Citizen Huff - The New York Times

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"In February, The Huffington Post drew 3.7 million unique visitors, according to Nielsen Online, for the first time beating out The Drudge Report, the conservative tip sheet with which The Post is often compared. On Technorati, a blog search tool, The Huffington Post is the second-most-linked-to blog, behind only the technology site TechCrunch. As Roy Sekoff, the site’s editor, said, “We’ve always wanted to be part of the national conversation....

“Success on the Web is defined by spotting niches and serving them well,” said Micah L. Sifry, the editor of the blog TechPresident.com. “Will people go to The Huffington Post for great sports blogging? They’re certainly not going to go see what Arianna says about opening day,” he added."

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Carville Unloads: Richardson Misled, Promised He'd Back Hillary

Image from WikipediaCarville Unloads: Richardson Misled, Promised He'd Back Hillary
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"Long time Clinton backer James Carville charged on Thursday that, prior to endorsing Sen. Barack Obama, Bill Richardson promised several "very, very senior" Clinton supporters that he would back the New York Democrat.

Carville said the matter was "terribly mishandled" by Richardson and that the New Mexico governor owed Clinton supporters an apology."

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Obama: Clinton should keep running despite criticism - USATODAY.com

Image from WikipediaObama: Clinton should keep running despite criticism - USATODAY.com
Excerpt:
"Barack Obama refused Saturday to go along with other Democrats who are calling for Hillary Rodham Clinton to step away from the race for the Democratic presidential nomination.

"My attitude is Senator Clinton can run as long as she wants," Obama said.

Obama told reporters he did not agree with one of his supporters, Sen. Patrick Leahy, when he said earlier this week that Clinton cannot win the nomination and should therefore drop out. "I hadn't talked to Pat about it," Obama said."

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Bill Maher's Hillary Clinton Monologue: "Get Elected Or Lie Trying" - Video - Caution: Language

Image from WikipediaBill Maher's Hillary Clinton Monologue: "Get Elected Or Lie Trying" - Video - Caution: Language
"Watch Bill Maher's monologue about Hillary Clinton from the March 28th episode of "Real Time with Bill Maher""

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Sen. Clinton can't wait for upcoming film on the Rolling Stones

Image from WikipediaSen. Clinton can't wait for upcoming film on the Rolling Stones
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"Call her a Honky Tonk Woman: Hillary Rodham Clinton is a big fan of the Rolling Stones.

Speaking to reporters aboard her campaign plane Sunday morning, the Democratic presidential contender said she was eager to see "Shine a Light," the new documentary about the legendary rock band that was directed by Martin Scorsese and opens Friday.

Clinton said she attended her first Stones show as a high school senior in 1965, and has been a few times since. She praised Mick Jagger, the band's 64-year-old lead singer, and said she admired his work ethic."

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Al Gore Not Answer to Dem Divide - Rasmussen Poll

Source: WikipediaAl Gore Not Answer to Dem Divide
Excerpt:
"Some pundits have recently floated the possibility of Al Gore as a compromise nominee to end the Obama-Clinton struggle. However, when Rasmussen Reports asked Democratic Primary Voters about a three-way race including Gore, the former Vice President attracted less support than both Obama and Clinton. The national telephone survey of 423 Likely Democratic Primary Voters shows Obama attracting 42% support while Clinton earns 26% and Gore is the top choice for 23%."

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The Donald Wants Ashley Dupré! (For His New Reality Show)

Source: WikipediaDonald Trump Wants to Cast Ashley Dupre
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"An insider at Donald Trump’s newly announced My Fair Lady-style MTV reality show tells PEOPLE that infamous call girl Ashley Alexander Dupré has been asked to join the cast.

The still-untitled show, produced by Donald Trump Productions (and referred to in some press reports as “Lady or a Tramp”) was picked up by MTV for eight hour-long episodes. Based on a British show called Ladette to Lady, the show will take a group of 15 hard-partying young women and send them off to a boarding school environment where they’ll learn to become more ladylike."

