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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 [...]

President Obama at 2013 White House Correspondents' Dinner [VIDEO]

CJ — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 22:22:20 +0000

President Obama’s entrance and speech at the 2013 White House Correspondent’s Dinner is funny and note his new entrance music. President Obama At The 2013 White House Correspondent’s Dinner

We Are All In This Together

JayCee — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 21:19:02 +0000

With the political climate the way it is today in this country, the following story really hit home for me. And when I say “home”, I am talking about our country. Many people complain about President Obama and, in his defense, his supporters complain about President Bush. For the most part, they do agree that [...]

President Obama To Return Portion Of Salary

JayCee — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 01:44:19 +0000

According to the Wall Street Journal, President Obama will return 5% of his salary this year to stand in “solidarity” with furloughed federal employees because of the sequester. President Obama’s annual salary is $400,000, meaning that he will return approximately $1,700 per month. Reports say that he will write a check each month to the [...]

Chuck Hagel Confirmed as Secretary of Defense

Chris Chaberski — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 22:39:40 +0000

Chuck Hagel, whose confirmation hearing in the Senate was highly contentious, was finally confirmed today as the next secretary of defense by a vote of 58-41. The nomination was in some serious doubt in the last few weeks, especially after Hagel endured some very tough questioning from Republican members of the Armed Services Committee. In the [...]

This Is The Sign To Say Thank You To The People Defending Our Country [VIDEO]

CJ — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 01:47:42 +0000

This is the sign of how to say thank you to people defending our country. Please watch so if you ever see one you can say ‘Thank You’. This is certainly not a new video, but as we all celebrate music, food and Mardi Gras, let’s please remember why we can. The Sign To Say [...]

Will You be the Next Woman Elected to Polictical Office in Louisiana?

Debbie Ray — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 19:14:26 +0000

The Louisiana Legislative Women's Caucus wants to see Louisiana increase the number of women serving in public offices and on Louisiana boards and commissions and they discovered some interesting statistics to make their point.

Let Louisiana and Lafayette Leaders Know How You Feel About…

Debbie Ray — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 17:11:02 +0000

In light of yesterday's report on the killing of a dog in a Lafayette backyard, a lot of people have asked me about how to take action to prevent a tragedy like this from happening again. I believe the best action is to...

Meet Your Next Maybe-Possible Celebrity Politician: Ashley Judd

Cassandra Rose — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 23:21:48 +0000

Ronald Reagan, Al Franken, Clint Eastwood, Sonny Bono and the cast of 'Predator' have all gone from celebrities to elected officials, and they may be adding one more to their ranks: Ashley Judd.

Melissa Harris – Perry From MSNBC Tells Jindal "You Don't Give A Damn" [VIDEO]

CJ — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 22:08:18 +0000

Melissa Harris – Perry is host of MSNBC’s ‘Melissa Harris-Perry.’ The show airs on Saturdays and Sundays from 10AM to noon ET. In a news video that’s gone viral, she let’s Bobby Jindal, governor of Louisiana, have it…and have it bad. Jindal has come under attack in his tenure as governor of Louisiana for using [...]

Dead Candidate Wins Election in Alabama

Donald Deane — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 19:32:42 +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.

Was Diane Sawyer Drunk? [VIDEO]

CJ — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 00:25:19 +0000

What was wrong with ABC anchorwoman Diane Sawyer last night…was Diane Sawyer Drunk? Or tired? I’m am a huge fan of Diane Sawyer, but something just didn’t seem right with her during election coverage last night. Mispronouncing words and inserting strange pauses in her speech, she didn’t seem like the pro she always is. Social [...]

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 Has Had Enough Romney And Obama [VIDEO]

CJ — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 22:21:40 +0000

This four-year-old may just have a better pulse on Americans than that of the National media as she has had enough Romney and Obama television ads and is very upset.I certainly don’t want to laugh at the way this child is feeling over the election, but I almost find myself laughing to keep from crying [...]

Donald Trump's Very Big Announcement [VIDEO]

CJ — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 20:42:59 +0000

Today, Donald Trump told the world he would have a “Very Big Announcement” concerning the President of the United States. Here it is…Donald Trump’s Big Announcement

Kids React To Politics [VIDEO]

CJ — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 02:22:38 +0000

Many of Americans watched the debate tonight, watch as these kids react to politics, in particular to the election. Children will say exactly what’s on their mind. Kids React To The Election

Jimmy Kimmel Live – Who Won the 'First Lady Debate'?

CJ — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 17:49:15 +0000

Who won the ‘First Lady Debate? Wait a minute, what ‘First Lady Debate’? Jimmy Kimmel Live

Honey Boo Boo Announces Who She's Supporting For President [VIDEO]

CJ — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 01:55:41 +0000

Honey Boo Boo and her mother appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live where she announced who she's supporting for president.

VP Debate Put To Music [VIDEO]

CJ — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 22:33:10 +0000

It was just a matter of time before someone put the VP debate to music. No matter what side of the governmental fence you’re on, this video has something for you. So who do you think did a better job last night?

Obama Camp Releases Mitt Romney Big Bird Ad, See It First [VIDEO]

CJ — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 00:17:07 +0000

President Obama’s camp has released a Mitt Romney Big Big ad. Mr. Romney has caught some heat after he said one of the areas he would cut is funding for Public Broadcasting which air Sesame Street. See it first. Obama For America TV Ad http://www.sesamestreet.org/