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PICKET: NYT goes political on 9/11; points out cheers for Bush while Krugman attacks former president
9/11 is certainly not a day to want to turn things horribly political, but when presidents from different parties gather at Ground Zero, emotions will indeed emerge.
PICKET: Remembering 9/11: 'It is insanity all over this city'
Most people who were around on 9/11 can remember that day clearly. Here is my memory of that day as well as some interesting statistics that have followed since the September 11th attacks.
PICKET: Bush cites 'war on terror' phrase at 9/11 flight 93 ceremony
Along with Vice President Biden, former U.S. Presidents George W. Bush and Bill Clinton gathered at a ceremony to honor the 9/11 fallen in Shanksville, Pennsylvania.
PICKET: (video) Turner v. Weprin supporters...how New Yorkers get down to debating politics in the streets
New York's 9th Congressional District special election race between Republican businessman Bob Turner and Democratic Assemblyman David Weprin is the hot race to watch on Tuesday. A new Siena College poll has Mr. Turner leading Assemblyman Weprin by six points. The Democrats are in full panic mode at this point, and the Turner campaign is effectively counter-punching.
PICKET: What about Lynn Swann for U.S. Senator?; Santorum says: Consider it, Lynn
Lynn Swann, former Pittsburgh Steeler and '06 GOP candidate for Pennsylvania governor should take on Senator Bob Casey Jr., Pennsylvania Democrat, in 2012 and make the race more than competitive, if he so chooses.
PICKET: Credible 9/11 threat or not? DOJ's Holder gives mixed signals
A.G. Eric Holder told reporters on Wednesday there was no credible threat to the U.S. on 9/11 yet other reports today are saying otherwise.
PICKET: Siena Poll: NY GOP candidate leads by 6 points... Dem district since 1923
Republican candidate Bob Tuner who is running for New York's 9th Congressional District just received encouraging news from the Siena College District Poll.
UPDATED: Reaction to 'jobs' speech
TWT contributors react to Obama's speech.
PICKET: DCCC uses creepy 9/11 skyline and plane imagery in NY special election political hit piece
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee really stepped in it this time. In an attempt to make a political ad against Republican Bob Turner, who is running for former New York Democratic Rep. Anthony Weiner's old seat in the 9th Congressional District, the DCCC's choice of imagery and and timing comes off as more offensive to New Yorkers than anything else
PICKET: Perry and Romney have early zinger fest at GOP debate.
The GOP presidential debate at the Reagan library quickly became a zinger fest between former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney and Texas Governor Rick Perry.
PICKET: GOP presidential candidate debate primer
The fourth GOP presidential debate is tonight at the Reagan Library. Here are few things to keep in mind.
PICKET: NY Dem Assemblyman crosses party lines and endorses NY GOP candidate for Weiner's old seat
New York Assemblyman Dov Hikind (D-Brooklyn) crossed party lines on Wednesday to endorse Republican candidate Bob Turner for New York's 9th Congressional District seat over fellow Democrat Assemblyman Davd Weprin.
PICKET: Coulter takes on Palin's base
A raw nerve was struck among Sarah Palin supporters on Tuesday night when Ann Coulter, conservative author and columnist, did the unfathomable. She criticized former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin on Fox News. Joining Laura Ingraham, who was subbing for Bill O'Reilly on the O'Reilly Factor, Coulter compared Palin's supporters to those who follow President Obama blindly.
PICKET: Obama proclaims he's 'proud' of Jimmy Hoffa Jr. after teamster prez threatens tea party
Shortly before President Barack Obama spoke to the labor unions in Detroit, Jimmy Hoffa Jr. warmed up the audience and harshly attacked the Tea Party movement
PICKET: Palin attacks political polls:'for strippers and cross country skiers'
No presidential bid for the White House was made by former Governor Sarah Palin in Indianola, Iowa today. However, the former vice presidential candidate went after political opinion poll saying, “usually polls are for strippers and cross country skiers.”
