2011年2月27日星期日

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Yahoo! News: Elections


Ore. congressman explains mental health issues (AP)

Posted: 27 Feb 2011 04:57 PM PST

FILE - In this image provided by the Willamette Week newspaper, and taken Oct. 2, 2010 in Portland, Ore, U.S. Rep. David Wu is seen in a tiger costume. The Oregon congressman says that he accepted prescription drugs from a campaign contributor last October, around the time when members of his staff complained of his erratic behavior. On Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2011, Wu said on ABC's 'Good Morning America' that it was 'unprofessional and inappropriate' for him to send pictures of himself wearing a tiger costume to staff members. Wu said the photos were taken while he was 'joshing around' with his children in October just before Halloween. (AP Photo/Willamette Week)  MANDATORY CREDITAP - An Oregon congressman whose erratic behavior has recently prompted calls for his resignation said Sunday that some of his actions could be attributed to a reaction to a mental health drug.


GOP governors undermine Obama's agenda in states (AP)

Posted: 27 Feb 2011 04:54 PM PST

Florida Gov. Rick Scott, right, and Iowa Gov. Terry Brandstad take part in the Health and Human Services Committee meeting at the National Governors Association winter meeting in Washington, Sunday, Feb. 27, 2011. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)AP - Their ranks swollen after the last election, Republican governors from Florida to Alaska are undermining President Barack Obama's agenda at every turn ahead of the Democrat's 2012 re-election campaign.


AP sources: Gingrich closer to presidential run (AP)

Posted: 27 Feb 2011 04:54 PM PST

FILE - In a Feb. 10, 2011 file photo, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich addresses the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Washington. Republican officials say Gingrich intends to take a formal step in the next two weeks toward a run for the 2012 Republican presidential nomination.  The officials say an announcement is likely in the first half of March.  (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)AP - Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich intends to take a formal step toward entering the 2012 presidential race within the next two weeks, Republican officials said Sunday, after months spent traveling to important primary and caucus states.


Obama welcomes governors to White House (AP)

Posted: 27 Feb 2011 04:39 PM PST

AP - President Barack Obama says a black-tie White House dinner with the nation's governors is a bit like the Oscars: Everyone is dressed up and if someone speaks too long, the band will play him offstage.

Michelle Obama gets a Republican boost on obesity (AFP)

Posted: 27 Feb 2011 04:11 PM PST

Two Republican heavyweights came to the defense of First Lady Michelle Obama, pictured in January 2011, Sunday, breaking ranks with some of their party's top stars who have taken jabs at her campaign against obesity.(AFP/File/Jewel Samad)AFP - Two Republican heavyweights came to the defense of First Lady Michelle Obama Sunday, breaking ranks with some of their party's top stars who have taken jabs at her campaign against obesity.


White House condemns 'intimidation' by Iran (AP)

Posted: 27 Feb 2011 03:23 PM PST

Iranian riot-police clash with demonstrators in Tehran in 2010. The United States condemned the Iranian government Sunday for what it said was an organized campaign of intimidation and arrests of political figures, journalists and activists.(AFP/File/Atta Kenare)AP - The White House is condemning what it calls an "organized intimidation campaign" by the Iranian government against opposition leaders and other activists.


Ohio readies union bill vote, Indiana delay continues (Reuters)

Posted: 27 Feb 2011 03:20 PM PST

Reuters - A vote on an Ohio bill that would end collective bargaining rights for public employees could come as early as Wednesday, a state senator said on Sunday.

Ron Paul, Herman Cain win Tea Party poll to run against Obama (Reuters)

Posted: 27 Feb 2011 02:50 PM PST

Reuters - Rep. Ron Paul and Georgia businessman Herman Cain were conservative Tea Party activists' top picks to run against Barack Obama for president in 2012, leaving former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin in third place.

Media and Polling Bias and the Health Care Act (ContributorNetwork)

Posted: 27 Feb 2011 02:46 PM PST

ContributorNetwork - To date, five judges have ruled on the legality of the Affordable Health Care Law. By a 3-2 majority, the scales of justice are leaning toward upholding Obamacare as the law of the land, but in a country where we can barely get a plurality to agree that President of the United States is a citizen of the country, the media's interpretation of these court rulings may play a large part in how they are perceived by the voting public.

