They weren’t easy to pick, but here are our favorite political moments of 2012.
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Being enthused is the new Calvin’s.
I literally have no words.
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The Most Unfortunate Juxtaposition at the Republican National Convention
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The Most Unfortunate Juxtaposition at the Republican National Convention
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An activist lies in front of a police line during a protest on the streets outside the Republican National Convention.
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An activist lies in front of a police line during a protest on the streets outside the Republican National Convention.
[REUTERS/Adrees Latif, August 27, 2012]
“People Magazine. Or as Mitt Romney calls it, Corporations Magazine.”
“You can chant down speakers, my friend, but it’s hard to Etch-A-Sketch the truth away.”
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Watch Live: Santorum Holding Press Conference at 2 PM EST (MSNBC)
The GOP presidential candidate is expected to announce he is suspending his campaign.
“This was a train wreck for the Obama administration…This law looks like it’s going to be struck down. I’m telling you, all of the predictions including mine that the justices would not have a problem with this law were wrong… if I had to bet today I would bet that this court is going to strike down the individual mandate.”
CNN’s Jeffrey Toobin on the way the wind seems to be blowing during the Supreme Court hearings. (via tpmmedia)
Why this might not be bad for Obama and his reelection bid.
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Day In 100 Seconds: CPAC Day Two
Looks like Rick Santorum Googled Santorum.
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Your pre-South Carolina news o’ the week. [@jeffzeleny]
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Your pre-South Carolina news o’ the week. [@jeffzeleny]
“Huntsman to formally drop out of race in an 11 am speech Monday in Myrtle Beach, where he will also endorse Romney.” - @jeffzeleny
Fed up with steady visits from GOP presidential hopefuls, a New Hampshire restaurant bans politicians. Colby’s Breakfast & Lunch in Portsmouth put up the sign “No Politicians No Exceptions” after customers complained that the candidates’ visits were disruptive.
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Fireworks light up the London skyline and Big Ben just after midnight Jan. 1, 2012, in London. Thousands of people lined the banks of the River Thames in central London to see in the New Year with a spectacular fireworks display.
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Jon Stewart’s take down of Newt Gingrich.
