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4-Year-Old Mayor Is the Cutest Politician You Will Ever See

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 14 May 2013 14:15:35 +0000

Experience isn’t always the most important qualification for a politician. Sometimes dimples work just fine. The mayor of teeny, tiny Dorset, Minnesota (population 22) is a four-year-old boy named Robert “Bobbie” Tufts. We don’t know if his senior advisor is Rubber Duckie or if he pledged naptime for all citizens, but Bobbie won the coveted [...]

Shocking Video: Assassination Attempt Foiled By Jammed Gun

Tom Blunt — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 23:27:30 +0000

An attempt on the life of a Bulgarian politician was miraculously averted yesterday when the would-be killer’s gun refused to fire. Turkish Party leader Ahmed Dogan had no time to think when a man rushed the stage and pushed a gun in his face, but the instant it became clear that the gun was faulty, [...]

Trillion Dollar Coin Poll

Ian Delap — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 20:14:00 +0000

A proposed solution to help with the debt ceiling. Do you think the Trillion Dollar Coin is a good idea?

The Trillion Dollar Coin… Coming To A Pocket Nowhere Near Yours

Ian Delap — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 19:28:38 +0000

A surprisingly serious proposal in the political world has been making headlines. Congress has been searching for a solution to the looming debt ceiling. The idea proposed would take care of the debt that has been accumulating. Say hello to the Trillion Dollar Coin! The idea is simple. Produce a pair of “Trillion Dollar Coins” [...]

South Carolina and Kentucky Ban Booze on Election Day

Jeremy Taylor — Sun, 04 Nov 2012 23:00:46 +0000

An election is the ultimate celebration of democracy. However if you live in South Carolina or Kentucky, booze probably isn’t going to be part of your November 6 revelry. That’s because the sale of alcohol is banned in these states on Election Day. Some are questioning the logic of the restriction. “The Election Day sales [...]

Are They Lying? Things To Watch For During A Presidential Debate

Tee Roy — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 13:56:01 +0000

Question: How can you tell if a politician is lying? Answer: Are their lips moving?

Romney or Obama, Who Won the First Debate? [POLL]

Jeff Easterling — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 04:06:50 +0000

Did you see the debate between President Obama, and Mitt Romney? Who would you say came out on top?

Newt Gingrich Wanted an Open Marriage?

Tom McCarthy — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 16:12:38 +0000

Newt Gingrich's second wife says the GOP presidential candidate asked her for an "open marriage" in which he could have both a wife and a mistress.

What Celebs Made President Obama's Wish List?

Jon Michaels — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 14:45:44 +0000

President Obama has a wish list of celebs he would like to support him in re-election campaign. Just who is on said list?There are 194 public figures included on the list according to the Tennessean of Nashville. The list was described as a “wish-list” of celebs who the president would like to support him in [...]

5 Celebrities-Turned-Politicians

Kirthana Ramisetti — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 19:00:46 +0000

Celebrities often look for a second act in their careers, including trading the glitz and glamour of Hollywood for the law and order of political office. Recently, ‘Survivor’ fan favorite Rupert Boneham announced he was interested in running for governor of Indiana, and Alec Baldwin reportedly considering a run for mayor of New York City.

While Ronald Reagan may be our most important celebrity-turned-politician, plenty of other famous folks, from movie icons to reality TV stars, have become public servants.