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BREAKING: Dean wants closure by July 1

Source: WikipediaBREAKING: Dean wants closure by July 1
Excerpt:
"A potential game-changer from CBS News and "The Early Show." Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean says he wants superdelegates to make a decision by JULY 1 -- the most specific he has been in his effort to prod the party to decide between Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton before the Democratic National Convention in late August.

Harry Smith asked if after the nominating contests end with the South Dakota and Montana primaries on June 3, "Do you want the superdelegates to have some sort of vote immediately so that you'll know months in advance of the convention what the outcome is?”

Dean replied: “Well, I think the superdelegates have already been weighing in. I think that there's 800 of them and 450 of them have already said who they're for. I'd like the other 350 to say who they're at some point between now and the first of July so we don't have to take this into the convention.”"

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Bob Casey to endorse Obama, join bus tour

Source: ShutterstockBob Casey to endorse Obama, join bus tour
Excerpt:
"Pennsylvania Sen. Bob Casey plans to endorse Sen. Barack Obama for president today in Pittsburgh, sending a message both to the state's primary voters and to undecided superdelegates who might decide the close race for the Democratic presidential nomination.

Dan Pfeiffer, deputy communications director for the Obama campaign, confirmed that Casey would announce his support during a rally at the Soldiers and Sailors Military Museum and Memorial and that he would then set out with the Illinois senator on part of a six-day bus trip across the state.

The endorsement comes as something of a surprise. Casey, a deliberative and cautious politician, had been adamant about remaining neutral until after the April 22 primary. He had said he wanted to help unify the party after the intensifying fight between Obama and Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton."

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NY Post Exclusive on Spitzer 2nd Call Girl Ring - "AND THERE HE HO'S AGAIN 'WICKED' SPITZER LINKED TO BUSTY BUSTED MADAM'S BIZ"

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"Disgraced former Gov. Eliot Spitzer has been identified as a long-standing client of a second high-priced call-girl ring, The Post has learned.

The ex-governor regularly patronized Wicked Models, the Manhattan-based operation taken down Tuesday, according to financial documents and other evidence unearthed in a yearlong prostitution investigation, law-enforcement sources said.

PHOTOS: Alleged Madam Kristin Davis

PHOTOS: Hookers Made Famous by Eliot Spitzer"

Also:

SPITZER PATRONIZED BLONDE HOMETOWN HOOKER:

http://wonkette.com/372960/

and

Eliot Spitzer Held a Diversified Prostitute Portfolio

http://www.jossip.com/eliot-spitzer-held-a-diversified-prostitute-portfolio-20080327/

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Condoleezza Would Mull VP Job

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Rice considering VP run?»

Condoleezza Would Mull VP Job Excerpt: "Despite saying she wants to return to Stanford University, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice has let it be known in Republican circles that she would consider running for vice president if asked. One source told Newsmax that she expressed interest in the possibility when Rudy Giuliani was running for president. Another source said she has more recently let her interest be known discreetly within top Republican circles, presumably including John McCain’s camp. Fueling speculation that she would consider being on the ticket, Rice appeared for the first time this week at the so-called Wednesday meeting run by Grover Norquist, president of Americans for Tax Reform. Rice spoke for 20 minutes at the off-the-record meeting of conservative leaders, then took questions for 20 minutes."

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Ashley Put the Dupe in Dupre - TMZ Exclusive

Ashley Put the Dupe in Dupre - TMZ Exclusive
http://www.tmz.com/2008/03/27/ashley-dupre-forget-wild-the-b-h-lied/
Exclusive:
"You can clearly hear Ashley tell the GGW cameraman her name is Amber Arpaio and that she is over 18. Camera guy got a shot of her license (FAKE!!!) as proof."

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Bloomberg, Obama Meeting Fuels Endorsement Rumors

Bloomberg, Obama Meeting Fuels Endorsement Rumors
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"Mayor Michael Bloomberg will stand side by side with Democratic presidential hopeful Sen Barack Obama for the second time in four months Thursday. Bloomberg will introduce the Illinois senator at a speech on the economy at Cooper Union College.

They have spent time with each other in the past, but Bloomberg's latest appearance with Obama is fueling speculation about whether the mayor will officially endorse the presidential candidate."

