http://politics.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Gather Politics News Channel en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2013 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 10:46:27 GMT 2013-06-20T10:46:27Z en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2013 http://www.gather.com/images/header/logo_gather.gif http://www.gather.com/ http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981873536 Today is the dedication for the George W. Bush presidential library and museum at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas. A guy who reads an upside down book to a classroom full of kids in Florida . . . Thu, 25 Apr 2013 04:00:28 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981873536 Lora Covrett 2013-04-25T04:00:28Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981873466 There is no doubt that Islamophobic people exist. But in the wake of the Boston Marathon bombings, the palpable fear of some that if the perpetrators were Muslim, Islamophobes would be roaming the streets . . . Wed, 24 Apr 2013 22:50:20 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981873466 Renee Nal 2013-04-24T22:50:20Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981873146 New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg is no stranger to controversy. His latest comments about privacy and reinterpreting the Constitution are just the latest example. The press is typically compliant; but . . . Wed, 24 Apr 2013 08:55:13 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981873146 Renee Nal 2013-04-24T08:55:13Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981872853 On MSNBC's Hardball Monday, host Chris Matthews said the Boston bombers' political ideology isn't all that important. Presumably, Chris doesn't seem to care that Dzhokhar and Tamerlan Tsarnaev were . . . Tue, 23 Apr 2013 14:50:18 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981872853 Jim Kane 2013-04-23T14:50:18Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981872828 Princeton Professor Richard Falk, a "9/11 truther," UN Council member, and anti-Semite, writes that the Boston Marathon terrorist attacks can be attributed to America's "Fantasy of Global Domination." . . . Tue, 23 Apr 2013 14:00:21 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981872828 Renee Nal 2013-04-23T14:00:21Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981872386 Abdul Rahman Ali Alharbi was the Saudi national and initial "person of interest" in the Boston Marathon bombing that killed three and injured scores of others, some critically. Photo Source: Facebook . . . Mon, 22 Apr 2013 13:45:14 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981872386 Renee Nal 2013-04-22T13:45:14Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981872331 On Sunday, the custody status of the Boston bombing suspect was argued by both Democrats and Republicans on TV talk shows analyzing the bombing. Republicans are claiming that the brothers were connected . . . Mon, 22 Apr 2013 11:20:22 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981872331 Gabriel Legend 2013-04-22T11:20:22Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981871719 Sounds like right-wing, anti-Obama rhetoric, doesn't it? In California, it is dangerously close to true. Thursday, the state legislature approved $24 million to expedite gun confiscation . They are coming . . . Sat, 20 Apr 2013 02:00:23 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981871719 Lora Covrett 2013-04-20T02:00:23Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981870595 The Boston Marathon bombings may not have taken place were it not for the sequester, as insinuated by House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer (D-Md). Interestingly (and unmentioned), was the fact that President . . . Wed, 17 Apr 2013 10:10:21 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981870595 Renee Nal 2013-04-17T10:10:21Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981870377 Michael Moore has been posting bizarre tweets about the Boston Marathon attack over the last twenty-four hours, leading some to wonder whether he is blaming the Tea Party for the incident. Red Alert . . . Tue, 16 Apr 2013 16:45:14 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981870377 Jim Kane 2013-04-16T16:45:14Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981869989 Wolf Blitzer has already stirred politics into the horrific Boston Marathon explosions that have claimed lives and have resulted in numerous serious injuries. He speculates if Participants of Patriots . . . Mon, 15 Apr 2013 17:00:21 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981869989 Renee Nal 2013-04-15T17:00:21Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981869942 Eric Williams, a former justice of the peace with a grudge, has been upgraded to "chief suspect" in the District Attorney murders in Texas. A white supremacist group was targeted in the mainstream media . . . Mon, 15 Apr 2013 14:40:15 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981869942 Renee Nal 2013-04-15T14:40:15Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981869809 Research Medical Center, the Missouri hospital that violated federal hospital visitation laws regarding same-sex partners is owned by none other than Bain Capital. The facility is owned by HCA Healthcare. . . . Mon, 15 Apr 2013 08:00:21 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981869809 Lora Covrett 2013-04-15T08:00:21Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981869458 Should the Second Amendment be repealed? Mark Dice created a video to illustrate that some Americans are more than willing to give up their right to bear arms. Dice likes to stir up trouble, it seems. . . . Sat, 13 Apr 2013 20:20:24 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981869458 Renee Nal 2013-04-13T20:20:24Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981869301 New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg, co-chair of the non-profit organization Mayors Against Illegal Guns, believes that the NRA has done an excellent job of keeping track of politicians and their views on . . . Sat, 13 Apr 2013 07:45:14 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981869301 Megan Hamilton 2013-04-13T07:45:14Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981869123 Teacher Cheryl Sabb dictated the following sentence to her fourth grade class after a local attorney visited to discuss the Bill of Rights: "I am willing to give up some of my constitutional rights . . . Fri, 12 Apr 2013 17:50:19 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981869123 Renee Nal 2013-04-12T17:50:19Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981868791 It had to happen, as few gun control advocates appear able to allow a respectable time to pass before they begin dissecting Rick Warren's son's suicide. And on Thursday that talk took a turn that is just . . . Thu, 11 Apr 2013 21:20:26 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981868791 Hillary Hill 2013-04-11T21:20:26Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981868659 Has Glenn Beck completely lost his freaking mind? His April 11th broadcast on The Blaze was downright nutty in nature and was drenched with anti-government sentiment (like always), but that wasn't the . . . Thu, 11 Apr 2013 14:15:16 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981868659 Chelsea Hoffman 2013-04-11T14:15:16Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981868539 For decades, Republican lawmakers have chosen not to speak at Howard University . Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) changed that on Wednesday when he spoke to a group of students at the historically black college. . . . Thu, 11 Apr 2013 07:50:18 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981868539 Margie Wilson-Mars 2013-04-11T07:50:18Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981868396 Indoctrination of students can be found just about anywhere these days. This week, eighth graders learn that Conservatism "restricts personal freedoms" and a University Professor called Republicans old, . . . Wed, 10 Apr 2013 19:25:14 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981868396 Renee Nal 2013-04-10T19:25:14Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981868354 Melissa Harris-Perry is back with more socialism! In yet another "Lean Forward" spot, the MSNBC host says "You do have the right to health care, and to education, and to decent housing and to quality . . . Wed, 10 Apr 2013 17:05:33 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981868354 Renee Nal 2013-04-10T17:05:33Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981868200 On "Piers Morgan Live" Tuesday night, Morgan interviewed students from Lone Star College, as well as Senator Dan Patrick, who advocate for the right to carry weapons on campus in the wake of the "Mass . . . Wed, 10 Apr 2013 09:40:17 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981868200 Renee Nal 2013-04-10T09:40:17Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981867939 MSNBC Host Melissa Harris-Perry responded to criticism that followed a controversial "Lean Forward" advertisement with conflicting tweets. In the advertisment , Harris-Perry said that "We have . . . Tue, 09 Apr 2013 14:17:52 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981867939 Renee Nal 2013-04-09T14:17:52Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981867709 United States Senator Tim Johnson of South Dakota has reversed his position on gay marriage. Historically, Sen. Johnson has been very outspoken against same-sex marriages. He was one of the politicians . . . Mon, 08 Apr 2013 21:45:15 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981867709 Casey Holley 2013-04-08T21:45:15Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981867591 Jana Winter reported an unbelievable story about Colorado killer James Holmes; who killed 12 people and injured 58 others in a movie theater in Aurora, Colorado in July of 2012. Photo Image: Fox . . . Mon, 08 Apr 2013 14:20:34 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981867591 Renee Nal 2013-04-08T14:20:34Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981867469 Move over George Soros! Thomas F. Steyer has taken it upon himself to use his wealth to go on the attack. Steyer does not come close to the real answer to the "Koch brothers", George Soros, as the California . . . Mon, 08 Apr 2013 08:55:15 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981867469 Renee Nal 2013-04-08T08:55:15Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981867215 Vice President Joe Biden called for a "New World Order" at the Export-Import Bank Conference in Washington. One would think that such an outrageous statement was another Biden Gaffe; but the unhinged . . . Sun, 07 Apr 2013 09:20:22 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981867215 Renee Nal 2013-04-07T09:20:22Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981867115 President Obama's budget proposal includes a big fat surprise for Americans: a limit on what Americans are "allowed" to save in their retirement accounts. This incredible violation of individual rights . . . Sat, 06 Apr 2013 18:15:16 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981867115 Renee Nal 2013-04-06T18:15:16Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981867046 During the Supreme Court proceedings on gay marriage last week, three justices voiced their concern about children of gay couples, raising the ire of gay marriage advocates. Although one sociologist from . . . Sat, 06 Apr 2013 11:50:18 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981867046 Renee Nal 2013-04-06T11:50:18Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981866975 President Barack Obama is under fire by some right now, after he made a comment during a speech to Democratic donors regarding the Attorney General of California, Kamala Harris. President Obama called . . . Sat, 06 Apr 2013 02:40:14 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981866975 Gabriel Legend 2013-04-06T02:40:14Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981866892 "Cuts" to Social Security and Medicare are not really cuts; as they are being dutifully portrayed in the mainstream media. Just like the sequester was a minuscule decrease in the projected rate of growth . . . Fri, 05 Apr 2013 18:00:20 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981866892 Renee Nal 2013-04-05T18:00:20Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981866677 Would you support the legalization of marijuana? It seems that the results of a national poll done by the Pew Research Center have been released and the majority of Americans would support pot being . . . Fri, 05 Apr 2013 07:55:14 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981866677 Kim Brandow 2013-04-05T07:55:14Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981866501 Gun control zealot Democratic Rep. Diane DeGette made a fool out of herself at a Denver Post forum on guns when she actually stated that " the number of th ese high capacity magazines is going to . . . Thu, 04 Apr 2013 16:26:08 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981866501 Robert Flynn 2013-04-04T16:26:08Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981866480 Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid may have some resistance on his anti-gun legislation from an unlikely source. