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		<title>Arnold Schwarzenegger Letter Tells it Like it is</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:34:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elizabeth Fairview</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Governator of California, Arnold Schwarzenegger, may have crossed political lines with a personal vendetta he has against an assemblyman. Earlier this month, Schwarzenegger showed up at a San Francisco Democratic Party fundraiser, where he was booed by Democrats who were angry about spending cuts. One attendee, Assemblyman Tom Ammiano, yelled “You lie!” at Schwarzenegger, [...]]]></description>
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<p>The Governator of California, <strong>Arnold Schwarzenegger</strong>, may have crossed political lines with a personal vendetta he has against an assemblyman. Earlier this month, Schwarzenegger showed up at a San Francisco Democratic Party fundraiser, where he was booed by Democrats who were angry about spending cuts. One attendee, Assemblyman <strong>Tom Ammiano</strong>, yelled “You lie!” at Schwarzenegger, then stormed out shouting expletives. Only four days later, Bill 1176 &#8211; a bill sponsored by Ammiano &#8211; wound up in front of the Govenator. Bill 1176 would have expanded the financing powers of the Port of San Francisco &#8211; a bill that probably would have passed if it hadn't been for Ammiano's little outburst. Thus, Arnie vetoed the bill, and sent the above letter.</p>
<p>We’re thiking Arnie may have been trying to send Ammiano a message however, Arnie’s people are saying that the letter contained no hidden meaning.</p>
<p>Ammiano said he was unaware of the hidden message until a publication, <em>Bay Guardian, </em>pointed it out.</p>
<p>“It was a little bit of shock and awe,” he said, adding: “I thought it was pretty funny.”</p>
<p>California is crumbling around Schwarzenegger and he is locked in his office for 12 hours, working tirelessly on this awesome letter.</p>
<p>“Stop knocking, Marriaahh! I have important work to do for Kaleefornia!!!”</p>
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		<title>Meghan McCain Twitters in Tank Top</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 15:29:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elizabeth Fairview</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Meghan McCain, the daughter of the former Republican presidential candidate who lost out to Barack Obama, recently tweeted that she would be staying in with some takeout while taking in the biography of Andy Warhol. She included a picture of herself (above) that showed off a little more than the Warhol bio. The picture had [...]]]></description>
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<strong>Meghan McCain</strong>, the daughter of the former Republican presidential candidate who lost out to <strong>Barack Obama</strong>, recently <a href="http://twitter.com/McCainBlogette/status/4875991241" target="_blank">tweeted</a> that she would be staying in with some takeout while taking in the biography of <strong>Andy Warhol</strong>. She included a picture of herself (above) that showed off a little more than the Warhol bio. The picture had her 60,000 followers, mostly conservatives, up in arms. Thus, a litany of responses blasting McCain ensued, leading McCain to tweet shortly after: "so I took a fun picture not thinking anything about what I was wearing but apparently anything other than a pantsuit and I am a slut."</p>
<p>"This is why I have been considering deleting my twitter account." She later added, "What once was fun now just seems like a vessel for harassment."</p>
<p>Other tweets included, "When I am alone in my apartment, I wear tank tops and sweat pants, I had no idea this makes me a slut, I can't even tell you how hurt I am."</p>
<p>Before turning in for the evening, Meghan tweeted, "ok I am getting the fuck off twitter, promise not to delete my account until I sleep on it, thank you for the nice words supporters."</p>
<p>She then tweeted a link to her latest article on <a href="http://www.thedailybeast.com/blogs-and-stories/2009-10-14/stop-the-fat-jokes/?cid=hp:blogunit1" target="_blank"><strong>The Daily Beast</strong></a>, which is a commentary on the negative press<strong> Jessica Simpson</strong> has earned from her weight gain.</p>
<p>However, by the next morning, the 24-year-old seemed to have a change of heart, tweeting, "I do want to apologize to anyone that was offended by my twitpic, I have clearly made a huge mistake and am sorry 2 those that are offended."</p>
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		<title>Massachusetts Senator Ted Kennedy Dies</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2009 15:44:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elizabeth Fairview</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The youngest of the Kennedy brothers, Edward Kennedy, has lost his battle with cancer. The 77-year-old Senator was suffering from a malignant glioma, a type of brain cancer that affects an average of 9,000 Americans yearly.
