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AUDIO: NAACP Alabama president supports Judge Herman Thomas
Alabama Circuit Court judge Herman Thomas has been under scrutiny since 2001 when charges surfaced that Mr. Thomas offered leniency on a case in exchange for sex from an inmate.
Local news blogging: Sen. Ensign controversy
Sen. John Ensign's ugly affair turned into a monster Friday after a New York Times article tied the senator's infidelity to major ethics violations on Capitol Hill.
Joke's on Letterman
David Letterman's live mea culpa about having sex with members of his staff was littered with jokes about himself and the extortion case that led to the arrest of a “48 Hours Mystery” producer.
Greening GI Joe: UPDATE
Last Friday, The Watercooler posted questions about congressional earmarks slated for green projects as part of the Defense Department budget.
Off the beaten path online: What about those Virginia military ballots?...
Today's Water Cooler lineup of off the beaten path online stories are: Virginia goes to court on military absentee ballots, President Obama and General McChrystal's meeting may not have been very cordial, Larry Sabato on upcoming races in Colorado, Pennsylvania, and Texas.
NY NAACP President calls NYC councilman 'little asian boy'
Reverend Al Sharpton's Birthday bash had an uncomfortable moment when New York chapter NAACP president Hazel Dukes spoke up about New York City Democrat councilman John Liu.
Video: SNL sketch goes after Obama for doing 'nothing'
Saturday Night Live had fun with President Obama last night. SNL actor Fred Armisen portrayed Barack Obama explaining how he has not accomplished anything during his time as president.
When Congress shuts out the people
Townhall meetings held in August revealed how truly out of touch many in Washington DC really are.
Pence: No plans for 2012 Oval Office run
Congressman Mike Pence (R-Ind.) has been doing some traveling to some strategic states these days which raised eyebrows over at Roll Call.
Video: CNN's Ed Henry says 'hope and change' didn't sell to IOC
CNN's Ed Henry's analysis seems to lay some of the blame for Chicago losing the Olympic bid on First Lady Michelle Obama's "highly personal" speech.
Biden: When I die I want to be reborn in Puerto Rico
Vice President Joe Biden reportedly told a group of Hispanic civil and political leaders at his official mansion in Washington DC last night that when he dies he wants to be reborn in Puerto Rico.
Local news blogging: Texas Gov. shake-up, cover-up
Texas Governor Rick Perry is defending allegations of a politically driven cover-up after he replaced the chairman of the Texas Forensic Science Commission.
Local news blogging: New Jersey guv debate
The first New Jersey Gubernatorial debate took place last night here's reaction:
Greening GI Joe
The Defense budget is allocating millions of dollars for green energy projects through congressional earmarks.
Off the beaten path online: Cass Sunstein's chilling internet 'rumor' busting advocacy...
Today's Water Cooler lineup of off the beaten path online stories are:Obama Requlatory Czar Cass Sunstein ideas to crack down on internet "rumors", Rep. Alan Grayson may have spoke too soon, and Ron Reagan jr. reminds us he does not have his dad's class either.