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has "serious concerns," as stated by a top lobbyist . . . Thu, 04 Apr 2013 15:50:19 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981866480 Renee Nal 2013-04-04T15:50:19Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981866458 Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) called on the Senate to give up twenty percent of their pay; but few have taken him up on it. Although Senators "earn" $174,000 a year and about half are "millionaires," . . . Thu, 04 Apr 2013 14:55:14 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981866458 Renee Nal 2013-04-04T14:55:14Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981866315 President Barack Obama, in a show of solidarity, has decided to give 5% of his personal salary to the U.S. Treasury . This, of course, is being done in regards to federal workers being affected by recent . . . Thu, 04 Apr 2013 09:25:14 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981866315 Chelsea Hoffman 2013-04-04T09:25:14Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981866266 President Obama spoke yesterday at the Denver Police Academy. He spoke about gun laws. When speaking of the lack of action by the United States Congress following the Sandy Hook massacre, he praised Colorado . . . Thu, 04 Apr 2013 04:05:22 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981866266 Lora Covrett 2013-04-04T04:05:22Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981866160 The Congressional Black Caucus has been called upon by Stacy Swimp, President of the Frederick Douglass Society to disband. Swimp explains that identity politics does not serve all Americans. Amen! . . . Wed, 03 Apr 2013 19:40:14 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981866160 Renee Nal 2013-04-03T19:40:14Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981866134 Rep. Diana DeGette was taking part in a public forum on gun legislation when a senior citizen asked about how he was supposed to defend himself under the new Colorado gun laws. The answer was condescending . . . Wed, 03 Apr 2013 18:05:21 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981866134 Renee Nal 2013-04-03T18:05:21Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981866129 David Schmecker, 50, is a disabled veteran with "no psychiatric history" who seemingly had his firearms confiscated and gun permit revoked in Connecticut for no apparent reason. It all started when he . . . Wed, 03 Apr 2013 17:50:19 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981866129 Renee Nal 2013-04-03T17:50:19Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981865826 The Monsanto Protection act has struck a nerve with many, as it should, but will any of the backlash towards the signing of the act into law actually do anything to change it? Apparently, the Tea Party . . . Tue, 02 Apr 2013 21:45:47 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981865826 Linda Shaw 2013-04-02T21:45:47Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981865752 State Senator Malcolm Smith and City Councilman Dan Halloran were arrested in New York in a bizarre plot to "rig" the Mayoral race "through frauds and bribes." Smith is one of New York's "top Democrats" . . . Tue, 02 Apr 2013 17:20:28 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981865752 Renee Nal 2013-04-02T17:20:28Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981865718 The BRAIN Initiative would require a 100 million dollar "initial" investment into research that would record brain activity "at the speed of thought," according to the White House. The goals are "unclear," . . . Tue, 02 Apr 2013 15:10:23 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981865718 Renee Nal 2013-04-02T15:10:23Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981865556 Rev. Luis Leon is no fan of what he refers to as the "Religious Right". The controversial Easter sermon attended by President Obama and his family raised many eyebrows, to say the least. Now, the Reverend . . . Tue, 02 Apr 2013 09:30:20 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981865556 Renee Nal 2013-04-02T09:30:20Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981865215 Rev. Luis Leon was the Episcopal priest who preached at Saint John's Church Lafayette Square where President Obama attended Easter services. The good Reverend had a hateful rant for the "Religious Right." . . . Mon, 01 Apr 2013 11:50:20 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981865215 Renee Nal 2013-04-01T11:50:20Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981864977 Billionaire investor Jim Rogers told CNBC that he is concerned that Cyprus is freezing accounts of "uninsured" bank depositors, i.e. those who have more than 100,000 euros in the bank according to EU . . . Sun, 31 Mar 2013 15:00:21 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981864977 Renee Nal 2013-03-31T15:00:21Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981864966 Support for Gun Control laws that fail to attack core issues of violent crime is waning, according to recent polls. Despite the antics of the anti-second amendment crowd, there is a dawning realization . . . Sun, 31 Mar 2013 14:00:22 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981864966 Renee Nal 2013-03-31T14:00:22Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981864654 Where did gays get the crazy idea that they should be able to marry? Rick Santorum provides the answer. "One program on television. And that was Will and Grace ," said Santorum at CPAC 2013. So, Republicans . . . Sat, 30 Mar 2013 07:15:16 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981864654 Lora Covrett 2013-03-30T07:15:16Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981864540 Now that the Monsanto Protection Act is law, a GE and GMO-labeling backlash has ensued over its passage. With President Barack Obama's signature Tuesday, sources say proponents of the "Farmer Assurance . . . Fri, 29 Mar 2013 20:25:14 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981864540 Brad Bechler 2013-03-29T20:25:14Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981864338 Planned Parenthood has been in the news recently for receiving $350 million dollars of federal funding for sexual education programs starting in Kindergarten. The program redefines abstinence as engaging . . . Fri, 29 Mar 2013 10:25:13 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981864338 Renee Nal 2013-03-29T10:25:13Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981864125 Conservative Talk show host Bill O'Reilly is well-known for his point of view when it comes to hotbed issues like gay marriage. But some of his comments on Tuesday night make one wonder if he's harboring . . . Thu, 28 Mar 2013 15:30:22 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981864125 Gabriel Legend 2013-03-28T15:30:22Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981863825 New Jersey Governor Chris Christie is coming to the defense of Shawn Moore, a law-abiding gun owner who was recently the subject of an official investigation by the state's child welfare agency. This . . . Wed, 27 Mar 2013 18:55:45 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981863825 Robert Flynn 2013-03-27T18:55:45Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981863811 Dr. Ben Carson was attacked by MSNBC's Toure Friday night on The Cycle . Toure's race-baiting rant could not compete with Dr. Carson's well-reasoned response, "...intelligent people tend to talk about . . . Wed, 27 Mar 2013 18:30:21 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981863811 Renee Nal 2013-03-27T18:30:21Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981863795 The Supreme Court is hearing two cases involving same-sex marriage this week. Yesterday, the Court handled a lawsuit over California's Proposition 8, which bans gay marriage in that state. Today, the . . . Wed, 27 Mar 2013 17:15:16 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981863795 John Kurtz 2013-03-27T17:15:16Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981863783 Over the last two days the Supreme Court has been hearing cases on the issue of same-sex marriage. Although the two cases they heard were different and the rulings they issue will impact vastly different . . . Wed, 27 Mar 2013 16:45:13 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981863783 Matt Benamy 2013-03-27T16:45:13Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981863680 Justice Sonia Sotomayor was questioning former U.S. Solicitor General Ted Olson, a pro-gay marriage Republican. She brought up a very interesting question during the exchange: If gay marriage is legal, . . . Wed, 27 Mar 2013 11:40:49 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981863680 Renee Nal 2013-03-27T11:40:49Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981863478 President Obama's "Organizing for Action" tweeted a quote from the president regarding "marriage equality." The quote "Every single American deserves to be treated equally in the eyes of the law," should . . . Tue, 26 Mar 2013 19:10:21 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981863478 Renee Nal 2013-03-26T19:10:21Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981863468 Michael Bloomberg, the infamous dictator of New York City, is attempting to expand his power by running ads supporting gun control throughout the nation . The "nanny" mayor, known best for recently giving . . . Tue, 26 Mar 2013 18:35:19 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981863468 Robert Flynn 2013-03-26T18:35:19Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981863458 Kara Sands was shocked to find that her son was shown a video about September 11 that implied that America was at fault for the terror attack that killed over 3,000 innocent people. Now, her fifth grader's . . . Tue, 26 Mar 2013 18:05:19 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981863458 Renee Nal 2013-03-26T18:05:19Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981863454 Gabrielle Giffords' husband, Mark E. Kelly, attempted to purchase an AR-15 assault rifle with high-capacity magazines at the Diamondback Police Supply in Tucson. Douglas MacKinlay, Owner and President . . . Tue, 26 Mar 2013 17:35:19 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981863454 Renee Nal 2013-03-26T17:35:19Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981863443 Does Affirmative Action violate the "equal protection" clause in the Constitution? The Supreme Court will be hearing a case to determine whether voters in Michigan can forbid "preferential treatment" . . . Tue, 26 Mar 2013 16:35:18 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981863443 Renee Nal 2013-03-26T16:35:18Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981863157 The preamble of the United States Constitution outlines its broad purposes. At the heart of the Constitution, it explains that in order to achieve certain standards, there is a necessity to form a government . . . Mon, 25 Mar 2013 22:30:23 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981863157 Deb Duxbury 2013-03-25T22:30:23Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981862554 Vice President Joe Biden and his entourage enjoyed the high life in two separate five-star hotels in London and Paris in February. A State Department official said the costs are "nothing out of the ordinary," . . . Sat, 23 Mar 2013 18:40:15 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981862554 Renee Nal 2013-03-23T18:40:15Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981862543 Gun control advocates are up to their old tricks again, rewriting history in order to make it seem as if Adolf Hitler did not ban guns in Germany . And as always, they twist things to their own point . . . Sat, 23 Mar 2013 18:05:21 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981862543 Robert Flynn 2013-03-23T18:05:21Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981862533 Kara Sands recently exposed a troubling curriculum that taught her fifth-grader in Texas that food and medicine are "rights" under the Constitution, and that implied America is responsible for the 9/11 . . . Sat, 23 Mar 2013 16:45:16 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981862533 Renee Nal 2013-03-23T16:45:16Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981862507 Kara Sands is the mother of a fifth grader in Texas whose homework assignment contained a shocking question which suggested that the United States may be responsible for the 9/11/2001 terrorist attack . . . Sat, 23 Mar 2013 14:45:13 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981862507 Renee Nal 2013-03-23T14:45:13Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981862298 Gun control is being used by the Democrats to force the creation of a federal list of American gun owners. The legislation Sen. Harry Reid is proposing will mandate that all gun sales include a federal . . . Fri, 22 Mar 2013 18:30:23 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981862298 Robert Flynn 2013-03-22T18:30:23Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981862257 Will the names of the Benghazi Survivors be given to Congressional Oversight Committees? Although many believe that the terror attack that claimed the lives of Ambassador Chris Stevens, computer expert . . . Fri, 22 Mar 2013 16:05:20 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981862257 Renee Nal 2013-03-22T16:05:20Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981862230 A question that has been asked a few times of Governor Chris Christie is whether or not he will run for President. He has been mostly silent on this question, but when a New Jersey third grader asked, . . . Fri, 22 Mar 2013 14:50:19 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981862230 Gabriel Legend 2013-03-22T14:50:19Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981862224 After Senator Rob Portman changed his position on same-sex marriage , there has been a lot of interest in what the Republicans think of the issue. It seems that more and more of the GOP are siding with . . . Fri, 22 Mar 2013 14:35:18 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981862224 Gabriel Legend 2013-03-22T14:35:18Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981862083 Governor Chris Christie says he's "undecided" about whether to ban "conversion" therapy for underage gays. He also admitted he doesn't know much about the controversial "therapy". Christie's opponent . . . Fri, 22 Mar 2013 06:35:19 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981862083 Lora Covrett 2013-03-22T06:35:19Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981861606 President Obama's visit to Israel has caused some hand-wringing among his supporters. His backing of the isolated country was strongly apparent on Wednesday during a press conference with Prime Minister . . . Wed, 20 Mar 2013 17:25:13 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981861606 Renee Nal 2013-03-20T17:25:13Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981861010 Thomas Perez may lead labor in United States into an exciting future, if he is confirmed as Secretary of the US Labor Department. Good diversity news, and also deep partisanship, came to the news forefront . . . Tue, 19 Mar 2013 02:10:22 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981861010 Molly Houston 2013-03-19T02:10:22Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981860993 Colorado Sheriffs have banded together in opposition to gun-control legislation introduced in their state. Their vocal objection to strict anti-second amendment laws could come at a cost: their own salaries, . . . Tue, 19 Mar 2013 01:00:21 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981860993 Renee Nal 2013-03-19T01:00:21Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981860389 Conservative racism is alive and real, folks, and it doesn't look like it's going