Ketchikan 'bridge to nowhere' resurrected in GOP debate

February 23, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Officially known as the Tokyo Gate Bridge — providing a link from the capital to a landfill — it shows what actually happens when a government succeeds in spending $1.4 billion on a bridge to nowhere. Under construction since 2002, the Tokyo Gate

The “bridge” he proposed is to sell off parcel-by-parcel, year-after-year, Township owned historic pastoral farmland and other precious open space in already densely populated Northern Holmdel. Unfortunately, Mr. Impreveduto's bridge leads us nowhere.

"While I was fighting to save the Olympics, you were fighting to save the 'bridge to nowhere,' " he said, referring to the proposed crossing to a Southeast Alaska island that became a symbol of government profligacy. By MARK Z. BARABAK AND MAEVE RESTON

The “bridge” he proposed is to sell off parcel-by-parcel, year-after-year, Township owned historic pastoral farmland and other precious open space in already densely populated Northern Holmdel. Unfortunately, Mr. Impreveduto's bridge leads us nowhere.

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Republican debate: Romney fights to win against surging Santorum

February 23, 2012 by Leave a Comment

By David Espo AP Republican presidential candidates Rick Santorum, left, and Mitt Romney participate in a debate sponsored by CNN and the Republican Party of Arizona at the Mesa Arts Center on Feb. 22, 2012 in Mesa, Ariz.

Mitt Romney used Wednesday's Republican debate to go head-to-head with his leading challenger, Rick Santorum. By Associated Press / February 22, 2012 Republican debate showdown: Republican presidential candidates Rick Santorum (l.)

By David Espo AP Republican presidential candidates Rick Santorum, left, and Mitt Romney participate in a debate sponsored by CNN and the Republican Party of Arizona at the Mesa Arts Center on Feb. 22, 2012 in Mesa, Ariz.

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Vivus Weight-Loss Pill Qnexa Wins Backing of FDA Panel

February 23, 2012 by Leave a Comment

21 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration plans to take a second look at the weight loss pill Qnexa on Wednesday, after initially rejecting it because of concerns about heart problems and possible birth

The FDA rejected the drug under review, Qnexa, in 2010, amid safety concerns, and the drug's manufacturer is now presenting additional data to argue its case. But thousands of people here in central California, where Qnexa's inventor ran a weight-loss

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration plans to take a second look at the weight loss pill Qnexa on Wednesday, after initially rejecting it because of concerns a.

The FDA rejected the drug under review, Qnexa, in 2010, amid safety concerns, and the drug's manufacturer is now presenting additional data to argue its case. But thousands of people here in central California, where Qnexa's inventor ran a weight-loss

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Republican debate: Romney fights to win against surging Santorum

February 23, 2012 by Leave a Comment

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Times reporters take a closer look at some of the statements made by the Republican presidential candidates in Wednesday night's debate.

The three words to best capture Debate Number 20: Blah. Blah. Blah. Republican presidential candidates, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, left, and former House Speaker Newt Gingrich argue a point during a Republican presidential debate Wednesday,

i thought this was canceled because the GOP didnt want to take misleading questions? Is this the first official “flip-flop?” Rshill7. That is the Georgia debate at the beginning of March that was cancelled because Romney said

(TIME) – Consider it an awkward coincidence: The final Republican debate before the Super Tuesday primary is taking place in Arizona, at the epicenter of the national immigration debate. When the remaining four candidates take the stage on Wednesday

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Romney edges out Paul in Maine caucus contest

February 12, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Mitt Romney picked up a victory in the Maine caucuses Saturday to rounds of raucous applause, garnering 39% of the vote (2190 votes). Ron Paul finished second, with 36% (1996 votes). The Maine victory stems a state

WASHINGTON — The most important thing to know about the Republican caucuses in Maine that will report their results Saturday night is that turnout four years ago was extremely low. How low?