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BREAKING: L.A. Times Admits Documents in Tupac/Sean Combs Story Were Fabricated

BREAKING: L.A. Times Admits Documents in Tupac/Sean Combs Story Were Fabricated
Excerpt:
"The story is here.

A Los Angeles Times story about a brutal 1994 attack on rap superstar Tupac Shakur was partially based on documents that appear to have been fabricated, the reporter and editor responsible for the story said Wednesday....

I think the paper needs to take a broader look at Philips’s work. I’ve had concerns in the past about his failure to disclose conflicts in stories he has written — for example, see here. But a quick apology may have the effect of sweeping any such investigation under the rug.

UPDATE: Here’s a little more detail on why the L.A. Times should dig deeper into Chuck Philips. This story should not be viewed in isolation. Let’s take a look at the bigger picture."

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Chelsea Clinton Startled by Monica Query

Chelsea Clinton Startled by Monica Query
Excerpt:
"Chelsea Clinton had a quick retort Tuesday when asked whether her mother's credibility had been hurt during the Monica Lewinsky scandal.

"Wow, you're the first person actually that's ever asked me that question in the, I don't know maybe, 70 college campuses I've now been to, and I do not think that is any of your business," Clinton said during a campaign visit for her mother, Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton."

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Obama related to Pitt, Clinton to Jolie

Obama related to Pitt, Clinton to Jolie
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"This could make for one odd family reunion: Barack Obama is a distant cousin of actor Brad Pitt, and Hillary Rodham Clinton is related to Pitt's girlfriend, Angelina Jolie."

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Airing of Spitzer Inquiry Is Sought - New York Times

Airing of Spitzer Inquiry Is Sought - New York Times
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/03/25/nyregion/25cnd-soares.html?_r=1&ex=1364184000&en=c1ab15ea0305380f&ei=5088&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss&oref=slogin

Excerpt:
"Gov. David A. Paterson has been asked by the Albany County district attorney, P. David Soares, to grant waivers that would allow a full airing of the district attorney’s findings in its latest investigation of former Gov. Eliot Spitzer’s administration.

The request was made in a letter sent by the district attorney to the governor on Monday and a response was requested by 5 p.m. today. This morning, Mr. Paterson’s office sent a letter to Attorney General Andrew M. Cuomo seeking a legal opinion."

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If Hillary and Barack Had A Baby

http://www.thefrisky.com/post/if_hillary_and_barack_had_a_baby/

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Justices Rule Against Bush on Death Penalty Case - New York Times

Justices Rule Against Bush on Death Penalty Case - New York Times
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"In a death-penalty case that has become an international issue, the Supreme Court declared on Tuesday that President Bush had no power to tell the State of Texas to reopen the case of a Mexican who has been condemned for murder and rape."

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"Dr Death" Kevorkian plans to run for Congress

"Dr Death" Kevorkian plans to run for Congress
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"Assisted suicide advocate Jack Kevorkian, known as "Doctor Death" for helping more than 100 people end their lives, said on Monday he will run for the U.S. Congress.

The 79-year-old pathologist announced his bid to run as an independent less than a year after being released from prison where he served eight years for second-degree murder.

"I have no ties, no fetters. I am free," Kevorkian told reporters, adding that he planned to run against the "tyranny" of the U.S. Supreme Court which he said has robbed Americans of their rights."

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NY Governor David Paterson Admits To Illegal Drug Use In The Past, Including Cocaine

Paterson Admits To Illegal Drug Use In The Past, Including Cocaine
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"In an exclusive interview on NY1's “Inside City Hall” Monday night, the state's new governor elaborated on recent revelations from his personal life and offered up some new ones, this time regarding illegal drug use.

In a one-on-one interview with political anchor Dominic Carter, David Paterson spoke candidly about his past, admitting to illegal drug use, but not since the late 70s.

Carter: Marijuana?

Paterson: Yes.

Carter: Cocaine?

Paterson: Yes.

Carter: You have used cocaine governor?

Paterson: I'd say I was about 22-23. I tried it a few times, yes."

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Mark Tomasik: Don’t discount Gore-led ticket

Mark Tomasik: Don’t discount Gore-led ticket
http://www.tcpalm.com/news/2008/mar/24/mark-tomasik-dont-discount-gore-led-ticket/

Excerpt:
"A compromise candidate could be someone such as former vice president Al Gore, Mahoney said last week during a meeting with this news organization’s editorial board.