anywhere anytime soon. The most recent example of bigotry on the far right comes from National Harbor, Maryland at the . . . Sun, 17 Mar 2013 02:15:17 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981860389 Chelsea Hoffman 2013-03-17T02:15:17Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981860365 Occupy Oakland protesters terrorized downtown Oakland on Friday, damaging "numerous banks" and smashing a large window at the Tribune Tower. Not surprisingly, the violence barely registered a blip in . . . Sat, 16 Mar 2013 22:40:16 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981860365 Renee Nal 2013-03-16T22:40:16Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981859881 When it comes to gun control, California Senator Diane Feinstein seems to really have a sixth grade understanding of the U.S. Constitution. In an exchange with Republican Senator Ted Cruz , the ultra-liberal . . . Fri, 15 Mar 2013 13:00:54 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981859881 Robert Flynn 2013-03-15T13:00:54Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981859664 The CPAC 2013 Benghazi panel discussion inspired harsh criticism of the mainstream media's coverage of the 9/11 terror attack. One panelist, Roger Noriega, a fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, . . . Thu, 14 Mar 2013 18:45:13 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981859664 Renee Nal 2013-03-14T18:45:13Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981859109 In a recent global warming study, Harvard and Oregon State University researchers discovered that during the past 100 years Earth's temperature changed 50 times faster than it did during the past 5,000. . . . Wed, 13 Mar 2013 01:20:21 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981859109 Chuck Larlham 2013-03-13T01:20:21Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981858570 "Organizing for Action," Obama's massive Community Organizing Group will be holding a two-day "Founder's Summit" on Wednesday in Washington. Attendees are paying for the privilege of an address by President . . . Mon, 11 Mar 2013 17:00:21 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981858570 Renee Nal 2013-03-11T17:00:21Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981858292 Gabrielle Giffords' husband, Mark E. Kelly, reportedly purchased "both an AR-15 assault rifle with high-capacity magazines and a semi-automatic pistol" on Tuesday at a gun shop in Arizona. Michael Dorstewitz . . . Sun, 10 Mar 2013 22:35:18 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981858292 Renee Nal 2013-03-10T22:35:18Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981858199 The Sequester is only one in a long line of financial crisis created by the federal government. In an unusual development, NBC's Brian Williams asked if the White House is "picking it's targets". . . . Sun, 10 Mar 2013 16:25:14 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981858199 Renee Nal 2013-03-10T16:25:14Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981858103 President Obama attended the annual Gridiron Club dinner where he took on journalist Bob Woodward, senator Marco Rubio, and even took a jab at himself. Of course, it was all done in humor. Ever the . . . Sun, 10 Mar 2013 08:20:20 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981858103 Lora Covrett 2013-03-10T08:20:20Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981857767 Senator Carl Levin (D-MI) announced March 7 that he would not seek reelection in 2014. His Senate seat has been a safe Democratic seat for the last five elections, but the Republican Senatorial primary . . . Fri, 08 Mar 2013 23:45:15 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981857767 Chuck Larlham 2013-03-08T23:45:15Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981857047 There are currently 750,000 pieces of military equipment in Afghanistan worth $36 billion. They can move it or destroy it when all troops are finally out of that country in 2014. Destroy it?! Doesn't . . . Thu, 07 Mar 2013 05:45:13 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981857047 Lora Covrett 2013-03-07T05:45:13Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981856956 Rand Paul has inspired Twitter to go berserk. #StandWithRand is trending and people are inspired by his epic filibuster. "I will speak until I can no longer speak...I cannot sit quietly and let [the President] . . . Wed, 06 Mar 2013 19:50:20 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981856956 Renee Nal 2013-03-06T19:50:20Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981856923 NBA basketball legend Dennis Rodman spent some time in North Korea to visit with one of his biggest fans, 28-year-old leader of North Korea Kim Jong Un. After spending time where U.S. government officials . . . Wed, 06 Mar 2013 17:55:14 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981856923 Brian Gabriel 2013-03-06T17:55:14Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981856907 The sequester has been the source of bitter partisan fighting. Perhaps politicians should be interested in what Americans want. American citizens support cutting the overall budget by nearly 2-1, with . . . Wed, 06 Mar 2013 17:20:26 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981856907 Renee Nal 2013-03-06T17:20:26Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981856825 Secretary of State John Kerry, much like former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, seems to be at a loss when anyone asks them the simplest questions about the Benghazi survivors. Kerry was asked . . . Wed, 06 Mar 2013 13:45:14 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981856825 Renee Nal 2013-03-06T13:45:14Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981856692 Anti-Government Patriot groups increased from 149 in 2008 to 1,360 in 2012, reports the Southern Poverty Law Center. The dramatic increase in radical anti-government groups is attributed primarily to . . . Wed, 06 Mar 2013 02:15:17 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981856692 Chuck Larlham 2013-03-06T02:15:17Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981856589 The sequester has proven to be quite disruptive, as the White House announced in an email that going forward, all White House Tours will be canceled "due to staffing reductions resulting from sequestration." . . . Tue, 05 Mar 2013 18:45:13 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981856589 Renee Nal 2013-03-05T18:45:13Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981856553 Attorney General Eric Holder clarified in a letter to Senator Rand Paul that the president is authorized (by whom?) to use lethal force against American citizens on United States soil in "an extraordinary . . . Tue, 05 Mar 2013 17:20:27 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981856553 Renee Nal 2013-03-05T17:20:27Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981856391 The sequester has brought out the worst in American politics. With the mainstream media firmly in check, politicians from both of the major political parties have been pointing fingers and worse, exaggerating . . . Tue, 05 Mar 2013 11:15:16 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981856391 Renee Nal 2013-03-05T11:15:16Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981855881 Should Drones (or unmanned aerial vehicles [UAV]) be used by the Department of Homeland Security to determine whether American citizens are armed or track them through their mobile phones? Although the . . . Sun, 03 Mar 2013 16:10:24 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981855881 Renee Nal 2013-03-03T16:10:24Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981855852 The Sequester fear mongering has been so outrageous and silly that even the mainstream media is taking notice. The president's claim on Friday that the janitors at the capitol will now be working for . . . Sun, 03 Mar 2013 14:30:21 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981855852 Renee Nal 2013-03-03T14:30:21Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981855762 An unnamed Republican aide told Roll Call that the sequester will be "more comfortable" for Republicans than for Democrats. Republicans believe the budget cuts will "affect Democratic constituencies . . . Sun, 03 Mar 2013 05:45:13 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981855762 Lora Covrett 2013-03-03T05:45:13Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981855348 Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid has yet again repeated a whopper that has already been debunked in light of the sequester. Speaking to reporters Thursday, he stated (again) that "We've cut $2.6 trillion," . . . Fri, 01 Mar 2013 18:50:19 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981855348 Renee Nal 2013-03-01T18:50:19Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981855276 Maxine Waters, ranking Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, said that the sequester could result in "over 170 million jobs" lost. That would be a disaster of epic proportions, as there . . . Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:45:14 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981855276 Renee Nal 2013-03-01T15:45:14Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981855191 The Fukushima nuclear accident occurred as a result of the Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami on March 11, 2011, (which caused close to 16,000 deaths). Much-hyped concerns about the adverse human health effects . . . Fri, 01 Mar 2013 12:25:13 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981855191 Renee Nal 2013-03-01T12:25:13Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981855166 As the threat of the Washington D.C. sequestration budget cuts loom, Obama and Democrats are haplessly trying to assign blame, while some conservatives have claimed that the effects of the sequester have . . . Fri, 01 Mar 2013 10:35:19 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981855166 Matt Benamy 2013-03-01T10:35:19Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981855082 A Philly labor union, the International Board of Teamsters Local 107, was ordered to stop harassing and assaulting employees at the Eureka Stone Quarry, Inc. by the National Labor Relations Board on Monday. . . . Fri, 01 Mar 2013 02:35:18 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981855082 Renee Nal 2013-03-01T02:35:18Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981854845 Bob Woodward has been criticizing the Obama Administration's role in the upcoming government-manufactured crisis known as the sequester. Now, it seems that Woodward himself is a target. The . . . Thu, 28 Feb 2013 11:50:19 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981854845 Renee Nal 2013-02-28T11:50:19Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981854595 The latest development in the war of words between the Obama administration and legendary journalist Bob Woodward took place Wednesday, on the MSNBC program Morning Joe , when Woodward tore into the . . . Wed, 27 Feb 2013 17:30:21 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981854595 Jennifer Lafferty 2013-02-27T17:30:21Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981854300 Although sequestration has been hyped as the Armageddon, Judge Andrew Napolitano explains that the cuts are "political theater," and nobody will be fired or furloughed. President Obama can do "much . . . Tue, 26 Feb 2013 21:25:15 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981854300 Renee Nal 2013-02-26T21:25:15Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981854251 The term "New World Order" sounds like something out of George Orwell's epic novel, 1984 . However, a new academic paper comes close to proposing just that. Social engineering is discussed in the study . . . Tue, 26 Feb 2013 17:20:26 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981854251 Renee Nal 2013-02-26T17:20:26Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981854229 The budget cuts outlined over the next nine years in the sequester are scheduled to start in two days. News channels have been busy with one analyst after another explaining how the sequestration will . . . Tue, 26 Feb 2013 15:40:15 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981854229 Frances Johnston 2013-02-26T15:40:15Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981854140 ObamaCare will add $6.2 trillion to the federal deficit, despite President Obama's 2009 pledge, "I will not sign a plan that adds one dime to our deficits — either now or in the future," according . . . Tue, 26 Feb 2013 12:45:13 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981854140 Renee Nal 2013-02-26T12:45:13Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981853990 The Sequester is coming! Budget cuts are coming! The cuts were randomly assigned across both domestic and military spending. So the most important question is... who gets blamed for the disaster that . . . Tue, 26 Feb 2013 01:05:19 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981853990 Chuck Larlham 2013-02-26T01:05:19Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981853884 Pro-Obama "Organizing for Action" is "independent" from the Obama Administration and will engage in "grass roots mobilization activities," according to White House Press Secretary Jay Carney who had trouble . . . Mon, 25 Feb 2013 17:10:21 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981853884 Renee Nal 2013-02-25T17:10:21Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981853850 Congressman Steve Stockman conducted a study of Anti-Second Amendment messages generated by "Grassroots Supporters" and found that two thirds are "computer-generated spambots". The Obama "Organizing . . . Mon, 25 Feb 2013 15:40:19 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981853850 Renee Nal 2013-02-25T15:40:19Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981853781 Organizing for Action (OFA) is a month-old, nonparisan, non-profit, pro-Obama advocacy group. President Obama has built a powerful organization, which seeks to mobilize those who want to promote the so-called . . . Mon, 25 Feb 2013 13:20:28 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981853781 Renee Nal 2013-02-25T13:20:28Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981853592 Obama's Organizing for Action is a month-old, pro-Obama advocacy group that is unbelievably teaming with SEIU to provide breakfast, lunch and a free bus ride to Albany, New York to counter a rally supporting . . . Sun, 24 Feb 2013 21:15:16 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981853592 Renee Nal 