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SCOTUS screens prevent surprises
The Swampby David G. Savage A few weeks after President Nixon selected G. Harrold Carswell for the Supreme Court, the White House learned, via newspaper stories, that the Florida judge had given speeches endorsing racial segregation and had worked to keep......Tags: George W. Bush, North Carolina, Richard Nixon, Lawyers, FBI
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Oil spill: Criminal probe launched
The Swampby James Oliphant, Peter Nicholas and Nicole Santa Cruz Striking an increasingly aggressive posture as the Deepwater Horizon disaster enters its second month, the Obama administration said Tuesday it would launch a criminal investigation into the...Tags: U.S. Army, BP Plc, Mississippi, Environmental Politics, Endangered Species
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Obama's church hunt: Work in progress
The Swampby Peter Nicholas and Mark Silva The Obamas are in search of a church. Time magazine said today in an online article that the president and his family had found a new sanctuary: The Evergreen Chapel, at the Camp David......Tags: George W. Bush, Maryland, Baptist, Summits, Local Elections
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Nixon on Blacks, women and Jews
The Swampby Johanna Neuman reporting in from Top of the Ticket We have always wondered if Richard Nixon, who designed the Republican Party's infamous Southern Strategy, was motivated by racial distrust or sheer political ambition. You may recall that it was......Tags: United States, Parties and Movements, Richard Nixon, Christianity, Government
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Blueberry burgers?
Dining@LargeI love how blueberries and other tasty fruits get touted as much as broccoli these days for their health benefits. I'm with George H.W. Bush on broccoli. But berries? I can, and do, eat them by the bowlful. Of course,......Tags: Hamburgers, Foods and Beverages, Blueberries, Recipes, Lifestyle and Leisure
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Obama's honeymoon: Sixth month, still
The Swampby Mark Silva Despite a roughly 10-point decline in public job-approval since the high start of his presidency in January, President Barack Obama is "arguably'' still enjoying a "honeymoon'' with the American public, the Gallup Poll's historical review...Tags: George W. Bush, Richard Nixon, Family, Jimmy Carter, Gerald Ford
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Sotomayor blog: Deconstructing Sonia
The Swampby James Oliphant The opening statement prepared by Judge Sotomayor, with input, no doubt, from the White House attempted to achieve several things in a bid to solidfy support and defuse expected GOP attacks. Here's a breakdown 1) That she......Tags: Government, White House, Sports, National Government, Republican Party
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Sotomayor hearing: Her opening remarks
The SwampAs released by the White House: Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I also want to thank Senators Schumer and Gillibrand for that kind introduction. In recent weeks, I have had the privilege and pleasure of meeting 89 gracious Senators, including all......Tags: Court Administration, World War II (1939-1945), Constitutional Issues, Bill Clinton, Trials
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Sotomayor hearing live analysis: Day 3
The SwampSonia Sotomayor continues her testimony Wednesday before the Senate Judiciary Committee (Win McNamee/Getty Images) by James Oliphant We're back at Hart 216 for the third day of the Sotomayor Supreme Court hearings. Stay here for real time analysis during....Tags: Labor Legislation, Trials, Arts and Culture, Minority Groups, White House
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Jeb Bush: Immigration cannot be ignored
The Swampby Mark Silva Jeb Bush, the former governor of Florida, son of one president and brother of another, is attempting to forge a new consensus within the Republican Party on issues which might reengage the party with a disaffected voting......Tags: George W. Bush, Mexico, Career and Workplace, Jeb Bush, Regional Authority
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Dan Quayle: Obama's left-wing problem
The Swampby Mark Silva No hot potatoes here. One former Republican vice president may be giving the Obama administration a hard time lately, but another is offering a measured assessment of the new regime. Dan Quayle, former vice president of the......Tags: Dan Quayle, Dining and Drinking, Golf, Alcoholic Beverages, Dennis Ross
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Selling John McCain: Change agent?
The Swampby Mark Silva There are ways for Sen. John McCain to overcome his two greatest impediments in the presidential contest -- his age, and his association with President Bush -- writes Peter Brown, associate director of the Quinnipiac University Polling......Tags: George W. Bush, Political Candidates, Government, Peter Brown, White House
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