Frankenpalin

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That Time Sarah Sanders and the ACLU Teamed Up for Voting Rights

Blake Paterson / ProPublica Aug 20, 2018 Although the Trump administration wants to restrict access to the ballot box, its chief spokesperson once sued to overturn a ban on student voting. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

The Endgame of 2016’s Anti-establishment Politics

Robert Reich / Truthdig Apr 26, 2016 Will Bernie Sanders’ supporters rally behind Hillary Clinton if she gets the nomination? Likewise, if Donald Trump is denied the Republican nomination, will his supporters back whoever gets the Republican nod? Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Every ‘SNL’ Video About Hillary Clinton You Ever Wanted to Watch, All in One Place (Videos)

Natasha Hakimi Zapata / Truthdig Apr 5, 2016 Take a look at how parodies of Hillary Clinton have evolved on "Saturday Night Live," from Amy Poehler's portrayal of the Democratic candidate during the 2008 primaries to Kate McKinnon's take on the current campaign season. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Fred Thompson, Former Senator and 2008 Presidential Hopeful, Dies at 73

Kasia Anderson / Truthdig Nov 2, 2015 Fred Thompson's political career spanned several decades and included some unique twists. The former Tennessee senator died in Nashville on Sunday. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Bill Ayers, Public Enemy

Sonali Kolhatkar / Truthdig Oct 18, 2013 I asked Ayers, the man many Americans know as the “unrepentant domestic terrorist,” to share his advice for young Americans today. He had three basic tenets. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

John McCain

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Ryan Backpedals on GM Plant Closure Remark (Video)

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Sep 5, 2012 The VP nominee claims he wasn't blaming President Obama during his Republican National Convention speech for a GM plant closure that happened while George W. Bush was still president. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Obama Highlights Romney’s Failure to Repudiate Trump

Staff / Truthdig May 29, 2012 President Obama's campaign is taking advantage of the fact that Mitt Romney seems unwilling to condemn Donald Trump for his take on the controversial birther conspiracy, releasing a new video highlighting the differences between how Romney and 2008 GOP presidential candidate John McCain handled personal attacks against Obama. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Deliberations to Begin in Edwards Trial

Staff / Truthdig May 18, 2012 Jurors in the corruption trial of former U.S. senator and presidential candidate John Edwards are expected to begin deliberations on Friday. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Picking Teams in Hollywood

Staff / Truthdig Mar 30, 2007 After Barack Obama's Oscar-week fundraising blitz last month, the '08 race has heated up for Democratic presidential candidates going a-courtin' in Hollywood. But the backing of celebrities can be a blessing and a curse, as George Clooney notes in Friday's L.A. Times, hinting that he will help Obama however he can -- even if that means "staying completely away from him." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )