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What’s in, what’s out in American politics, 2013 edition

WHAT’S IN, WHAT’S OUT IN AMERICAN POLITICS, 2013 OUT IN The fiscal cliff The debt ceiling Bush tax cut debates Tax reform debates Congressional dysfunction Republican civil war Mitt Romney Paul Ryan Hapless one-term President Barack Obama Political powerhouse Barack Obama Sarah Palin Chris Christie Florida Republican Allen West Florida Democrat Alan Grayson The Gonzalez […]

Some New Year’s Resolutions for prominent politicians

Happy 2013, everyone! While I’ll be celebrating New Year’s Day with my annual open house (you’re invited), our elected officials are nursing a case of fiscal-cliff hangover. Here are some New Year’s Resolutions for the powerful and dysfunctional: President Obama: Invite the other children over to your house more often. John Boehner: Smoke more. Worry […]

Rubio advocates for comprehensive effort, not bill, on immigration

“This will take a while. There is not a magic solution to this. I believe we have to do it and I believe we can do it,” Rubio said.

Highlights of the exit polls

The polls are still open in many states and the votes are not yet counted, but some exit poll are in.

The ten most egregious lies of the presidential campaign

About 9 percent of Romney’s claims checked by Politifact.com (or 19 of 201) were egregious enough to merit a “pants on fire” standing. Obama was a less-frequent liar: about 2 percent of the time (7 of 451 checked by Politifact).

As Romney’s schedule is affected by Hurricane Sandy, local campaign offices help with relief efforts

“I want to mention that our hearts and prayers are with all the people in the storm’s path. Sandy is another devastating hurricane by all accounts, and a lot of people are going to be facing some real tough times as a result of Sandy’s fury,” Romney told supporters at his morning rally in Avon Lake, Ohio.

Electoral College Update: It’s TIGHT, with Romney up in popular vote, Obama clinging to Electoral edge

There’s very little change in national polling since the final presidential debate. Mitt Romney is ahead in six of the ten most recent nationwide polls, President Obama leads in three and one is tied. If you average them out, Romney is ahead by 0.9 points. Obama, however, clings to a narrow edge in the Electoral College count.

Ad: “Doesn’t Paul Ryan remind you of every frat guy you regret sleeping with?”

Rick Perry, Newt Gingrich and Michele Bachmann have been ridiculed by Manhattan Mini Storage during the primary season, while Mitt Romney was targeted for his ‘binders full of women’ comment. The company has also taken on issues such as the recent soda ban, gun control and gay marriage.

Oops!Paul Ryan can’t tell a Longhorn from a Cowboy

Republican vice presidential nominee Paul Ryan had his own “oops” moment today — and Texas A&M grad Rick Perry is probably getting a good laugh out of it. While visiting the Cleveland Browns practice field in Berea, Ohio, Ryan confused back-up quarterback Colt McCoy, a University of Texas grad, with starting signal-caller Brandon Weeden, a proud Oklahoma State Cowboy.

Obama, Romney rematch could set TV ratings records

By KYLE CAMPBELL Hearst Washington Bureau Mitt Romney’s strong showing and President Barack Obama’s lackluster performance in their first 2012 campaign debate have piqued public interest in the highly anticipated rematch at Hofstra University tonight. Experts predict that it will be one of the most-watched presidential debates in American history. The first debate between Romney […]