2013-02-24T21:15:16Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981853489 On MSNBC, Robert Gibbs revealed to Chris Hayes that during his White House briefings, the former press secretary was told "not even to acknowledge the drone program." Ahh, the transparency. Charlie . . . Sun, 24 Feb 2013 16:45:13 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981853489 Renee Nal 2013-02-24T16:45:13Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981853217 Pro-gay marriage group, Respect for Marriage Coalition, has announced that they will replace a television ad featuring Laura Bush, following Mrs. Bush's request to be taken out of the ad campaign, reports . . . Sat, 23 Feb 2013 17:20:28 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981853217 Jennifer Lafferty 2013-02-23T17:20:28Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981853204 Benghazi emails that apparently influenced the controversial talking points about the terror attack on September 11, 2012 will be handed over by the White House in an effort to garner GOP support for . . . Sat, 23 Feb 2013 15:25:13 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981853204 Renee Nal 2013-02-23T15:25:13Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981853157 Energy Drinks may be banned entirely in Chicago, if an ordinance proposed by Alderman Edward M. Burke passes. Chicago has numerous problems, including falling home prices, major gang violence, and budget . . . Sat, 23 Feb 2013 12:05:19 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981853157 Renee Nal 2013-02-23T12:05:19Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981852970 Hostess Brands Inc. went out of business in November after being "saddled with high pension, wage and medical costs related to its unionized workforce." But have no fear, the taxpayer is here! The United . . . Fri, 22 Feb 2013 19:30:21 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981852970 Renee Nal 2013-02-22T19:30:21Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981852843 Halliburton Chair Milton Carroll and Jim Crane, "leading figures in the Texas oil and gas industry," played golf with President Obama this past weekend, while thousands of Keystone XL Pipeline Protesters . . . Fri, 22 Feb 2013 14:10:21 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981852843 Renee Nal 2013-02-22T14:10:21Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981852570 With the Sequester looming, many have taken to "Armageddon" type predictions, including President Obama. If the impending government spending cuts take place, will the United States slip into a recession? . . . Thu, 21 Feb 2013 21:40:15 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981852570 Renee Nal 2013-02-21T21:40:15Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981852437 Should drone pilots and cyber-warriors be eligible for higher medals than the Purple Heart or the Bronze Star? The new Distinguished Warfare Medal would outrank others earned in direct combat. Michael . . . Thu, 21 Feb 2013 15:45:13 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981852437 Renee Nal 2013-02-21T15:45:13Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981852336 A gun bill provision in Washington which would have forced certain firearms owners to allow local law enforcement to inspect their homes once a year or face prison time was a "mistake," say lawmakers. . . . Thu, 21 Feb 2013 11:35:18 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981852336 Renee Nal 2013-02-21T11:35:18Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981852184 The 2013 State of the Union address has passed and President Obama sang the same old tune about environmental stability. Many embraced his enthusiasm about addressing climate change concerns, front and . . . Wed, 20 Feb 2013 22:45:13 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981852184 Deb Duxbury 2013-02-20T22:45:13Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981852145 A "safe zone" was recently used as an alternative to weapons in order to justify a new Colorado law that bans concealed weapons permits on public college campuses. One rape victim, Amanda Collins, responds. . . . Wed, 20 Feb 2013 19:45:13 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981852145 Renee Nal 2013-02-20T19:45:13Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981852143 Hillary Clinton responded this morning to a reporter, " I'm running. " The response was to a question asked by a reporter following behind her at around 9:34 am near her Chappaqua, New York neighborhood. . . . Wed, 20 Feb 2013 19:30:22 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981852143 Lora Covrett 2013-02-20T19:30:22Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981852100 White House Press Secretary Jay Carney mocks a black female reporter who dared to ask a tough question about the upcoming sequester. Carney demeaned the reporter by saying, "I know you're filling in...this . . . Wed, 20 Feb 2013 17:30:20 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981852100 Renee Nal 2013-02-20T17:30:20Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981852073 The March 1, 2013 deadline in the 2011 Budget Control Act is approaching. The Sequester, as it has been named, seems imminent. Congress is currently on recess; and upon their return, they will have only . . . Wed, 20 Feb 2013 16:10:26 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981852073 Frances Johnston 2013-02-20T16:10:26Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981852026 When President Obama chose Vice President Joe Biden to head his gun violence research commission, putting him front and center in the national gun debate, it was only a matter of time until the gaffs . . . Wed, 20 Feb 2013 13:50:19 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981852026 Jennifer Lafferty 2013-02-20T13:50:19Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981851968 The Sequester is yet another government-manufactured crisis of spending cuts due to go into effect on March 1, 2013. Despite the fact that it was the "brain child" of the Obama White House, the president . . . Wed, 20 Feb 2013 10:55:13 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981851968 Renee Nal 2013-02-20T10:55:13Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981851674 Just because Melowese Richardson worked as a presidential voting poll worker in Cincinnati, Ohio doesn't mean she knew the rules about it being illegal to vote more than once in a presidential election . . . Tue, 19 Feb 2013 14:00:21 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981851674 Hillary Hill 2013-02-19T14:00:21Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981851593 State Rep. Joe Salazar gave astounding advice to women on how to avoid rape during a discussion about House Bill 1226, A Colorado law "that would ban concealed weapons permit holders from carrying guns . . . Tue, 19 Feb 2013 11:55:13 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981851593 Renee Nal 2013-02-19T11:55:13Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981851378 Sen. Mary Landrieu wants taxpayers to pay more, but she and her husband have not yet paid $1,206.95 in tax penalties on their Capitol Hill Home. Alex Pappas from the Daily Caller reported that the . . . Mon, 18 Feb 2013 18:35:19 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981851378 Renee Nal 2013-02-18T18:35:19Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981851327 Leonardo DiCaprio must have missed the irony in his statement, "I will fly around the world doing good for the environment." Will the fabulously wealthy actor take a private jet? The Mother Nature . . . Mon, 18 Feb 2013 15:10:53 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981851327 Renee Nal 2013-02-18T15:10:53Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981851282 In an interview on Meet the Press Sunday, Senator John McCain leveled a serious accusation at the White House. While discussing the confirmation hearings for defense secretary nominee Chuck Hagel, McCain . . . Mon, 18 Feb 2013 12:25:15 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981851282 Jennifer Lafferty 2013-02-18T12:25:15Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981851219 Dr. Benjamin Carson, touted as the perfect 2016 presidential candidate, joined his 'fans' on Twitter Friday. His account, @RealBenCarson (the same as his website) already has just under 25,000 followers. . . . Mon, 18 Feb 2013 09:55:14 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981851219 Margie Wilson-Mars 2013-02-18T09:55:14Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981850988 Senate Republicans are in strong opposition to President Obama's proposed immigration reform, which would allow "illegal immigrants to become legal permanent residents within eight years," reports Fox . . . Sun, 17 Feb 2013 16:40:14 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981850988 Jennifer Lafferty 2013-02-17T16:40:14Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981850681 Fox News Channel announced on Friday that former presidential hopeful Herman Cain will be joining the network as a contributor. Cain will also be contributing to Fox Business Network. The radio host, . . . Sat, 16 Feb 2013 12:30:21 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981850681 Jennifer Lafferty 2013-02-16T12:30:21Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981850663 Benghazi is "not a good example" of transparency for the administration because it was "largely driven by campaign stuff," according to President Obama from his "Fireside Hangout" on February 14th. . . . Sat, 16 Feb 2013 11:05:20 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981850663 Renee Nal 2013-02-16T11:05:20Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981850037 Gun confiscation legislation has been proposed in Missouri, which gives citizens "legally in possession of an assault weapon or large capacity magazine" ninety days to "surrender, destroy or remove these . . . Thu, 14 Feb 2013 13:15:48 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981850037 Renee Nal 2013-02-14T13:15:48Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981850035 Recent news on Thursday about Hadiya Pendleton, the 15-year-old girl who was murdered following her performance at the Obama inauguration in January, is anything but positive for the president's gun ban . . . Thu, 14 Feb 2013 13:15:16 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981850035 Hillary Hill 2013-02-14T13:15:16Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981849709 The State of the Union Address was more of the same—class warfare rhetoric coupled with Congress-bashing. But was President Obama's speech accurate? The fact checkers were out in full force after . . . Wed, 13 Feb 2013 16:45:13 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981849709 Renee Nal 2013-02-13T16:45:13Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981849405 Canadian News Anchor Brian Lilley, host of Byline on the Sun News Network warns Americans that firearm registration will ultimately lead to confiscation. Lilley used the story of Ian Thomson, who . . . Tue, 12 Feb 2013 21:35:18 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981849405 Renee Nal 2013-02-12T21:35:18Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981849329 Marco Rubio is delivering the GOP response to the President's State of the Union address tonight. The Rubio speech has been in preparation for weeks and will be broadcast in English and Spanish. He is . . . Tue, 12 Feb 2013 18:20:29 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981849329 Lora Covrett 2013-02-12T18:20:29Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981847783 Lindsey Graham stood up in strong support for Obama's murderous drone program. He called drone killing one of the "highlights" of the administration's first term. "Every member of Congress needs to . . . Fri, 08 Feb 2013 13:15:16 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981847783 Brian Gabriel 2013-02-08T13:15:16Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981847681 Today, Americans in every state will be holding rallies for gun rights at their state capitols. The first pro-gun rallies of the year were held on January 19th and most states had a large turn out. These . . . Fri, 08 Feb 2013 09:05:20 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981847681 Margie Wilson-Mars 2013-02-08T09:05:20Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981847360 Representative Maxine Waters made some disturbing comments to Roland Martin, stating that President Obama has "put in place an organization with the kind of database that no one has ever seen before in . . . Thu, 07 Feb 2013 13:10:22 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981847360 Renee Nal 2013-02-07T13:10:22Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981847217 GOP Super PAC American Crossroads attacked Ashley Judd in a political ad . She's not even said yes to running for Mitch McConnell's senate seat and already the Teapublicans have their panties in a wad! . . . Thu, 07 Feb 2013 04:45:13 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981847217 Lora Covrett 2013-02-07T04:45:13Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981847180 Political pundit Dick Morris will not be returning as a contributor at Fox News, according to The Washington Post . Morris's contract has expired and Fox News has decided not to renew it. Morris, who . . . Thu, 07 Feb 2013 01:10:23 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981847180 Jennifer Lafferty 2013-02-07T01:10:23Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981846941 President Obama is being accused of cronyism after a government contract to provide phones to low-income job-seekers went to TracPhone, whose CEO's wife was a major fundraiser for Obama's campaigns The . . . Wed, 06 Feb 2013 12:55:13 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981846941 Jennifer Lafferty 2013-02-06T12:55:13Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981846842 When President Obama was talking taxes instead of the Super Bowl that should have been the first clue that he really is warning Americans that more taxation is coming, just as a Forbes.com article . . . Wed, 06 Feb 2013 06:00:21 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981846842 Hillary Hill 2013-02-06T06:00:21Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981846342 Fox News is telling viewers that the cheapest Obamacare plan (the Bronze plan) will cost $20,000 per year for a family of five. A complete misrepresentation of the facts. The "ugly truth" of Fox bimbo . . . Tue, 05 Feb 2013 01:20:22 