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Schwarzenegger Sells Signed Cars for California

Staff / Truthdig Aug 27, 2009 Here's a, um, creative way to funnel some money into a broke state's coffers: Hold a California-themed garage sale, starring actor-turned-Gubernator Arnold Schwarzenegger. The governor has added a personal touch to some bigger-ticket items, such as automobiles, by signing them in an effort to clear out the state's storage sheds and bring in the cash. What's next, a Golden State bake sale? Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Palin Resuscitates Talking Points She Left Out in Alaska

Staff / Truthdig Sep 15, 2008 Missing from Republican VP hopeful Sarah Palin's speeches during her recent homecoming visit to Alaska were two talking points she had used in heavy rotation before, but they were back in her script once she returned to talk to "lower 48" audiences, which, as Fox News (!) points out, may not be familiar with the relevant back stories. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Obama: ?I Won?t Be Smiling?

Staff / Truthdig Apr 3, 2008 Here's one person in Pennsylvania Barack Obama doesn't want to shake hands with. After repeatedly refusing to pose for a photo, the candidate finally relented, but warned: "I won't be smiling." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

What’s This? Scooter McCain?

Andy Borowitz / Truthdig Aug 6, 2007 The satirist writes that, in what some political observers are calling an ominous sign for his cash-starved White House bid, Republican presidential hopeful Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., today posted his campaign bus, The Straight Talk Express, on the Internet auction site eBay. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Cell Phones Set to Dial For Dollars

Staff / Truthdig Apr 17, 2006 PayPal will now allow users to buy goods and exchange money using their cell phones. Sweet! It's been getting far too hard to blow money on impulse items in recent years. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )