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Tea Partiers love the idea of Sarah Palin as president -- but what about the average American voter?
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Could Sarah Palin win in 2012?
Palin has all but thrown her hat in the ring for the White House race. But is she too polarizing for a national election?
GOP: Party of 'conspiracy mongers'?
A new poll of Republicans shows a party rife with extremist beliefs. But does it reflect reality?
Scott Brown for president?
As the GOP searches for a plausible 2012 frontrunner, eyes are turning towards the JFK-esque senator-elect Scott Brown
Tea Party ‘scam’: Is Palin in?
Just days away, the first national Tea Party Convention is collapsing under a cloud of scandal. Will star speaker, Sarah Palin, jump ship?
SOTU: Obama vs. Alito
After Justice Alito's shocking 'You lie!' moment, pundits are debating whether Alito—or Obama—crossed a line
Tim Tebow's Super Bowl ad scandal
Liberals are condemning CBS' decision to run a pro-life ad starring the quarterback during the broadcast. Should CBS rethink its play?
Can Obama save himself?
By bringing back his former campaign manager, David Plouffe, is the president admitting he's in deep trouble — and needs to start again?
Is Scott Brown 'creepy'?
While some applaud Glenn Beck for slamming the senator-elect over "Daughtergate," other conservatives are coming to Brown's defense
Glenn Beck vs. Scott Brown
The Fox News host calls Sen.-elect Brown a 'creep' who 'pimps' his daughters on national TV. Did he go too far?
Haiti coverage: 'Disaster porn'?
The U.N. says wall-to-wall media coverage of Haiti's earthquake has become too sensationalist — and is distorting the truth
What happened in Massachusetts?
The meaning of Republican Scott Brown's upset Senate victory in a liberal state that already has health reform
Is Obamacare really dead?
As Massachusetts victor Scott Brown threatens to derail health care reform, Democrats are scrambling to save it
The Massachusetts blame game
Who will Dems blame if Martha Coakley loses the high-stakes Senate election in Massachusetts? In a word: Everyone
Haiti: Is the U.S. doing enough?
The Obama administration is rushing to help, but meeting Haiti's needs after a devastating earthquake is a monumental task.
Why Massachusetts matters
A concise guide to Tuesday's controversial, high-anxiety race between Democrat Martha Coakley and Republican Scott Brown
Can Bill Clinton save Haiti?
Some say Clinton's powerful influence can salvage the earthquake-ravaged nation from absolute ruin — if it's not too late
Obama: More divisive than Bush?
President Obama has admitted he's failed to unite the country. Some wonder how polarizing he'll ultimately become
Does the media hate Christians?
Evangelicals are claiming persecution after Brit Hume's Tiger Woods remarks unleashed a storm of criticism. But who's persecuting whom?
Palin's Fox News gamble
How will Sarah Palin's new job as a Fox News commentator affect her chances to run for president in 2012?
Harry Reid's 'Negro' mess
The Senate Majority Leader has apologized for his inflammatory "Negro" remarks about Obama — but will his career survive?
