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SNL Does Detroit

2008-11-23T08:51:19Z

They really let Detroit have it tonight!
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Bank Eat Bank: Bailout Encourages Mergers

2008-11-23T08:51:26Z

With newfound bailout money in their wallets, big banks have been rushing to gobble up smaller ones. At the center of these mergers is the Treasury Department, led by Goldman Sachs alums Henry Paulson and Neel Kashkari. While neglecting struggling homeowners they have created major incentives for widespread bank consolidation, which could lead to a host of new problems. And, as members of Congress recently noted, Treasury officials seem to be making the rules up as they go.

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The Challenge Facing Obama

2008-11-21T12:54:44Z

Underscoring the challenge facing president-elect Barack Obama, 87% of Americans say they are dissatisfied with the way things are going in the United States and 77% consider issues related to the economy to be the most important problem facing the country.

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Many Republicans Want a More Conservative GOP

2008-11-23T08:54:09Z

A majority of Republicans (59%) say they want their party and its candidates to move in a more conservative direction.

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Americans Plan to Spend Less Than Ever This Christmas

2008-11-23T08:54:10Z

Americans expect to spend an average of $616 on Christmas gifts this year, far less than the $866 Americans predicted they would spend on gifts at the same time last year and a record low in Gallup polling history.

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Americans Torn on Support for Auto Bailout

2008-11-23T08:54:10Z

Almost half (49%) of Americans oppose the federal government giving major financial assistance to the big three U.S. automotive companies, but 47% say they would favor the move.

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Clinton in Cabinet Would Likely Please Base

2008-11-23T08:54:10Z

If President-elect Barack Obama finds a place for Hillary Clinton in his cabinet, it would likely resonate well with Democrats, 80% of whom have a favorable opinion of her.

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Most Expect Obama to Make Effort With Republicans

2008-11-23T08:54:10Z

Most Americans (80%) think that Barack Obama will make a sincere effort to work with the Republicans in Congress to find bipartisan solutions to the problems facing the country.

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Niall Ferguson: Don't Trust Democrats to Fix Economy

2008-11-23T08:54:54Z

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Harvard historian Niall Ferguson argues that Barack Obama's plans to increase income taxes for wealthy Americans could lead to an economic climate similar to the "stagflation" period of the 1970's.

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Professor and historian Niall Ferguson asks what the ramifications of the subprime crisis will be in the realm of grand strategy and politics.

Is this an historical turning point, marking a decisive shift in financial power from West to East? Or are rumours of the death of the dollar and the decline of American empire exaggerated? - Hoover Institution

Niall Ferguson, MA, D.Phil., is the Laurence A. Tisch Professor of History at Harvard University. He is a resident faculty member of the Minda de Gunzburg Center for European Studies. He is also a Senior Research Fellow of Jesus College, Oxford University, and a Senior Fellow of the Hoover Institution, Stanford University.

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Republicans Want Sarah Palin to Stay in Spotlight

2008-11-23T08:54:10Z

A majority of Republicans (76%) say they would like to see Sarah Palin be a major national political figure for many years to come, but only 45% of all Americans say the same.

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Americans Optimistic About What Obama Can Do

2008-11-23T08:54:10Z

More than 7 in 10 Americans think that the Obama administration will be able to improve conditions for minorities and the poor (80%), increase respect for the U.S. abroad (76%), and improve education (71%).

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Americans Have High Hopes for Next Four Years

2008-11-23T08:54:10Z

Nearly two-thirds of Americans (65%) think the country will be better off four years from now, a significantly higher percentage (46%) than said the same when President George W. Bush was about to take office in January 2001.

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Majority of Americans "Proud" Obama Elected President

2008-11-23T08:54:10Z

Sixty-seven percent of Americans say they would describe their reaction to Barack Obama being elected president as "proud" and the same number say optimistic.

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Obamas Winning Coalition

2008-11-23T08:54:10Z

The final pre-election Gallup Poll Daily tracking survey shows that Barack Obama enjoyed nearly total support from black Americans and a strong backing from young adults.

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Special Report: Shifting Views on the U.S. Economy

2008-11-23T08:54:10Z

A look at how Americans' opinions on the U.S. economy have changed since the start of this year.

