http://www.citizensugar.com/ Breaking News, Together. en http://www.citizensugar.com/2497313 <!-- no strip poll --><div id="epoll-view-2497313"></div><script type="text/javascript">new Ajax.Request('/epoll/view/2497313',{method:'get',onSuccess:function(transport){var epoll=$('epoll-view-2497313');epoll.update(transport.responseText);}});</script><noscript><p><p>For years, Bill and Hillary Clinton have been the portrait of the American political couple — while of course they've always had their detractors and critics — they've stood as powerhouses both on their own and together. Even before her campaign for president ended, however, to some the election season <a href="http://www.citizensugar.com/1576529" >exposed a less than pleasant underbelly</a> of the Clintons. While Bill and Hill supported Barack Obama, at times it seemed like they were intentionally not putting their hearts in the campaign. For instance when Bill stopped by <b>Letterman</b> he complimented McCain and (as <a href="http://blow.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/09/23/chris-rock-loudly-questions-bill-clintons-tepid-support-of-obama/" target="_blank">Chris Rock pointed out right after</a>) seemingly avoided saying Obama's name.</p> <p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/1/16245/46_2008/d9ccf76e9f45d5af_billclintonhillaryclinton.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image preview" height="367" width="550"></span></p> <p>The rationale behind <a href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/barackobama/article2211812.ece" target="_blank">Clinton's tepid support</a> could have had something to do with wanting Hillary to have another chance in 2012, but that might be painting the couple far more sinister than we should. They came under fire again this week when they had to <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/11/11/clintons-deny-pushing-for_n_142982.html" target="_blank">deny having told senators to support Lieberman</a>. While in the end the Clintons did rally for Obama, the lack of full-hearted support turned some fans sour. Now that the election is over, do you think this election season caused a Clinton backlash?</p> <p><a href="http://gettyimages.com" target="_blank">Source</a></p> </p><!-- no strip poll --><form action="/2497313" method="post" id="epoll_view_voting"> <div><div class="poll"> <div class="vote-form"> <div class="choices"><div class="form-item"> <label>Did This Election Season Create Clinton Backlash?</label> <div class="form-item"> <label class="option"><input type="radio" name="edit[choice]" value="0" class="form-radio" /> Yes — Their behavior during and after the election tarnished their reputation.</label> </div> <div class="form-item"> <label class="option"><input type="radio" name="edit[choice]" value="1" class="form-radio" /> No — They're still one of my favorite political families. </label> </div> <div class="form-item"> <label class="option"><input type="radio" name="edit[choice]" value="2" class="form-radio" /> I never admired them to begin with.</label> </div> <div class="form-item"> <label class="option"><input type="radio" name="edit[choice]" value="3" class="form-radio" /> Other — I'll tell you below in comments.</label> </div> </div> </div><input type="hidden" name="edit[nid]" id="edit-nid" value="2497313" /> <input type="submit" name="op" value="Vote" class="form-submit" /> </div><input type="hidden" name="edit[form_id]" id="edit-form_id" value="epoll_view_voting" /> </div> </div></form> <!-- no strip poll --></noscript><!-- no strip poll --> http://www.citizensugar.com/2497313#comment 2008 Presidential Election Bill Clinton Citizen Poll Hillary Clinton Thu, 13 Nov 2008 15:30:57 -0800 Molly http://www.citizensugar.com/2497313 http://www.citizensugar.com/2480171 <p>Now that the brutal — in both length and ferocity — election season is over, it's time to mend some broken fences. While <a href="http://www.citizensugar.com/2448570" >making up with friends and family</a> wasn't what you were most excited for post-election, there already seems to be less tension in the air and fewer heated political arguments during casual conversation. There's nothing wrong with a little healthy debate amongst friends, but there's also something to be said for putting any name-calling behind us. </p> <p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/1/16245/45_2008/714e3a06dc810d06_48to52.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image preview" height="399" width="550"></span></p> <p>Now, there's a website to do just that. <a href="http://www.zefrank.com/from52to48withlove/" target="_blank">From 52 to 48 With Love</a> is a collection of photos and notes sent in by readers with the message that whomever you voted for, we are all Americans, and the only way this nation is going to get back on the right path is if we all work together. Sure, it's a little cheesy, but mostly it's heart-warming and funny to see Americans from all walks of life put forth the same message of unity. Do you have something you want to say to your friends across the aisle?</p> <p><a href="http://www.zefrank.com/from52to48withlove/" target="_blank">Source</a> </p> http://www.citizensugar.com/2480171#comment 2008 Presidential Election From 52 to 48 With Love Where I'm Clicking Now Mon, 10 Nov 2008 14:30:44 -0800 Molly http://www.citizensugar.com/2480171 http://www.citizensugar.com/2484428 <p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/16/162306/46_2008/4d4255cc76c20e19_cosbypost.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image outline right xlarge" height="201" width="310"></span>If you grew up in the '80s in a less-than-diverse town, the Huxtables may have the been the only African-American family you knew. At some point — probably rather later than was right — you made the connection: Theirs was not the typical American black experience. </p> <p>Shifts in pop culture precede political and social change — or so I hear. <b>The Cosby Show</b> was about a family that happened to be black and not about a family being black, which sounds an awful lot like what was said about a certain campaign. Gone was the dysfunction and bickering of previous shows, and here was a fun (they put on shows at home!), loving family. </p> <p>Is it possible that the <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/08/arts/television/08cosb.html?ref=television" target="_blank">Huxtables opened the doors to the White House</a>? That’s what people are saying. To see why, </p> <p><a href="http://www.citizensugar.com/2484428">read more</a></p> http://www.citizensugar.com/2484428#comment 2008 Presidential Election Barack Obama Bill Cosby Race Mon, 10 Nov 2008 11:30:07 -0800 CitizenSugar http://www.citizensugar.com/2484428 http://www.citizensugar.com/node/2471800 <p><a href="http://www.petsugar.com/2471749" >Barney's Barking, Biting Mad as His First Dog Term Ends Soon</a> Don't get jealous lil guy! Seems like Barney (one of the two Scotties belonging to George W. Bush) may sense that another pup – one that we haven't even seen yet! – is already at the top of everyone's list.</p> http://www.citizensugar.com/node/2471800#comment 2008 Presidential Election aside Pets Fri, 07 Nov 2008 02:30:33 -0800 CitizenSugar http://www.citizensugar.com/2471800 http://www.citizensugar.com/2470724 <p>Leading up to the election, talk of the Bradley effect was all over the place — everyone was watching to see whether in the privacy of the voting booth, people would really pull the lever (or fill in the arrow) for the first black president. Then there was talk about the <a href="http://www.citizensugar.com/2336914" >"Obama effect"</a> — people voting for him because of his race rather than his qualifications. Since Barack Obama's decisive victory, neither theory has been thrown around too much, but there's a new effect in town.</p> <p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/1/16245/45_2008/5256fb0243267982_votingpeople.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image preview" height="367" width="550"></span></p> <p>This week, Thomas Freidman floated the <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/05/opinion/05friedman.html" target="_blank">theory of the "Buffett effect"</a>, meaning that older white men told their buddies they would go McCain, but when filling out their ballots, Obama got the votes. The name, of course, refers to Warren Buffett, who may have influenced the affluent community to have faith in bringing America together, despite higher taxes. That, combined with the energy of the youth vote — the children and grandchildren of these men — inspired the change of heart. </p> <p>While there's something to be said for that, how about the possibility of no effect at all? Just </p> <p><a href="http://www.citizensugar.com/2470724">read more</a></p> http://www.citizensugar.com/2470724#comment 2008 Presidential Election Barack Obama Bradley Effect Buffett Effect Fri, 07 Nov 2008 00:01:00 -0800 Molly http://www.citizensugar.com/2470724 http://www.citizensugar.com/2469931 <!-- no strip poll --><div id="epoll-view-2469931"></div><script type="text/javascript">new Ajax.Request('/epoll/view/2469931',{method:'get',onSuccess:function(transport){var epoll=$('epoll-view-2469931');epoll.update(transport.responseText);}});</script><noscript><p><p>While Sarah Palin <a href="http://www.citizensugar.com/2468708" >excused herself from negativity</a> and we've already looked at <a href="http://www.citizensugar.com/2469670" >some of the campaign trail rumors</a>, according to Chief Political Correspondent Carl Cameron there's an "avalanche" of Palin information coming our way. In an interview with Fox News, he admitted that Palin was difficult behind the scenes, refused to be briefed before interviews, threw temper tantrums, and showed a worrying lack of international knowledge. For example, she didn't know Africa is a continent or which countries are in NAFTA. It's worrying, but less of an issue now that she's no longer a possible VP. Then again, her name is already being tossed around in 2012 talk. So what do you think — do you still care about dirt on Sarah Palin, or are you done spending time on it?</p> <p><center><object width="425" height="344"> <param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/MWZHTJsR4Bc&amp;hl=en&amp;fs=1"></param> <param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param> <param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/MWZHTJsR4Bc&amp;hl=en&amp;fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object></center></p> </p><!