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We've come a long way from 2008 when President Obama, about to embark on his first run for the Oval office, vigorously advocated for a "robust system of public financing for elections". Now the Washington Examiner is reporting that several national media outlets are preparing to run a blockbuster story detailing Obama's potentially criminal campaign fundraising practices. Also, the Obama campaign has apparently been working hard behind the scenes to ensure the story never sees the light of day. Sources report that a taxpayer watchdog group has recently concluded a nine month investigation into both presidential and congressional campaign fundraising...

As world leaders gather at the United Nations building in New York, one can expect the... expected. Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has a turn at the podium on Monday and wasted no time blasting Israel and saying the country would be "eliminated." Israeli representatives walked out of the speech, but what about the Americans? As reported by Reuters, "Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said on Monday Israel has no roots in the Middle East and would be 'eliminated,' ignoring a U.N. warning to avoid incendiary rhetoric ahead of the annual General Assembly session." Ahmadinejad also said he did not take seriously...