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John McCain: Town Hall 10/10/08

2008-11-10T12:58:53Z

John McCain
Town Hall
Lakeville, MN 10/10/08

TRANSCRIPT:
QUESTIONER: Thank you. It is just a great privilege to have you here in Minnesota. For the past 15 days I made a commitment to Jesus that every day I pray for you that god [cheers] grant you, god grant you wisdom and direction to lead this nation. I'm really concerned that Sen. Obama, god forbid, if he gets elected, 20 and 25 years from now, my grandchildren will be asking their parents, and if I'm around, that what happened because he's going to lead this nation to socialism [cheers]. I, I believe the time has come and the bible tells us that you speak the truth and that sets you free. Time has come and there is a time for fighting, next week I suggest and I encourage you that you have to tell the nation and tell Sen. Obama, which he has has changed his position so many times, every other day he says something different than what he said the day before but you have to tell him and name, perhaps, a few names that two years ago you stood, in the senate, and suggested it. That Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac should be investigated [cheers] and Barney Frank and Sen. Dodd and Pelosi and the rest of their cronies, the stood in the way. You have to name them.

JOHN MCCAIN: Thank you.

QUESTIONER: Because he's challenging you. [cheers]

JOHN MCCAIN: Thank you. Can I just--[cheers continue] I'm a, I,

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Campaign Finance Not On the Radar of Americans

2008-11-23T08:54:10Z

Most Americans are unsure as to whether Barack Obama and John McCain chose to participate in the public financing system for their campaign, and the majority say it has no effect on how they view either of the candidates.

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Special Report: Americans' Shifting Views on the U.S. Econom

2008-11-20T15:42:33Z

A look at how Americans' opinions on the U.S. economy have changed since the start of this year.

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Obama vs. McCain: Key Indicators in the Final Days

2008-11-23T08:54:11Z

A snapshot of the key election indicators to watch going into the last weekend before Election Day.

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Sam Harris' FRIEND FRIDAY #40 The Legendary Diva, Liza Minnelli

2008-11-23T08:56:01Z

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Liza's At The Palace...!

LIZA MINNELLI In Concert

Liza Minnelli will bring her unmatchable magic to Broadway, when she stars in her new show Lizas At The Palace! opening Wednesday, December 3rd (6:30PM) at the Palace Theatre (Broadway & 47th Street) for a limited engagement through December 14th. The evening will feature an incomparable Minnelli songfest including many of her personal favorites and signature hits, followed by a dance-filled tribute to the groundbreaking late-1940s nightclub act of Minnelli's godmother, Kay Thompson. Gary Labriola will serve as Executive Producer.

Along with a twelve-man orchestra led by conductor/drummer Michael Berkowitz and pianist/musical supervisor Billy Stritch, Lizas At The Palace! will be highlighted with many of Lizas showstoppers such as Cabaret, Maybe This Time, and New York New York all written especially for her by the legendary Broadway song writing partnership of John Kander and Fred Ebb. For the first time onstage, Liza will pay an affectionate salute to her godmother, the late Kay Thompson who was a legendary performer (Think Pink! from Funny Face), author (Eloise at the Plaza) as well a gifted vocal arranger and Music Director/vocal coach at MGM Studios who worked with stars such as Judy Garland, Frank Sinatra and Lena Horne. Supported by a quartet of dynamic singer/dancers, Liza will perform musical hits (with the original vocal arrangements) from Thompson's act including such numbers as I Love a Violin, Clap Yo' Hands, Jubilee Time and Hello Hello---set to brand-new staging and choreography by Mr. Lewis. Accompanying her onstage will be Cortés Alexander, Jim Caruso, Tiger Martina and Johnny Rodgers.

Liza Minnelli was born in Los Angeles and made her screen debut as a toddler in the musical In the Good Old Summertime in 1949. One of the worlds best-loved entertainers, she won Tony awards for Flora, the Red Menace in 1965 and The Act in 1978, along with a third for Best Personal Achievement, resulting from her 1974 engagement at the Winter Garden Theatre. Nominated for an Academy Award® for The Sterile Cuckoo (1969), she won the best actress prize for her best-known film, Cabaret (1972), which also won her a Golden Globe Award and a BAFTA. She won an Emmy for Liza with a 'Z' (1972) and was also the recipient of a Grammy Legend Award in 1989, making her one of the few artists who have won entertainment's top six awards. Liza has also been the recipient of three David di Donatello Awards for The Sterile Cuckoo (1969), Cabaret (1972) and Lifetime Achievement (2002). Film credits include Charlie Bubbles (1968), Tell Me That You Love Me, Junie Moon (1970), Lucky Lady (1975), A Matter of Time (1976), New York, New York (1977), Arthur (1981) Stepping Out (1991), and The Oh In Ohio (2006). Liza recently attracted an entirely new generation of fans with her acclaimed turn as "Lucille 2" on the Emmy-winning Best Comedy Arrested Development, and for her appearance on the chart-topping album The Black Parade by My Chemical Romance.

