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Meghan McCain, daughter of U.S. Senator John McCain spoke at Indiana State University tonight. McCain shared her experience on the campaign trail with her father as well as where she sees the country going politically. One big goal of hers is to redefine republicanism."I have two theories. The first is in the next election Republicans will nominate a very extreme conservative. If that happens I think that the idea of a third party rising up could happen for the first time in history," McCain said.

Material mom Madonna has announced her support for Hillary Clinton in 2008 but with a disclaimer. The 47-year old pop star believes that the Democrats can't win. Madonna Endorsement Not Helpful According to a report from the UK she wants to see the former first lady throw her hat into the ring, but expressed doubts about her chances. Madonna reportedly said: "I don't think maybe now is her time, or the Democrat's time." With Madonna's support - she likely has that assessment correct. *** "Hillary Clinton should go for it, definitely," Madonna is quoted by Contact Music UK as saying....

Maggie Gyllenhaal is taking an online whipping for some comments on 9-11. The actress, whose post-9-11-themed feature, The Great New Wonderful, just debuted at New York's Tribeca Film Festival, said in an interview last week with Manhattan cable channel NY1 that the United States is "responsible in some way" for the attacks. "Because I think America has done reprehensible things and is responsible in some way and so I think the delicacy with which it's dealt allows that to sort of creep in," she said. The interview sparked outrage from some New York firefighters, along with the usual conservative bloggers...