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The Guardian Oil spill politics may hurt both parties Politico The Republican reticence is a sign that the political danger over the oil spill cuts both ways, especially for a party that made “drill baby drill” a chant … Oil spill could engulf politics of offshore drilling Houston Chronicle Gulf Oil Spill Threatens Wildlife, Politics GlobalShift Oil Spill Politics Atlanta Journal Constitution (blog) Mother Jones

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The Guardian Oil spill politics may hurt both parties Politico The Republican reticence is a sign that the political danger over the oil spill cuts both ways, especially for a party that made “drill baby drill” a chant … Oil spill could engulf politics of offshore drilling Houston Chronicle Gulf Oil Spill Threatens Wildlife, Politics GlobalShift Oil Spill Politics Atlanta Journal Constitution (blog) Mother Jones

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Telegraph.co.uk When Is It Smart to Abandon Your Party? New York Times (blog) Does the Crist case suggest that independent candidates may become less of a side show in politics ? How robust might the independent vote be come this … Crist's move good politics , good for Florida Tampabay.com Exclusive: Rubio Reacts to Crist's Defection FOXNews Crist just might resurrect his Senate campaign Washington Post (blog) Juice (blog)

By Ira Stoll [ Learn more at Amazon.com ] From the Publisher In this stirring biography, Samuel Adams joins the first tier of founding fathers, a rank he has long deserved. With eloquence equal to that of Thomas Jefferson and Tom Paine, and with a passionate love of God, Adams helped ignite the flame of liberty and made sure it glowed even during the Revolution’s darkest hours. He was, as Jefferson later observed, “truly the man of the Revolution.” In a role that many Americans have not fully appreciated until now, Adams played a pivotal role in the events leading up to the bloody confrontation with the British. Believing that God had willed a free American nation, he was among the first patriot leaders to call for independence from England. He was ever the man of action: He saw the opportunity to stir things up after the Boston Massacre and helped plan and instigate the Boston Tea Party, though he did not actually participate in it. A fiery newspaper editor, he railed ceaselessly against “taxation without representation.” In a relentless blizzard of articles and speeches, Adams, a man of New England, argued the urgency of revolution. When the top British general in America, Thomas Gage, offered a general amnesty in June 1775 to all revolutionaries who would lay down their arms, he excepted only two men, John Hancock and Samuel Adams: These two were destined for the gallows. It was this pair, author Ira Stoll argues, whom the British were pursuing in their fateful march on Lexington and Concord. In the tradition of David McCullough’s John Adams, Joseph Ellis’s The Founding Brothers, and Walter Isaacson’s Benjamin Franklin, Ira Stoll’s Samuel Adams vividly re-creates a world of ideas and action, reminding us that none of these men of courage knew what we know today: that they would prevail and make history anew. The idea that especially inspired Adams was religious in nature: He believed that God had intervened on behalf of the United States and would do so as long asits citizens maintained civic virtue. “We shall never be abandoned by Heaven while we act worthy of its aid and protection,” Adams insisted. A central thesis of this biography is that religion in large part motivated the founding of America. A gifted young historian and newspaperman, Ira Stoll has written a gripping story about the man who was the revolution’s moral conscience. Sure to be discussed widely, this book reminds us who Samuel Adams was, why he has been slighted by history, and why he must be remembered. About the Author Ira Stoll was vice president and managing editor of The New York Sun, which he helped to found. He has been a consultant to the editorial page of The Wall Street Journal, an editor of the Jerusalem Post, managing editor and Washington correspondent of the Forward, editor of Smartertimes.com, and a reporter for the Los Angeles Times. He is a native of Massachusetts and a graduate of Harvard College. He lives in New York City.

