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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 [...]

Why Liking Something on Facebook Isn't As Helpful As You Think

Emerald Catron — Wed, 01 May 2013 16:35:35 +0000

If you think you’re saving the world by liking a page on Facebook, UNICEF Sweden has got some news for you — you’re not. Liking a page is a great way to keep informed about a charity or cause, but unless it’s part of a specific campaign, it doesn’t actually do much good. This starving [...]

Shocking Video: Assassination Attempt Foiled By Jammed Gun

Tom Blunt — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 17:15:30 +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, [...]

Have We Avoided The Fiscal Cliff?- What You Need To Know About The Fiscal Cliff Deal

Davey Jones — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 12:17:16 +0000

Have we avoided the Fiscal Cliff? It looks like for now we have. Here's what you need to know about the new fiscal cliff deal to prepare yourself for 2013. We grabbed a few facts and changes. Are you affected by the Fiscal Cliff?

Mitt Romney Taps Rep. Paul Ryan As Vice Presidential Running Mate

Drew Weisholtz — Sat, 11 Aug 2012 12:11:54 +0000

Presumptive Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney has named Rep. Paul Ryan of Wisconsin his running mate. Shortly after informing supporters of the decision, the Romney-Ryan campaign called the duo “America’s comeback team.” The 42-year-old Ryan first entered Congress at the age of 28. Ryan, who has been in Congress for seven terms, serves as chairman [...]

Hank The Cat Running For United States Senate

Dave Wheeler — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 23:21:10 +0000

Are you looking for a purrrfect politician? Well you are now in luck. Hank the Cat is a refreshing candidate to today’s politics. He’s energetic, inspiring, and real. Unlike so many others, he wasn’t born with a “silver spoon” but rather earned his success and his name through hard work. By the way, he’s an actual cat.