While Paul supporters concentrate on their considerable ground game, Romney breaks out the big guns. By Ryan O'Connor The "Porcupine Party Bus" has helped transport dozens of young NH Ron Paul supporters to and from Maine. Porcupine Party Bus FB Page

Washington, DC – In previous years Ron Paul supporters have dominated the annual Conservative Political Action Conference by gobbling up booth space and flooding the place with flyers. Paul's organization helped bring his supporters to CPAC in droves

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Republican Rick Santorum sets sights on Super Tuesday

February 8, 2012 by Leave a Comment

“Rick Santorum was a sitting senator who in re-election lost by 19 points, to my knowledge the most in the history of this country for a sitting senator to lose by 19 points. It's unheard of. Then he goes out and says oh 'okay' I just

Donald Trump attacked Rick Santorum and speculated on a future role in a Mitt Romney cabinet in an interview aired Wednesday morning on CNN but taped before Romney's three losses in Tuesday's contests. "Rick

What do Rick Santorum and Clint Eastwood have in common? Sorry, Rick, you haven't made it yet as an Eastwood-style make-my-day cultural icon. But in different ways, Santorum and Eastwood have demonstrated the limits of both an entirely negative slant

US presidential hopeful Rick Santorum has hailed his hat-trick of caucus and primary wins, saying his campaign now has crucial momentum – and more cash. In an interview with CNN, Mr Santorum said he had raised $250000 (£157000) in one night,

MCKINNEY, Texas — After breaking out this week as a surprise conservative standard-bearer in a trio of Republican primaries, Rick Santorum returned Wednesday to the role that helped him build a national reputation in the first place: uncompromising

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Rick Santorum wins Republican votes in Minnesota, Missouri and Colorado

February 8, 2012 by Leave a Comment

It's a conservative horse race. Love it. Santorum Gets Boost From Big Night Fox News RESULTS: Missouri | Minnesota | Colorado VIDEO: Santorum: 'Conservatism Alive and Well' VIDEO: Paul: 'We Did Very Well Tonight'

Rick Santorum was projected the winner of the Minnesota caucus on Tuesday night by NBC News. ABC News projected Ron Paul to finish in second place in the North Star State.

Rick Santorum has won Colorado, CNN reports. The announcement will send shockwaves across the political spectrum, as Romney, who was perceived to be the.

Rick Santorum was projected the winner of the Minnesota caucus on Tuesday night by NBC News. ABC News projected Ron Paul to finish in second place in the North Star State.

Click here Rick Santorum's strategy pays off in Colorado Published: February 8, 2012 2:59 AM By The Associated Press KRISTEN WYATT (Associated Press) (AP) — Colorado Republicans rewarded an insurgent religious conservative in presidential caucuses

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Romney Wins Nevada Caucuses

February 5, 2012 by Leave a Comment

As preliminary vote totals come in from Nevada caucus sites, the candidates have already turned their attention to elections in a trio of states — Colorado, Minnesota and Missouri. Maine is also holding municipal caucuses throughout the week that will

Handicapping the outcome of the caucus in Nevada.

Four presidential candidates are looking to score a win in Nevada's 2012 Republican caucus on Saturday. Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney is favored to win the contest; however, polling has been scarce in the Silver

Four presidential candidates are looking to score a win in Nevada's 2012 Republican caucus on Saturday. Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney is favored to win the contest; however, polling has been scarce in the Silver

The way the Nevada caucuses work, candidate speeches are given by loyal local supporters out to persuade their neighbors one last time before the vote begins. Sometimes the campaigns write up scripts to make sure the speakers hit the high points of

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Occupy DC: Police cut size of camp, stop short of clearing it

February 5, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Live Video app for Facebook by Ustream *Above is the Occupy DC live stream.

Live Video app for Facebook by Ustream *Above is the Occupy DC live stream.

6, 2012, Mike Golash, of Washington, a volunteer who staffs the "People's Library" for Occupy DC, (seen partially obscured) talks with Allister Nelson, 19, center, and Libby Addison, 18, both visiting from the College of William & Mary, in McPherson

WASHINGTON — U.S. Park Police officers, some on horseback and others in riot gear, surrounded the Occupy DC camp in McPherson Square with barricades before sunrise Saturday in an enforcement action that included

By Maggie Fazeli Fard Occupy DC eviction: Tensions are running high at McPherson Square this morning as the noon deadline to enforce a ban on overnight camping approaches. Our live blog is here. Body found in well identified: Police say the body found

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Gingrich's South Carolina Win Raises Stakes in Florida Race

January 22, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Gingrich's late momentum could be an important factor in the results from South Carolina.

22 (Bloomberg) — Newt Gingrich's victory in South Carolina's Republican presidential primary derails rival Mitt Romney's plans for quickly sealing the party's nomination, raising the stakes in the next contest in Florida. Gingrich won 40 percent of

Welcome to FiveThirtyEight's live blog of the South Carolina primary. Polls have closed, and we'll be bringing you data-driven observations as the results take shape.

The exit polls indicate that Newt Gingrich won among voters concerned with both electability and the economy.

The exit polls indicate that Newt Gingrich won among voters concerned with both electability and the economy.

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