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The youngest of the Kennedy brothers, <strong>Edward Kennedy</strong>, has lost his battle with cancer. The 77-year-old Senator was suffering from a malignant glioma, a type of brain cancer that affects an average of 9,000 Americans yearly.</p>
<p>The Massachusetts Senator served nine times on the Senate and was the most senior member. He lost his bid for the presidency in 1980. As the runner-up in a two-man race for the Democratic nomination in 1980, his failed candidacy with a speech that had many spectators in tears at Madison Square Garden.</p>
<p>Here, Kennedy famously said: "For all those whose cares have been our concern, the work goes on, the    cause endures, the hope still lives and the dream shall never die."</p>
<p>In a statement to reporters, <strong>Barack Obama</strong>, who was vacationing on Martha's Vineyard, said Kennedy was one of the "most accomplished Americans" in history — and a man whose work in Congress helped give millions new opportunities. "Including myself," he added.</p>
<p>Edward is the last surviving son of America's glamorous political Kennedy clan. The youngest of four sons, Kennedy became the family patriarch after his three brothers were killed before their time.</p>
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		<title>Hoboken Mayor Peter Cammarano and 5 Rabbis Arrested</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2009 19:19:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elizabeth Fairview</dc:creator>
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Only in office for three weeks, but it looks like Cammarano will be brushing up his resume. (AP Images)
Only serving as Mayor of Hoboken for three weeks, Peter Cammarano and other highly ranked New Jersey politicians as well as five rabbis were nabbed by the feds for their involvement in an international money laundering scheme. [...]]]></description>
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<p><strong>Only in office for three weeks, but it looks like Cammarano will be brushing up his resume. (AP Images)</strong></p>
<p>Only serving as Mayor of Hoboken for three weeks, <strong>Peter Cammarano </strong>and other highly ranked New Jersey politicians as well as five rabbis were nabbed by the feds for their involvement in an international money laundering scheme. In total, 44 people were charged.</p>
<p>The scheme apparently operated between Brooklyn, Deal, N.J., and Israel that laundered millions via charities controlled by shady rabbis. For his part, Cammarano was charged with accepting $25,000 in bribes. Others taken down were Secaucus <strong>Mayor Denis Elwell</strong>, <strong>Jersey City Deputy Mayor Leona Baldini</strong>, <strong>Jersey City Council President Mariano Vega</strong> and two state assemblymen.<strong> Assemblyman L. Harvey Smith</strong> is charged with taking $15,000 in bribes in exchange for approving building permits and <strong>Assemblyman Daniel Van Pelt</strong> has also been charged for bribery.</p>
<p>They are all expected to be arraigned in U.S. District Court in Newark Thursday afternoon. Want to bet on scandal? Get all your <a href="http://sports.bodog.com/sports-betting/tv-film-movie-props.jsp" target="_blank"><strong>entertainment odds</strong></a> with Bodog today.</p>
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		<title>Val Kilmer Considers Run for Governor of New Mexico</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2009 07:26:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elizabeth Fairview</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Actor Val Kilmer attended the Huffington Post Pre-Inaugural Ball at the Newseum in late January. Fresh from the inspiration of Barack Obama’s inauguration, actor Val Kilmer has been reading the Terminator handbook &#8211; and his hoping to run for the office of governor of New Mexico.