-- no strip poll --><form action="/2469931" method="post" id="epoll_view_voting"> <div><div class="poll"> <div class="vote-form"> <div class="choices"><div class="form-item"> <label>Do You Still Care About Dirt on Sarah Palin?</label> <div class="form-item"> <label class="option"><input type="radio" name="edit[choice]" value="0" class="form-radio" /> Yes — We deserve to know who she really is, plus I'm curious.</label> </div> <div class="form-item"> <label class="option"><input type="radio" name="edit[choice]" value="1" class="form-radio" /> No — We should leave her alone, I don't want to hear about her anymore.</label> </div> <div class="form-item"> <label class="option"><input type="radio" name="edit[choice]" value="2" class="form-radio" /> Other — I'll tell you below in comments. </label> </div> </div> </div><input type="hidden" name="edit[nid]" id="edit-nid" value="2469931" /> <input type="submit" name="op" value="Vote" class="form-submit" /> </div><input type="hidden" name="edit[form_id]" id="edit-form_id" value="epoll_view_voting" /> </div> </div></form> <!-- no strip poll --></noscript><!-- no strip poll --> http://www.citizensugar.com/2469931#comment 2008 Presidential Election Citizen Poll Sarah Palin Thu, 06 Nov 2008 11:00:00 -0800 Molly http://www.citizensugar.com/2469931 http://www.citizensugar.com/2469759 <p><center> <div style='width:455px' id="spi_tabs_container"> <div id="spi_tabs_top"> <div id="spi_tabs_topL"></div> <div id="spi_tabs_topR"></div> </div> <div class="panel chatter_chatter fbceleb " > <center> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://images.teamsugar.com/static/js/swfobject.js"></script> <p style=margin:0px;padding:0px id="player_2469776"><a href="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer">Get Flash</a> to see this player.</p> <script type="text/javascript"> var so2469776 = new SWFObject('/static/flash/mediaplayer.swf','mpl','400','300','7'); so2469776.addParam('allowfullscreen','true'); so2469776.addVariable("file",'2469776.flv'); so2469776.addVariable('height', 328); so2469776.addVariable('image','/media/cooked/thumbs/2469776.jpg'); so2469776.addVariable('width','400'); so2469776.addVariable('logo','/static/imgs/watermark/citizensugar.png'); so2469776.write('player_2469776'); </script> </center> </div> <div id="spi_tabs_bot"> <div id="spi_tabs_botL"></div> <div id="spi_tabs_botR"></div> </div> </div></center></p> <p>Oprah Winfrey opened her post-election special wearing a "Hope Won" shirt, screaming into the camera, and waving her American flag. Exuberant and proud, she told viewers who supported John McCain that while she understands their disappointment, they should know that if Obama did not win, she would have been in the hospital. Although she made an exception to make her presidential choice public this year, Oprah did not use her hit show as a political platform. Now that the election is over, are you excited to see politics make a comeback on Oprah's show? Do you think she made the right choice?</p> <p><a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/11/05/oprah-unleashed-shouts-of_n_141564.html" target="_blank">Source</a></p> http://www.citizensugar.com/2469759#comment 2008 Presidential Election Barack Obama Oprah Thu, 06 Nov 2008 00:05:00 -0800 LibertySugar http://www.citizensugar.com/2469759 http://www.citizensugar.com/2469294 <p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/2/22911/45_2008/3d403db1b3f70692_Picture-10.xlarge.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image right xlarge" height="218" width="320"></span>Democrats picked up the majority plus at least five seats in the Senate Tuesday by seizing seats from Republican incumbents in New Hampshire and North Carolina, while also gaining seats left by retiring Republicans in Virginia, Colorado and New Mexico. </p> <p>The <a href="http://elections.nytimes.com/2008/results/senate/map.html" target="_blank">New York Times has a comprehensive Senate map</a> with the state results as they come in, but at 4:30 EST on Wednesday Democrats had 56 seats and Republicans had 41. Fifty-one is considered a majority, but it could be a few weeks before Democrats learn the final stats. </p> <p>Democrats are still short of the 60-vote majority that would enable them to push bills to a vote by overcoming filibusters.</p> http://www.citizensugar.com/2469294#comment 2008 Election 2008 Presidential Election Senate Wed, 05 Nov 2008 15:30:00 -0800 CitizenSugar http://www.citizensugar.com/2469294 http://www.citizensugar.com/2468708 <p><center><iframe height="339" width="425" src="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22425001/vp/27556549#27556549" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe></center></p> <ul> <li><b>Palin</b>: <a href="http://townhall.com/blog/g/c135628f-1d5b-47dd-b8c4-e0c812e9e9bd" target="_blank"> The antidiva? Palin apologizes for any votes she cost John McCain.</a> — Townhall</li> <li><b>Legacy</b>: <a href="http://www.236.com/news/2008/11/05/president_bushs_legacy_preside_10066.php" target="_blank"> President Bush's Legacy? President Obama. </a> — 23/6</li> <li><b>Comedy</b>: <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/11/05/stephen-colbert-tears-up_n_141389.html" target="_blank">Tears of joy or faux-sadness? Stephen Colbert tears up after Obama announced President-elect.</a> — Huffington Post</li> <li><b>CNN</b>: <a href="http://www.geeksugar.com/2468628" > Did you see CNN's hologram technology? It was freaky and amazing!</a> — geeksugar</li> <li><b>GOP</b>: <a href="http://donklephant.com/2008/11/05/the-republicans-need-to-learn-from-defeat/" target="_blank">Lessons in defeat? Losses in 2006 and 2008 should prompt some soul-searching.</a> — Donklephant</li> <li><b>Congress</b>: <a href="http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1108/15318.html" target="_blank"> Could have been worse? Republican train wreck perhaps not as bad as expected.</a> — Politico</li> http://www.citizensugar.com/2468708#comment 2008 Presidential Election Briefing Book John McCain Sarah Palin Wed, 05 Nov 2008 12:00:00 -0800 LibertySugar http://www.citizensugar.com/2468708 http://www.citizensugar.com/2468625 <p><span class="inline left"><a href="http://www.citizensugar.com/gallery/view/2468533?page=0,0,0" ><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/19/193328/45_2008/19c4e5c227d7540d_83566386.xlarge.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image right xlarge" height="217" width="320"></a></span>The United States has had its international critics these last few years, but last night, Barack Obama <a href="http://www.citizensugar.com/2467445" >had some words for them</a>: "If there is anyone out there who still doubts that America is a place where all things are possible; who still wonders if the dream of our founders is alive in our time; who still questions the power of our democracy, tonight is your answer." </p> <p>While Americans witnessed history last night, the rest of the world embraced the moment as well. International leaders and regular foreign citizens alike responded with hopefulness. Here's a round up of some of the best quotes coming from abroad:</p> <ul> <li><b>Ban Ki-Moon, UN Secretary General</b>: "I am very optimistic that we will have a very strong relationship, a renewed partnership under his administration. He values highly the resolution of all the conflict issues through dialogue."</li> <li><b>Nicolas Sarkozy, French President</b>: "I give you my warmest congratulations and, through me, those of all French people. Your brilliant victory rewards a tireless commitment to serve the American people."</li> <li><b>Mwai Kibaki, Kenyan President</b>: "The victory of Senator Obama is our own victory because of his roots here in Kenya. As a country, we are full of pride for his success."</li> <li><b>Nelson Mandela</b>: "Your victory has demonstrated that no person anywhere in the world should not dare to dream of wanting to change the world for a better place."</li> <li><b>Ali Aghamohammadi, Aid to Iranian Ayatollah</b>: "The president-elect has promised changes in policies. There is a capacity for the improvement of ties between America and Iran if Obama pursues his campaign promises, including not confronting other countries as Bush did in Iraq and Afghanistan, and also concentrating on America's state matters and removing the American people's concerns."</li> </ul> <p><p><div style="float:left;line-height:8px;margin-bottom:0px;font-size:9px"><div id=mask-36702 class=mask style=';width:100px;height:100px;overflow:hidden;background:#FFF;margin:0px 8px 8px 0px;border:0px solid #111;padding:0px;' onmouseover={style.borderColor='#0072bc'} onmouseout={style.borderColor='#111'}><div style='margin-left:0px;margin-top:0px;padding:0px;'><a target="gallery4" class="thumb2 active" href="http://www.citizensugar.com/gallery/view/2468533?page=0,0,0"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/19/193328/45_2008/83540952.mediumsquare.jpg" alt="Portrait of Obama on the Barcelona beachfront. " title="Portrait of Obama on the Barcelona beachfront. " class="image mediumsquare" height="100" width="100" /></a></div></div></div><div style="float:left;line-height:8px;margin-bottom:0px;font-size:9px"><div id=mask-51726 class=mask style=';width:100px;height:100px;overflow:hidden;background:#FFF;margin:0px 8px 8px 0px;border:0px solid #111;padding:0px;' onmouseover={style.borderColor='#0072bc'} onmouseout={style.borderColor='#111'}><div style='margin-left:0px;margin-top:0px;padding:0px;'><a target="gallery4" class="thumb2 " href="http://www.citizensugar.com/gallery/view/2468533?page=0,1,0"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/19/193328/45_2008/83556363.mediumsquare.jpg" alt="London prepared for the results." title="London prepared for the results." class="image mediumsquare" height="100" width="100" /></a></div></div></div><div style="float:left;line-height:8px;margin-bottom:0px;font-size:9px"><div id=mask-16368 class=mask style=';width:100px;height:100px;overflow:hidden;background:#FFF;margin:0px 8px 8px 0px;border:0px solid #111;padding:0px;' onmouseover={style.borderColor='#0072bc'} onmouseout={style.borderColor='#111'}><div style='margin-left:0px;margin-top:0px;padding:0px;'><a