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Maybe Sarah Palin believes it’s a pit bull’s soul that will kill off polar bears?

4 comments September 12th, 2008

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If Palin’s a pit bull, is Obama a Labrador Retriever?

Add comment September 5th, 2008

Sarah Palin brilliantly delivered the question-and-answer that summed herself up: “What’s the difference between a hockey mom and a pit bull? Lipstick.”

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So, if Palin’s a pit bull, known for its hostility, what’s Obama? A Labrador Retriever, known for its affable and energetic nature and dependability? Or something else?

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Bristol, Trig and more: What’s up with Palin’s kids’ names?

6 comments September 4th, 2008

GOP VP nominee Sarah Palin’s kids’ names sure are unusual.

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This New York Daily News story tells all about ‘em: Track, because Sarah Palin is a runner; Trig, Norse for “true” or “strength”; Bristol for Bristol Bay where the family fishes.

She hasn’t explained the Willow and Piper names, but there’s a town in Alaska called Willow and Piper brings to mind the Piper Super Cub, a bush plane popular in her state, the story says.

What do you think Palin’s kids’ names say about her?
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Quick, you may have just minutes to spare

1 comment August 22nd, 2008

It’s finally here. The day Obama is to announce his vice presidential running mate.

Being a journalist, I work on deadline a lot. And of course, I value being among the first to know what’s happening. So I followed suit and just a few minutes ago I signed up to have Obama text me to tell me who’ll be his running mate.text.jpg

Quick, you may have just minutes to spare to be among the first to know. Text VP to 62262.

If you don’t, you may have to wait a whole minute or so before we get it online at rrstar.com.

Laugh your politics off here

Add comment July 16th, 2008

Obama’s no buffoon, so it’s hard for late-night TV hosts to poke fun at him, according to this New York Times story.

But this Jib Jab Election 2008 ‘movie’ skewers ‘em all. campaign.jpg


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