If either Clinton or Obama suggested to a deadlocked convention a ticket of Gore-Clinton or Gore-Obama, the Democratic Party would accept it, Mahoney said.

Mahoney, who is one of the superdelegates who gets to cast a vote at the convention, hasn’t endorsed a candidate. He said he doesn’t intend to endorse anyone because “I don’t see it as my job as a district representative” to endorse a nominee for the presidential race."

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Roundup: Watch: Obama Girl Is Back, And She's Ready For That 3 AM Phone Call; No Carville Apology for Judas (Richardson) Remark; 14 More

Watch: Obama Girl Is Back, And She's Ready For That 3 AM Phone Call

No Carville Apology for Judas Remark

Bush Marks 4000 US Deaths in Iraq, Seeks `Victory' (Update1) - Bloomberg

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Craig does not file for reelection

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Edwards unlikely to endorse

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Roundup: Bhutto's Party Selects PM Choice; Richardson: 'I am very loyal to the Clintons'; Pope Calls for Peace; 16 More

Bhutto's Party Selects PM Choice

Clinton Touts Value of Big-State Victories

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At Least 42 Killed in Attacks Across Iraq

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In China, Tibet Crackdown Urged On

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Yahoo! denies posting web photos of Tibetan protesters

Yahoo! denies posting web photos of Tibetan protesters
http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20080322/tc_afp/chinaunresttibetrightsinternetyahoo_080322184035
Excerpt:
"US Internet giant Yahoo! denied Saturday posting on its websites pictures of 19 people wanted by the Chinese authorities for protesting in the Tibetan capital Lhasa.

"Contrary to media reports, Yahoo! Inc. is not displaying images on its web sites of individuals wanted by Chinese authorities in connection with the recent unrest in Tibet," it said in a statement sent to AFP in Paris.

"We are looking into this matter with Alibaba Group, the company that controls China Yahoo!," the company said."

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ELIOT'S SEXUAL HEALING - NY Post

ELIOT'S SEXUAL HEALING - NY Post
Excerpt:
"Former Gov. Eliot Spitzer has gone into therapy in the wake of the hooker scandal that swept him out of office, a Spitzer insider told The Post yesterday.

As part of the therapy, Spitzer will explore whether he has an addiction to sex, the source said."

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Stanford Law Professor Larry Lessig Bets ‘Wikipedia’ Approach Will Transform Congress

Stanford Law Professor Larry Lessig Bets ‘Wikipedia’ Approach Will Transform Congress
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"A prominent Stanford law professor on Thursday launched an ambitious project that aims to use collaborative software to harness the extraordinary levels of pent-up political energy and dissatisfaction that voters have shown over the past two years with their members of congress.

The Change Congress project's first mission is to diminish the influence of money in the legislative body by influencing the outcome of the 2008 election campaigns of 67 members of congress which are up for grabs. As the Change Congress project founder Larry Lessig noted in the project's launch Thursday afternoon, there haven't been so many seats open up for challenge in more than a decade."

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Twitter's political coming of age? - CNET: McCain suspends Internet communications operative

Twitter's political coming of age? - CNET: McCain suspends Internet communications operative
Excerpt:
"Now it turns out that John McCain's campaign has suspended one of its Internet communications operatives for spreading links to a video mashup smearing Barack Obama.

Soren Dayton had used his Twitter account to spread the news. His Twitter page has since vanished.

Pressed by a reporter from Politico, a former producer for "The Laura Ingraham Show" took responsibility for its creation, saying, "I'm trying to join the YouTube generation and have some fun.""

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China admits police fired at Tibetans in self-defence (Roundup)

China admits police fired at Tibetans in self-defence (Roundup)
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"Beijing - Chinese police said they shot protesters during violent Tibet-related unrest in the south-western province of Sichuan, the official news agency Xinhua reported Friday, in the first admission by government authorities that guns were used against Tibetan protesters.

Police opened fire in self-defence during unrest Sunday in the town of Aba, where members of China's Tibeta