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981846342 Lora Covrett 2013-02-05T01:20:22Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981846215 Nkosi Thandiwe shot three women, murdering one and injuring two others in Atlanta's midtown business district in 2010. He testified that he learned to hate white people in college. Thandiwe killed . . . Mon, 04 Feb 2013 18:45:13 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981846215 Renee Nal 2013-02-04T18:45:13Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981846073 What is being characterized as a "major cyber attack" on the Department of Energy two weeks ago is suspected of being the work of China which, along with Iran, is said to be after Energy Department secrets. . . . Mon, 04 Feb 2013 12:15:19 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981846073 Jennifer Lafferty 2013-02-04T12:15:19Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981845929 As the season turns to taxes, Pres. Obama took time during the Super Bowl to campaign for more tax revenue from Americans according to the Business Times , who reported Monday that the president says . . . Mon, 04 Feb 2013 03:01:00 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981845929 Hillary Hill 2013-02-04T03:01:00Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981845627 Two recent polls about personal freedom came to surprising conclusions. One says that the majority of Americans think the federal government threatens their personal rights while the other says that the . . . Sun, 03 Feb 2013 01:05:24 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981845627 Margie Wilson-Mars 2013-02-03T01:05:24Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981845367 Ashley Judd and Indy 500 racer husband Dario Franchitti are getting divorced. The couple released a statement saying they " mutually decided " to end their eleven-year marriage. So, basically, they gave . . . Sat, 02 Feb 2013 03:05:27 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981845367 Lora Covrett 2013-02-02T03:05:27Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981845137 Few if any broadcast journalists have had a more colorful television career than Geraldo Rivera. From being one of the first minorities on TV during his days as an investigative journalist, to the lengthy . . . Fri, 01 Feb 2013 12:10:31 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981845137 Jennifer Lafferty 2013-02-01T12:10:31Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981845134 Armed Guards at elementary schools have been requested by the Newtown Board of Education in the wake of the horrific shooting at the Sandy Hook Elementary school. NBC Connecticut confirmed that . . . Fri, 01 Feb 2013 12:00:27 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981845134 Renee Nal 2013-02-01T12:00:27Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981844725 President Obama's Jobs Council, the "Council on Jobs and Competitiveness" formed in January, 2011, is shutting down on Thursday, the White House citing progress on issues. Exactly what did they accomplish? . . . Thu, 31 Jan 2013 12:50:25 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981844725 Renee Nal 2013-01-31T12:50:25Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981844512 Chicago homicides total 42 for 2013 so far, including Hadiya Pendleton, 15, murdered in Chicago days after marching with her school band at President Obama's inauguration. If last year's record repeats . . . Wed, 30 Jan 2013 21:35:23 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981844512 Renee Nal 2013-01-30T21:35:23Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981844507 On January 30, former democratic representative Gabrielle Giffords went in front of congress to make an emotional appeal for them to be "be bold, [and] be courageous" when trying to deal with the highly-partisan . . . Wed, 30 Jan 2013 21:15:53 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981844507 Matt Benamy 2013-01-30T21:15:53Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981843987 During testimony about the Benghazi terror attack that resulted in the deaths of Ambassador Chris Stevens, Sean Smith, Glen Doherty, and Tyrone Woods; Secretary of State Hillary Clinton got a bit testy . . . Tue, 29 Jan 2013 15:25:18 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981843987 Renee Nal 2013-01-29T15:25:18Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981843443 Would the government kill in order to push gun control down the throats of the American people? Apparently, a large amount of people believe they would. Some believe the Sandy Hook massacre was a . . . Mon, 28 Jan 2013 11:35:57 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981843443 Margie Wilson-Mars 2013-01-28T11:35:57Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981843349 President Obama requested the 60 Minutes interview that aired Sunday night to publicly say "thank you" to departing Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. Hillary described their relationship as "warm" . . . Mon, 28 Jan 2013 05:20:30 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981843349 Lora Covrett 2013-01-28T05:20:30Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981843110 Hactivist group Anonymous took over the U.S. Sentencing Commission website early Saturday morning. U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano gave a warning less than 24 hours before about . . . Sun, 27 Jan 2013 14:15:21 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981843110 Lora Covrett 2013-01-27T14:15:21Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981842615 On Friday January 25, a spokesman for Republican Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell publicly stated that the Governor opposes the bill put forth by a member of the state GOP to change the way Virginia allocates . . . Fri, 25 Jan 2013 18:50:25 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981842615 Matt Benamy 2013-01-25T18:50:25Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981842586 A federal appeals court ruled that President Obama violated the Constitution last year when he made appoints to the labor board evoking the executive power of recess appointment. The reason the three-judge . . . Fri, 25 Jan 2013 17:45:18 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981842586 Frances Johnston 2013-01-25T17:45:18Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981841821 A recent article in The Atlantic breaks down gun violence in American cities comparing the number of homicides per 100,000 to homicides in proportionately-sized countries around the globe. According . . . Thu, 24 Jan 2013 01:15:21 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981841821 Lora Covrett 2013-01-24T01:15:21Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981841695 Paul Clement is a super lawyer hired by House Republican lawmakers, whose brief identifies them as the Bipartisan Legal Advisory Group of the U.S. House of Representatives to champion their cause. . . . Wed, 23 Jan 2013 16:55:18 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981841695 Frances Johnston 2013-01-23T16:55:18Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981841637 At Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's Benghazi hearings on Wednesday, Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky told Clinton that he would have fired her as Secretary of State had he been president at the time . . . Wed, 23 Jan 2013 14:45:19 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981841637 Brian Gabriel 2013-01-23T14:45:19Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981841487 The internet is abuzz over the eye rolling from Michelle Obama (supposedly) aimed at House Speaker John Boehner. CBS' Inside Edition hired a lip reader to try to figure out why the First Lady would . . . Wed, 23 Jan 2013 08:10:34 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981841487 Margie Wilson-Mars 2013-01-23T08:10:34Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981841204 Hillary Clinton will be testifying on 23-Jan-2013 about her knowledge of the horrific Benghazi terror attack on September 11th, which claimed the lives of Ambassador Christopher Stevens, computer expert . . . Tue, 22 Jan 2013 14:10:28 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981841204 Renee Nal 2013-01-22T14:10:28Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981841167 Hillary Clinton has a fan club South Florida and the members would like to see her become the 45th President of the United States. Some South Florida voters are going on record that she is their choice. . . . Tue, 22 Jan 2013 12:50:25 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981841167 Abby Greenhill 2013-01-22T12:50:25Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981840865 What did MLK mean when he spoke of "content of character" in the famous "I Have a Dream" speech? Fifty years after Martin Luther King, Jr. gave his famous speech, the question persists: should America . . . Mon, 21 Jan 2013 18:25:20 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981840865 Renee Nal 2013-01-21T18:25:20Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981840765 For Inauguration 2013, President Obama's speech stresses the importance of the government in the free market, discusses the "shrinking few who do very well," how entitlement programs "strengthen us", . . . Mon, 21 Jan 2013 13:21:05 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981840765 Renee Nal 2013-01-21T13:21:05Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981840713 Virginia Delegate Joseph Dee Morrissey brought an AK 47 to the floor of the House of Delegates for a misguided demonstration during a gun control debate. He explained that he borrowed the gun from people . . . Mon, 21 Jan 2013 11:10:26 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981840713 Renee Nal 2013-01-21T11:10:26Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981840690 Inauguration 2013 for President Barack Obama's second term takes place today (Jan. 21). While an official swearing-in ceremony took place privately Sunday, the public gets to witness Obama's public inaugural . . . Mon, 21 Jan 2013 10:11:00 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981840690 Brad Bechler 2013-01-21T10:11:00Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981840289 Kim Dotcom, internet entrepreneur and bigtime cult hero, believes that the takedown of his file-sharing site, Megaupload , was part of a huge political agenda from the U.S. government. Dotcom said the . . . Sun, 20 Jan 2013 04:55:18 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981840289 Margie Wilson-Mars 2013-01-20T04:55:18Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981840237 The festivities of the presidential inauguration will include some amazing musical talent on Monday. Jennifer Hudson, Marc Anthony, Alicia Keys and Brad Paisley will be seen entertaining the President . . . Sat, 19 Jan 2013 23:40:44 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981840237 Jodi Jill 2013-01-19T23:40:44Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981840202 MSNBC's Andrea Mitchell makes inane comment on her show about how the inalienable rights of Americans "can be infringed" regarding the Second Amendment. Eric Pratt of "Gun Owners for America" gives a must-see . . . Sat, 19 Jan 2013 20:45:18 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981840202 Renee Nal 2013-01-19T20:45:18Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981840143 The GOP is more diverse "by far," despite the mainstream media narrative that the Grand Old Party consists of old white men. The thing is, it should not matter, either way. This, according to a . . . Sat, 19 Jan 2013 17:15:20 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981840143 Renee Nal 2013-01-19T17:15:20Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981840125 Rush Limbaugh should be ashamed of himself but the living swine-man appears to be pathologically unable to do so. His latest quote has been circulating online while garnering quite the negative backlash . . . Sat, 19 Jan 2013 16:15:24 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981840125 Chelsea Hoffman 2013-01-19T16:15:24Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981840004 Vice President Joe Biden has the president's ear on gun control, but did VP Biden lie to a group of mayors about hearing the 2006 school shooting in Amish country? According to a map of Lancaster County, . . . Sat, 19 Jan 2013 09:00:28 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981840004 Margie Wilson-Mars 2013-01-19T09:00:28Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981839950 Terry Lee is the owner of Cedar City, Utah based forensics company. He joins many other small business employers who are laying off employees to meet the increased labor cost associated with Obamacare. . . . Sat, 19 Jan 2013 00:45:18 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981839950 Frances Johnston 2013-01-19T00:45:18Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981839775 Rick Santorum is at it again with his anti-education attacks. It's no secret that this man devalues higher education, what with his "What a snob!" comments toward President Barack Obama's desire for . . . Fri, 18 Jan 2013 15:05:25 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981839775 Chelsea Hoffman 2013-01-18T15:05:25Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981839436 That whole birther mentality really isn't a minority among conservatives after all, which is a pretty disturbing fact if you believe the latest polls. The Fairleigh Dickinson University's PublicMind Project . . . Thu, 17 Jan 2013 20:40:20 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981839436 Chelsea Hoffman 2013-01-17T20:40:20Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981839404 Republican National Committeeman of Maine Mark Willis is running to be chairman of the national Republican National Committee, but he might not be allowed by the leadership to run. His crime? They think . . . Thu, 17 Jan 2013 18:55:17 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981839404 Brian Gabriel 2013-01-17T18:55:17Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981839093 On Wednesday January 16 th , President Obama revealed his highly anticipated gun control plan , which included executive orders, mental health attention, and a highly controversial ban on semi-automatic . . . Wed, 16 Jan 2013 23:10:28 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981839093 Matt Benamy 2013-01-16T23:10:28Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981838979 At least six states are considering legislative action to