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Politics Buzz A few protesters tried to disrupt Sarah Palin's speech at the Conservative Political Action Conference today. They didn't last long: the crowd (and Palin herself!) chanted “USA, USA” at the occupiers as security removed them.
Politics Buzz We aren’t red Americans, we aren’t blue Americans, we are red, white, and blue — and President Obama we are through with you.
Politics Buzz When Newt and Callista Gingrich aren't campaigning for President they work hard as film actors and producers. Through their company Gingrich Productions, the pair have released a handful of documentaries and films on issues ranging from energy independence to confronting radical jihad. Here are the top six trailers for their movies.
Politics Buzz Andrew Breitbart really lost it Friday night on Occupiers protesting outside the Conservative Political Action Conference.
Politics Buzz At a town hall style meeting in Portland, Maine today a woman confronted Mitt Romney over his foreign investments in the Cayman Islands. Romney responded to the woman by explaining his investments are handled by a blind trustee, and that he pays all the taxes required of him.
Politics Buzz A group called ProEnglish tweeted that its director, who used to be involved with white nationalism, had dinner with Rick.
Politics Buzz Two guys in colonial wigs and track suits doing a patriotic rap called “Mr. America.” That's Fox News contributor Steve Crowder and Chris Loesch, aka Mr. Dana Loesch, getting hands waving in a half-full convention room at the Conservative Political Action Conference. Keep an eye out for the woman shaking her fanny pack at 1:17 and the black guy who walks out at 1:54.
Politics Buzz The best picture yet from the 2012 campaign.
Politics Buzz Anyone who's seen Cameron's accidental 2008 masterpiece “Fireproof” has to be stoked for his next filmic endeavor — a cinematic field trip that Mike Seaver hopes will “guide us back to the foundation of America's success.” “Monumental” will hit theaters for one night only, March 27.
Politics Buzz Talks up record on social issues at CPAC.
Politics Buzz President Obama has long positioned himself as a moderate figure. But in 2000 during his failed run against Rep. Bobby Rush he discussed being similar in political viewpoint to the former Black Panther Congressman and described himself as “progressive urban Democrat.” The video from their debate below and the three radio ads offer a sense of Obama's pitch to a very different electorate.
Politics Buzz Democrats Boxer, Shaheen, Stabenow don't like Scarborough's take on contraception. But nobody went on this morning.
Politics Buzz At CPAC, Cain lends his support to the only candidate embracing 9-9-9. Decries “stupid” liberals.
Politics Buzz A meeting with Skull and Bones. Shhhh!
Politics Buzz BuzzFeed boss and POLITICO columnist Ben Smith wrote today of the pride that former Mayor of New York Ed Koch takes in responding to every email he's sent, despite the fact that he doesn't use a computer. How does he do it? His assistant prints them all out and he writes his responses on the emails by hand. Here are 13 longhand emails defending the President, provided to BuzzFeed by Koch.
Politics Buzz They exist and they are endorsing Joe the Plumber.
Politics Buzz This chart tracks the four-week moving average of initial jobless claims, beginning in January of 2008. And while the economy isn't booming, it's a vivid illustration that the labor market has, on Obama's watch, been healing.
Politics Buzz The official playlist that will play during all crowd events during the Obama 2012 campaign hit internet today and, wouldn't you know it, the list is filled with great songs. The track listing ranges all over: from the classics (Al Green, Areatha Franklin, James Taylor); to Indie bands (The Arcade Fire, Wilco, Noah And The Whale); to Country (Dierks Bentley, Darius Rucker); and rounds out the mix with some universally-loved songs like ELO's “Mr. Blue Sky.” In other words, it's a crowd-pleasing soundtrack that virtually anybody can — and will — enjoy.
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