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The Big Story, By Joe Conason Before Ron Paul walked out of an interview with CNN's Gloria Borger on Wednesday, he snapped that she should "take the answers I give" on the bigoted, conspiracy-mongering articles that used to appear in newsletters he published. At the very least, however, the renewed attention to his newsletters offers a window into Paul's past as well as a chance for him to clear the record. He may not appreciate that opportunity, but the political press and debate moderators should keep inquiring until he replies fully and candidly. READ MORE | |||||||||||||||||||
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Economy I was at an Occupy Wall Street demonstration this weekend and many clergy addressed the group. One nun told the crowd it was Christmas season and that it was time for something new to be born in America. It was a nice thought, and I hope that the "something new" is good sense, because it has been a year in which some of the worst economic ideas ever have gained support and are being applied around the world. So here's my list of the 10 worst economic ideas of 2011: READ MORE | |||||||||||||||||||
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Capitol Hill For all his problems with the economy, President Barack Obama is getting unexpected help from a Republican Party that suddenly seems incapable of capitalizing on its advantages. On Thursday, House Speaker John Boehner bowed to relentless criticism from conservative bloggers and Republican Senators, clearing a path for an immediate two-month renewal of the payroll tax break, while Congressional negotiators work on a longer-term measure. READ MORE | |||||||||||||||||||
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Video Of The Day Reality TV star Donald Trump is continuing to hint at a third party presidential bid, telling Fox News' Greta van Susteren that he could defeat President Obama in a hypothetical match-up -- by winning African-American voters away from the nation's first black president. READ MORE | |||||||||||||||||||
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Quiz Time Attention college students: If you want to join Ron Paul on the ground in Iowa or New Hampshire, you'll have to pass a final exam. Unlike other candidates, Paul's campaign requires young applicants for a special volunteer program to fill out a questionnaire asking whether they support the legalization of marijuana or believe that Al-Qaeda is responsible for the September 11th attacks. READ MORE | |||||||||||||||||||
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Lump Of Coal Wisconsin Rep. James Sensenbrenner is sorry for saying that the First Lady has a "big butt." The worst part of it? The portly Republican uttered the comments in church. READ MORE | |||||||||||||||||||
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