target="gallery4" class="thumb2 " href="http://www.citizensugar.com/gallery/view/2468533?page=0,2,0"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/19/193328/45_2008/83563473.mediumsquare.jpg" alt="Party in Berlin." title="Party in Berlin." class="image mediumsquare" height="100" width="100" /></a></div></div></div><div style="float:left;line-height:8px;margin-bottom:0px;font-size:9px"><div id=mask-53403 class=mask style=';width:100px;height:100px;overflow:hidden;background:#FFF;margin:0px 8px 8px 0px;border:0px solid #111;padding:0px;' onmouseover={style.borderColor='#0072bc'} onmouseout={style.borderColor='#111'}><div style='margin-left:0px;margin-top:0px;padding:0px;'><a target="gallery4" class="thumb2 " href="http://www.citizensugar.com/gallery/view/2468533?page=0,3,0"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/19/193328/45_2008/83565718.mediumsquare.jpg" alt="American student in Australia celebrates." title="American student in Australia celebrates." class="image mediumsquare" height="100" width="100" /></a></div></div></div><div style="float:left;line-height:8px;margin-bottom:0px;font-size:9px"><div id=mask-77403 class=mask style=';width:100px;height:100px;overflow:hidden;background:#FFF;margin:0px 8px 8px 0px;border:0px solid #111;padding:0px;' onmouseover={style.borderColor='#0072bc'} onmouseout={style.borderColor='#111'}><div style='margin-left:0px;margin-top:0px;padding:0px;'><a target="gallery4" class="thumb2 " href="http://www.citizensugar.com/gallery/view/2468533?page=0,4,0"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/19/193328/45_2008/83565941.mediumsquare.jpg" alt="Outside the house Obama lived with his family whilst in Indonesia. " title="Outside the house Obama lived with his family whilst in Indonesia. " class="image mediumsquare" height="100" width="100" /></a></div></div></div></p><br clear="all"></p> <p>To see more pictures from around the world, </p> <p><a href="http://www.citizensugar.com/2468625">read more</a></p> http://www.citizensugar.com/2468625#comment 2008 Presidential Election Barack Obama Wed, 05 Nov 2008 10:30:00 -0800 LibertySugar http://www.citizensugar.com/2468625 http://www.citizensugar.com/2468366 <p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/19/193328/45_2008/937eb2d0c27a6a7c_83566523.xlarger.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image center xlarger" height="255" width="360"></span> <ul> <li>Kenya has declared Thursday a public holiday to celebrate the election of Barack Obama to the US presidency. Obama's father was from Kenya, and his victory has prompted jubilation across the country. — <a href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/africa/7710394.stm" target="_blank"> BBC News</a></li> <li>After a heated, divisive campaign, fueled by a record $73 million in spending, California voters appear to be backing Proposition 8, which would change the state constitution to ban same-sex marriage. With more than half the vote counted, the measure was piling up huge margins in the Central Valley but losing in every Bay Area county but one. — <a href="http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/11/04/MNCC13QR90.DTL&amp;type=politics" target="_blank"> San Francisco Chronicle</a></li> <p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/19/193328/45_2008/e09ee92aa2e208c2_Wednesday_Front_Page" alt="" title="" class="image left larger" height="179" width="240"></span> <li>The senate race in Minnesota seems headed for a recount. Republican Sen. Norm Coleman finished ahead of Democrat Al Franken early Wednesday in the final vote count, but his 571-vote margin falls within the state's mandatory recount law. — <a href="http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5gMpTmr96V5hKIfyHT4Av4jsVQgrQD948RH301" target="_blank">Associated Press</a></li> <li>With the Democrats celebrating a Barack Obama presidency, as well as an increase in their majority control of Congress, the attention now turns to the hard part: legislating. — <a href="http://www.abcnews.go.com/Politics/Vote2008/story?id=6182035&amp;page=1" target="_blank"> ABC News</a></li> <p><a href="http://www.gettyimages.com" target="_blank">Source</a></p> http://www.citizensugar.com/2468366#comment 2008 Presidential Election Barack Obama Congress Front Page Same-Sex Marriage Wed, 05 Nov 2008 08:00:00 -0800 LibertySugar http://www.citizensugar.com/2468366 http://www.citizensugar.com/slideshow/2467810 <a href="/slideshow/2467810?page=0"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/19/193328/45_2008/ef27c597b4a86ab5_83565374.xlarge.jpg" alt="Barack Obama Supporters Party Likes It&#039;s 2008" title="Barack Obama Supporters Party Likes It&#039;s 2008" class="image xlarge inline left" height="214" width="320" /></a>Barack Obama's supporters in Chicago proved their belief in change last night, gathering in Grant Park to hear the freshly-minted President-elect Obama <a href="http://www.citizensugar.com/2467445">accept the highest office</a> in the country. Meanwhile in Arizona, John McCain's loyalists displayed emotions of sadness, while the candidate himself <a href="http://www.citizensugar.com/2467412">offered support to his opponent</a>. And in the nation's capitol, Democratic supporters came out to cheer for victory, and perhaps wake current-President Bush from his sleep. <br clear = all> <a href="http://www.gettyimages.com">Source</a><div id='pager' style='margin:25px auto;text-align:center;margin:8px; '><a href="/slideshow/2467810?page=0">Start Slideshow</a></div> http://www.citizensugar.com/slideshow/2467810#comment 2008 Presidential Election Wed, 05 Nov 2008 00:05:00 -0800 LibertySugar http://www.citizensugar.com/2467810 http://www.citizensugar.com/2467445 <p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/2/22911/45_2008/0e81b840758eb10e_obama.xlarger.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image right xlarger" height="400" width="259"></span>President-elect Barack Obama greeted the world from Chicago's Grant Park tonight, outlining the historic nature of his presidency and the many challenges that lay ahead. After thanking John McCain, running mate and VP-elect Joe Biden, his family and his campaign, he said his victory belongs to the people.</p> <blockquote><p>"Change has come to America. If there is anyone out there who still doubts that America is a place where all things are possible. Who still wonders if the dream of our founders is alive in our time, who still questions the power of our democracy, tonight is your answer.</p></blockquote> <blockquote><p>The road ahead will be long, our climb will be steep, we may not get there in one year or even in one term, but America, I have never been more hopeful than I am tonight that we will get there. I promise you. We as a people will get there."</p></blockquote> <p>Obama went on to say there would be setbacks and false starts, but that he will rebuild America with the help of the nation, "block by block, brick by brick, calloused hand by calloused hand." He ended with a passionate "Yes we can." What did you think of Obama's first speech as president? </p> <p><a href="http://www.gettyimages.com" target="_blank">Source</a></p> http://www.citizensugar.com/2467445#comment 2008 Presidential Election Barack Obama Election Night Tue, 04 Nov 2008 21:03:15 -0800 LibertySugar http://www.citizensugar.com/2467445 http://www.citizensugar.com/2467412 <p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/2/22911/45_2008/de8120c9ebd9871a_mccain-concedes.xlarger.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image right outline xlarger" height="400" width="265"></span>John McCain conceded less than 30 minutes after polls closed on the West Coast tonight, saying he had already called Senator Barack Obama to congratulate him on his historic win. In a speech made to his supporters in Arizona, McCain expressed his sympathies that Obama's grandmother did not live to see her grandson elected and offered goodwill to the president elect. </p> <blockquote><p>Senator Obama and I have had and argued our differences and he has prevailed. No doubt many of those differences remain. These are difficult times for our country and I pledge to him tonight to do all in my power to help and lead us through the many challenges we face. I urge all Americans who supported me to join me in not just congratulating him, but offering our next President our good will and earnest effort to find ways to come together.</p></blockquote> <p>McCain went on to tell supporters it is "natural to feel some disappointment. Though we fell short, the failure is mine, not yours." Love him or hate him, what did you think of McCain's speech? </p> <p><a href="http://www.gettyimages.com" target="_blank">Source</a></p> http://www.citizensugar.com/2467412#comment 2008 Presidential Election Election Night John McCain Republicans Tue, 04 Nov 2008 20:35:00 -0800 CitizenSugar http://www.citizensugar.com/2467412 http://www.citizensugar.com/2467367 <p>Barack Obama <a href="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/27531033/" target="_blank">took the presidency tonight</a> after breakthrough wins in Ohio and Virginia. At 8 p.m. PST, as soon as the polls closed in California, Oregon and Washington, the networks called the election of President Barack Obama. Republican candidate John McCain suffered losses in Ohio, the state that narrowly gave President George W. Bush victory in 2004, but also in key states like Pennsylvania, Iowa and New Mexico.<br /> <span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/2/22911/45_2008/21fb691c531a4517_obama.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image preview" height="394" width="550"></span><br /> There are a number of Senate seats that have not yet been decided, and we will keep on top of that, but for now congratulations to the Democrats and Barack Obama, the 44th President of the United States.</p> <p><a href="http://www.gettyimages.com" target="_blank">Source</a></p> http://www.citizensugar.com/2467367#comment 2008 Presidential Election Barack Obama Democrats Election Night Tue, 04 Nov 2008 20:12:32 -0800 CitizenSugar http://www.citizensugar.com/2467367 http://www.citizensugar.com/2448414 <p>Election Night is finally here! We've followed the <a href="http://www.citizensugar.com/tags/2008+Presidential+Election" >2008 Presidential campaign trail</a> from primaries, conventions, debates to every hilarious and unexpected moment in between. East Coast polls have started to close, and we'll be here updating you on the electoral votes as they come in using predictions from <a href="http://pollster.com/polls/2008president/" target="_blank">pollster</a> and major networks. Join us as we wait for the next American president!