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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Media annoyed with Palin talk
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Palin: Obama "palling around with terrorists"
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Palin speaks at higher grade level than Biden?
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VP debate shatters TV ratings record
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Palin rebounds in debate – but is it too late?
Her better-than-expected performance Thursday probably won’t do much for a weakened McCain campaign.
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Palin offers up "First Dude" to save Michigan
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No gaffes in last night's debate? Darn right!
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Palin, Biden both liars say Obama, McCain
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What does Palin believe causes climate change?
The Alaska governor's beliefs have been hard to pin down.
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Facebooking the Palin-Biden debate
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Flirting with Palin earns Pakistani president a fatwa
A leading religious leader condemned Asif Ali Zardari's comments to Sarah Palin at the UN.
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Obama trumps McCain in people power, but to what gain?
His Nevada field organization outmans his rival’s. McCain, though, is making use of the GOP’s high-tech, well-tuned machine.
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With polls down, Palin must get in touch with her "inner barracuda"
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Biden's supreme challenge: no gaffes
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Sarah Palin: Barracuda or Bambi?
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The book world scrambles to capitalize on Palin's buzz
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One hockey mom’s rinkside regimen – and views of Sarah Palin
Theresa Burgess, a Minnesota parent who shuffles two kids to games, doesn’t feel any particular affinity with the vice presidential nominee but thinks it would be ‘great to have a woman in the White House.’
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Unusually high stakes in vice presidential debate
On Thursday, Sarah Palin has a chance to restore her image, while Joe Biden must avoid being long-winded or aggressive.
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Sarah "Joe Six Pack" Palin gets ready to rumble
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Couric strikes again - asks Palin impossible question
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Opinion: Obama and American anti-elitism
Anti-elitism is ingrained in us, but we shouldn't misuse that.
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Opinion: What it's like to debate Sarah Palin
I know firsthand: She's a master of the nonanswer.
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Palin says cause of global warming "doesn't matter"
In an interview with CBS Evening News anchor Katie Couric that aired Tuesday, Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin said that it "kinda doesn't matter at this point" if human activity is responsible for climate change.
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Doubts about Palin grow, even among conservatives
Some rough TV interviews have prompted some to ask if McCain’s running mate is ready.
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Gotcha? Palin's encore performance with Couric



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