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  • 10/05/2011

    1 in 3 Veterans Say Wars Not Worth Sacrifice

    One in three U.S. military veterans think the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan are not worth fighting, a new opinion poll reveals.

  • 10/04/2011

    Perry Defends Unpopular Immigration Policy

    Rick Perry got a chance to defend his controversial immigration policies at a campaign stop in New Hampshire Saturday. The audience at the forum this weekend was particularly upset over Perry’s Texas policy that gives in-state tuition to children of illegal immigrants. In fact, in the last GOP debate, Perry caused a stir when he lashed out in defense of his policies by basically calling his opponents heartless.

    Tags 2012 Race
  • 10/04/2011

    Bachmann's Campaign Coming to a Halt?

    It was just recently, on Aug. 13, that Congresswoman Michele Bachmann surprised many with her first place finish in the Iowa straw poll, propelling her to the front of the GOP presidential race. However, two months later it appears that the same state that paraded her to the front of the line may be causing her campaign to come to a screeching halt.

    Tags 2012 Race
  • 09/30/2011

    Perry Encounters Protests on Campaign Trail

    Texas Gov. Rick Perry wined and dined with Republican donors Thursday in Charlotte, N.C. However, the dinner wasn’t all smiles and giggles. The fundraiser, which was held at a Tex-Mex restaurant, also drew protesters who were angry about the GOP presidential frontrunner’s stance on immigration.

    Tags 2012 Race
  • 09/30/2011

    Chinese Bible Exhibition Opens in DC

    American Christians have the opportunity to learn more about the development of Chinese churches and society at a traveling exhibition in Washington, D.C.

  • 09/29/2011

    Cain Says Blacks Are 'Brainwashed' to Not Consider Conservative Standpoint

    GOP presidential candidate Herman Cain claims African-American voters have been "brainwashed" into supporting liberal politics, saying many of them have not been open to Republican views. Cain, the only black candidate in the race, made his comments in an interview Wednesday on CNN's "The Situation Room."

  • 09/29/2011

    Muslim Denied Access to Broward County GOP Committee

    A Muslim has been denied the privilege of joining the Broward County, Fla., GOP’s executive committee, McClatchy Newspapers reports.

  • 09/28/2011

    Florida Presses to Move GOP Primary Earlier

    Florida is causing a stir among the GOP as it appears ready to schedule its Republican primary on Jan. 31, which is earlier than the national party officials expected. This would set off a domino effect, making some states leapfrog Florida and move their primary date even closer, possibly in early January.

    Tags 2012 Race
  • 09/27/2011

    Heckler Calls Obama the Antichrist; Obama Proclaims 'Jesus Is Lord'

    President Obama was interrupted by a man shouting about Christianity as he was giving a speech for a fundraiser at the House of Blues. The man, later identified as David Serrano, was quickly dragged out of the room by security guards.

  • 09/27/2011

    Values Voters Want Pure Conservative, Says FRC Head

    Family Research Council President Tony Perkins urged Republican presidential hopefuls on Tuesday not to hold back their conservative passion. What values voters are looking for in a candidate is an affirmation of social conservative values.

    Tags 2012 Race
  • 09/26/2011

    Is Rick Perry's Campaign in Trouble?

    Texas Governor and GOP presidential candidate Rick Perry had a bad week last week and it ended with many political pundits seriously questioning his ability to win the Republican party’s nomination. After a lackluster debate last Thursday and losing the Florida straw poll over the weekend, it is evident that Perry’s once smooth-sailing campaign is hitting quite a few bumps.

    Tags 2012 Race
  • 09/26/2011

    American Hikers Recount Horror, Criticize US Policies

    After 781 days in an Iranian prison with no outside communication, two Americans were freed from captivity last week under a $1 million bail deal. After spending time with family in Oman, they are now back on U.S. soil and eager to speak out about their ordeal.

    Tags Politics
  • 09/23/2011

    Washington Headed for Government Shutdown Again?

    Washington continues to face another government shutdown after the Senate blocked a disaster-aid bill passed by the Republican-led House Friday. It is the latest battle in the yearlong partisan war over the increasing national deficit.

  • 09/23/2011

    Bill Clinton: Israel Not Interested in Peace Process

    Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is to blame for the failed peace process with the Palestinians, according to former U.S. President Bill Clinton. In a discussion with bloggers Thursday at the Clinton Global Initiative in New York, the former president lamented on past failures to achieve peace between the two countries and gave harsh criticism to the current prime minister.

  • 09/22/2011

    Obama Promotes Jobs Proposal in Boehner, McConnell's Backyard

    A broken-down bridge over the Ohio River has become a battleground for the economic and job growth discussions taking place in Washington.

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