counter new gun control laws, as reported by Martha MacCallum on America's Newsroom on Wednesday. The list of states came during a discussion . . . Wed, 16 Jan 2013 18:05:27 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981838979 Renee Nal 2013-01-16T18:05:27Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981838965 White House Petitions with less than 100,000 signatures will no longer be addressed officially by the Obama administration, according to a statement from Macon Phillips, the White House's digital strategy . . . Wed, 16 Jan 2013 17:15:21 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981838965 Renee Nal 2013-01-16T17:15:21Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981838940 Welfare may actually increase poverty, according to data from the Congressional Research Service and Congressional Budget Office. Investors Business Daily reports that the number of poor Americans . . . Wed, 16 Jan 2013 15:50:24 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981838940 Renee Nal 2013-01-16T15:50:24Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981838925 In an ad, the NRA criticized the President for allowing his children to go to school with armed guards, while demanding "gun-free zones" for other children. Jay Carney responded in a statement by saying . . . Wed, 16 Jan 2013 15:20:31 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981838925 Renee Nal 2013-01-16T15:20:31Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981838612 Victims of Superstorm Sandy can breathe at least a small sigh of relief, as the House of Representatives has finally passed a $50.7 billion aid bill for emergency relief this Tuesday evening. This legislative . . . Tue, 15 Jan 2013 21:50:25 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981838612 Lauren Moccio 2013-01-15T21:50:25Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981838540 Anyone who has glanced at the news recently knows that the battle over the federal budget has continued after all the fiscal cliff hype ended with an absurdly small and insignificant agreement to postpone . . . Tue, 15 Jan 2013 18:15:52 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981838540 Matt Benamy 2013-01-15T18:15:52Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981838539 The debt ceiling debate has become the latest sad illustration of a sick government. The scare tactics and irresponsible rhetoric employed by President Obama and friends, coupled with the seeming lack . . . Tue, 15 Jan 2013 18:15:20 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981838539 Renee Nal 2013-01-15T18:15:20Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981838482 Vice President Biden delivers his month-long committee recommendations for changes to the nation's gun control laws to the President today. Exactly what Obama plans to do will be outlined on Wednesday. . . . Tue, 15 Jan 2013 14:50:25 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981838482 Frances Johnston 2013-01-15T14:50:25Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981838427 Barack Obama, in his own words, called the raising of America's debt ceiling a sign of "leadership failure" back in 2006. The then Senator's exact words were: "The fact that we are here today to debate . . . Tue, 15 Jan 2013 12:45:18 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981838427 Sean Phelan 2013-01-15T12:45:18Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981836887 Vice President Biden will be reporting recommendations from his gun violence task force to President Obama as early as Tuesday of next week. The task force met with the all-powerful NRA yesterday. They . . . Fri, 11 Jan 2013 02:30:27 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981836887 Lora Covrett 2013-01-11T02:30:27Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981836761 Jack Lew, the White House Chief of Staff, was nominated by President Obama to be the new Treasury secretary on Thursday. Lew, who once said that the " time for austerity is not now ," has been recognized . . . Thu, 10 Jan 2013 19:40:19 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981836761 Renee Nal 2013-01-10T19:40:19Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981836713 A shooting has occurred at Taft Union High School in California. Two students are in the hospital, one with critical injuries. The 16-year-old suspect is in custody. Police said that the weapon used . . . Thu, 10 Jan 2013 17:40:21 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981836713 Renee Nal 2013-01-10T17:40:21Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981836492 Typical of everything he touches, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie's Time cover is creating a stir. After blasting House Republicans, and Speaker of the House, John Boehner, for failing to ratify Hurricane . . . Thu, 10 Jan 2013 08:35:22 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981836492 Becky Paulsen 2013-01-10T08:35:22Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981836297 Attorney General Eric Holder will be staying on as the Attorney General, according to a White House Official. The Huffington Post reports that the controversial head of the Department of Justice will . . . Wed, 09 Jan 2013 19:35:23 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981836297 Renee Nal 2013-01-09T19:35:23Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981836260 Do states with the strongest gun control legislation equate to less crime? It is a common sense question, but one that few are exploring. What is it exactly that motivates people to resort to murder? . . . Wed, 09 Jan 2013 17:55:18 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981836260 Renee Nal 2013-01-09T17:55:18Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981835948 Democrat Kyrsten Sinema was sworn into Congress on Monday, but she didn't need the so called 'Holy Bible' to complete that process. Instead, she took her oath with her hand upon the United States Constitution . . . Wed, 09 Jan 2013 04:50:25 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981835948 Chelsea Hoffman 2013-01-09T04:50:25Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981835814 On Tuesday a new piece of legislation was approved in the Illinois House of Representatives that will help illegal immigrants get to drive with a legal temporary driver's license. Such immigrants . . . Tue, 08 Jan 2013 20:50:24 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981835814 Hillary Hill 2013-01-08T20:50:24Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981835742 In the AIG bailout lawsuit, American International Group (AIG), too-big-to-fail insurer/banker, took a $182 billion bailout in 2008 in lieu of entering bankruptcy. Former CEO Hank Greenburg, is suing . . . Tue, 08 Jan 2013 17:25:18 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981835742 Chuck Larlham 2013-01-08T17:25:18Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981835709 When asked if the NJ Governor would be more ready for a run at President in 2016 the response was in typical Chris Christie fashion. "Yeah, you're damn right I'd be more ready." He may ready but is . . . Tue, 08 Jan 2013 16:00:29 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981835709 Frances Johnston 2013-01-08T16:00:29Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981835703 Alex Jones and Piers Morgan are at loggerheads over gun control, and now the CNN host is calling his opponent a "dangerous" man who "works off of fear". Wow! Pot, say hello to my little friend, kettle. . . . Tue, 08 Jan 2013 15:40:20 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981835703 Jim Kane 2013-01-08T15:40:20Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981835344 The Supreme Court began its 2013 session by declining several cases. Two such cases garnered much national interest; a ruling that states could forbid guns in churches, and a 2009 Executive Order allowing . . . Tue, 08 Jan 2013 00:50:22 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981835344 Chuck Larlham 2013-01-08T00:50:22Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981835237 Nancy Pelosi said on CBS' "Face the Nation" that she would use the 14th Amendment if she were president and simply bypass congress on the issue of the debt ceiling. The specific wording from Section . . . Mon, 07 Jan 2013 20:57:16 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981835237 Lora Covrett 2013-01-07T20:57:16Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981835053 Gun shows may be banned soon in a central Texas town (yes, Texas, of all places), and for good reason. These laid back impromptu marketplaces tend to allow criminals the ability to purchase weapons without . . . Mon, 07 Jan 2013 13:55:17 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981835053 Chelsea Hoffman 2013-01-07T13:55:17Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981834851 Man-made global warming alarmists have long used melting glaciers in Alaska as proof of climate change. A new study, however, confirms that Alaska has actually been in a cooling trend from 2000 to 2010. . . . Mon, 07 Jan 2013 01:05:25 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981834851 Renee Nal 2013-01-07T01:05:25Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981834562 The looming debt ceiling vote is already a partisan battle. The President insists he will not debate conditions on raising the ceiling to pay incurred debt. Republicans demand spending cuts as conditions. . . . Sun, 06 Jan 2013 10:45:18 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981834562 Chuck Larlham 2013-01-06T10:45:18Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981834320 There is no doubt the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting shocked this nation. While everyone asks why this happened, some are asking not only how this happened but how to prevent it from happening . . . Sat, 05 Jan 2013 17:45:18 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981834320 Frances Johnston 2013-01-05T17:45:18Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981834143 Mirna Valenzuela was gambling with her daughter Zamira Osorio at Casino del Sol Resort when she won a $1,200 jackpot. Casino personnel requested an ID from both she and her daughter. They suspected that . . . Sat, 05 Jan 2013 06:55:17 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981834143 Lora Covrett 2013-01-05T06:55:17Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981833270 By a vote of 220 for Rep. John Boehner, R-Ohio, and 192 for Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., the House of Representatives once again chose Boehner to be the Speaker of the House. Twelve Republicans didn't . . . Thu, 03 Jan 2013 16:15:55 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981833270 William Browning 2013-01-03T16:15:55Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981833261 For those political pundits who want change in the new session of Congress, forget that. Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-Minn.) wants to repeal Obamacare so badly she introduced the first piece of legislation . . . Thu, 03 Jan 2013 15:55:55 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981833261 William Browning 2013-01-03T15:55:55Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981833163 Congress' fiscal cliff bill rewards large corporations with "tax extenders" to the tune of $205 billion . The multi-billion dollar tax incentives caused some CEOs to suggest the government should go . . . Thu, 03 Jan 2013 13:00:59 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981833163 Brian Gabriel 2013-01-03T13:00:59Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981832878 Speaker Boehner said to Harry Reid, " Go f--- yourself ", in the White House lobby Friday afternoon. The more the American people learn about John Boehner, the classier he gets, doesn't he? He curses . . . Thu, 03 Jan 2013 01:35:24 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981832878 Lora Covrett 2013-01-03T01:35:24Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981832823 The gun control debate has been raging in the wake of the Sandy Hook tragedy in Connecticut, one of the strictest anti-gun states. A video with celebrities asking for tighter gun regulations has been . . . Wed, 02 Jan 2013 23:55:18 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981832823 Renee Nal 2013-01-02T23:55:18Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981832642 House Speaker John Boehner had better hope he can depend on his Teapublican pals because even fellow Republicans are calling him out on his hypocrisy. New Jersey Gov. Christie said in a press conference . . . Wed, 02 Jan 2013 15:40:21 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981832642 Lora Covrett 2013-01-02T15:40:21Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981832341 The Fiscal Cliff was averted by a House vote of 257-167, with the passage bloc made up of 85 Republicans and 172 Democrats. There being no amendments, the adopted bill was sent directly to the President . . . Wed, 02 Jan 2013 02:50:26 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981832341 Chuck Larlham 2013-01-02T02:50:26Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981831997 The fiscal cliff moved, barely, at about two a.m., New Year's Day, when the Senate voted to approve a plan that would rescind the Bush tax cuts only for families who earn $450,000 a year or more. The . . . Tue, 01 Jan 2013 10:16:17 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981831997 Chuck Larlham 2013-01-01T10:16:17Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981831979 The Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell gave Pres. Obama what he wanted on Dec. 31, 2012: More tax increases. "The president wanted tax increases, but thanks to this imperfect agreement, 99 percent . . . Tue, 01 Jan 2013 08:45:18 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981831979 Hillary Hill 2013-01-01T08:45:18Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981831855 In Fiscal Cliff remarks Monday afternoon, the President noted that an agreement was in hand on the level at which the Bush tax cuts would expire, but a comprehensive plan to address all issues involved . . . Mon, 31 Dec 2012 22:50:55 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981831855 Chuck Larlham 2012-12-31T22:50:55Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981831802 Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts has some fiscal cliff advice for Congress when it comes to seeking corners to cut: don't look at the Judicial Branch of government for that money. "The Judicial . . . Mon, 31 Dec 2012 19:05:27 