Political blogger be nimble, be quick
The post-now/move-on nature of blogging enables one to tap into a campaign's daily rhythm and be ready for the twists and turns.
Regardless of what I did for a living, I would have been following the presidential campaign -- obsessively. It's a deep-seated disorder, one that probably took root when the 1960 Kennedy-Nixon face-off unfolded before my 9-year-old eyes.
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'Hanging Palin' causes Halloween display uproar
A Halloween display showing a figure resembling Republican vice presidential pick Sarah Palin hanging by a noose has caused uproar in the Californian city of West Hollywood, leading to condemnation Monday from the local mayor.
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'Barack-o'-lanterns' light up Democrats' Halloween
US Democrats won't be frightened this Halloween -- not with "Barack-o'-lanterns" burning, as youthful Democrats are replacing the pumpkin's traditionally triangular eyes and crooked mouth with the likeness of Obama
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