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Congresswoman Hangs Up On Obama

politicalWinters — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 11:39:18 -0500

She wasn't being rude, but Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen hung up on Barack Obama and then on her chief of staff.

The congresswoman said she thought it was a joke being played by a radio station.

Let's Just Go Overboard And Rename Everything Obama

politicalWinters — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 11:09:21 -0500

We've had schools and streets renamed for the president-elect, so why not just go ahead and create "Barack Obama Day."

Yep, a small Alabama county has done just that.

About Those Obama $1 Coins

politicalWinters — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 12:15:58 -0500

Just so you know, those neat little $1 coins with Obama's picture on them aren't legal tender. Apparently, it's getting to the point where the U.S. Mint is having to issue press releases to that effect.

Let's Party

politicalWinters — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 12:10:40 -0500

Washington, D.C. is considering letting bars stay open 24/7 during Inauguration Week - Jan. 17-21.

Start planning the road trip now.

Mortal Sins

politicalWinters — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 09:14:31 -0500

According to at least one Roman Catholic priest, if you voted for Barack Obama you've committed a mortal sin and you'd better hit the confessional.

The Rev. Joseph Illo made the claim in letters to parishioners and during a Mass. His rationale? Obama supports abortion.

Bush Twins, Obama Girls Jump

politicalWinters — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 13:45:56 -0500

Despite how their fathers feel about each other, seems the two Bush twins, Jenna and Barbara, got along just fine with the Obama girls, Sasha and Malia.

Another Renaming

politicalWinters — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 11:16:37 -0500

First it was a New York school, now a South Florida town plans rename a street to "Barack Obama Avenue."

We probably need to start some contest to see what's the weirdest thing that gets renamed.

No Beets

politicalWinters — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 11:01:18 -0500

Now we know - President-elect Barack Obama will pass on the beets.

He joins other presidents who have their favorite food to dislike; for the first President Bush, it was broccoli.

The School Renaming Begins

politicalWinters — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 14:57:54 -0500

Quote: A New York school has been renamed in honor of President-elect Barack Obama.

Political Doodles

politicalWinters — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:15:32 -0500

Yes, they doodle - and you can check out Barack Obama's and Sarah Palin's "doodles" for yourself.