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yglesias.thinkprogress.org - 11/5/2008
What’s the Matter With Alaska?
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Speaking of new cold wars, doesn’t somebody need to figure this out? Common sense says that convicted felons and so forth don’t win re-election. I guess folks up there are really pissed that those of us in the Lower 48 have been making fun of Sarah Palin. Given the views of ...
pandagon.net - 11/9/2008
Why who’s President does matter, example 1 of presumably thousands
— pandagon.net — by Auguste Oh, I’m sure McCain would have given this due consideration : In some instances, Obama... would be quickly delivering on promises he made during his two-year campaign, while in others he would be embracing Clinton-era policies ... (more) Why who’s President does matter, example 1 of presumably ...

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article.nationalreview.com - 10/31/2008
Interview: A Matter of Conscience
— article.nationalreview.com — We all need to think long and hard about the upcoming election and to vote in a... moral way. (more) Interview: A Matter of Conscience
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Palin Returns to a Different Alaska
nytimes.com - 11/8/2008
Palin Returns to a Different Alaska
— nytimes.com — The governor has largely dodged questions about her political future, but as she gets back to governing,... few people know what to expect. > (more) Palin Returns to a Different Alaska

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News — ... writes, pointing to Alaska, Oregon, and possibly Minnesota. Alaska’s race is the most confusing, where convicted Sen. Ted Stevens (R) may win reelection, prompting questions about why voters would send a corrupt politician back to Washington, Matthew Yglesias says. Sen. Joe Lieberman (ID-Conn.) is practically the GOP’s newest freshman senator for his siding with John McCain, and should be treated like one, ...

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