Political Hay
Giuliani’s Gaffe
Philip Klein | 4.6.07
Rudy's comments in support of public financing for abortion not only complicate his efforts to woo social conservatives, but create the impression that he's simply “winging it.”
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As long as Nancy Pelosi and company control Congress, taxpayers should watch their wallets.
Rep. Ed Markey wants you to trade in your farm truck for a pair of oxen.
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60 Minutes proved again last night it prefers propaganda to reporting.
Congress hasn't asked for key documents from the Deputy Attorney General Office — once again letting DAG Paul McNulty off the hook.
An ex-Bushie's ideology puts principals over principles.
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