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Sydney Morning Herald Nick Clegg: we have taken Labour's place in UK politics The Guardian Clegg insists that the tectonic plates of politics are shifting, and the choice has distilled down to a vote for his party or a Conservative party that will … Gordon Brown discovers a soundbite is a long time in politics National Gwyn: British politics enters era of TV and minorities Toronto Star Debates 'change course of politics ' GazetteLive Accountancy Age

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USA Today Keep Politics Out Of Baseball: Arizona Diamondbacks VS Chicago Cubs Bleacher Report What I will write about [from the heart] is the interference of politics in America's National Game from both sides of the controversial issue. … TWIPC: Protesters prove politics has no place in sports College News Arizona D'backs To Be Protested For “Supporting Republican Politics ” Mediaite.com Diamondbacks Facing More Than Just Opposing Teams Fanster.com (blog) all 568 news articles

The politics behind McDonnell's prayer policy Washington Post (blog) Republican McDonnell has decided to rescind a policy of the previous governor to make any public prayer at State Police functions nondemoninational. … and more

by Emily Swanson DailyKos.com (D) / Research 2000 4/26-29/10; 1,200 registered voters, 2.8% margin of error Mode: live telephone interviews ( Kos release ) National Favorable / Unfavorable Barack Obama: 55 / 42 ( chart ) Nancy Pelosi: 39 / 50 Harry Reid; 29 / 59 Mitch McConnell: 24 / 61 John Boehner: 22 / 58 Democratic Party: 41 / 53 Republican Party: 32 / 65 State of the Country 41% Right Direction, 56% Wrong Track ( chart )

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As President Obama vacationed in North Carolina this past weekend, concerned Americans decided to dedicate their time to freedom. The Post-Party Summits , hosted by American Majority , Smart Girl Politics and RedState , kicked off the first Summit in Pittsburgh, PA on April 23 rd . American Majority President Ned Ryun explained the idea behind the Post-Party Summits in a recent interview: “The Post-Parties are about moving from protesting to implementing, and that’s what was so exciting about Pittsburgh: these people came to learn, realizing that the next iteration of the tea party movement is organizing into a potent political force. And I believe that is the answer to bringing about the change needed in this country: the tea party and 9.12 movements organizing into privatized political infrastructure to advance the great principles of free enterprise, individual freedom, and limited government.” On Friday evening during the opening dinner, Erick Erickson of RedState gave a rousing speech regarding the next step for concerned Americans. The audience went wild when Erickson stated “The silent majority can no longer be silent.” The Summit training courses were designed to equip citizens with the tools to effectively participate in the electoral process. Classes include, Creative Leadership,Micro-targeting Precincts, Building Effective Coalitions, Running for Office, Media Coaching: TV and Radio, and a host of other classes designed to train Americans to become more involved in the community. Ryun described it as being: “A community organizer for Freedom” American Majority, RedState and Smart Girl Politics plan to train in Denver , CO., Jacksonville , FL., Indianapolis , IN., Boston , MA., Kansas City , MO. and Charlotte , NC. Pittsburgh’s summit attracted over 250 participants and the attention of the far left Daily Kos . As a instructor, this reporter witnessed reactions that ranged from the amazed to the energized at the Summit. Participants expressed an eagerness to get involved and seemed determined to take the information back to their friends and family. American Majority and several of the instructors provided materials and many took home extra for their friends or groups. Feedback from the Summit is evidence of how important the information was to the attendees. “This was fantastic. I feel like I just robbed you by only paying $50 for this.” “The whole workshop was BEYOND my expectations! I never expected the degree of excellence. The information was needed….I look forward to follow-ups to learn even more!” “This is great! No one should feel alone anymore. Hello world, the vocal majority is taking its rightful place!” “The social networking, wiki and blog workshops (were most helpful). They opened my eyes to the online world and how much we need to participate.” “I just came home from the Pittsburgh Post-Party Summit and to think I didn’t even know about your organization four days ago, wow! I am so glad that I followed my instincts and went. It was so informative and now I feel I have a support system in this revolution to get back our country. Thank you for all your efforts…..” Despite the negative media attention that attempts to paint these new activists as angry or dangerous, what the Post-Party Summit really represented was your neighbor next door, your aunt, your mom, everyday Americans who have decided to organizing is not a matter or left or right, it’s a matter of freedom.

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FOXNews Politics could alter Arizona sports landscape FOXNews Babbitt's successor Evan Mecham promptly rescinded the holiday, setting in motion a collision of politics and sports that would result in Arizona losing … and more