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4-Year-Old Mayor Is the Cutest Politician You Will Ever See

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 14 May 2013 14:15:35 +0000

Experience isn’t always the most important qualification for a politician. Sometimes dimples work just fine. The mayor of teeny, tiny Dorset, Minnesota (population 22) is a four-year-old boy named Robert “Bobbie” Tufts. We don’t know if his senior advisor is Rubber Duckie or if he pledged naptime for all citizens, but Bobbie won the coveted [...]

Why Liking Something on Facebook Isn't As Helpful As You Think

Emerald Catron — Wed, 01 May 2013 16:35:35 +0000

If you think you’re saving the world by liking a page on Facebook, UNICEF Sweden has got some news for you — you’re not. Liking a page is a great way to keep informed about a charity or cause, but unless it’s part of a specific campaign, it doesn’t actually do much good. This starving [...]

Shocking Video: Assassination Attempt Foiled By Jammed Gun

Tom Blunt — Sun, 20 Jan 2013 15:15:30 +0000

An attempt on the life of a Bulgarian politician was miraculously averted yesterday when the would-be killer’s gun refused to fire. Turkish Party leader Ahmed Dogan had no time to think when a man rushed the stage and pushed a gun in his face, but the instant it became clear that the gun was faulty, [...]

Former Governor Baldacci Is Thinking Of Running In 2014

Andy Capwell — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 16:29:07 +0000

The election of governor in Maine is still almost two years away, but talk of the potential race is already heating up. Former Maine Governor John Baldacci recently told the Associated Press at the Bangor Region Chamber of Commerce annual breakfast in Hermon, that he's concerned about "the negativism, the bravado, the fighting" and is not ruling out a return to politics or possibly challenging Governor Paul LePage.

The Funniest Fiscal Cliff Memes

Emerald Catron — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 15:37:13 +0000

Hey, did you hear the good news? We managed to avoid soaring headlong off the fiscal cliff yesterday. Granted, the House pulled the plug on a bill providing emergency aid to people whose lives were destroyed by Superstorm Sandy to do it. But they did it. Hooray!(?)

HBO' Developing 'Game Change' Sequel 'Double Down': Barack Obama Vs. Mitt Romney

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 00:00:59 +0000

The moment Alaska governor Sarah Palin first came to the world stage as John McCain's running mate in the 2008 presidential elections, we knew that her larger-than-life personality would become the stuff of parody and portrayal from years to come. Once we finished laughing at Tina Fey's dead-on impression, the tone turned serious as HBO's 'Game Change' garnered multiple Emmys with Julianne Moore in the lead role.

Now, the original 'Game Change' writers have begun work on a sequel covering the 2012 elections between Mitt Romney and Barack Obama, titled 'Double Down: Game Change 2012,' and guess what HBO wants to do with it?

Dead Candidate Wins Election in Alabama

Donald Deane — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 15:02:42 +0000

If there's any doubt how strong the GOP's hold on Alabama is, consider this -- a Republican nominee beat out the Democratic incumbent for a seat on the Bibb County Commission last week despite the fact that he died a month earlier. Congratulations, Alabama, on taking partisanship to a whole new level.

Hank Williams, Jr. Says America Has 'Committed Economic Suicide' in Re-Electing President Obama

Sterling Whitaker — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 04:00:55 +0000

It looks like ultra-conservative country music star Hank Williams, Jr. hasn't warmed up much to President Obama in the wake of his victory Tuesday over Republican challenger Mitt Romney. The staunch hunter and gun rights supporter took to Twitter Thursday morning (Nov. 8) to predict financial doom and gloom for America as a result of the president winning a second term.

South Carolina and Kentucky Ban Booze on Election Day

Jeremy Taylor — Sun, 04 Nov 2012 23:00:46 +0000

An election is the ultimate celebration of democracy. However if you live in South Carolina or Kentucky, booze probably isn’t going to be part of your November 6 revelry. That’s because the sale of alcohol is banned in these states on Election Day. Some are questioning the logic of the restriction. “The Election Day sales [...]

Four-Year-Old Expresses How We All Feel About the Election

Cameron Simcik — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 17:22:01 +0000

With the presidential election less than a week away, candidates are bombarding us from all angles with ads, debates and last-minute pushes to secure votes. (Their efforts are pretty much pointless considering we joined The Pizza Party a while back, but that's besides the point.)

In all seriousness, all this presidential hoopla can be a little overwhelming and upsetting at times. This is especially true if you're a politically-aware four-year-old.