Former Bush Official Touts Third Party Option

Former NJ governor Christine Todd Whitman is now promoting a new group called "Americans Elect", a bipartisan group of political elites who plan to give voters an alternative to the limited two-party system currently in place. The group provides no other agenda than supplying a different type of nominating process, one that takes place entirely online. Virtually anyone with an Internet connection and valid ID can become a “delegate”. 2 Feb 2012

Federal Court Rules Prop 8 Unconstitutional

The 9th Circuit Court affirmed the lower court's ruling that Proposition 8, banning gay marriage, was unconstitutional. A section of the opinion released by the court reads: ‎"Proposition 8 serves no purpose, and has no effect, other than to lessen the status and human dignity of gays and lesbians ... and to officially reclassify their relationships and families as inferior ... the Constitution simply does not allow for 'laws of this sort.'" 2 Feb 2012

Groundhog Day

Check in often to see multiple webcasts of groundhogs across the nation checking their shadows. 2 Feb 2012

#OccupyOakland City Hall Break-In Caught On Tape

The Oakland Police Dept. has released surveillance video of what it describes as Occupy protesters breaking into Oakland City Hall Saturday night. More than 400 people were arrested when protesters clashed with police and three officers were injured. 2 Feb 2012

Facebook Goes Public, Projected To Raise Five Billion

Facebook has made a much-anticipated status update. The Internet social network is going public eight years after Mark Zuckerberg started the service at Harvard University. It hopes to raise $5 billion in its IPO. 2 Feb 2012

Blogger Asks Newt And Callista 'Are You In An Open Marriage?'

Immediately following Newt Gingrich's concession speech in Florida last night, a citizen journalist for Vice.com presented Newt and his wife, Callista, with a gift, and an awkward moment. 1 Feb 2012

Dozens Killed In Deadly Egypt Soccer Riot

"It was the worst incident of soccer violence in Egypt and the deadliest worldwide since 1996. One player said it was 'like a war.' Stadium employees at the Cairo stadium said some of the bleachers were set ablaze, but firefighters put it out before it caused much damage.... The melee broke out after fans of Al-Masry, the home team in Port Said, stormed the field after a rare 3-1 win against Al-Ahly, Egypt’s top team. Al-Masry supporters hurled sticks and stones as they chased players and fans from the rival team, who ran toward the exits to escape, according to witnesses." 1 Feb 2012

Breitbart Editor: 'No Question' Congressional Insider Trading Happens

Breitbart Editor and author of "Throw Them All Out" Peter Schweizer appeared on CNN earlier today to discuss the latest votes on the STOCK Act in the Senate. Schweizer responded to skepticism by Oklahoma Senator Tom Coburn, who was one of only two senators that voted "no" to allow a hearing of the bill in the Senate, saying that there was absolutely "no question" that Congressmen use their insider knowledge gained in DC to increase their personal wealth. 1 Feb 2012

Napolitano: 'Serious Mistakes Were Made' With Operation Fast & Furious

While speaking at the National Press Club, Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano said that "the key question" is to make sure that the mistakes made "never happen again." 1 Feb 2012

Obama To Republicans:

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