Wisconsin Democrats stay in Illinois, await compromise (Reuters)

Posted: 27 Feb 2011 02:39 PM PST

Reuters - Wisconsin's 14 state senate Democrats who left the state to prevent a vote on a bill that would limit collective bargaining for public workers had no plans to return on Sunday, a spokesman said.

US condemns Iran arrests, intimidation (AFP)

Posted: 27 Feb 2011 02:32 PM PST

Iranian riot-police clash with demonstrators in Tehran in 2010. The United States condemned the Iranian government Sunday for what it said was an organized campaign of intimidation and arrests of political figures, journalists and activists.(AFP/File/Atta Kenare)AFP - The United States condemned the Iranian government Sunday for what it said was an organized campaign of intimidation and arrests of political figures, journalists and activists.


Ga. Rep. Broun's Undignified Response To 'Who's Going to Shoot Obama?' (ContributorNetwork)

Posted: 27 Feb 2011 02:08 PM PST

ContributorNetwork - A firestorm of commentary has erupted from the news that an attendee of a recent town hall meeting in Georgia asked the shocking question: "Who's going to shoot Obama?" Although it has been suggested that the question was undoubtedly offered in jest, it must be pointed out that, jest or no, the inappropriateness of the remark is beyond doubt.

Obamacare and the Constitution: Face the Facts (ContributorNetwork)

Posted: 27 Feb 2011 02:08 PM PST

ContributorNetwork - COMMENTARY | Much of the debate surrounding the Affordable Health Care Law, known by its opponents as Obamacare, centers around its constitutionality. Five court rulings have resulted in three judges deciding it is in compliance with the Constitution, while two have stated it is unconstitutional. Even among judges, it seems, the answer is grounded more in one's political views than in one's legal expertise.

Mauritania's Demonstrators Counter Coup Leader History (ContributorNetwork)

Posted: 27 Feb 2011 01:42 PM PST

ContributorNetwork - Mauritania is seeing its first serious youth protests in the wake of successful citizen revolts in Egypt and Tunisia. A coastal but Saharan environment, the sparsely populated country has recently been through a junta and elections which put junta leader President Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz in power.

Tea party 2012 poll favors Ga.'s Cain, Texas' Paul (AP)

Posted: 27 Feb 2011 12:16 PM PST

AP - Tea party supporters voting in a straw poll at a national summit favor conservative Texas Rep. Ron Paul and Georgia radio host Herman Cain for president in 2012.

Tea party members vow to hold GOP accountable (AP)

Posted: 27 Feb 2011 11:30 AM PST

Supporters cheer on former Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty as he addresses the crowd during the Tea Party Patriots American Policy Summit at the Phoenix Convention Center on Saturday Feb. 26, 2011, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)AP - Antsy for results, tea party supporters gathered for a weekend strategy summit say they're intent on making sure the Republicans they helped return to power last fall live up to promises to dramatically change course in Washington.


Congress inches back from budget shutdown abyss (Reuters)

Posted: 27 Feb 2011 11:07 AM PST

Reuters - Playing for time to overcome a deep partisan impasse over the budget, senior lawmakers backed away on Sunday from a possible government shutdown.

French foreign minister quits over Tunisia gaffes (Reuters)

Posted: 27 Feb 2011 09:59 AM PST

Reuters - Michele Alliot-Marie resigned as French foreign minister Sunday following a series of gaffes over Tunisia which embarrassed President Nicolas Sarkozy and dragged his poor poll ratings even lower.

NJ gov compliments first lady's health efforts (AP)

Posted: 27 Feb 2011 09:34 AM PST

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie participates in the opening plenary session at the National Governors Association (NGA) winter meeting in Washington, Saturday, Feb. 26, 2011. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)AP - New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, who says he's struggled with a weight problem most of his life, thinks first lady Michelle Obama is doing well to speak in favor of healthy eating and exercise.


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