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tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com - 10/9/2009

Right Wingers Pitch Fits Over Nobel Peace Prize

— tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com — In the immediate wake of President Obama being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, a lot of right-wingers... have simply gone nuts over it. To be very clear, we're not talking about any old criticism or disagreement. Reasonable people can believe this ... (more) Right Wingers Pitch Fits Over Nobel Peace Prize

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washingtonindependent.com - 10/9/2009

Michael Steele Attacks Obama Over Nobel Peace Prize. Yes, Really. « The Washington ...

— washingtonindependent.com — The Republican National Committee has issued a political response to the president’s Nobel Peace Prize , blasting... the Nobel Committee for denying the prize to unnamed “tireless advocates” and attacking the president’s domestic record. The quote, from ... (more) Michael Steele Attacks Obama Over Nobel Peace Prize. ...

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huffingtonpost.com - 10/9/2009

Robert Naiman: Nobel Committee, Strategic As Ever, Taps Obama for Peace Prize

— huffingtonpost.com — The Norwegian Nobel Committee has awarded the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize to President Obama. Some initial commentary... has called the award unprecedented and wondered why the committee would give President Obama the award when he "hasn't done anything yet." ... (more) Robert Naiman: Nobel Committee, Strategic As Ever, Taps ...

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