Topic: Sarah Palin
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IRS 101: Seven questions about the tea party scandal
The Internal Revenue Service is under the microscope now, as revelations have emerged 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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McCain's maverick ad starts shootout over earmarks
Obama and McCain spar over Palin's claim that she killed the "bridge to nowhere"
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Sarah Palin unplugged - Charlie Gibson grabs first interview
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McCain, GOP - they're baaaaack
Gallup poll shows McCain leading Obama
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The Monitor's View: Obama vs. McCain as change agents
The conventions still left questions about the candidates' ability to change Washington.
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Sarah Palin's speech written by a vegetarian
Time magazine says that Matthew Scully, the man behind Palin's speech, refrains from eating meat.
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Suprise bestsellers: vice-presidential candidate bios
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How the 2008 electoral map has changed
Virginia could be a bellwether in a year that is likely to see a few more battleground states.
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McCain appeals to moderates with vow to reform GOP
But his policy agenda largely reflects the Bush administration's stands on tax cuts and the Iraq war.
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McCain's speech - thumbs up, thumbs down
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Opinion: Sarah Palin can have it all
I should know. I'm a writer and the mother of 12.
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Sarah Palin and libraries
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USA
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Missing the McCain campaign's political team
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Palin’s Wasilla: A small town with attitude
The vice presidential nominee’s hometown in Alaska takes pride in its independent ways.
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With rousing convention speech, Palin becomes a force in McCain candidacy
Lukewarm before, conservatives are now ready to work for the GOP ticket, delegates say.
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McCain-Palin must lay out economic plan, Obama strategist says
Presidential candidates can't win in '08 without spelling out their vision, according to adviser Robert Gibbs.
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Next test for McCain and Palin: winning undecideds
McCain and Palin fired up their base, but they’ll need to attract independents and some Democrats to win.
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Sarah Palin: How do you like me now?
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Biden: Ready to rumble (with love)
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Opinion: Obama-Biden, McCain-Palin, and the experience question
Truman and Reagan showed that character and common sense matter more than a good résumé.
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Once-stalled GOP convention comes out swinging against Obama
Fred Thompson and Sen. Joe Lieberman use the McCain story to draw sharp contrasts with the Democratic presidential nominee.
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Can McCain rally the GOP?
In his speech Thursday he must knit the party together – and reach out to independents.
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Forget Biden -- Palin's taking on Obama in new ad
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Palin's make or break speech tonight
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Palin to discuss experience and thwack the media



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