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Matt Varilek Attacked For Liking Corndogs, Beer [VIDEO]

Andy — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 16:22:28 +0000

The South Dakota Republican Party posted an ad declaring Kristi Noem a farmer and attacks Matt Varilek for drinking beer and eating corn dogs.

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Joe Biden vs. Paul Ryan: Highlights From the Vice-Presidential Debate

Chris Chaberski — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 01:48:30 +0000

Things kicked off around 9 p.m. Eastern in Danville, Kentucky, on the campus of Centre College, with Vice President Joe Biden and Congressman Paul Ryan meeting for their one and only debate during this election campaign

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Google Image Search for 'Completely Wrong' Yields Photos of…Mitt Romney?!

Donald Deane — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 15:01:32 +0000

In one of the most unfortunate internet quirks we've ever seen, a Google Images search using the term "completely wrong" currently yields photo after photo of Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney. Ouch! This won't help with his poll numbers for sure.

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Team Obama Hopes Vice-Presidential Debate Halts GOP Momentum

Associated Press — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 14:18:40 +0000

Democrat Joe Biden and Republican Paul Ryan pull up a couple of chairs for a vice presidential debate that has mushroomed in importance since Mitt Romney's strong showing in the first presidential faceoff.

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Romney Seeks More Assertive US Policy on China

Associated Press — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 14:16:42 +0000

Republican presidential contender Mitt Romney is promising to get tough on China to help American workers, but his plans could backfire.

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Pizza Hut Gets Politically Aware with 'The Pizza Party'

Cameron Simcik — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 21:15:47 +0000

Pizza Hut has been on our semi grossed-out minds a lot recently, what with their new Kit Kat Pops and Cone Crust Pizza, among other heart attack-inducing creations. But to our surprise, the big cheeses over at the pizza chain have redeemed themselves in our books.

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Appeals Court Reinstates Campaign Finance Limits

Associated Press — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 18:51:00 +0000

The court intervened late Tuesday less than a week after a federal judge's decision opened the door to unlimited money in state elections - during the height of election season.

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Presidential Debate Gets a Hilarious 'Bad Lip Reading'

Donald Deane — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 18:20:52 +0000

You're probably thinking there's absolutely no reason to revisit last week's dreary Presidential debate, but you'd be wrong. The folks at Bad Lip Reading have given us their unique take on the proceedings and the results are just as hilarious and nonsensical as ever.

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Ask Obama or Romney 'Sausage or Pepperoni?' and You Get Free Pizza for Life

Mike Adams — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 18:19:37 +0000

Everyone has something they'd like to ask the candidates at the next presidential debate. But if you're brave enough to stand up in that highly televised forum and ask the age-old question “Sausage or pepperoni?”—free pizza for life shall be your reward.

Pizza Hut and its Pizza Party announced on Tuesday that they will provide a lifetime of free pizza—the option of one large pizza a week for the next 30 years, or a check for $15,600—to any attendee who asks either candidate this simple question during the live town hall format presidential debate on October 16 at Hofstra University.

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Paul Ryan Prepares to Take on Skilled Debater Joe Biden

Associated Press — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 14:44:22 +0000

Paul Ryan is preparing for his debate against Vice President Joe Biden, a seasoned lawmaker who has been sparring over public policy since the Wisconsin congressman was learning how to talk.

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