Topic: Sarah Palin
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IRS 101: Seven questions about the tea party scandal
How the tables have turned: The Internal Revenue Service is the one under the microscope now, as revelations emerged Friday that the agency wrongly targeted conservative groups seeking nonprofit status. Here’s an accounting of what has happened, along with the ramifications.
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10 most controversial authors (in recent memory)
These writers have all sold plenty of books – and taken quite a lot of flak.
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Senate freshmen: What the 14 new members bring to Capitol Hill
A freshman Senate class was sworn in Jan. 3, bringing diverse skills and experience – not to mention agendas – to the legislative body. Whether the 14 newest senators help break partisan gridlock, or refuse to work across the aisle, will be the test for the 113th Congress.Twelve were elected on Nov. 6, including three Republicans, eight Democrats, and an independent. In addition, a Republican and a Democrat were appointed to vacant seats after the election. Here is a look at the 14 and what they bring to the Senate:
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Voter turnout: the 6 states that rank highest, and why
Which state will have the highest voter turnout on Nov. 6?On average, about half (51.6 percent) of eligible US voters cast ballots, but six states averaged more than 60 percent. The policies and attitudes in these states may hold lessons for those trying to get out the vote around the country.
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GOP convention: Who is the mystery speaker Thursday night?
There’s an enticing blank on the Republican convention speakers’ schedule for Thursday night. Speculation is fierce among the vast press corps as to who (or what) it might be. Here is our list.
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The Monitor's View: The Palin Doctrine
She would go beyond various Bush 'doctrines' and 'do whatever it takes' against terrorists.
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Live from New York it's Sarah Palin, well Tina Fey
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How Obama can win the campaign? Ask the media
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Obama hauls in the cash with $66 million in August
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'Outsiders’ guide to understanding Alaska's politics and peculiarities
With Gov. Sarah Palin’s sudden elevation to the GOP ticket, the world tries to fathom the 49th state – its sourdoughs and cheechakos, boomers and greenies. A moon at noon?
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Palin: Obama regrets not picking Hillary
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Palin sketches out her foreign-policy views
The GOP vice-presidential candidate talked about Israel, Pakistan, and preemptive strikes in an ABC interview.
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McCain on 'The View': I haven't changed
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The highs and lows of Sarah Palin's first interview
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Truce over - McCain, Obama throw punches in new ads
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The Monitor's View: The Palin factor in the 'culture wars'
She may revive the wars, but the country and the candidates have moderated since the 2004 race.
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Sarah Palin backs away from climate denial
In an interview with ABC News anchor Charlie Gibson Thursday, Alaska governor and Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin said that climate change can be at least partly attributed to human activity, an apparent reversal from statements published just weeks ago.
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Palin effect: Obama camp thrown off stride
The week has shown perils for Obama in running against the new GOP ticket.
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Palin the rock star heads home to Alaska
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Perkins: Palin a brilliant political pick
But head of the Family Research Council said social conservatives’ enthusiasm for the Alaska governor may not be enough to win in ’08.
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Biden endorses Hillary for VP, kind of
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Pigs and lipstick? The campaign gets really weird
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Biden? Biden? Anyone remember Joe Biden?
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Opinion: Don't be swept away by hype in the Palin campaign
The media's job is to unearth facts, not repeat myths.
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Palin moving crowds and poll numbers
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Another poll shows same result: Obama, McCain tied
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Obama not concerned with polls or Palin-o-mania
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Obama, McCain spar over pigs and lipstick
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Letters to the Editor
Readers write about executive candidates' experience and Zimbabwean stone sculpture.
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