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981831802 Hillary Hill 2012-12-31T19:05:27Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981831785 President Obama spoke on fiscal cliff negotiations Monday, proving that the hyper-partisan tone will continue throughout the next four years. Despite the rhetoric, his plan to tax the wealthy will hurt . . . Mon, 31 Dec 2012 17:55:18 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981831785 Renee Nal 2012-12-31T17:55:18Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981831487 The fiscal cliff looms ever larger as the intransigent Republican leadership in Congress steers America directly for it at highway speed. As in all earlier negotiations, Obama's agreement to any demand . . . Mon, 31 Dec 2012 02:35:23 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981831487 Chuck Larlham 2012-12-31T02:35:23Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981831417 President Obama appeared on Meet The Press Sunday morning. On this last Sunday of 2012, host David Gregory asked the President about his goals for his second term. Gun control was not mentioned. Gregory . . . Sun, 30 Dec 2012 22:00:29 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981831417 Lora Covrett 2012-12-30T22:00:29Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981830509 With all the fiscal cliff talk making the rounds just days before the year ends, and news media outlet cameramen and reporters camped outside the White House West Wing, one would assume that this is a . . . Fri, 28 Dec 2012 15:15:21 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981830509 Hillary Hill 2012-12-28T15:15:21Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981829927 "Westboro will picket Sandy Hook Elementary School to sing praise to God for the glory of his work in executing his judgment," tweeted church spokesman Shirley Phelps-Roger. When news that Westboro Baptist . . . Thu, 27 Dec 2012 15:40:20 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981829927 Frances Johnston 2012-12-27T15:40:20Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981829912 It is said that money is at the root of everything evil and new federal funding hoops for state public education would appear to be no exception based on the latest news. Lindsey M. Burke of Fox News . . . Thu, 27 Dec 2012 15:10:28 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981829912 Hillary Hill 2012-12-27T15:10:28Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981829888 Got to love Americans, they can't live without God and guns. Some people may find this silly, that an object of love and an object of destruction being held in the same regard, but that is the general . . . Thu, 27 Dec 2012 13:50:25 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981829888 Christine Dantz 2012-12-27T13:50:25Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981827820 Supporters of Mitt Romney are still feeling the burn after their guy took a royal whomping in November's presidential election. Indeed many are using their campaign t-shirts as grease rags and "chore . . . Sun, 23 Dec 2012 21:15:21 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981827820 Chelsea Hoffman 2012-12-23T21:15:21Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981825853 Gun control may be imposed by an executive order, according to U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder. President Obama has long been an advocate of restricting Second Amendment rights for Americans, despite . . . Thu, 20 Dec 2012 14:55:17 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981825853 Renee Nal 2012-12-20T14:55:17Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981825197 Rep. Tim Scott from South Carolina has an uphill battle as he has been named by Gov. Nikki Haley as a candidate for Senator Jim DeMint's senate seat. As a black conservative, the attacks on him will be . . . Thu, 20 Dec 2012 02:55:18 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981825197 Renee Nal 2012-12-20T02:55:18Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981825010 The debate on gun control is not limited to the United States. Some Communist countries are gleefully urging President Obama to strip U.S. citizens of their firearms. China calls for "no delay" for . . . Wed, 19 Dec 2012 22:55:18 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981825010 Renee Nal 2012-12-19T22:55:18Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981824568 Park Geun-hye has become the first female president-elect of South Korea. Quite an accomplishment in a country with vast gender inequality where women are paid 40% less than men. South Korea is also ranked . . . Wed, 19 Dec 2012 14:40:19 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981824568 Lora Covrett 2012-12-19T14:40:19Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981820851 The Republicans have once again surrendered to Obama on the "fiscal cliff" issue, this time giving the president another year to do nothing about it. The Washington Post reported: "House Speaker John . . . Mon, 17 Dec 2012 20:20:36 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981820851 Brian Gabriel 2012-12-17T20:20:36Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981820818 Supporters of tighter gun control laws were pleased to hear President Barack Obama make some references to legislation that would change current firearms laws in his recent speeches regarding the Sandy . . . Mon, 17 Dec 2012 19:30:57 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981820818 Gabriel Legend 2012-12-17T19:30:57Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981820738 The nation is shocked over the Newtown, CN shooting that took the lives of 20 children and six adults, and conversations are happening across social media, in homes and businesses and between friends . . . Mon, 17 Dec 2012 17:40:20 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981820738 Gabriel Legend 2012-12-17T17:40:20Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981820111 The horrific massacre of 26 people, including 20 children between the ages of 6 and 8 years old have apparently changed the mind of many Americans when it comes to stricter gun laws. The weapon that was . . . Mon, 17 Dec 2012 09:10:28 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981820111 Gabriel Legend 2012-12-17T09:10:28Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981820071 Is gun control the answer? After a string of mass shootings culminated in a horrific attack at an elementary school in Newtown, CT, many are wondering if strict gun ownership laws would have prevented . . . Mon, 17 Dec 2012 08:45:18 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981820071 Renee Nal 2012-12-17T08:45:18Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981819364 At times like these, many find comfort in faith, and so there was an interfaith vigil held in Newtown, Conn. on Sunday night. President Barack Obama spoke towards the end of the night in his role as Comforter/Consoler . . . Sun, 16 Dec 2012 23:40:19 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981819364 Kat Lee 2012-12-16T23:40:19Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981819137 "It's now basically a done deal," an unnamed source told Fox News when confirming speculation that John Kerry has been chosen by President Obama to be the next secretary of state, following Hillary . . . Sun, 16 Dec 2012 20:55:18 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981819137 Jennifer Lafferty 2012-12-16T20:55:18Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981818441 With the tragic death of twenty children and several adults in the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre, America is talking, with conversations about gun control, mental health treatment availability . . . Sun, 16 Dec 2012 05:55:17 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981818441 Gabriel Legend 2012-12-16T05:55:17Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981817846 Susan Rice, Hillary Clinton, and David Petraeus all have one thing in common: an intimate knowledge of the events before, and during, the September 11th terror attack on the U.S. consulate in Libya. Perhaps . . . Sat, 15 Dec 2012 23:55:18 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981817846 Renee Nal 2012-12-15T23:55:18Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981815755 As the hours pass, more and more information has been released by Connecticut state officials about just what happened today in Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown. Politicians have begun to to react . . . Fri, 14 Dec 2012 18:50:24 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981815755 Kat Lee 2012-12-14T18:50:24Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981815593 Despite an embarrassingly low approval rating, incumbent members of Congress were re-elected 90% of the time in the 2012 election. Overall approval rating before the election was below 20%. And only . . . Fri, 14 Dec 2012 14:40:22 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981815593 Brian Gabriel 2012-12-14T14:40:22Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981814743 President Obama has accepted Susan Rice's withdrawal from the running for Secretary of State. That should make Republicans have a Happy Holiday, but can Obama use it as a bargaining tool on the fiscal . . . Fri, 14 Dec 2012 02:30:28 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981814743 Lora Covrett 2012-12-14T02:30:28Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981814051 Andrea Mitchell says that Susan Rice withdrawing her name from consideration for Secretary of State would "not help Republicans at all" because she is a "woman of color." How would the first female African-American . . . Thu, 13 Dec 2012 18:50:24 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981814051 Renee Nal 2012-12-13T18:50:24Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981812689 Where are the Benghazi Survivors? On September 11, 2012 in Libya, Ambassador Chris Stevens, Sean Smith, Glen Doherty and Tyrone Woods lost their lives. There were others at the compound, but what happened . . . Thu, 13 Dec 2012 02:15:21 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981812689 Renee Nal 2012-12-13T02:15:21Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981811835 More bad behavior surrounding "Right to Work" legislation in Michigan has been documented. Clint Tarver "The Hot Dog Guy" dared to serve supporters of the legislation, and his hot dog cart was destroyed . . . Wed, 12 Dec 2012 16:35:23 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981811835 Renee Nal 2012-12-12T16:35:23Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981811816 Talk has been amped up in intensity mere days before America's economy is set to go off the "fiscal cliff" with Pres. Obama talking about middle-class tax cuts being held "hostage," and Dems threatening . . . Wed, 12 Dec 2012 16:15:24 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981811816 Hillary Hill 2012-12-12T16:15:24Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981811798 Concealed Carry proponents won a great victory against the ignorance and tyranny of the state of Illinois. In a 2-1 decision, the U.S. Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals " said the state's ban on carrying . . . Wed, 12 Dec 2012 15:50:24 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981811798 Robert Flynn 2012-12-12T15:50:24Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981811614 Ron Paul warned of the Obama Administration's menacing turn toward secretive warfare in the "war on terror" in his piece "Expanding Covert Warfare Makes Us Less Safe. " The administration will send out . . . Wed, 12 Dec 2012 12:55:18 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981811614 Brian Gabriel 2012-12-12T12:55:18Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981809233 Antonin Scalia spoke yesterday at Princeton University where he was promoting his new book, "Reading Law." A student audience member, who happened to be gay, asked Justice Scalia why he considers laws . . . Tue, 11 Dec 2012 06:00:25 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981809233 Lora Covrett 2012-12-11T06:00:25Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981808460 President Obama opposes right-to-work legislation, despite findings that job growth actually rises in states without the union due requirement. Obama announced the expansion of Daimler's Detroit Diesel . . . Mon, 10 Dec 2012 21:00:27 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981808460 Renee Nal 2012-12-10T21:00:27Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981806246 Will it be Hillary Clinton for President in 2016 ? If that's the case, Newt Gingrich thinks that the Republicans don't have a chance, no matter who they put up against her. Gingrich appeared on NBC's . . . Sun, 09 Dec 2012 19:35:22 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981806246 Gabriel Legend 2012-12-09T19:35:22Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981806244 When Lawrence O'Donnell re-quotes Newt Gingrich from 1993 and asks for an apology, Newt says "Baloney!" Newt claimed a tax increase in the nineties would kill jobs and cause a recession, when indeed it . . . Sun, 09 Dec 2012 19:30:59 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981806244 Lora Covrett 2012-12-09T19:30:59Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981804893 A petition to impeach Obama is on the White House website has reached well over 39,000 signatures. The petition lists the reasons why the president should be forced out of office. The petition . . . Sat, 08 Dec 2012 18:15:21 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981804893 Renee Nal 2012-12-08T18:15:21Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981804179 Lawrence O'Donnell went to town on Senate minority leader Mitch McConnell after he proposed a vote on increasing the national debt ceiling . McConnell then filibustered his own proposal after Harry Reid . . . Sat, 08 Dec 2012 09:15:22 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981804179 Gabriel Legend 2012-12-08T09:15:22Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981804123 The abortion facts and the scandal that came out about Representative Scott DesJarlais were not enough to stop him from getting reelected, thanks to House Republicans. DesJarlais is an anti-abortion . . . Sat, 08 Dec 2012 08:15:21 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981804123 Gabriel Legend 2012-12-08T08:15:21Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981804085 The fundraising ideas of the Barack Obama Campaign in the 2012 election has