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<p>Actor <strong>Val Kilmer </strong>attended the <em>Huffington Post</em> Pre-Inaugural Ball at the Newseum in late January. Fresh from the inspiration of <strong>Barack Obama</strong>’s inauguration, actor Val Kilmer has been reading the<em> Terminator </em>handbook &#8211; and his hoping to run for the office of governor of New Mexico.</p>
<p>"I’m just looking for ways to be contributive," Kilmer said in an interview at a local restaurant. "And if that ends up being where I can make a substantial contribution, then I’ll run."</p>
<p>New Mexico is due for a new governor in 2010, when Democrat <strong>Bill Richardson</strong>’s second term ends. This could spell trouble for Lt. Gov. <strong>Diane Denish</strong>, who has long had her eye on the gig. A movie star opponent might be tough for her.</p>
<p>Although Kilmer grew up in Los Angeles, he has lived in New Mexico for over twenty years.</p>
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		<title>Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich Impeached</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2009 20:36:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elizabeth Fairview</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Today, state legislators voted 114 to 1 to make Rod Blagojevich the first Illinois governor to be impeached for abuse of power.
The Senate trial is expected to take at least three weeks, and the final action will take place sometime in February. If Blagojevich is thrown out of office, Lt. Gov. Pat Quinn would take [...]]]></description>
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Today, state legislators voted 114 to 1 to make <strong>Rod Blagojevich </strong>the first Illinois governor to be impeached for abuse of power.</p>
<p>The Senate trial is expected to take at least three weeks, and the final action will take place sometime in February. If Blagojevich is thrown out of office, <strong>Lt. Gov. Pat Quinn </strong>would take his spot.</p>
<p>Blagojevich had sole power in choosing <strong>Barack Obama</strong>'s replacement in the U.S. Senate and was attempting to sell the seat to the highest bidder.</p>
<p>Reportedly, there are secret tape recordings of Blagojevich, which recorded him saying the Senate seat is "a fucking valuable thing. You just don't give it away. I've got this thing and it's fucking golden."</p>
<p>Blagojevich had named <strong>Roland Burris</strong> to take President-elect Barack Obama's place in the U.S. Senate, however the Illinois Supreme Court ruled that the appointment of Burris does not require the signature of the secretary of state who had previously refused to sign off on it.</p>
<p>"It's our duty to clean up the mess and stop the freak show that's become Illinois government," said Democratic Rep. <strong>Jack D. Franks</strong>.</p>
<p>Rep. <strong>Barbara Flynn Currie</strong>, the Chicago Democrat who headed the special committee, said the impeachment resolution shows, "a public servant who has betrayed his oath of office, who has betrayed the public trust, who is not fit to govern the state of Illinois."</p>
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		<title>Arnold Schwarzenegger Terminates Jobs</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2008 17:51:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laura Gosselin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Govenator of California is not a popular man today after he slashed thousands of part-time jobs and cut the pay of full-time workers. Over 10,000 part-time state workers lost their jobs and pending budget approval, 200,000 workers are facing pay cuts to the federal minimum wage of $6.55 an hour. Schwarzenegger also limited overtime [...]]]></description>
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<p>The Govenator of California is not a popular man today after he slashed thousands of part-time jobs and cut the pay of full-time workers. Over 10,000 part-time state workers lost their jobs and pending budget approval, 200,000 workers are facing pay cuts to the federal minimum wage of $6.55 an hour. Schwarzenegger also limited overtime and imposed a hiring freeze.</p>
<p>"Our state faces a looming cash crisis," Schwarzenegger said.</p>
<p>Democratic State Controller <strong>John Chiang</strong>, suggested that Schwarzenegger did not have the authority to make the cuts and said he would not cooperate.</p>
<p>At a Los Angeles news conference, Chiang said, "The state of California, the elected leadership, cannot put the important public servants of California in harm's way. We put people first, we make sure we protect their interests, and that's why I have to tell the governor, with all due respect, I am not going to comply with this order."</p>
<p>Schwarzenegger said he would file suit against the controller in court if it comes to that, but there is hope that a budget could be signed within days. However, if an agreement is made, it will have come too late for the 10,000 workers already laid off.</p>
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		<title>Rudy Giuliani&#039;s Son Sues Duke Golf Team Over Dismissal</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2008 21:18:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Andrew Giuliani, 22, is best known as the son of former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani.
