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Poll: 57 Percent of Americans Favor a Public Option

The latest poll conducted by The Washington Post and ABC News suggests 57 percent of Americans are in favor of a public insurance option.

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Mancow Congratulates the Late Sen. Kennedy on His Recent Sobriety

Erich Muller, better known as "Mancow" posted a "CONGRATULATIONS TO TED KENNEDY FOR BEING SIX WEEKS SOBER" on his twitter page yesterday shortly after posting other such comedic gems as "GIVING OBAMA THE NOBEL PIECE OF CRAP AWARD WOULD HAVE BEEN ABOUT LIKE AWARDING TED KENNEDY AN …

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Masked Fan Accused of Stealing 3 Phillies World Series Rings

A 22 year old Philadelphia Phillies fan was arrested after Thursdays game for allegedly stealing three 2008 World Series rings. The alleged would be thief apparently left the police a road map right to his front door.

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Glenn Beck, Crying with a Little Help from His Vick's

Most of us remember the now infamous broadcast when Fox host Glenn Beck repeatedly reducing himself to tears on Mar. 13, 2009. During the show Mr.

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White House Split on Afghanistan

Wednesdays meeting in the situation room sparked a crucial debate on which direction the President should follow for the future of our troops in Afghanistan.

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The president demands that Iran allow immediate inspection of nuclear facility

U.S. officials said that while the plant is not up and running it could be in operation next year reports The New York Times. One administration official told The Times "They have cheated three times and they have now been caught three times."

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Massachusetts Senate Gives the Go Ahead for Interim Pick

BOSTON - Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick comes one step closer on Tuesday to naming an interim replacement for the late Sen. Edward M. Kennedy.

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Politics: A Cult of Ideology?

What is a cult? Mirriam - Webster defines the word cult a few different ways. One definition is: "a system of religious beliefs and ritual" which is the way most people perceive the word.

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Baucus Bill Draws Fire from Both Sides of the Isle

WASHINGTON - The long-awaited proposal by the Senate Finance Committee was announced Wednesday by Senator Max Baucus (D-Mont.).

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Former President Carter "Racism Inclination Still Exists"

Former President Carter in an interview with NBC's Brian Williams Tuesday says that race plays a role in Obama's dislike.

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57 Year Old Actor Patrick Swayze Dies of Cancer Monday

LOS ANGELES, CA. - Patrick Swayze best known for his leading roles in movies such a Ghost, Dirty Dancing, Point Break and more.

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Philadelphia Eagles QB McNabb Hurt Again,Vick Eligible in Week 3

Philadelphia Eagles QB Donovan McNabb sidelined Sunday due to a rib injury sustained during game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, NC.

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OBAMA: Now is the Time to Deliver on Health Care.

WASHINGTON- In front of a receptive crowd Wednesday night President Obama made his address to a joint session of Congress and it didn't take long for the bipartisan applause to come to an abrupt end. It started to turn about midway through.

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Change is Scary! Are You Afraid?

With all the confusion about health care and lets be frank some outright lies, it's getting harder and harder to get at the truth.

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Poll: Does the Presidents Race Affect Your Opinion of Him and His Policies?

I realize this is a touchy subject that is why I posed it as a poll question in hopes that we can get an honest answer. Although your poll answer is anonymous I would ask you please, if you choose to leave a comment be respectful to you fellow viners.

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Poll: If Sarah Palin looked like Winston Churchill would she be taken seriously?

I know I will get some comments with the word sexist in them, but I think it's a valid question! There are many female politicians out there, on both sides of the isle with a better command of the issues than Sarah Palin.

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Poll:Did Sarah Palin Sell Out Alaska For Celebrity and Wealth?

For the past hour or so I listened to all the talking heads giving their take on Palin's announcement that she is stepping down as Governor of Alaska and I don't buy any of them! I think it's simple!

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Poll: Are you a Michael Jackson fan?

Sad news today. Michael Jackson dies at age 50. Share your thoughts on the King of Pop and his passing? What is your favorite MJ song?

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Poll:Regardless of your politics, Question! Do You Think Arianna Huffington is Hot?

I hope this doesn't violate the newsvine COH! I'm just trying to lighten up the mood! Maybe there is something both sides can agree on! :]

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What Political Party Do You Belong To If Any?

I've been a member of newsvine for only a short time and have enjoyed it very much so far! I think the format is great! I love to debate with and at times learn from (in my opinion) a group of very well informed and interesting people!

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What Song is it You Wanna Hear? Free Bird!...What is Your Favorite Song of All Time?

Hey Guys! It seems lately Our Country is divided between politics, class, you name it, it just seems like we are arguing over every little thing!  …

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Poll: Is the Media Coverage of Swine Flu Over Hyped?

An estimated 35,000 people die from the flu each year with minimal coverage by the media. Lately all you see on TV is Swine Flu related stories, I'm just curious if you think Swine Flu is or should be a major concern or is the media overdoing it?

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Should the President choose a Woman, Minority or White Male for the Supreme Court?

The President has another tough decision in front of him! Who to pick to replace Justice Souter on the Supreme Court! The special interest groups will no doubt be out in full force to lobby for their idea of the best nominee. The media is already going wild with speculation!

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(Poll) Will the Republician Party Survive or end up like the Whig Party?

Whig Party Years active1833–1856 Political Ideology Modernization Protectionism Congressional, rather than preside …

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