Mitt Romney Says 9/11 is Not Day to Talk Politics, Then Talks Politics
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Presidential candidate, Mitt Romney addressed the National Guard Association Conference in Reno Nevada. Mitt Romney began the speech by thanking members of the National Guard Association for their service. Mr. Romney referred to the Guard's…
Right, Left or In-between? Famous Latinas and Their Politics
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As the countdown to the first Tuesday in November ticks on, many famous Latinas are making public their preferences for either Barack Obama or Mitt Romney. (Many more—wisely perhaps—are staying mum on the issue!). Here’s a look at…
"We don't have new jobs in America," Mitt Romney Claims
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Mitt Romney gave a surprisingly inaccurate response on Friday to President Barack Obama's speech at Thursday’s Democratic National Convention. Stating that he was just as disappointed with the speech as he was with Barack Obama's presidential…
They Did NOT Say That! Shocking Things Republicans Have Said About Women
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Poor Todd Akin. The Republican Senate candidate from Missouri stepped in a big pile of it in August, when he said in an interview that victims of “legitimate rape” rarely become pregnant, because “the female body has ways to try to shut…
Hasta la Vista, Cocaine Godmother Griselda Blanco
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Live by the sword, die by the sword, they say. But in this case, it was two bullets to the head that ended the life of Griselda Blanco, the notorious “Cocaine Godmother” who waged a brutal drug war on Miami’s streets during the 1970s…
Michelle Obama Addresses Women Columnists Before Big Speech
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In preparation for her speech tonight at the opening of the Democratic Convention in Charlotte, NC, First Lady Michelle Obama hosted a conference call this afternoon with news outlets aimed at women, under the initiative Obama for America…
Will the Michelle Obama - Mamiverse Chat Win the Latino Vote?
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First Lady Michelle Obama help a historic live chat with Latina moms, which I moderated in July, received rave reviews and still has the Latino community buzzing. The Latina moms who participated—Melanie Edwards, Yvette Marquez-Shrapnack,…
New Findings Trace Obama Ancestry to First African Slave
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United States President, Barack Obama is no stranger to the many ongoing debates surrounding his roots, a subject that has now taken yet another fascinating turn. As reported by The New York Times, a team of genealogists at Ancestry.com announced…
GOP Driving Away Latinos, Women and The All-Important Latina Mom
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Much has been written about the GOP’s huge hole with Latino voters and how that will prevent them from reaching the White House. In fact, a new poll of just Latino voters has no Republican presidential candidate polling above 14% against…