But he's about to be known for much, much more.
According to various reports, Giuliani &#8211; a Duke University student and golf team member &#8211; is suing the school on the premise that his golf coach make false accusations about him [...]]]></description>
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<p>Andrew Giuliani, 22, is best known as the son of former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani.</p>
<p>But he's about to be known for much, much more.</p>
<p>According to various reports, Giuliani &#8211; a Duke University student and golf team member &#8211; is suing the school on the premise that his golf coach make false accusations about him to justify his dismissal from the team.</p>
<p>The coach &#8211; O.D. Vincent III &#8211; said Giuliani "flipped his putter a few feet to his golf bag" and drove fast while leaving a golf course parking lot, according to the lawsuit. Giuliani also was accused of playing a team football game harder than the other players liked and of being disrespectful to a trainer.</p>
<p>Wow.</p>
<p>In the grand scheme of golf, this story isn't much considering Giuliana was a fringe player on the team whose best performance was a tie for 36th at the Fighting Illini Invitational. But still, it's golf news&#8230;which means we can talk about golf betting! Visit the <a href="http://www.bodog.com/">Bodog Sportsbook</a> today for all your golf props and futures!</p>
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		<title>Dr. Kevorkian to Run for Congress</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 24 Mar 2008 23:36:45 +0000</pubDate>
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Dr. Jack Kevorkian is running for a Congressional seat in Michigan. (Courtesy Wikimedia)
Today, Dr. Jack Kevorkian announced his bid for a 9th District Congressional seat as an independent candidate, with the promise to only stay in office only two years if elected. His priority will be fighting for the right to die.
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<p><strong>Dr. Jack Kevorkian is running for a Congressional seat in Michigan. </strong>(Courtesy Wikimedia)</p>
<p>Today, <strong>Dr. Jack Kevorkian </strong>announced his bid for a 9th District Congressional seat as an independent candidate, with the promise to only stay in office only two years if elected. His priority will be fighting for the right to die.</p>
<p>"You can’t take my innate rights away from me without a fight,” he said.</p>
<p>Kevorkian takes credit for the assisted deaths of over 130 people from 1990 until 1998 and spent over eight years in prison.</p>
<p>Kervorkian's stance on the government is that it is a tyrannical institution: “You’ve been trained to obey it, not fight for it because the tyrant doesn’t like that,” he said.</p>
<p>His criminal history will not have an impact on his running. The only requirements to run for Congress are the 25-year-old age minimum and that the candidate holds residency in the state.</p>
<p>“This is the most important thing in my life right now,” he said. “If I get into the House, it’s not going to be a docile place.”</p>
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		<title>Poker Becomes Deciding Factor in New Mexico Election</title>
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New Mexico state law uses games of chance, including poker, to settle tied elections. (Bodog Beat Image)
According to New Mexico law, any tie in a local election must be decided by a game of chance and most recently that game was poker.
Earlier this week, Josie Richards and Michelle Dunlap found themselves neck and neck in [...]]]></description>
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<p><strong>New Mexico state law uses games of chance, including poker, to settle tied elections. </strong>(Bodog Beat Image)</p>
<p>According to New Mexico law, any tie in a local election must be decided by a game of chance and most recently that game was poker.</p>
<p>Earlier this week, <strong>Josie Richards</strong> and <strong>Michelle Dunlap</strong> found themselves neck and neck in the running for the office of Estancia Town Trustee and that's when the law kicked in and the pair picked 5-Card Stud poker to settle the election. Just one hand in which Richards outdrew her opponent with a pair of 9s. How quaint and Wild West-y.</p>
<p>Last year, another New Mexico election was decided by a card game, this time just a simple high-card draw. Prior to that Richards' sister ran for Mayor and ended that race with a tie and used <a title="poker" href="http://poker.bodog.com/" target="_blank">poker</a> for that decision-maker too. She lost.</p>
<p>Maybe the news story here isn't that poker has been used in politics to settle disputed elections for decades, but that New Mexico elections end in ties so often.</p>
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