<br /> <br></p> <style>.votetable td { padding:2px;}</style><div style="border: 2px solid blue; margin: 5px; padding: 10px; float: left; width: 240px;"> <h3>Senator Barack Obama </h3> <h1 style="font-size: 50pt; line-height: 50pt; text-align: center;">338</h1> </div> <div style="border: 2px solid red; margin: 5px; padding: 10px; float: left; width: 240px;"> <h3>Senator John McCain</h3> <h1 style="font-size: 50pt; line-height: 50pt; text-align: center;">156</h1> </div> <div style="clear:both;">&nbsp;</div> <p>You can check out all the major headlines of the night <a href="http://www.citizensugar.com/tags/Election+Night" >right here</a>, and I'll be filling in the results for each state as they come in. To see results, </p> <p><a href="http://www.citizensugar.com/2448414">read more</a></p> http://www.citizensugar.com/2448414#comment 2008 Presidential Election Tue, 04 Nov 2008 19:21:46 -0800 CitizenSugar http://www.citizensugar.com/2448414 http://www.citizensugar.com/2467269 <p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/19/193328/45_2008/72700eae2593f25d_83563217.preview.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image preview" height="358" width="550"></span></p> <p>Barack Obama took a state out of the 2004 Republican column. No Republican has ever won the presidency, without winning Ohio. </p> <p><a href="http://www.gettyimages.com" target="_blank">Source</a></p> http://www.citizensugar.com/2467269#comment 2008 Presidential Election Election Night Tue, 04 Nov 2008 15:35:32 -0800 LibertySugar http://www.citizensugar.com/2467269 http://www.citizensugar.com/2467185 <p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/19/193328/45_2008/bb6913be6e5224b0_83560597.xxlarge.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image center xxlarge" height="355" width="500"></span></p> <p>The night is still early, but NBC is saying Barack Obama has started off with a lead in the Electoral College <a href="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/27531033/" " target="_blank">by winning Pennsylvania</a>. Both parties targeted the so-called "Keystone State" as crucial to winning the race, along with large Eastern and Midwestern states like Florida and Missouri. </p> <p>It's projected that Obama also won Massachusetts, New Jersey, and his home state of Illinois.</p> <p><a href="http://www.gettyimages.com" target="_blank">Source</a> </p> http://www.citizensugar.com/2467185#comment 2008 Presidential Election Election Night Pennsylvania Tue, 04 Nov 2008 15:34:00 -0800 CitizenSugar http://www.citizensugar.com/2467185 http://www.citizensugar.com/2464383 <p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/2/22911/45_2008/1cb84df4670d430e_naked-polling-place.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image right xlarger" height="319" width="389"></span>Talk about exposing your ideals, politics and, well, ahem, all at once. A nudist community in Florida wants to create the <a href="http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=D947LOUG0&amp;show_article=1&amp;catnum=1" target="_blank">first clothing-optional polling site in the US</a>. </p> <p>According to reports, the Caliente Resorts, located north of Tampa, has approached election officials about the idea. There's nothing in Florida law that would prevent the unusual polling place, but the supervisor of elections says he is opposed to creating any new precincts before redistricting in 2010. </p> <p>Casting your feelings about nudity aside, do you think citizens should be allowed to vote in the buff?</p> <p><a href="http://www.imdb.com" target="_blank">Source</a></p> http://www.citizensugar.com/2464383#comment 2008 Presidential Election Florida Voting Bloc Weird News Tue, 04 Nov 2008 14:30:00 -0800 CitizenSugar http://www.citizensugar.com/2464383 http://www.citizensugar.com/2466253 <p><a href="http://www.bellasugar.com" >BellaSugar</a> just nudged me to show a cute message from her mom:<br /> <blockquote>I waited until 8:45 a.m. to vote. Lots of cars! And 15 people voting, five waiting in line. I was number 338 . . . so this is going to be a huge turnout across the board. It felt especially great to vote in this election, probably because it is so major as far as the future of this country is concerned.</p></blockquote> <p><span class="inline center"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/2/20652/45_2008/713a33a0a2b99016_ballot-sf.xlarger.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image center outline xlarger" height="310" width="400"></span><br /> Bella's mom knows her number. Do you know yours? If so, what was it?</p> http://www.citizensugar.com/2466253#comment 2008 Presidential Election Tue, 04 Nov 2008 14:00:00 -0800 LibertySugar http://www.citizensugar.com/2466253 http://www.citizensugar.com/2466090 <p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/19/193328/45_2008/74a3a8dbac9cf764_Congress.preview.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image preview" height="195" width="550"></span></p> <ul> <li><b>Congress</b>: <a href="http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=96547571" target="_blank"> Will Democrats get to 60 in the Senate? Congressional races to watch.</a> — NPR</li> <li><b>Voting</b>: <a href="http://www.236.com/news/2008/11/04/electoral_chaos_watch_updated_10028.php" target="_blank"> Electoral chaos!!! Check in for (humorous) updates.</a> — 23/6</li> <li><b>TV</b>: <a href="http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1108/15213.html" target="_blank"> Ready for election night gizmos? The networks are ready to wow you.</a> — Politico</li> <li><b>Exit Polls</b>: <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/11/04/exit-polls-2008-see-the-f_n_140986.html" target="_blank">What do you need to know when predictions begin? Rule number one is do not trust exit poll data.</a> — Huffington Post</li> <li><b>Love</b>: <a href="http://dearsugar.com/2463402" >Would it be a deal breaker if he didn't vote? Share your opinion.</a> — DearSugar</li> <p><lI><b>Kids</b>: <a href="http://londonist.com/2008/11/under_pressure.php" target="_blank">Valuable municipal program? Kids with anger problems in London are to be given foot massages in order to help them curb their aggression.</a> — Londonist</li> </ul> <p><a href="http://www.gettyimages.com" target="_blank">Source</a></p> http://www.citizensugar.com/2466090#comment 2008 Presidential Election Briefing Book Congress Tue, 04 Nov 2008 13:30:00 -0800 LibertySugar http://www.citizensugar.com/2466090 http://www.citizensugar.com/slideshow/2465938 <a href="/slideshow/2465938?page=0"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/2/20652/45_2008/3f41e45378c5a481_wevoted.xlarge.jpg" alt="In Pictures: McCain, Obama, and Americans Everywhere Vote" title="In Pictures: McCain, Obama, and Americans Everywhere Vote" class="image xlarge inline left" height="267" width="320" /></a>Election-day fever is sweeping the nation, with experts predicting record turnout. From Phoenix to Chicago, Ohio to New Hampshire, voters are experiencing long lines — but as you'll see, they're sticking around to cast their ballots. Take a look as John and Cindy, Barack and Michelle, Joe and Jill, Sarah and Todd, Bill and Hill, and citizens everywhere make their choices.<div id='pager' style='margin:25px auto;text-align:center;margin:8px; '><a href="/slideshow/2465938?page=0">Start Slideshow</a></div> http://www.citizensugar.com/slideshow/2465938#comment 2008 Presidential Election Barack Obama Bill Clinton Cindy McCain Hillary Clinton Joe Biden John McCain Michelle Obama Sarah Palin Tue, 04 Nov 2008 12:15:02 -0800 CitizenSugar http://www.citizensugar.com/2465938 http://www.citizensugar.com/node/2466343 <p><a href="http://buzzsugar.com/2464295" >TV Tonight: Indecision 2008, Live</a> Throughout this crazy election season, whenever I've needed a quick pick-me-up or a laugh at the day's wacky events, I've turned first to Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert. So it's only fitting that the two of them will be a big part of today's election TV coverage, with a live Indecision 2008: America's Choice special airing at 10 p.m. EST, 7 p.m. PST. Oh, and if you happen to be in New York City, you can stop by the MTV jumbotron in Times Square and watch it there, too.</p> http://www.citizensugar.com/node/2466343#comment 2008 Presidential Election aside Buzz Tue, 04 Nov 2008 11:55:53 -0800 LibertySugar http://www.citizensugar.com/2466343 http://www.citizensugar.com/2464113 <p>Supports have been registered, and appeals for votes have been made. But the work has just begun — John McCain and Barack Obama must make sure their supporters vote, and then subsequently make sure every vote is counted. That, my friends, is called a <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/news/on-the-ground-2008" target="_blank">ground game</a>! Google put together this handy gadget that lets you track the candidates as they canvas the country. Have you done anything to help get out the vote for your candidate this year?<br /> <br></p> <script src="http://www.gmodules.com/ig/ifr?url=http://primary-maps-2008.googlecode.com/svn/trunk/campaign-trail-gadget.xml&amp;up_zoom=3&amp;up_sidebarwidth=250&amp;synd=open&amp;w=550&amp;h=300&amp;title=2008+Campaign+Trail&amp;border=%23ffffff%7C3px%2C1px+solid+%23999999&amp;output=js"></script><p> <a href="http://maps.google.com/help/maps/elections/#campaign_trail" target="_blank">Source</a></p> http://www.citizensugar.com/2464113#comment 2008 Presidential Election Google Technology Tue, 04 Nov 2008 11:30:00 -0800 LibertySugar http://www.citizensugar.com/2464113 http://www.citizensugar.com/node/2465665 <p><a href="http://www.lilsugar.com/2463470" >Politikids: How Well Do You Know the Candidates' Families?</a> Candidates' families have been at the forefront of both presidential campaigns, take this quiz and see how well you know your politikids. And, make sure to cast your vote today!