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Governor Daniels plays risky game of truce or dare

In his reasonable tone and well-tailored suit, likely Republican presidential candidate Mitch Daniels suggested a truce on social issues. He admonished and rebuked, reminding us that money--dear stupid children--matters more than life, and power is to be esteemed and protected more than right and wrong. More than anything, his truce was delivered to gain him votes and accolades of moderation from those who consider themselves fiscally conservative and socially liberal. In a fog of national debt, there are many votes to be had, and all it takes is a slick politician with enough good sense to label themselves as a pocket book protector.

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Legal fight over SB 1070 could sink Arizona Dems in November

The Obama administration’s announcement they will sue Arizona over the state’s recently passed immigration law known as SB 1070 may have some on the left cheering, but Democrats sitting in McCain won districts may not be sitting too pretty on the issue. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, Arizona Democrat, is currently in dangerous re-election waters. Her 8th congressional district was won by Senator John McCain, Arizona Republican, in the 2008 presidential election by a +6 margin.

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Obama photo op causes salary loss for workers

President Barack Obama's visit to a Columbus, Ohio construction site on Friday actually forced the site to close for the day keeping workers off the job and unpaid. According to an NBC news affiliate in Columbus, a worker told them he would lose up to $200.00 in wages.

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The origins of American political anger

The emergence of the Tea Party movement has brought to light the deep dissatisfaction of Americans with the current direction of the government. Tea Party members have been the target of countless defamatory attacks by liberals and other establishment types. Janeane Garofalo characterized them this way, “This is about hating a black man in the White House. This is racism straight up. That is nothing but a bunch of tea bagging rednecks.”

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Elton John stands by Israel

In the midst of music artists and bands like Elvis Costello, the Pixies and Devendra Banhart who are canceling shows in Israel over the country's politics. However, Elton John has risen above them all and stuck to his concert date performance on Thursday in Israel.

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Al Gore cheating scandal ignites

From the moment Al and Tipper Gore announced their split two weeks ago, the timing seemed suspicious. The Gores had just celebrated their 40th anniversary weeks before and bought an $8.8 million ocean view mansion in California in late April. The Al Gore cheating scandal, which erupted on Tuesday, came as no surprise to some in Washington.

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Senator Kerry: Spain's failed green job program was an 'anomaly'

Senators John Kerry, Massachusetts Democrat, and Joe Lieberman, Connecticut Independent, spoke about their climate change bill on Tuesday afternoon touting what they believe to be the benefits of pricing carbon. Republicans jumped at Democrats with the often cited Rahm Emanuel quote of "never letting a crisis go to waste," implying the majority is being disingenuous for suggesting that taxing carbon gasses will somehow prevent oil spills in the future. Senate Minority leader Mitch McConnell, Kentucky Republican, called the Democrats' tactic "inappropriate," while Mr. Kerry branded his and Mr. Lieberman's climate legislation as a "jobs" bill that would enhance national security.