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Gabby Giffords’ Status Updates Examined

January 8th, 2011 · 4 Comments

After learning of the tragic shooting of U.S. Representative Gabrielle “Gabby” Gifford (D) of Arizona’s 8th Congressional District and more than a dozen others in Tucson, I decided to check out the congresswoman’s efforts to connect with her constituents via social networks prior to the shooting.  For the most part, they paint her as the [...]

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Rove Cites Strengths, Weaknesses of Joe Biden

August 23rd, 2008 · 1 Comment

Moments ago, I watched with interest as Republican politico Karl Rove offered his assessment of Joe Biden as Barack Obama’s running mate to Fox News Channel’s Chris Wallace. A longtime campaign strategist and former deputy chief of staff for President George W. Bush, Rove said Biden’s weaknesses include the following: Biden tends to exaggerate; Biden [...]

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Republicans Responsible for Midwest Quake

April 18th, 2008 · 1 Comment

Before the day is over, I fully expect presidential candidates Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton will attempt to place blame for this morning’s 5.2 Midwest earthquake squarely on the shoulders of President George W. Bush and their Republican rival, John McCain. In an attempt to beat the dueling Democrats to this ludicrous punch, I offer [...]

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