Ron Lewis has been a staple on the Las Vegas scene for decades and last choreographed Liza in her Tony Award-winning performance in The Act on Broadway. Having worked on over 80 productions, Lewis has directed/choreographed shows for some of the biggest names in show business including Anne Margaret, Debbie Reynolds, Sammy Davis, Jr. and Paul Anka.

Lizas At The Palace! will play the following performance schedule at the Palace Theatre (Broadway & 47th Street) : Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday evenings at 8PM with matinees on Sundays at 3PM. Tickets prices range from $125 to $55. (Upon special request by Liza --- $25 first row seats will be made available at box office by daily lottery.)

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Sarah Palin: Rally 10/30/08

2008-10-31T12:57:39Z

Sarah Palin
Rally
Erie, PA 10/30/08

TRANSCRIPT:
SARAH PALIN: If you're thinking, though, that the Democrat majority in Congress will at least then be able to shore up the leadership gap for an untested Commander-in-Chief, think again. Because the other day, House Finance Committee Chairman, Barney Frank [crowd boos] said [...] that the Democrats intend to cut defense spending by 25 per cent [crowd boos] -- to gut the defense budget.

We're fighting two wars. We need a force strength in need of rebuilding, not in being gutted. And they think it's the perfect time to radically reduce defense spending. What are they thinking?

They even tie these cuts to projected savings from the forced withdrawal, that early surrender in Iraq that Barack Obama has talked about [crowd boos] -- I guess what we might call a retreat dividend is what they're talking about. It's the far left wing of the Democratic party, not mainstream thinking. [...] They're preparing to take over the entire federal government. And according to their own stated plans, the first thing to go will be one quarter of the United States defense budget. [crowd boos]

Now I don't know how many of you have a loved one [...] serving over there in Iraq or Afghanistan right now. Surely you know people who have served over there. Now I'm a Blue Star mom, which means I have a teenage son over in Iraq fighting right now [crowd cheers] and I met with a group of other Blue Star moms fairly recently. And we got to thinking about this. One of them suggested, after Barack Obama had supported cutting off funding for our young men and women -- America's finest, over there protecting our freedom, fighting the terrorists -- wanted to cut off funding for their rations and ammunitions and their equipment. And one of the Blue Star moms says, What are we supposed to do? Throw a bake sale? [crowd grumbles] What are they thinking?

John McCain and I, we have a better idea. Let's not retreat from wars that are almost won. And let's not gut the defense budget! [crowd cheers] Let's not gut the defense budget in a time of multiple conflicts and obvious dangers. This is a time when we need to grow our military. And let's not entrust all the powers of the federal government to a one-party rule of Obama, Pelosi and Reid! [crowd boos]

In 5 days, it's all gonna come down to a choice between 2 men [...] And you know, a man can be admirable in many ways and quite promising, and yet still not be quite ready for the most important and demanding job in the world. Rousing speeches can fill a stadium, but they cannot keep our country safe!

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Campaign Finance Not On the Radar of Americans

2008-11-20T15:42:25Z

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Race Tightens Slightly, But Early Voters Favor Obama

2008-11-23T08:54:11Z

In Gallup Poll Daily tracking, conducted Oct. 25-27, Barack Obama has a slight edge over John McCain among the traditional model of likely voters, 49% to 47%. But,among those who have already voted, Obama leads McCain 53% to 43%.

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After Long Campaign, Economy Matters Most

2008-11-23T08:54:11Z

A majority of Americans (55%) say the candidates' positions on the economy, more than any other issue, are extremely important in influencing their vote for president.

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Obama Has Big Edge in Expectations Game

2008-11-23T08:54:11Z

Regardless of which candidate they personally support, 7 out of 10 Americans (71%) think Barack Obama will win the U.S. presidential election.

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