incident could very well result from Rev. Jones's provocation.
Off the beaten path online: Abortion official charged with faking bomb scare at own clinic...
Today's Water Cooler lineup of off the beaten path online stories are: Abortion official charged with faking bomb scare at own clinic, Barack Obama admits Democrats could be punished in mid-terms, President Reagan film biopic to be made.
State Dept.: Burning Koran same as killing thousands on 9/11
At Tuesday's daily press briefing at the State Department, Department Assistant Secretary P.J. Crowley discussed the attacks of 9/11 and compared terrorists who attacked the United States to a Gainesville Pastor who plans to burn Korans this September 11th.
Boehner has Obama's attention
President Obama takes several jabs at GOP leader during campaign-style Ohio speech.
Dem governors: Rick Scott is the "Madoff of Medicare"
The Democratic Governors Association says its party will hold its own in gubernatorial contests this November.
Reid former campaign manager accuses top Senate Dem of shady past
An interview that is making rounds is KMZQ’s morning host Steve Wark’s 8/26 talk with Don Williams, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid's former campaign manager and 30 year associate.
Attendees at administration event bring terror ties?
Last week, media reports surfaced that the Obama administration sponsored workshops for controversial Muslim organizations last Tuesday that would help the groups gain “direct access” to government programs. The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) is cited as one of the sponsors of the event in an email from Islamic Society of North America about the event.
Castle goes negative on O'Donnell
Last week, we reported that Rep. Mike Castle was suddenly taking more seriously his tea-party backed opponent in Delaware's GOP primary for the state's open Senate seat,
White House plays name games with new economic bailout proposal
When the administration can't even get MSNBC on their side when it comes to repackaging a failed message on their new massive economic bailout package, the White House should know it is in for a bumpy ride.
Fiorina leading Boxer in California Senate race
Carly Fiorina has pulled ahead of Barbara Boxer -- barely -- in the California Senate race, according to a Rasmussen Reports poll released Tuesday
GOP's Fiorina leading Boxer in California Senate race
Carly Fiorina has pulled ahead of Barbara Boxer -- barely -- in the California Senate race, according to a Rasmussen Reports poll released Tuesday.
Feingold no-show with Obama but praises his economic plan
Wisconsin Democratic Sen. Russ Feingold didn't appear with President Obama at a Labor Day festival in Milwaukee Monday but he did give the president kudos for his efforts to get the economy back on track.
Off the beaten path online: Ex-leader of abortion clinic charged in bomb scare...
Today's Water Cooler lineup of off the beaten path online stories are: Ex-leader of abortion clinic charged in bomb scare, Political fables, Teen: Security told me to remove U.S. flags.
Wisconsin's Johnson outraises Feingold in battle for Senate
Republican Senate candidate Ron Johnson of Wisconsin has outraised Sen. Russ Feingold by about $280,000 in the latest campaign finance reporting period.
Dems ‘recovery summer’ destined to fall
Gong towards the official end of summer this weekend, Democrats scramble to re-work their failed economic message known as “recovery summer.” While the private sector added 67,000 jobs, it is only a drop in the bucket. As usual, the administration and its friends in Washington over-promised under-delivered on any strategy that could help improve America’s economic environment.
California's Jerry Brown won't defend Prop 8
One nagging question from the federal court battle over California's Proposition 8, the traditional marriage law: Why was the task of defending Proposition 8 left to a group of private attorneys, instead of Attorney General Jerry Brown?