earned them the title of "Greatest Fundraiser of All Time" and while there may not be an official award that goes with this . . . Sat, 08 Dec 2012 07:45:19 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981804085 Gabriel Legend 2012-12-08T07:45:19Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981803022 Many have wondered how former president Bill Clinton would be repaid for his support of Barack Obama during the last election. Could it be an ambassadorship to Ireland? According to the Chicago Sun-Times . . . Fri, 07 Dec 2012 19:20:31 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981803022 Jennifer Lafferty 2012-12-07T19:20:31Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981802949 Cases for same sex marriage legalization will be heard by the supreme court , according to a New York Times article dated Dec. 7. After months of claiming they would not join the national debate, it . . . Fri, 07 Dec 2012 18:00:27 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981802949 Nicole Ramage 2012-12-07T18:00:27Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981802603 South Carolina Republican Senator Jim DeMint will step down from his Senate seat in January to become president of the conservative Heritage Foundation think tank . South Carolina governor Nikki Haley . . . Fri, 07 Dec 2012 13:35:54 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981802603 Brian Gabriel 2012-12-07T13:35:54Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981802541 In an attempt to compromise with the Democrats on the fiscal cliff issue, Republican leaders removed four Tea Party supporters off the Budget and Financial Services Committee. The excuse given? They . . . Fri, 07 Dec 2012 12:50:23 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981802541 Brian Gabriel 2012-12-07T12:50:23Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981802408 As the calendar rolls over to the day where marijuana officially becomes legal in Colorado and Washington , officials are meeting behind closed doors to discuss whether or not legal action will be taken . . . Fri, 07 Dec 2012 11:30:26 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981802408 Gabriel Legend 2012-12-07T11:30:26Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981801713 Just a month after the election, the President Barack Obama approval rating is at the highest it has been in three years, surprising, with all the "fiscal cliff" arguments that the Republicans keep . . . Fri, 07 Dec 2012 02:30:27 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981801713 Gabriel Legend 2012-12-07T02:30:27Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981800891 State Senator Donne Trotter of Chicago is a gun control advocate who opposed concealed carry legislation in his state. He was arrested for attempting to board a plane with a firearm at O'Hare International . . . Thu, 06 Dec 2012 18:30:28 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981800891 Renee Nal 2012-12-06T18:30:28Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981800840 Actor Ed Asner narrated an eight-minute video called " Tax the rich : An animated fairy tale." The video was written by Fred Glass, the communications director for California Federation of Teachers. An . . . Thu, 06 Dec 2012 17:55:19 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981800840 Brian Gabriel 2012-12-06T17:55:19Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981800750 Taxing the rich has nothing to do with fixing the out-of-control and irresponsible policies festering in Washington. It is a distraction; it is harmful for growth, and it is harmful for society. Timothy . . . Thu, 06 Dec 2012 16:00:26 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981800750 Renee Nal 2012-12-06T16:00:26Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981800742 Ron Paul is not finished informing the American people on the causes of their problems and solutions. The Greater Talent Network Speakers Bureau will be representing him as a speaker following his last . . . Thu, 06 Dec 2012 15:50:24 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981800742 Brian Gabriel 2012-12-06T15:50:24Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981800738 Apparently, Senator Marco Rubio doesn't want the world to continue thinking of him as an idiot . The Republican Senator from Florida was quoted as saying that he wasn't sure how the old the earth actually . . . Thu, 06 Dec 2012 15:40:19 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981800738 Gabriel Legend 2012-12-06T15:40:19Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981800523 The Barack Obama fiscal cliff plan thus far has been a fine indication of the type of wait in the shadows president he has been over the past four years. Standing pat and letting others move what's heavy, . . . Thu, 06 Dec 2012 12:25:18 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981800523 Sean Phelan 2012-12-06T12:25:18Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981799773 Elizabeth Warren is reaching out to her supporters for even more money after finding herself in debt from her campaign (despite raising 42 million dollars—more than any other congressional candidate . . . Thu, 06 Dec 2012 02:20:27 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981799773 Renee Nal 2012-12-06T02:20:27Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981798989 It looks like badmouthing Obamacare is bad for business, so if you're a business owner and you have the urge to publicly trash-talk the president's policies, you might want to hesitate. Both Papa John's . . . Wed, 05 Dec 2012 16:15:55 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981798989 Chelsea Hoffman 2012-12-05T16:15:55Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981797186 Ted Nugent isn't dead or in jail—even though he promised he'd be one or the other if President Barack Obama won his second term. Instead of honoring his promises, the Nuge has taken to his Washington . . . Tue, 04 Dec 2012 22:20:30 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981797186 Chelsea Hoffman 2012-12-04T22:20:30Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981796770 A 2014 Senate race, already expected to be very high profile, is getting even more attention since word is out that actress Ashley Judd is seriously considering running against Kentucky Republican Mitch . . . Tue, 04 Dec 2012 17:45:18 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981796770 Jennifer Lafferty 2012-12-04T17:45:18Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981796368 The Republicans have led many Americans to believe that they are serious about the nation's "fiscal cliff" and want to solve the issue with spending cuts rather than higher taxes. Obama's administration . . . Tue, 04 Dec 2012 12:05:28 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981796368 Brian Gabriel 2012-12-04T12:05:28Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981796320 The Obama fiscal cliff is proving to be yet another reason why the current president has been an utmost failure when it comes to working across the aisle to get things accomplished in the Nation's Capital. . . . Tue, 04 Dec 2012 11:25:18 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981796320 Sean Phelan 2012-12-04T11:25:18Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981794385 Ralph Nader called Obama worse than George W. Bush on military and foreign policy because he is "more aggressive, more illegal worldwide." He complained that the president has gone beyond Bush in his . . . Mon, 03 Dec 2012 12:50:24 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981794385 Brian Gabriel 2012-12-03T12:50:24Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981792240 Timothy Geithner made it clear that if the GOP will not abide with the administration's growth killing "tax the rich" proposal, the Democrats will allow all Americans to suffer by going off the "fiscal . . . Sun, 02 Dec 2012 14:10:26 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981792240 Renee Nal 2012-12-02T14:10:26Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981790378 House Majority Leader Eric Cantor released the "work" schedule for the 113 th Congress yesterday, and it is designed to accomplish what was accomplished last year, except on a much grander scale! . . . Sat, 01 Dec 2012 17:25:17 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981790378 Christine Dantz 2012-12-01T17:25:17Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981788248 Who Changed the Benghazi talking points? A simple question, but after over two months since the attack in Libya, the question remains unanswered. CBS News asks the simple, unanswered question. . . . Fri, 30 Nov 2012 20:05:25 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981788248 Renee Nal 2012-11-30T20:05:25Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981788230 In America, whether a person's political views are republican or democrat, what pulls the strings of political policy are corporations. By the very nature of business, corporations are self-serving and . . . Fri, 30 Nov 2012 19:45:17 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981788230 Deb Duxbury 2012-11-30T19:45:17Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981788178 Does the GOP have a new war on the disabled? Opposition to the potentially sovereignty-robbing U.N. Convention on the Rights of Persons With Disabilities is exactly that, according to Washington Post . . . Fri, 30 Nov 2012 18:55:18 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981788178 Renee Nal 2012-11-30T18:55:18Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981788025 CNBC's Rick Santelli abruptly storms off after a frustrating conversation regarding the fiscal cliff, saying, "I can't even talk about it anymore." Santelli was speaking with Senior Economics Reporter . . . Fri, 30 Nov 2012 17:21:04 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981788025 Renee Nal 2012-11-30T17:21:04Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981786259 Former President George Bush Sr. will be released from The Methodist Hospital at Texas Medical Center sometime in the next 72 hours, said a statement released by the former President's office. The 88-year-old . . . Fri, 30 Nov 2012 00:50:28 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981786259 Gabriel Legend 2012-11-30T00:50:28Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981785757 First Dog Bo Obama takes a tour of the White House carefully inspecting all the Christmas decorations . He seems to have his daddy's temperament. Calm, cool, and collected. Bo is very well groomed and . . . Thu, 29 Nov 2012 20:45:18 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981785757 Lora Covrett 2012-11-29T20:45:18Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981785447 President Obama signed the NDAA, despite the infamous indefinite detention provision last year, despite "reservations." Then, his administration fought to keep it. Now, the updated version makes it . . . Thu, 29 Nov 2012 16:50:23 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981785447 Renee Nal 2012-11-29T16:50:23Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981785362 Mitt Romney is no stranger to the tactics of Pres. Obama, but on Thurs., Nov. 29, 2012 the former presidential contender went to the White House for lunch anyway. According to White House spokesman . . . Thu, 29 Nov 2012 15:50:25 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981785362 Hillary Hill 2012-11-29T15:50:25Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981785244 Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D., Nev.) is not exactly known for being fiscally responsible, but this takes the cake! When asked about cuts that the Democrats would be willing to make to avoid the . . . Thu, 29 Nov 2012 14:00:27 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981785244 Renee Nal 2012-11-29T14:00:27Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981784249 This Susan Rice topic gets more messy by the day. The latest problem of this story is that she and her husband Ian Cameron own $300,000 to $600,000 of stock in TransCanada, the company wishing to build . . . Thu, 29 Nov 2012 05:10:28 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981784249 Lora Covrett 2012-11-29T05:10:28Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981783233 Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) has spent the past few weeks hitting every major network possible to rattle sabers about Benghazi. To be sure, finding out how failures in Benghazi caused the deaths of four American . . . Wed, 28 Nov 2012 21:40:19 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981783233 Marcus Paden 2012-11-28T21:40:19Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981782412 Mitt Romney was invited to the White House by President Obama for what will most likely be their most extensive meeting ever. It is a nice bipartisan effort being made by Obama; but considering the nasty . . . Wed, 28 Nov 2012 13:50:25 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981782412 Renee Nal 2012-11-28T13:50:25Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981779337 When profit is the bottom line there is no time for ill employees and who can blame the companies when high unemployment means another person is ready to take your spot? Once again, it's not about legality, . . . Tue, 27 Nov 2012 12:40:20 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981779337 Christine Dantz 2012-11-27T12:40:20Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981778095 Apparently, John McCain was just blowing smoke. Republican Senator John McCain said just two weeks ago that if Susan Rice attempted to take the head of the U.S. State Department job he would block . . . Tue, 27 Nov 2012 01:55:18 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981778095 Gabriel Legend 2012-11-27T01:55:18Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981778019 The Campaign to Fix the Debt, high-powered CEOs who make truckloads of money, and have received trillions of dollars in subsidization, federal bailouts and war contracts, as well as tax breaks that mean . . . Tue, 27 Nov 2012 01:20:27 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981778019 Gabriel Legend 2012-11-27T01:20:27Z http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981777686 The reports of Republican members of congress either denouncing Grover Norquist's anti-tax pledge or declaring that they would seriously consider breaking it has been the biggest political story of . . . Mon, 26 Nov 2012 21:50:25 GMT http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981777686 Matt Benamy 2012-11-26T21:50:25Z