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Celebrities advise: DONT VOTE

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: October 1, 2008 · Comments (3)

With the presidential election now less than five weeks away, the kind folks in Tinseltown have gathered to beg everyone not to vote. That's right. Don't bother, they say. What's the point? Oh, wait. Silly us. After watching it a few times, we now see what people like Leonardo DiCaprio,... [Full Story]

Rating: 3.7/5 (3 votes cast)

Schoolhouse Rock - Election Collection!!!

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: September 18, 2008 · Comments (0)

Whether you want to help get your kids more interested in politics or just want to make your own election night more fun this is a must have for every house hold. On September 23rd Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment will release Schoolhouse Rock -Election Collection - Limited Edition.... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (2 votes cast)

Al Franken Running For Senator

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: September 10, 2008 · Comments (2)

Comedian Al Franken is running for a U.S. Senator seat in Minnesota after winning the Democratic nomination on Tuesday. The former Saturday Night Live star beat six opponents, taking 66 per cent of the public vote in the state's primary election. Franken will face current Republican Senator Norm Coleman... [Full Story]

Rating: 1/5 (4 votes cast)

Barack Obama and John McCain go for laughs

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: August 5, 2008 · Comments (0)

U.S. Presidential hopefuls Barack Obama and John McCain have recorded yet another round of controversial campaign adverts - for an upcoming comedy competition. The U.S. Senators will go head-to-head when they appear on an episode of hit TV show Last Comic Standing. The two candidates filmed separate spots for... [Full Story]

Rating: 0/5 (0 votes cast)

Jesse Ventura vs Al Franken in Senate Race

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: July 9, 2008 · Comments (3)

In an interview with NPR's David Welna that ran today former Gov. Jesse "The Body" Ventura, Ind-Minn., sounds like he may run for Senate, challenging incumbent Sen. Norm Coleman, R-Minn., whom Ventura defeated for governor in 1998, as well as Democratic nominee and former Saturday Night Live humorist Al... [Full Story]

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McCain Addresses Gay Marriage on Ellen

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: May 22, 2008 · Comments (1)

Republican John McCain addressed the issue of gay marriage on an upcoming espisode of The Ellen DeGeneres Show. The presdential wannabe says same-sex couples should only be allowed to enter into legal agreements for insurance and other purposes. But that's where he draws the line. Allowing gays and lesbians to... [Full Story]

Rating: 4.3/5 (3 votes cast)

Hillary Clinton to do Colbert Show

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: April 15, 2008 · Comments (0)

Hillary Clinton is hoping the "Colbert bump" will help propel her to victory in Pennsylvania. The Democratic presidential candidate will make her first appearance on Comedy Central's "The Colbert Report" on Thursday. Both Clinton and Colbert have come to Pennsylvania ahead of the state's hard-fought Democratic primary on April... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (2 votes cast)

Mellencamp Asks McCain to Stop Using Tunes

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: February 6, 2008 · Comments (3)

At some recent John McCain campaign rallies, John Mellencamp's "Our Country" and "Pink Houses" have been booming out over the speakers. Uplifting heartland rock must have seemed like a smart pick, but there's just one problem: Mellencamp is an ardent Democrat. And, until recently, he supported John Edwards -... [Full Story]

Rating: 0/5 (0 votes cast)

'The Onion' Editor heading to 'Move-On.org'

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: January 11, 2008 · Comments (1)

Lots of people on the right think that the liberal group MoveOn.org is a joke. Well, now they'll have a bit more ammo in their argument. The powerful liberal activist group has wooed Peter Koechley away from the satirical newspaper The Onion, where he was managing editor. In an... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (1 votes cast)

If We REALLY Rocked the Vote

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: January 8, 2008 · Comments (0)

Rock.com asked it's readers to vote for the musician they would like to see running the Oval Office and the results are in. "We wanted to raise awareness about the upcoming elections, but still have some fun doing it," said Chief Executive Officer Steve Newman. "Some of the candidates... [Full Story]

Rating: 3/5 (1 votes cast)

Radar Magazine's Controversial Cover

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: October 10, 2007 · Comments (2)

As the 2008 race for the White House kicks off, Radar's politics issue gets personal ... oh and creepy... with the top candidates. Read it. ... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (5 votes cast)

Hillary Clinton Sopranos Parody

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: June 20, 2007 · Comments (0)

How is it my mother saw this before me? I got to start watching The View. It seems the Clintons had a little fun at the finale episode of The Soprano's in their now airing campaign ad announcing the end of her "choose my campaign song" contest. Youtube. ... [Full Story]

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Cincy Refuses to Hazard a Dukes Appearance

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: March 20, 2007 · Comments (1)

Former Georgia Congressman Ben Jones, who played mechanic Cooter on the Dukes of Hazzard TV series, is up in arms over a decision by the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra to cancel an upcoming appearance by two of his onetime costars. The Ohio orchestra had scheduled a July 14 concert featuring... [Full Story]

Rating: 0/5 (0 votes cast)

Political video smackdown

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: March 19, 2007 · Comments (1)

'Hillary 1984': Unauthorized Internet ad for Obama converts Apple Computer's '84 Super Bowl spot into a generational howl against Clinton's presidential bid. The compelling "Hillary 1984" video recently introduced on YouTube represents "a new era, a new wave of politics ... because it's not about Obama," said Peter Leyden,... [Full Story]

Rating: 0/5 (0 votes cast)

MCCAIN ANNOUNCES ON LETTERMAN!

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: March 1, 2007 · Comments (0)

Sen. John McCain (R., AZ) announced that he will be a candidate for President of the United States in 2008 during tonight's taping of the LATE SHOW with DAVID LETTERMAN. The interview will be broadcast Wednesday, Feb. 28 (11:35 PM-12:37 AM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. "The last... [Full Story]

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Hillary Abandoned by Hollywood Pals?

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: February 21, 2007 · Comments (1)

Ouch... that stings... NOT everyone was psyched for last night's highly anticipated fund-raiser for Barack Obama, held by DreamWorks founders David Geffen, Steven Spielberg and Jeffrey Katzenberg. A source with close knowledge of the event said Obama's fellow front-runner for the Democratic presidential nomination, Sen. Hillary Clinton, was furious... [Full Story]

Rating: 0/5 (0 votes cast)

Democratic Hopefulls Pick Campaign Songs

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: February 5, 2007 · Comments (0)

Nikki Finke reports the presidential candidates who addressed the Democratic National Committee's winter meeting Friday got to choose their tunes. Some candidates requested two songs, one that blared as they approached the stage and another that played as they left the podium. The selections: John Edwards: "This Is Our... [Full Story]

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