</p> http://www.citizensugar.com/node/2465665#comment 2008 Presidential Election aside Tue, 04 Nov 2008 11:15:40 -0800 CitizenSugar http://www.citizensugar.com/2465665 http://www.citizensugar.com/2465078 <p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/16/162306/45_2008/81b2998b04d70ff6_amish.xlarge.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image right outline xlarge" height="197" width="320"></span>With only 13 percent of eligible Amish voters casting their votes in 2004, they are not the most coveted vote. But with large populations in states like Pennsylvania and Ohio, they are not to be ignored.</p> <p>Actually, <a href="http://www.slate.com/id/2203700" target="_blank">they are kind of being ignored this year</a> — unless you count Obama’s sad attempt to court the electricity-shunning group with the <a href="http://my.barackobama.com/page/community/group/AmishForObama" target="_blank">Amish For Obama blog</a> — but in 2004 Bush went all out to woo them with his Southern charm. Without the influence of the Internet or TV, they are some of the most issued-focused voters out there.</p> <p>How will they vote this year? Will they? To find out, </p> <p><a href="http://www.citizensugar.com/2465078">read more</a></p> http://www.citizensugar.com/2465078#comment 2008 Presidential Election Amish Voting Bloc Tue, 04 Nov 2008 11:00:00 -0800 CitizenSugar http://www.citizensugar.com/2465078 http://www.citizensugar.com/2465758 <p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/19/193328/45_2008/636ebab654dfae19_Florida-Tim-Russert.xlarge.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image right xlarge" height="320" width="267"></span> While Americans exercise their right to vote, you can get prepared for the results. Sadly, we won't have Tim Russert to walk us through it all this year. Barack Obama supporters can start feeling relieved if their candidate wins either Ohio, Virginia, North Carolina, or Florida. Conversely, a magic combination of wins for John McCain could include Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Florida. Here are the <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/11/04/election-results-what-to_n_140887.html" target="_blank">states you should keep an eye on</a>:</p> <ul> <li><b>Indiana</b>: The nation's first polls begin to close in typically red Indiana at 6 p.m. EST. If Obama wins the 11 electoral votes, things won't look good for McCain.</li> <li><b>Virginia</b>: McCain's most practical path to the White House includes Virginia and its 13 votes. Polls close at 7 p.m. EST.</li> <li><b>Georgia</b>: Things are close here, but we'll know who gets the 15 electoral votes sometime after polls close at 7 p.m. EST.</li> <li><b>Florida</b>: The notorious swing state might not be as essential as past years, but with 27 electoral votes it's a crucial prize.</li> <li><b>Ohio</b>: Polls close there at 7:30 p.m. EST. It should be a close battle, as usual, for the state's 20 votes!</li> </ul> <p>For more states that could decide the race, </p> <p><a href="http://www.citizensugar.com/2465758">read more</a></p> http://www.citizensugar.com/2465758#comment 2008 Presidential Election Election Night Tue, 04 Nov 2008 10:04:50 -0800 LibertySugar http://www.citizensugar.com/2465758 http://www.citizensugar.com/2463057 <!-- no strip poll --><div id="epoll-view-2463057"></div><script type="text/javascript">new Ajax.Request('/epoll/view/2463057',{method:'get',onSuccess:function(transport){var epoll=$('epoll-view-2463057');epoll.update(transport.responseText);}});</script><noscript><p><p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/2/22911/45_2008/56c5fd49ce331f9e_Obama-vs-McCain.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image preview" height="349" width="550"></span> <a href="http://www.gettyimages.com" target="_blank">Source</a></p> </p><!-- no strip poll --><form action="/2463057" method="post" id="epoll_view_voting"> <div><div class="poll"> <div class="vote-form"> <div class="choices"><div class="form-item"> <label>Who Did You Vote For? </label> <div class="form-item"> <label class="option"><input type="radio" name="edit[choice]" value="0" class="form-radio" /> Senator Barack Obama</label> </div> <div class="form-item"> <label class="option"><input type="radio" name="edit[choice]" value="1" class="form-radio" /> Senator John McCain </label> </div> <div class="form-item"> <label class="option"><input type="radio" name="edit[choice]" value="2" class="form-radio" /> I voted for a third party or independent candidate. </label> </div> <div class="form-item"> <label class="option"><input type="radio" name="edit[choice]" value="3" class="form-radio" /> I didn't vote. </label> </div> </div> </div><input type="hidden" name="edit[nid]" id="edit-nid" value="2463057" /> <input type="submit" name="op" value="Vote" class="form-submit" /> </div><input type="hidden" name="edit[form_id]" id="edit-form_id" value="epoll_view_voting" /> </div> </div></form> <!-- no strip poll --></noscript><!-- no strip poll --> http://www.citizensugar.com/2463057#comment 2008 Presidential Election Barack Obama Citizen Poll John McCain Tue, 04 Nov 2008 09:05:35 -0800 CitizenSugar http://www.citizensugar.com/2463057 http://www.citizensugar.com/node/2464714 <p><a href="http://www.lilsugar.com/2454244" >Do You Know Who Was President When You Were Born?</a> Just six months apart, babysugar and her husband and were born under different administrations. She was born under Ford while he slipped into the world six months later during the Carter era. What about you?</p> http://www.citizensugar.com/node/2464714#comment 2008 Presidential Election aside Tue, 04 Nov 2008 09:00:56 -0800 CitizenSugar http://www.citizensugar.com/2464714 http://www.citizensugar.com/2465391 <p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/19/193328/45_2008/65451b35de73db03_Obama-Last-Rally.xlarge.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image right xlarge" height="220" width="320"></span> <ul> <li> Last night the candidates wrapped up two years of campaigning. Barack Obama saved his biggest Virginia rally for last — a jam-packed event in Manassas with 90,000 people reportedly in attendance. Meanwhile, a fired-up John McCain told supporters to "be strong and fight" in an election eve rally Monday, his last before voters in swing state Nevada weigh in. — <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/11/04/the-final-rallies-obama-m_n_140800.html" target="_blank"> Huffington Post</a></li> <li>Long lines formed when polls opened in Eastern states. Barack Obama's bid to become the first black president faces the final test of his remarkable two-year journey, while Republican John McCain presses for an Election Day upset. — <a href="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/27531033/" target="_blank">MSNBC</a></li> <li>A report released on Monday by a state board found that Gov. Sarah Palin did not apply improper pressure to try to dismiss a state trooper who was her former brother-in-law and did not violate state ethics laws in the firing of her public safety commissioner. The report by the Alaska Personnel Board contradicts the conclusions last month of a separate inquiry into the matter overseen by a bipartisan legislative panel. — <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/04/us/politics/04palin.html?_r=1&amp;hp&amp;oref=" target="_blank">New York Times</a></li> <p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/19/193328/45_2008/a9073acb9f083d03_Tuesday_Front_Page" alt="" title="" class="image left larger" height="179" width="240"></span> <li>Taiwan and China set aside decades of hostilities today, agreeing to expand flights and allow shipping links across the Taiwan Strait, a hotspot that has long threatened to become a war zone. — <a href="http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5iXt7bR7vvawb-V4evDadgE8i5NQQD9485BH02" target="_blank">Associated Press</a></p> <li>Iran's parliament sacked its interior minister after he admitted a degree he said he obtained from Oxford University was a forgery. It is a setback for Mahmoud Ahmadinejad eight months before he faces presidential elections. — <a href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/7707963.stm" target="_blank">BBC News</a></li> </ul> <p><a href="http://www.gettyimages.com" target="_blank">Source</a></p> http://www.citizensugar.com/2465391#comment 2008 Presidential Election China Front Page Iran Taiwan Tue, 04 Nov 2008 07:30:00 -0800 LibertySugar http://www.citizensugar.com/2465391 http://www.citizensugar.com/slideshow/2464099 <a href="/slideshow/2464099?page=0"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/1/16245/45_2008/a7736a2d74db5f9b_slidecover.xlarge.jpg" alt="Five Freebies You Can Get Just For Voting!" title="Five Freebies You Can Get Just For Voting!" class="image xlarge inline left" height="320" width="320" /></a>It's Election Day! Along with the perk of this long campaign season <a href="http://www.citizensugar.com/2448570">finally coming to an end</a>, some generous establishments and organizations have decided to reward you for voting. All you need is that magic sticker, or in some cases just your word, to have a day full of coffee, food, entertainment and even a new piercing. Check out this slideshow and see if any of these freebies will make it into your Election Day. <div id='pager' style='margin:25px auto;text-align:center;margin:8px; '><a href="/slideshow/2464099?page=0">Start Slideshow</a></div> http://www.citizensugar.com/slideshow/2464099#comment 2008 Presidential Election Slideshow Starbucks Tue, 04 Nov 2008 03:00:00 -0800 Molly http://www.citizensugar.com/2464099 http://www.citizensugar.com/2463388 <!-- no strip poll --><div id="epoll-view-2463388"></div><script type="text/javascript">new Ajax.Request('/epoll/view/2463388',{method:'get',onSuccess:function(transport){var epoll=$('epoll-view-2463388');epoll.update(transport.responseText);}});</script><noscript><p><p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/19/193328/45_2008/2134831d965136ca_Voting-Box.xlarge.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image right xlarge" height="280" width="320"></span>Polls indicate that Barack Obama is set to become the next president of the United States. But we all know that <a href="http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2008/latestpolls/index.html" target="_blank">a lead in notoriously volatile polls</a> only guarantees the opportunity to experience an embarrassing upset.