October 31st, 2008 // comments (0)

Programming Note…

I make it a point to cover much more than politics here on the site and on The News Junkie radio show as well. However, with such little time left before the election, it’s now time to point all focus toward election coverage. This will end on the 5th of November, at which point we will go back to the format you’ve become so used to — Politics, News and Hot Topics. For…

October 31st, 2008 // comments (0)

Video: John McCain’s Closing Ad…

JOHN MCCAIN: I’ve served my country since I was 17 years old.
And, spent five years longing for her shores.
I came home dedicated to a cause greater than my own.
We can grow our economy.
We will cut government waste.
Don’t hope for a stronger America.
Vote for one.
Join me.
ANNCR: McCain.
John McCain: I’m John McCain and I approve this

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Kim Jong-Il Death Watch Continues

Dear Leader seems to have missed a very important funeral appearance this week…

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Obama Providing Gas, Paying Rent

This lady, Peggy Joseph thinks Barack Obama will pay for her gas, mortgage, and who knows what else.

Wow. There’s clearly some confusion about the future of this country…

October 31st, 2008 // comments (0)

NJ Interview: Governor Richardson

Late yesterday I spent about 10 minutes on the phone with New Mexico Governor and former presidential candidate Bill Richardson. The Governor ruffled some feathers when he endorsed Barack Obama over long time friend Hillary Clinton a few months back. Richardson tells me the rift between he and Clinton still exists and may never fade. He also gave up some decent insight into the Obama’s campaign’s movements and strategies in these final few…

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5-Year-Old Girl’s Wedding Halted

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — Police raided a wedding between a 7-year-old boy and a 5-year-old girl in Pakistan’s largest city, arresting the Muslim cleric officiating at the ceremony and the children’s parents, a senior officer said Friday.

The cleric had not yet begun the ceremony in Karachi, which was attended by 100 guests, said deputy superintendent of police Malik Mazhar.

Pakistan law forbids marriage below the age of 18, but some Muslim scholars

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October 31st, 2008 // comments (0)

Obama Cleans Out His Plane

The Obama campaign has decided to heave out three newspapers from its plane for the final days of its blitz across battleground states — and all three endorsed Sen. John McCain for president!

The NY POST, WASHINGTON TIMES and DALLAS MORNING NEWS have all been told to move out by Sunday to make room for network bigwigs — and possibly for the inclusion of reporters from two black magazines, ESSENCE and JET,

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October 31st, 2008 // comments (0)

The Man Who’s Always ‘Right’

Must Read: The UK Telegraph tracks down Rush Limbaugh at his hidden studio…

October 30th, 2008 // comments (0)

‘Rednecks For Obama’ In Ohio?

I’m pretty sure Barack Obama would disapprove of the sign, though…

October 30th, 2008 // comments (0)

NJ Interview: Senator Brownback

I had a chance to talk with Senator Sam Brownback, who is currently working with the McCain campaign, earlier this afternoon. The last time I spoke with Senator Brownback he was running for President himself. We talk about the current state of the presidential race as well as his thoughts on some of the more controversial barbs thrown at Obama in the past few months. It was an interesting conversation and what follows…

October 30th, 2008 // comments (0)

Ashley Todd Released From Jail

PITTSBURGH – A McCain campaign volunteer accused of making up a story about being robbed and assaulted in Pittsburgh by a man who disliked her McCain bumper sticker will enter a program for first-time offenders.

Under the deal announced in court Thursday, 20-year-old Ashley Todd will be released from jail and required to undergo mental health treatment. Her record eventually will be expunged as long as she goes to treatment, stays out

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October 30th, 2008 // comments (0)

John & Elizabeth Edwards Divorced?

A source said Edwards is no longer living with Elizabeth and that the couple have separated. But reps for Elizabeth Edwards did not return calls and e-mails.

Take a look at the photos above, snapped at a recent Elizabeth Edwards appearance at George Washington University, and you’ll noticed that she clearly isn’t wearing a wedding ring.

October 30th, 2008 // comments (0)

Which Rocker Is A Republican?

What famed guitar player just came out as a ‘lifelong, hardcore Republican‘?

“I’ve been a hardcore Republican my whole life,” he told the Herald. “My mother and father drilled into me from the very start that if you work hard and be positive, you’ll get what you’re working for. I guess I’m living proof of that.”

Make your guesses, then click here for the big reveal…

October 30th, 2008 // comments (0)

Frank Gwartney’s Friends Hate Me

Late yesterday, we called out Frank Gwartney as the source of the latest Sarah Palin ‘ethics complaint’ being trumped up by CBS News. Apparently, Frank Gwartney has some friends. Oh, and also, they’re totally going to beat me up. This audio is from The News Junkie Hotline.

Content Warning: Graphic Anti-News Junkie Language

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As much as this threat frightens me I will continue to…

October 30th, 2008 // comments (0)

Video: ‘Vote However You Like’

The kids from the Ron Clark Academy performing live “You Can Vote However You Like,” a parody to TI’s “Whatever You Like”. Atlanta Georgia Ron Clark Academy.

I dare you to watch that and not smile… it’s impossible.

Update: Thanks to Hot Air for the link… Allah has the adorable lyrics…