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Obama impersonator pulled offstage after making racial, gay jokes at GOP gathering — NEW ORLEANS — A President Obama impersonator was pulled off the stage Saturday at the Republican Leadership Conference, after telling a string of racially themed jokes about the president.
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‘Obama’ Stuns Crowd at Republican Event — NEW ORLEANS - The Republican Leadership Conference was interrupted on Saturday by a visit from an actor impersonating President Obama, who offered a mocking assessment of the Republican presidential candidates and joked about the real president's biracial heritage.
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Washington Monthly and National Review


Texas Leader Calls for Rightward Tilt — NEW ORLEANS — Gov. Rick Perry of Texas, the latest Republican to muse openly about exploring a Republican presidential candidacy, drew booming applause here on Saturday for not only assailing President Obama but also lecturing some members of his own party …
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The Moderate Voice, Washington Post and Prairie Weather


‘Obama’ pushes the limit at GOP leadership conference
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The Atlantic Online, The Politico and Don Surber

Perry wows at Republican conference amid 2012 buzz
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Ron Paul wins Republican Leadership Conf. straw poll; Jon Huntsman second
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Top of the Ticket, Hot Air, Outside the Beltway and Gawker


AP sources: Pakistanis tip off militants again — WASHINGTON - U.S. officials say Pakistan has apparently tipped off militants at two more bomb-building factories in its tribal areas, giving the terror suspects time to flee, after U.S. intelligence shared the locations with the Pakistani government.
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The Moderate Voice and FrumForum
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House panel proposes slapping restrictions on aid to Pakistan — House appropriators have proposed slapping new restrictions on the aid that Washington will send to Pakistan next year amid a chill in relations following the killing of Osama bin Laden. — A provision in the 2012 Pentagon …
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americanthinker.com and FrumForum


Clarence Clemons, Springsteen's Soulful Sideman, Dies at 69 — Clarence Clemons, the saxophonist in Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band, whose jovial onstage manner, soul-rooted style and brotherly relationship with Mr. Springsteen made him one of rock's most beloved sidemen, died Saturday at a hospital in Palm Beach, Fla. He was 69.
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Christians are more militant than Muslims, says Government's equalities boss — Muslims are integrating into British society better than many Christians, according to the head of the Government's equality watchdog. — Trevor Phillips, Chairman of the Equality and Human Rights Commission
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Jihad Watch, Outside the Beltway and Big Peace

Obama's Views on Gay Marriage ‘Evolving’ — WASHINGTON — Driving across the flatlands of Illinois with Barack Obama during the Senate race of 2004, Kevin Thompson sometimes found himself tutoring the candidate on gay rights. — Mr. Thompson, then a traveling aide, recalls long conversations …
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JustOneMinute, AMERICAblog Gay, Towleroad News #gay and Pam's House Blend

Breaking: GLAAD President Resigns — Jarrett Barrios, the president of GLAAD, has just sent the board of GLAAD his resignation letter. A statement will be going out from GLAAD tonight, but GLAAD confirmed in an email that Barrios did resign. This comes following the report earlier today …
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Gay group chief under pressure over AT&T issues
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The Bilerico Project, Lez Get Real, Poliglot, Washington Blade and Towleroad News #gay

Jon Stewart says press favors sensationalism — Comedian and “Daily Show” host Jon Stewart on Sunday defended the mainstream media against charges of liberal bias, but chided reporters for focusing on sensationalism and conflict. — “The bias of the mainstream media is towards sensationalism …
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Washington Monthly


Backlog of Cases Gives a Reprieve on Foreclosures — Millions of homeowners in distress are getting some unexpected breathing room — lots of it in some places. — In New York State, it would take lenders 62 years at their current pace, the longest time frame in the nation …
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The Big Picture and Calculated Risk


McCain blames some Arizona wildfires on illegal immigrants — (CNN) — U.S. Sen. John McCain is blaming illegal immigrants for starting some of the wildfires that have scorched hundreds of thousands of acres in Arizona. — “There is substantial evidence that some of these fires have been caused …
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The Reaction

Kicking the Eurocan — The reaction of European leaders and institutions to the Greek crisis is a sight to behold. Essentially, it boils down to the fact that default would be very inconvenient, both as a practical matter and in terms of prestige. Therefore default must not be considered a possibility …
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Jared Bernstein