</p> <p>John McCain's <a href="http://www.citizensugar.com/2171494" >path to the White House is narrow</a>: he must win all the states Bush picked up in 2004, or capture a big enough Kerry state to make up for a loss. But thanks to a recent tightening in the polls, a McCain win appears in reach. </p> <p>After almost two years of campaigning, a less-than-dramatic finish could be anticlimatic. If an extreme outcome is in store, do you think the 2008 election will end in a landslide like the 1936 election, when Franklin D. Roosevelt won 523 votes to Alf Landon's eight? Or will it be similar to the 2000 fiasco, which ended 36 days after election day? </p> <p><a href="http://www.gettyimages.com" target="_blank">Source</a></p> </p><!-- no strip poll --><form action="/2463388" method="post" id="epoll_view_voting"> <div><div class="poll"> <div class="vote-form"> <div class="choices"><div class="form-item"> <label>What Do You Think Will Happen Tomorrow? </label> <div class="form-item"> <label class="option"><input type="radio" name="edit[choice]" value="0" class="form-radio" /> Obama wins in a landslide.</label> </div> <div class="form-item"> <label class="option"><input type="radio" name="edit[choice]" value="1" class="form-radio" /> Obama wins in a nailbiter.</label> </div> <div class="form-item"> <label class="option"><input type="radio" name="edit[choice]" value="2" class="form-radio" /> McCain wins in a close upset.</label> </div> <div class="form-item"> <label class="option"><input type="radio" name="edit[choice]" value="3" class="form-radio" /> McCain wins in a surprise landslide.</label> </div> <div class="form-item"> <label class="option"><input type="radio" name="edit[choice]" value="4" class="form-radio" /> Other. I'll tell you on the comments. </label> </div> </div> </div><input type="hidden" name="edit[nid]" id="edit-nid" value="2463388" /> <input type="submit" name="op" value="Vote" class="form-submit" /> </div><input type="hidden" name="edit[form_id]" id="edit-form_id" value="epoll_view_voting" /> </div> </div></form> <!-- no strip poll --></noscript><!-- no strip poll --> http://www.citizensugar.com/2463388#comment 2008 Presidential Election Barack Obama Citizen Poll John McCain Mon, 03 Nov 2008 15:28:25 -0800 LibertySugar http://www.citizensugar.com/2463388 http://www.citizensugar.com/2463774 <p>Barack Obama's grandmother, Madelyn Lee Payne Dunham, died today after a battle with cancer. A statement released by <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/11/03/obama.grandma/index.html" target="_blank">Obama and his sister said</a>: </p> <p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/0/88/45_2008/2b6d54e8fdcb1609_obamagma.jpg" alt="" title="" class="left image xlarge" width="300" height="310"></span></p> <blockquote><p>She was the cornerstone of our family, and a woman of extraordinary accomplishment, strength, and humility. She was the person who encouraged and allowed us to take chances. She was proud of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and left this world with the knowledge that her impact on all of us was meaningful and enduring. Our debt to her is beyond measure.</p></blockquote> <p>Last month, with only two weeks to go before election day, Obama <a href="http://www.citizensugar.com/2392381" >took two days off from campaigning</a> to make a final visit to his ailing grandmother in Hawaii. Now, with the sad news coming only one day before the presidential election, the Obama family must be filled with many emotions. Our thoughts go out to them.</p> <p><a href="http://apimages.ap.org" target="_blank">Source</a></p> http://www.citizensugar.com/2463774#comment 2008 Presidential Election Barack Obama RIP Mon, 03 Nov 2008 14:08:24 -0800 LibertySugar http://www.citizensugar.com/2463774 http://www.citizensugar.com/node/2463205 <p><a href="http://www.yumsugar.com/tags/Election+Night" > Come Party With Me Election Night!</a> Tomorrow is possibly the most important day of the year. Since it's such a significant night, no one should sit at home nervously waiting for the next president to be announced. I've joined forces with PartySugar and together we're hosting a party at a neighborhood saloon. Check out all the details on the party planning — including politically inspired food and drinks! </p> http://www.citizensugar.com/node/2463205#comment 2008 Presidential Election aside Election Night Mon, 03 Nov 2008 11:32:18 -0800 LibertySugar http://www.citizensugar.com/2463205 http://www.citizensugar.com/2462787 <p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/19/193328/45_2008/a60edf89f63e1a6d_Gitmo.xlarge.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image right xlarge" height="213" width="320"></span>At the top of the next president's to-do list surely sits confronting the challenges presented by the US prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. While the secretive detention center has been a <a href="http://www.citizensugar.com/tags/Guantanamo+Bay" >poster child for the curtailment of basic rights</a> by the US since the War on Terror began, many Guantanamo detainees present severe threats to global security.</p> <p>A <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/03/us/03gitmo.html?hp" target="_blank">review of military tribunal files</a> reveals that a good amount of the 255 detainees have significant terrorism credentials, such as connections to al Qaeda leaders, assassination experience, and training in the use of poison and disguises. </p> <p>Both John McCain and Barack Obama say they will close Guantanamo Bay. Whether it stays open or closed, the new leader must find a way to avoid atrocities, such as holding journalist Sami al-Hajj for <a href="http://www.citizensugar.com/1596519" >six years without a single charge</a> at Guantanamo, while also taking seriously the concerns of intelligence agencies. Hopefully, the next administration will use all the tools of an upright criminal justice system to prosecute terrorists. </p> <p><a href="http://www.gettyimages.com" target="_blank">Source</a></p> http://www.citizensugar.com/2462787#comment 2008 Presidential Election Guantanamo Bay Human Rights Mon, 03 Nov 2008 09:30:00 -0800 LibertySugar http://www.citizensugar.com/2462787 http://www.citizensugar.com/node/2462272 <p><a href="http://www.geeksugar.com/slideshow/2458496" >Five Online Tools to Help You on Election Day</a> With the presidential race in the homestretch (only one day away!), many of you will be tuning into your televisions to follow all the late-breaking election news. If you find yourself near a computer or have your smartphone with you can also find voting help, advice, and get election updates from the following websites and online tools! </p> http://www.citizensugar.com/node/2462272#comment 2008 Presidential Election aside Mon, 03 Nov 2008 09:10:25 -0800 CitizenSugar http://www.citizensugar.com/2462272 http://www.citizensugar.com/2451861 <p>Barack Obama hasn't been directing many resources to Arizona all along, but the campaign still thinks they have a <a href="http://www.salon.com/politics/war_room/2008/11/01/arizona/index.html" target="_blank">good chance of winning</a> McCain's home state. The last candidate to lose his state was Al Gore; Tennessee didn't go blue for its native son.<br /> <span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/19/193328/44_2008/d19c62348741de9a_79574405.xxlarge.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image center xxlarge" width="500" height="287"></span><br /> This past weekend the Obama camp asked supporters to donate money to help expand efforts in "new battlegrounds" including Georgia, North Dakota, and Arizona. But with surely enough money to get started before new funds came in, Obama began airing ads in Arizona on Saturday. In addition, Howard Dean is <a href="http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story/Tomorrow-Gov-Howard-Dean-Get/story.aspx?guid={A3C01449-F780-44BD-97E3-88D501A8C50A}" target="_blank">spending his last day before the election</a> campaigning in McCain's home turf.</p> <p>As of now, <a href="http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2008/president/az/arizona_mccain_vs_obama-570.html" target="_blank">polling shows McCain ahead</a> in Arizona by anywhere from five points to as close as one point. During the last few days before the election <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/03/us/politics/03campaign.html?_r=1&amp;hp&amp;oref=" target="_blank">both candidates have been campaigning hard</a> in states their parties lost in 2004. Do you think there could be some surprises tomorrow?</p> <p><a href="http://www.gettyimages.com" target="_blank">Source</a></p> http://www.citizensugar.com/2451861#comment 2008 Presidential Election Arizona Barack Obama John McCain Mon, 03 Nov 2008 08:30:00 -0800 LibertySugar http://www.citizensugar.com/2451861 http://www.citizensugar.com/2459749 <p>Natalie Portman and Rashida Jones are once again here to talk about the important issues — first they <a href="http://www.petsugar.com/2389423" >took on the economic crisis with puppies</a> and now they're here to urge us to vote with kittens. With election day just hours away and early voting taking place all over the country, there may be <a href="http://www.citizensugar.com/2448564" >a record turnout at the polls</a>. If you're having trouble making your final decisions, Natalie and Rashida have a furry suggestion. Check out the video below for a little laugh before November 4 is finally upon us.</p> <p><center><object width="464" height="388" classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000"><br /> <param name="movie" value="http://player.ordienetworks.com/flash/fodplayer.swf?51cf53c5" /> <param name="flashvars" value="key=8174eb51ba" /> <param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /><embed width="464" height="388" flashvars="key=8174eb51ba" allowfullscreen="true" quality="high" src="http://player.ordienetworks.com/flash/fodplayer.swf?51cf53c5" type="application/x-shockwave-flash"></embed></object><br /> <div style="text-align:center;width: 464px;">See more <a href="http://www.funnyordie.com/natalie_portman" target="_blank">Natalie Portman</a> videos at Funny or Die</div> <p></center></p> http://www.citizensugar.com/2459749#comment 2008 Presidential Election Lighten Up Natalie Portman Rashida Jones Sun, 02 Nov 2008 23:05:00 -0800 Molly http://www.citizensugar.com/2459749 http://www.citizensugar.com/node/2460780 <p><a href="http://www.lilsugar.com/2453225" >Woman Only Passed Out Candy to Kids Who Support McCain!