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Centrist Democrats are gathering their forces to fight back against the “Elizabeth Warren wing” of their party, fearing a sharp turn to the left could prove disastrous in the 2016…
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California Republicans Vote To Officially Recognize Gay Political Organization
LOS ANGELES, March 1 (Reuters) – California Republicans broke from their own platform on Sunday and voted overwhelmingly at their state party convention to give official recognition to a gay…
Hindu Party In India In Coalition For Kashmir
JAMMU, India — After months of negotiations, India’s governing Hindu nationalist party joined a regional party dominated by Muslims to create a state government in the disputed Kashmir region, the…
The Evolution of Xi Jinping's 'Four Comprehensives'
In comments made in mid-December, Mr. Xi spelled out his four big priorities, and lately party media have acclaimed his “Four Comprehensives” as a profound doctrinal breakthrough. While visiting Jiangsu…
‘SNL’ Women Take Sara Bareilles’ ‘Brave’ Lyrics Literally And Say What They Wanna Say
Do you suffer from politeness? Are you tired of making coffee dates with people you don’t like or holding back spoilers for the sake of your friends? You don’t have…
Boris Nemtsov: Opposition figure who took on Vladimir Putin
His murder, two days before a planned opposition march, has also outraged fellow opposition figures and prompted a slew of speculation over who could be behind it. Some government critics…
Jailed Kurdish Leader Abdullah Ocalan Calls On PKK To Disarm
Imprisoned Kurdish rebel leader Abdullah Ocalan has called on his fighters to lay down arms as part of a peace process to end a 30-year insurgency, Turkey’s main Kurdish party…
Opposition condemns killing of Boris Nemtsov, outspoken Putin critic
Putin quickly condemned the killing and expressed his condolences to his family. He also ordered three law enforcement agencies to investigate the shooting, Russian state news agency Tass reported. A…
Nearly Half Of Republicans Want Their Party To Be More Conservative
Nearly half of Republicans want their party to move farther to the right, according to a new HuffPost/YouGov poll. Democrats mostly want their party to stay the same. Forty-six percent…
HUFFPOLLSTER: Democrats Win On Image, Republicans Even Or Better On Issues
Democrats have a more positive image, but Republicans are stronger on key issues. CPAC tries to guess the next president through a straw poll. And a pie chart finds its…
IRS watchdog investigating email scandal: ‘potential criminal activity’
Lerner was the IRS official at the center of allegations that the Internal Revenue Service targeted tea party groups applying for nonprofit status. Congress requested Lerner’s emails from the IRS…
CPAC Conservatives Skeptical Of Another Bush
NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. — When he speaks here Friday, Jeb Bush isn’t likely to win over many hearts and minds at the Conservative Political Action Conference, an annual gathering of…
Populist British anti-EU leader fires up U.S. conservatives
READ: Conservatives party like it’s 2016 – It is unclear how UKIP will perform in the UK general election on May 7, as some of its supporters were seen as…
5 Ways Animals Get Drunk Just Like Humans
Not all party animals are humans. There are other creatures that like drugs and alcohol and some even going so far as to seek it out. It turns out, once…
Greek Leader Criticized On Austerity Concessions
Greece’s prime minister held a marathon meeting with his party’s lawmakers Wednesday, briefing them on pledges made to European creditors to win a four-month extension of the country’s bailout amid…
An Officially Christian America Sounds Just Right To Most Republicans
Republican Party candidates like to say that America is a Christian nation. It turns out most Republicans are willing to make that official. – Public Policy Polling surveyed 316 Republicans…
HUFFPOLLSTER: Walker Takes Early Lead In Iowa Caucus
Scott Walker has the early lead in Iowa, as have many other candidates in the past. Support for the use of military force against ISIS grows. And Americans value keeping…
Republicans Propose Declaring Idaho A ‘Christian State’
By Laura Zuckerman SALMON, Idaho, Feb 24 (Reuters) – Members of a county Republican Party in Idaho are to take up a measure on Tuesday evening that would declare the…
Why drafting Elizabeth Warren is a plus
I am not endorsing her as a candidate, at this point. But I am excited about the movement that is pushing her candidacy, unlike a whole bunch of Beltway types…
Presumed Heir of Indian Party Requests Leave of Absence
NEW DELHI — Rahul Gandhi, long expected to be the next leader of India’s beleaguered Congress Party, threw political commentators into fits of baffled speculation on Monday when party officials…
Party Bus That Hit, Dragged Efren Virgen More Than 200 Feet Located
Authorities say they believe they’ve found a party bus that dragged a man more than 200 feet in a weekend hit-and-run in a Los Angeles suburb. – Information from: KABC-TV,…
Homeland Security Funding Fight Over Immigration Poses Risks for Republicans
WASHINGTON — After promising an era of responsible governance and an end to federal shutdowns, congressional Republicans find themselves mired in an immigration fight that could cause funding for the…
Homeland Security Funding Fight Over Immigration Poses Risks for Republicans
WASHINGTON — After promising an era of responsible governance and an end to federal shutdowns, congressional Republicans find themselves mired in an immigration fight that could cause funding for the…
Stan Lee draws Spider-Man for a child with autism
That would be the same Stan Lee who co-created Spider-Man (as well as Iron Man, the Incredible Hulk, the X-Men and so many other Marvel characters). The Times story described…
2 British Lawmakers Deny Wrongdoing Amid Graft Allegations
LONDON — In a renewed debate about the probity of British lawmakers, two of the most senior members of Parliament, both former foreign secretaries, on Monday denied wrongdoing after being…
Chef Art Smith Hosts Mass Gay Wedding On Miami Beach
With a mix of elegance and irreverence, only celebrity chef Art Smith could round up his famous chef buddies, a sea of white orchids and a drag queen DJ to…
Lone Billionaire Hits Much, Much Higher Limit For Campaign Contributions
WASHINGTON — Ken Griffin, the hedge fund billionaire who once complained about the wealthiest Americans having “insufficient influence” in politics, has become the first — and so far only —…
Lone Billionaire Hits Much, Much Higher Limit For Campaign Contributions
WASHINGTON — Ken Griffin, the hedge fund billionaire who once complained about the wealthiest Americans having “insufficient influence” in politics, has become the first — and so far only —…
Lone Billionaire Hits Much, Much Higher Limit For Campaign Contributions
WASHINGTON — Ken Griffin, the hedge fund billionaire who once complained about the wealthiest Americans having “insufficient influence” in politics, has become the first — and so far only —…
Herzog ‘calling Netanyahu’s bluff’ on security
The head of Israel’s main opposition Thursday promised to reignite the peace process as Prime Minister, suggesting a resolution of the Arab-Israeli conflict would enable Israel to play a more…