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The Paterson Soap Opera Ends, It’s Senator Gillibrand

Fri, 23 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0800

3BlueDudes - Jan. 23 (Opinion) - Paterson’s soap opera included the elite clan of Cameo, the Kennedy’s, with Caroline Kennedy and her handlers promoting her shamelessly, yet, humorously. Kennedy was denied her chance because of reported tax problems, employee problems, etc…

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Opinion: Obama Moving Quickly in Foreign Affairs

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0800

3BlueDudes - Jan. 22 (News Analysis) - President Barack Obama is moving quickly to get a grip on US foreign policy concerns. President Obama will join newly confirmed Secretary of State Hillary Clinton today at the Department of State, where both will address Department employees.

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What should Bush and Cheney do now?

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0800

3BlueDudes - Jan. 21 (Poll) - * Should George W. Bush and Dick Cheney: * 1. Report to Gitmo for torture so we can learns lots of secret stuff they did? * 2. Apologize and hide under a rock the rest of their lives? * 3. Give lots of speeches to right wing groups?

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Obama interview with Robin Roberts of ABC

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0800

3BlueDudes - Jan. 21 (News Report) - Q Mr. President — sounds good, doesn’t it. THE PRESIDENT: You know, it’s got a certain ring to it. Q It was beautiful watching you dance with your wife, just one of the highlights of this long day. When you walked out and you saw the sea of humanity all the way back to Lincoln — what are you going to remember most?

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Obama’s inaugural speech

Tue, 20 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0800

3BlueDudes - Jan. 20 (News Report) - My fellow citizens: I stand here today humbled by the task before us, grateful for the trust you have bestowed, mindful of the sacrifices borne by our ancestors. I thank President Bush for his service to our nation, as well as the generosity and cooperation he has shown throughout this transition.

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Dems Looking Strong in Missouri

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0800

3BlueDudes - Jan. 14 (Poll) - With the retirement of Sen. Kit Bond in Missouri, the Democrats were handed an opportunity that not otherwise would have existed. An open US Senate seat in perhaps the tightest Battleground state in the United States

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Obama Staff: Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell — Not Yet

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0800

3BlueDudes - Jan. 14 (News Report) - Despite a report yesterday that an Obama Aide said the Clinton “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” military policy for gays will be axed by President-elect Barack Obama, today, incoming White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs denied there would be an immediate change in policy.

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Why Sarah Palin, Oh Why???

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0800

3BlueDudes - Jan. 13 (Opinion) - What Sarah won’t answer is, does she include in those pathetic liars the one that spread the rumors that Barack Obama was a Muslim, was the anti-Christ, was going to rape and pillage towns across America, and was a, ummm, terrorist? You know, those right wing bloggers that showed up at Palin rallies and made news for their extreme behavior. Is she talking about them too?

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Clinton Heads for Hearing Today

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0800

3BlueDudes - Jan. 13 (News Report) - Secretary of Sate -designate Hillary Clinton heads to familiar ground today, but in an unfamiliar role, that of a nominee awaiting confirmation.

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No Love from Megan McCain for Sarah Palin

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0800

3BlueDudes - Jan. 13 (News Report) - It seems of all the issues, stories, tales, whatever you one call it, from the 2008 Presidential election, John McCain’s daughter, Megan McCain, doesn’t want to comment on her views on Sarah Palin. Rightfully so. Probably the old adage fits well here, you have nothing nice to say, then don’t say anything. Unless you are 3BlueDudes.com, of course, because we had plenty of not so nice things to say.

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Retirements imperil Senate GOP

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0800

3BlueDudes - Jan. 13 (News Report) - We now have 4 Senate Republicans who have announced their intention not to run for re-election in 2010 — and President-elect Barack Obama hasn’t even taken the oath of office yet. Senator George Voinovich [Ohio], Senator Mel Martinez [Florida], Senator Kit Bond [Missouri] and Senator Sam Brownback [Kansas]

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Bush must be Besieged by Guilt

Mon, 12 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0800

3BlueDudes - Jan. 12 (News Report) - In President George W. Bush’s final press conference, he spent nearly an hour trying to defend his Administration from the conglomerate of failures during his, errr, Cheney’s, err, Rumsfield, err, well, we will leave it at HIS 8 years in office. And of course, we here at 3BD would feel like we were committing blogger malpractice if we did not respond.