</a> A Michigan woman in support of John McCain turned Halloween into more of a trick than a treat for Barack Obama supporters and their tots who went to her door. Using the opportunity to push her political agenda, Shirley Nagel handed out packs of M&amp;M's stapled to McCain/Palin collateral only to those voting for the Republican ticket.</p> http://www.citizensugar.com/node/2460780#comment 2008 Presidential Election aside lil Sun, 02 Nov 2008 22:55:00 -0800 LibertySugar http://www.citizensugar.com/2460780 http://www.citizensugar.com/node/2451301 <p><a href="http://www.236.com/video/2008/watch_presidential_campaign_in_9955.php" target="_blank">Watch: Presidential Campaign in a Minute</a> A loving look back at the changey, mavericky presidential race. The last six months of our lives . . . in a minute. Palin/Huckabee 2012!</p> http://www.citizensugar.com/node/2451301#comment 2008 Presidential Election aside Sun, 02 Nov 2008 11:30:00 -0800 LibertySugar http://www.citizensugar.com/2451301 http://www.citizensugar.com/2451580 <p>Yesterday Sarah Palin happily took a call from French President Nicolas Sarkozy. Only problem: two Canadian comedians merely pretending to be the French president were on the line. Despite the tres bad French accent, the Alaska governor <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HyB7e_aUq0" target="_blank">carried on the conversation</a> about how Sarkozy could see Belgium from his house. And it got even better — Palin listened politely as the man she thought was the French president discussed his love for the pornography starring Palin's look-a-like. Oh la la.</p> <p><center><object width="425" height="344"><br /> <param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/5HyB7e_aUq0&amp;hl=en&amp;fs=1"></param> <param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param> <param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/5HyB7e_aUq0&amp;hl=en&amp;fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object></center></p> <p>Palin even chatted policy, saying Sarkozy's help for the French middle class was a great example. Perhaps she's not as afraid of socialists as she lets on. </p> <p>Don't worry — she isn't the first leader the duo has embarrassed. She now joins Jacques Chirac and Nicolas Sarkozy as victims of the same comedians. Keeping her good humor, Palin's camp <a href="http://news.yahoo.com/s/politico/20081101/pl_politico/25216" target="_blank">released a statement</a> following the prank: "C'est la vie." Take a listen, and then <a href="http://www.gigglesugar.com/2452551" >let GiggleSugar know</a> if the joke was funny, or too mean.</p> http://www.citizensugar.com/2451580#comment 2008 Presidential Election France Headline Lighten Up Sarah Palin Sun, 02 Nov 2008 09:00:00 -0800 LibertySugar http://www.citizensugar.com/2451580 http://www.citizensugar.com/2452045 <p>With only days to go until election day, John McCain did what he could to get the <b>SNL</b> bump. While Barack Obama <a href="http://www.citizensugar.com/2440817" >paid millions to appear on major networks</a> during primetime last Wednesday, John McCain and Tina Fey, as Sarah Palin of course, <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/11/02/john-mccains-saturday-nig_n_140081.html" target="_blank">opened Saturday Night Live</a> by hosting a QVC sketch. The original maverick pitched pork knives (to cut the pork) and (blank) commemorative plates to help customers remember the 10 joint town-hall debates Barack Obama did not attend. </p> <p><center><object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" data="http://widgets.nbc.com/o/4727a250e66f9723/490d40ae6b1be420/490d38f1a9d8d51c/912cf1/-cpid/351f030e852c51d5/clipID/805381/video_title/Saturday+Night+Live+-+McCain+QVC+Open/video_imgurl/http%3a%2f%2fvideo.nbc.com%2fplayer%2fmezzanine%2fimage.php%3fw%3d350%26h%3d196%26path%3dnbc2%2f5b80b813032c0421015fc2d5e320df65_mezzn.jpg%26hash%3dc1248e8435268c616002abdb69bcc8d3/video_url/http%3a%2f%2fwww.nbc.com%2fSaturday_Night_Live%2fvideo%2fclips%2fmccain-qvc-open%2f805381%2f/video_description/Sen.+McCain+and+Gov.+Palin+%28Fey%29+address+the+Nation+on+QVC?storeInPid=true" id="W4727a250e66f9723490d40ae6b1be420" width="384" height="283"><br /> <param name="movie" value="http://widgets.nbc.com/o/4727a250e66f9723/490d40ae6b1be420/490d38f1a9d8d51c/912cf1/-cpid/351f030e852c51d5/clipID/805381/video_title/Saturday+Night+Live+-+McCain+QVC+Open/video_imgurl/http%3a%2f%2fvideo.nbc.com%2fplayer%2fmezzanine%2fimage.php%3fw%3d350%26h%3d196%26path%3dnbc2%2f5b80b813032c0421015fc2d5e320df65_mezzn.jpg%26hash%3dc1248e8435268c616002abdb69bcc8d3/video_url/http%3a%2f%2fwww.nbc.com%2fSaturday_Night_Live%2fvideo%2fclips%2fmccain-qvc-open%2f805381%2f/video_description/Sen.+McCain+and+Gov.+Palin+%28Fey%29+address+the+Nation+on+QVC?storeInPid=true" /> <param name="wmode" value="transparent" /> <param name="allowNetworking" value="all" /> <param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always" /></object></center></p> <p>McCain came back later during Weekend Update, receiving a mixed reaction from the audience. Were the free sketches worth more than the Obama infomercial, or did it all just make a joke of the campaign too close to voting? Check out the shopping channel appearance — there's even a Heidi Montag shout-out, and a surprise guest! </p> http://www.citizensugar.com/2452045#comment 2008 Presidential Election John McCain Saturday Night Live Sun, 02 Nov 2008 05:00:00 -0800 LibertySugar http://www.citizensugar.com/2452045 http://www.citizensugar.com/2448564 <p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/2/22911/44_2008/a373dcfd287ab94d_voting.xlarger.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image right outline xlarger" height="400" width="266"></span>Experts are divided on just how big this week's voter turnout will be, but they <a href="http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=D945NRL81&amp;show_article=1&amp;catnum=0" target="_blank">seem to be in agreement that it will be highest</a> in decades. Some say it will be the largest since 1968, others believe it will blow 1960's records out of the water, or maybe, just maybe, be the largest in a century. </p> <p>Early voting levels point to a big turnout, but that could just be the same voters casting ballots earlier instead of more voters planning on visiting the polls. Weather could turn out to be a factor, but realistically we won't know until Tuesday. </p> <p>According to the AP, the McCain campaign released a strategy memo this week saying, "turnout is going to go through the roof" and predicted that more than 130 million people would vote. Obama's camp said, "we think turnout is going to be higher than that" but didn't provide a specific number. </p> <p>In 2004, 122.3 million people voted for president. Do you think more people will hit the polls this year?</p> <p><a href="http://www.gettyimages.com" target="_blank">Source</a></p> http://www.citizensugar.com/2448564#comment 2008 Presidential Election Voting Sat, 01 Nov 2008 12:06:50 -0700 CitizenSugar http://www.citizensugar.com/2448564 http://www.citizensugar.com/2448570 <!-- no strip poll --><div id="epoll-view-2448570"></div><script type="text/javascript">new Ajax.Request('/epoll/view/2448570',{method:'get',onSuccess:function(transport){var epoll=$('epoll-view-2448570');epoll.update(transport.responseText);}});</script><noscript><p><p>The <a href="http://www.citizensugar.com/tags/2008+Presidential+Election" >2008 Presidential Election</a> began almost two years ago, so it's unbelievable that it's actually ending. Once all the election-night dust settles, we'll be going through some serious campaign detox. As years of town halls, attack ads, obsessive poll checking, stump speeches, and countless debates come to an end, what are you most looking forward to in the next chapter of US politics? <span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/19/193328/44_2008/4415af7b2a147a6c_Sunrise-USA.xlarger.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image center xlarger" height="255" width="400"></span> <a href="http://www.gettyimages.com" target="_blank">Source</a></p> </p><!-- no strip poll --><form action="/2448570" method="post" id="epoll_view_voting"> <div><div class="poll"> <div class="vote-form"> <div class="choices"><div class="form-item"> <label>What Are You Most Looking Forward to Post-Election? </label> <div class="form-item"> <label class="option"><input type="radio" name="edit[choice]" value="0" class="form-radio" /> Mending relationships with friends and relatives of different political persuasions. </label> </div> <div class="form-item"> <label class="option"><input type="radio" name="edit[choice]" value="1" class="form-radio" /> Watching ex-President Bush fade into the sunset. </label> </div> <div class="form-item"> <label class="option"><input type="radio" name="edit[choice]" value="2" class="form-radio" /> Seeing the loser (whoever he is) go back to work in the Senate. </label> </div> <div class="form-item"> <label class="option"><input type="radio" name="edit[choice]" value="3" class="form-radio" /> Observing how the rest of the world reacts to the new President. </label> </div> <div class="form-item"> <label class="option"><input type="radio" name="edit[choice]" value="4" class="form-radio" /> Finding out who will be in the next administration's cabinet. </label> </div> <div class="form-item"> <label class="option"><input type="radio" name="edit[choice]" value="5" class="form-radio" /> Seeing if any campaign promises actually come true.</label> </div> <div class="form-item"> <label class="option"><input type="radio" name="edit[choice]" value="6" class="form-radio" /> Other. I'll tell you in the comments.</label> </div> </div> </div><input type="hidden" name="edit[nid]" id="edit-nid" value="2448570" /> <input type="submit" name="op" value="Vote" class="form-submit" /> </div><input type="hidden" name="edit[form_id]" id="edit-form_id" value="epoll_view_voting" /> </div> </div></form> <!-- no strip poll --></noscript><!-- no strip poll --> http://www.citizensugar.com/2448570#comment 2008 Presidential Election Citizen Poll Sat, 01 Nov 2008 07:00:00 -0700 LibertySugar http://www.citizensugar.com/2448570 http://www.citizensugar.com/2447731 <!