Heavyset male politicians are considered by voters as “reliable, honest and even more inspiring” than thin male politicians. For females, thin politicians are viewed more favorably than full-figured.
“I suppose the end of human spaceflight does represent change, but it is certainly not the change I believe in,” U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby said.
South African President Jacob [...]

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Zurich already has an animal welfare attorney. If a referendum passes this March, the rest of Switzerland may also have lawyers for animals.
The constitution was recently changed to enshrine rights upon animals and even plants. Apparently, that was not enough to appease the Swiss people’s love of animals.
If passed the new law would require every canton [...]

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The Michigan State Supreme Court placed Detroit Judge Brenda Sanders on a 21-day suspension.
Sanders was suspended for running for mayor while still a judge. Michigan law forbids a judge from running for a non-judicial office.
Sanders pleaded to the court that she did not know it was against the law for her to run for mayor.
Besides [...]

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Rielle Hunter wants her sex tape with John Edwards back…before it gets released and goes viral on YouTube.
After Barack Obama finished a Q&A at the House GOP retreat in Baltimore, some Republicans stated that it was a mistake to have allowed cameras.
North Carolina Rep. Virginia Foxx, a strong critic of the President, Tweeted after the [...]

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Santa Clarita Councilman Bob Kellar called himself at a “proud racist” at a recent Tea Party rally. Kellar was referring to the immigration problems in the U.S. when he said, “If that’s what you think I am because I happen to believe in America, I’m a proud racist. You’re darn right I am.”
Once again.
“I happen [...]

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I’m not sure John Edwards can sink any lower. After fathering a child with his mistress while his cancer-stricken wife was left home, we now learn that Edwards pilfered his wife’s wallet during a family argument.
John Edwards took Elizabeth’s wallet with about $320 in cash, credit cards and her cell phone. Edwards appears to have [...]

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A study in Science magazine reports that conservatives scare more easily than liberals.
Newly elected Massachusetts Senator Scott Brown said that he can beat Barack Obama – at basketball.
Sweden will occupy Finland soon. Well, at least 35 hectares as Finland ceded the land to Sweden in a border adjustment from a meandering river.
A British MP said [...]

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It is hard to imagine Newburgh as the new, hot tourist destination, but its Mayor would like that.
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg has expressed his hope that the trial of 9/11 mastermind Khalid Shaikh Mohammed can be moved from New York City to a new location. Bloomberg’s opposition is that the trial will be [...]

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You have probably heard that CBS is allowing a pro-life ad featuring Tim Tebow during the Super Bowl. The argument, as shown in the MSNBC video below, is that it is all about free speech.
CBS recently changed its policy to allow “responsible” political ads.
However, another ad, showing two men kissing, is getting the run around by CBS. [...]

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The Republican National Committee is holding its winter meeting in Hawaii. No one can fault them for that. Who would not want to meet in Hawaii in January? They are probably putting in long hours of work too, but that does not lessen the humor of seeing RNC Chair Michael Steele in a Hawaiian shirt [...]

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