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Another GOP Senator to Retire

Sun, 11 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0800

3BlueDudes - Jan. 11 (News Report) - Republican incumbent US Senators up for reelection in 2010 are dropping like flies, choosing to retire instead of stand for reelection. Furthermore, and more important for Democrats, the retirements are coming in critical key swing states.

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America Supports Obama Stimulus Plan

Sat, 10 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0800

3BlueDudes - Jan. 10 (News Report) - Gallup released a poll today showing the majority of Americans support President-elect Barack Obama’s $775 billion economic stimulus package. Furthermore, depending on what aspects of the plan are discussed, supports goes even higher.

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No Sarah Palin, it is you that is ‘very scary’

Fri, 09 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0800

3BlueDudes - Jan. 09 (Opinion) - Quite absurd!!! What about Barack Obama being called a terrorist? What about Barack Obama being called a muslim? What about Barack Obama being called the anti-Christ? You have room to complain? How? You actually inferred support for some of these extremely ridiculous falsehoods, and you expect sympathy?

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Another GOP Senator Retiring

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0800

3BlueDudes - Jan. 08 (News Report) - A huge swing state US Senator announced he will not seek reelection in 2010. Republican Senator Kit Bond announced he will not seek reelection.

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Obama Cabinet Confirmation Hearings Schedule

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0800

3BlueDudes - Jan. 07 (News Report) - The United States Senate Foreign Relations Committee, headed by new Chairman John Kerry, plans to waste no time getting to the Nation’s business. Next week, on the schedule, the Foreign Relations Committee will take up the nomination of Senator Hillary Clinton

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Obama creates Chief Performance Officer position

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0800

3BlueDudes - Jan. 07 (News Report) - President-elect Barack Obama named Nancy Killefer as Chief Performance Officer. Obama also announced that he intends to nominate Killefer as Deputy Director for Management at the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).

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Reid to Coleman: Quit you Loser!

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0800

3BlueDudes - Jan. 06 (News Report) - Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid agreed to not seat Dem. Al Franken, the certified winner in Minnesota, and I will defend Reid (really!) on that call, but Reid also called on Norm Coleman to concede and step aside.

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Jeb Bush Not to Run For Senate?

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0800

3BlueDudes - Jan. 06 (News Report) - The St. Petersburg Times is reporting that former Florida Governor Jeb Bush, brother of President George W. Bush, is leaning against a run for the United States Senate seat being vacated by Senator Mel Martinez, who announced he would not seek reelection. The announcement by Jeb Bush may come as early as next week.

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Obama to Meet with Leaders

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0800

3BlueDudes - Jan. 05 (News Report) - President-elect Barack Obama has arrived in Washington, DC, just 15 days out from his historic inauguration. The Obama have moved into Hay-Adams Hotel on a temporary basis as Obama,’s daughters begin school at their new location.

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The Midtermer Report

Tue, 30 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0800

3BlueDudes - Dec. 30 (News Report) - Colorado: Governor Bill Ritter promises his appointment to replace Ken Salazar (Obama nominee as Secretary of the Interior) will not be a drawn out process like New York. Colorado pundits think the appointment could come within days. Potential replacements are Cong. John Salazar

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Righties Love the Sarah Palin Calendar

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0800

3BlueDudes - Dec. 29 (News Report) - Righties Love the Sarah Palin Calendar

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Tax Cuts Still on Track

Sun, 28 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0800

3BlueDudes - Dec. 28 (News Report) - David Axelrod, Senior adviser and campaign manager to President-elect Barack Obama, said today that the ailing economy will not halt the effort by Obama to reduce taxes from the middle class, a key and critical campaign theme. According to Axelrod,

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Mr. President (Bush): You Won’t be Missed

Fri, 26 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0800

3BlueDudes - Dec. 26 (News Report) - Better off? Unless you in the 2% of the wealthiest Americans, you likely are not better off than you were 8 years ago. Feeling pretty good about your finances? Your home? Your job? Oh wait, but then again neither are the 2% anymore. Oh wait again, yes they are, we bailed them out!

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