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Help! My Sister’s Voting for Romney!

So, my sister’s gone rogue. Back in 2008, I successfully managed to woo her away from the sway of her Republican-voting husband with the sweet […]

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“Seal Team November 6” Aims to Stare Down Voter Intimidation in Philadelphia

Call them “Seal Team November 6.” Special operations veterans, including former Navy Seals, Delta Force will be called back into action on Election Day to make […]

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VIDEO: Crying Toddler Is Sick of Barack Obama and Mitt Romney

With the election less than a week away, plenty of people have had enough with political coverage in the media. A four-year-old girl named Abigael […]

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Someone Wrote “ROMNEY” in the Sand for President Obama’s Jersey Flyover

On Wednesday afternoon, President Obama flew into Atlantic City International Airport to meet up with New Jersey Governor Chris Christie. They boarded a helicopter and […]

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Republicans Win Every November 6th Election

If you’re a witch or a baseball fan, you probably put a little more stock into superstition than the rest of America. In which case, […]

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These Drag Queens Want You to Vote

The folks at Philly Gay Calendar shared this video with us. We think it speaks for itself:

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Hurricane Sandy or “Karmageddon”?

I’m from Jersey. So, strangely enough, are a lot of my best friends from college. So it stands to reason that my Facebook news feed […]

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Clinton Uses Sandy to Take a Jab at Romney’s Stance on Climate Change

Former President Bill Clinton has already started politicking over Hurricane Sandy. Clinton spoke at a rally in Minnesota on Tuesday and took the opportunity to […]

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Corbett Plays Sandy Politics, Should Take Cue From Christie

A few hours ago, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie gave a 40-minute press briefing. He has a cold. He got two hours of sleep last […]

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5 Reasons Not to Vote for Obama (and 10 Reasons to Vote Against Romney)

Let me confess—or brag—that I am a Pan-African socialist, which means I support a unified and culturally conscious Africa that has an economic system that […]

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Romney: Gay Families Are Not Right

Video footage shows GOP presidential contender Mitt Romney criticizing LGBTY families and kids, saying he opposes amending birth certificates for same-sex parents.

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Connie Mack’s Great-Grandson Brings Brawling Philadelphia Sensibility to Florida Politics

Yes, it’s been more a few generations since the Philadelphia Athletics ruled this town’s sporting scene, a few generations since legendary manager Connie Mack made […]

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VIDEO: Joss Whedon Endorses Mitt Romney. For Zombie Reasons.

Joss Whedon—director of The Avengers, and creator of cult classics like Buffy the Vampire Slayer—offers the best endorsement of the 2012 campaign:

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Hurricane Sandy Could Alter Presidential Election Outcome

Yes, Hurricane Sandy could affect the Philadelphia Eagles’ game plan on Sunday, but it might have one other effect: It could swing the presidential election. […]

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Bob Casey Jr., Tom Smith Argue Obamacare in Senate Campaign Debate

Sen. Bob Casey Jr. and GOP challenger Tom Smith had their only debate of the campaign today, at ABC 6 studios in Philadelphia. (The debate […]