-- no strip poll --><div id="epoll-view-2447731"></div><script type="text/javascript">new Ajax.Request('/epoll/view/2447731',{method:'get',onSuccess:function(transport){var epoll=$('epoll-view-2447731');epoll.update(transport.responseText);}});</script><noscript><p><p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/19/193328/44_2008/c3dbfc67054b7f02_Sarah-Palin-Diva.xlarge.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image right xlarge" height="272" width="320"></span>A <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/31/us/politics/31poll.html?hp" target="_blank">new poll shows that 59 percent </a> of surveyed voters believe Sarah Palin is not ready for the job of vice president. The rise in Palin doubt surely is weighing on the Republican ticket, as one-third of voters also said the VP pick would be a major factor in their voting decision. </p> <p>Yesterday, ex secretary of state and strong McCain supporter Lawrence Eagleburger offered a gloomy assessment of Palin's ability to step in for McCain saying: "I devoutly hope that (she) would never be tested." Meanwhile, even harsher criticism is coming allegedly from <i>inside</i> the McCain camp. This week <a href="http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1008/15073.html" target="_blank">reports broke</a> that "top advisers" inside the campaign had said Palin was "going rogue," and described her as a "diva" and a "whack job." </p> <p>But, of course, the McCain/Palin ticket could still end up in the White House. If the reported name calling by top advisors is true, the next four years could prove to be a little awkward. Then again, winning might help rewrite campaign history. </p> <p><a href="http://www.gettyimages.com" target="_blank">Source</a></p> </p><!-- no strip poll --><form action="/2447731" method="post" id="epoll_view_voting"> <div><div class="poll"> <div class="vote-form"> <div class="choices"><div class="form-item"> <label>Sarah Palin to Blame If John McCain Loses? </label> <div class="form-item"> <label class="option"><input type="radio" name="edit[choice]" value="0" class="form-radio" /> Yes. How can he win if his running mate ignores the campaign strategy?</label> </div> <div class="form-item"> <label class="option"><input type="radio" name="edit[choice]" value="1" class="form-radio" /> No. He's the one who chose her, so the buck stops with McCain. </label> </div> <div class="form-item"> <label class="option"><input type="radio" name="edit[choice]" value="2" class="form-radio" /> No way. She has helped the ticket by being herself and by energizing the base.</label> </div> <div class="form-item"> <label class="option"><input type="radio" name="edit[choice]" value="3" class="form-radio" /> Other. I'll tell you in the comments.</label> </div> </div> </div><input type="hidden" name="edit[nid]" id="edit-nid" value="2447731" /> <input type="submit" name="op" value="Vote" class="form-submit" /> </div><input type="hidden" name="edit[form_id]" id="edit-form_id" value="epoll_view_voting" /> </div> </div></form> <!-- no strip poll --></noscript><!-- no strip poll --> http://www.citizensugar.com/2447731#comment 2008 Presidential Election Citizen Poll John McCain Sarah Palin Fri, 31 Oct 2008 15:45:00 -0700 LibertySugar http://www.citizensugar.com/2447731 http://www.citizensugar.com/2447928 <p><center><embed FlashVars='videoId=189771' src='http://www.comedycentral.com/sitewide/video_player/view/default/swf.jhtml' quality='high' bgcolor='#cccccc' width='332' height='316' name='comedy_central_player' align='middle' allowScriptAccess='always' allownetworking='external' type='application/x-shockwave-flash' pluginspage='http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer'></embed></center></p> <p>While Joe the Plumber works on his <a href="http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1008/15072.html" target="_blank">country music record deal</a>, <a href="http://www.citizensugar.com/tag/the+daily+show" >The Daily Show</a>'s John Oliver hit the streets to find out what "Joe the Community Organizer" <i>really</i> does. He chatted with ACORN's chief organizer and a community organizer watchdog, who points out that Osama Bin Laden is in fact a community organizer as well. Check it out!</p> http://www.citizensugar.com/2447928#comment 2008 Presidential Election ACORN Jon Stewart Lighten Up Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:30:00 -0700 LibertySugar http://www.citizensugar.com/2447928 http://www.citizensugar.com/2447528 <p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/19/193328/44_2008/f9fe7aadb9493c01_obama-pumpkin-.xlarge.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image right xlarge" height="320" width="312"></span> <ul> <li><b>Kids</b>: <a href="http://donklephant.com/2008/10/30/obama-wins-weekly-reader-student-poll/" target="_blank"> Do the little ones reflect their parents' votes? Obama wins in kid poll.</a> — Donklephant</li> <li><b>McCain</b>: <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/10/31/mccain-on-saturday-night_n_139580.html" target="_blank"> Better than an Obama infomercial? John McCain set to appear on Saturday Night Live three days before election.</a> — Huffington Post</li> <li><b>Election</b>: <a href="http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1008/15106.html" target="_blank">Cover this? Inside the nastiest campaign rumors.</a> — Politico</li> <li><b>GOP</b>: <a href="http://townhall.com/blog/g/24966e38-d193-41bf-838e-12ffb08e42e4" target="_blank">Winning by losing? Defeat and ideological purees will shrink, not build, the GOP base.</a> — Townhall</li> <li><b>Pennsylvania</b>: <a href="http://tpmelectioncentral.talkingpointsmemo.com/2008/10/gop_mailer_likens_john_mccain.php" target="_blank"> Did Hillary Clinton approve this message? New McCain mailer in swing state features Hillary Clinton and her harsh words about Obama.</a> — Talking Points Memo</li> <p><a href="http://www.gettyimages.com" target="_blank">Source</a></p> http://www.citizensugar.com/2447528#comment 2008 Presidential Election Barack Obama Briefing Book Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:30:01 -0700 LibertySugar http://www.citizensugar.com/2447528 http://www.citizensugar.com/2444948 <p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/19/193328/44_2008/cd687b849ae3e9d4_McCain.xlarge.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image right xlarge" height="320" width="229"></span>This week the McCain ticket has tried to tenuously connect Barack Obama to Columbia University professor Rashid Khalidi, a leading scholar of Middle Eastern studies, who served on the University of Chicago faculty with Obama. </p> <p>Sarah Palin <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/10/29/campaign.wrap/index.html" target="_blank">said yesterday</a>: "This is important because his associate, Rashid Khalidi . . . in addition to being a political ally of Barack Obama, he's a former spokesperson for the Palestinian Liberation Organization." But while Barack Obama was acquainted with Khalidi (who denies ever being the PLO spokesman), John McCain led an organization that gave Khalidi money for research. </p> <p>While John McCain served as chairman of the International Republican Institute during the 1990s, he oversaw grants to Khalidi's Palestinian research center, including <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/10/28/mccain-funded-work-of-pal_n_138606.html" target="_blank">one grant for half a million dollars</a>. To see how McCain is trying to push a one-sided version of the story, </p> <p><a href="http://www.citizensugar.com/2444948">read more</a></p> http://www.citizensugar.com/2444948#comment 2008 Presidential Election Barack Obama Check This Headline John McCain Rashid Khalidi Sarah Palin Thu, 30 Oct 2008 15:45:00 -0700 LibertySugar http://www.citizensugar.com/2444948 http://www.citizensugar.com/node/2445327 <p><a href="http://townhall.com/news/politics-elections/2008/10/30/palin_looks_past_tuesday_to_her_political_future" target="_blank">Palin Looks Past Tuesday to Her Political Future</a> With days still to go in the White House race, backers of vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin are talking her up as a possible contender in 2012, speculation that irritates other Republicans who contend she's a drag on the ticket and that her lightweight image — unfair or not — will be hard to shed. The Alaska governor has done little to quiet the talk. In fact, she fueled the discussion this week when she signaled that she will remain on the national political scene no matter what happens Tuesday. "I'm not doing this for naught," she said in an interview with ABC News.</p> http://www.citizensugar.com/node/2445327#comment 2008 Presidential Election aside Sarah Palin Thu, 30 Oct 2008 14:23:44 -0700 CitizenSugar http://www.citizensugar.com/2445327 http://www.citizensugar.com/2444777 <p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/19/193328/44_2008/63c57650dbde8b49_Voting-Stickers.xlarger.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image center xlarger" height="267" width="400"></span></p> <ul> <li><b>Election Day</b>: <a href="http://www.236.com/news/2008/10/30/from_bradley_to_bandwagon_elec_1_9903.php" target="_blank">Bradley or Bandwagon? Election effects to look out for.</a> — 23/6</li> <li><b>Ads</b>: <a href="http://www.adweek.com/aw/content_display/news/agency/e3iadb60bbfae240bb793c2a29175e2702d" target="_blank"> The morning after? Advertising world critiques Obama's 30-minute infomercial.</a> — Adweek</li> <li><b>RNC</b>: <a href="http://townhall.com/blog/g/aa70800d-0b72-48af-ae4c-7caffaba5af5" target="_blank"> Newt for RNC Chair? Could Gingrich lead the party out of the wilderness?</a> — Townhall</li> <li><b>Gore</b>: <a href="http://www.politico.com/playbook/1008/playbook478.html" target="_blank">Better luck this time? Al Gore will return to Florida to campaign for Obama.</a> — Politico</li> <li><b>Money</b>: <a href="http://www.savvysugar.com/2442127" >About time? Americans adopting prudent money habits.</a> — SavvySugar</li> </ul> <p><a href="http://www.gettyimages.com" target="_blank">Source</a></p> http://www.citizensugar.com/2444777#comment 2008 Presidential Election Briefing Book Race Voting Thu, 30 Oct 2008 13:30:00 -0700 LibertySugar http://www.citizensugar.com/2444777