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Rick Moranis: Debate Time (Again) at the Buffet

From Bloomberg News: Welcome to the YouNews/Mama Belle’s Quality Country Inn All You Can Eat Buffet Republican Primary Debate. From the Belle Vue Room, Route 2, Plainfield, U.S.A. Your moderator is Sherm Willinson, YouNews Web designer and blogger and Mama

Congress Doesn't Want to Give Up Its Insider Trading Privileges

President Obama’s plea to ban Congressional insider trading may poll well and have bipartisan support, but it’s already facing stiff resistance from lawmakers the morning after his State of the Union address. On Tuesday night, the president spoke in no

CNN/Time Poll: Gingrich, Romney in Dead Heat in Florida

Jacksonville, Florida (CNN) – One day before the final GOP presidential debate in Florida, it’s all tied up between Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich, according to a new survey. A CNN/Time/ORC International Poll also indicates that while Gingrich surged following

Tuesday Open Thread: Stockholm Syndrome Edition

Last night, the RNC yet again decided to turn it’s nomination process over to one of it’s sworn enemies; NBC. This is the network’s second chance to moderate a debate and they are clearly the least objective network. The win

Tim Thomas: Liberty's Most Valuable Player

Tim Thomas, Conn Smythe Trophy-winning goalkeeper for the 2011 NHL Stanley Cup champion Boston Bruins, declined to join his teammates in visiting the White House today. In a post on his Facebook page, Thomas–a proud supporter of the Tea Party–explained

Sen. Mark Kirk Suffers Stroke, Undergoes Surgery

U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk underwent surgery today at Northwestern Memorial Hospital after suffering a stroke, his office said. “On Saturday, Senator Kirk checked himself into Lake Forest Hospital, where doctors discovered a carotid artery dissection in the right side of

Rasmussen: Gingrich Takes 9-Point Lead in Florida

Less than two weeks ago, Mitt Romney had a 22-point lead in Florida, but that’s ancient history in the race for the Republican presidential nomination. Following his big win in South Carolina on Saturday, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich now

Sen. Rand Paul Detained by TSA at Nashville Airport

On the list of stupid things the Transportation Security Administration could do for their public image: detaining Senator Rand Paul, the politician most anxious to abolish them is probably right near the top. But that’s exactly what just happened, his

Romney to Release Tax Returns Tuesday

WASHINGTON (AP) – Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney said Sunday that he will release his 2010 tax returns and 2011 estimates on Tuesday, acknowledging it was a mistake for his campaign not to have done so earlier. Stung by a

Gingrich Wins SC Primary, Upsets Romney

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – Newt Gingrich stormed to an upset win in the South Carolina primary Saturday night, dealing a sharp setback to Mitt Romney and scrambling the race for the Republican presidential nomination. “Thank you, South Carolina!” Gingrich swiftly

GOP Debate Open Thread

And, then, there were 4. Perry’s sudden departure from the race mixes up the dynamic for tonight’s debate. Expect nasty exchanges between Romney and Gingrich. The wild card is Santorum, who is quickly fading in the polls. He may shift