Gore Candidacy Fantasies Stir Talk During Iowa Swing
A discussion of Al Gore exploring a presidential bid surfaces as whispers and media chatter during a 1999 Des Moines Iowa State Fair visit. The piece blends commentary and humorous fantasies about supporters, with Carville’s quip cited to underscore persistent interest in a Gore run.
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al Gore
Des Moines
Iowa
Associated Press
Gore
Mike Feldman
Living off grid with solar power in the woods
Dennis Miller describes building a self sufficient home in Meigs County. He recounts moving from fossil fuel use to solar energy, upgrading from 60 to 600 watts, powering a refrigerator washing machine and lights, and living with kerosene lighting and a hand pump. He argues greener city life is possible with careful choices.
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Harbor Freight
Kasich Says GOP Is Not Conservative For Helping The Down
Governor John Kasich rebukes the Republican Party in New Hampshire remarks arguing that assisting the needy and offering chances to succeed does not violate conservative principles. He frames compassion as a core political value.
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Republican Party
John Kasich
New Hampshire
If Iran cheats on the nuclear deal debate roils U S politics
Critics say Barack Obama misjudged Iran by striking a deal they would ignore. They predict Tehran will cheat, delay inspections, and survive sanctions via a united front of Europe Russia and China. If violations occur the U S can escalate to sanctions or military action led by a Republican president.
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Sen
Tom Cotton
R-Ark
Iran
Marcoubio
International Atomic Energy Agency
Belfer Center For Science and International Affairs
Harvard
U.S
Europe
Russia
China
IAEA
European Union
UN Security Council
Security Council
White House
Hillary Clinton
Obama
Libya
Syria
Israel
Saudi Arabia
Obama summer playlist surprise words and omissions
Obama releases two Spotify playlists during a Martha's Vineyard break framed as hand created. The daytime list blends Dylan Marley Stones and Oasis style tracks while the evening set features Coltrane Sinatra and Otis Redding among others. The White House says the aim is to grow social media presence and connect with people.
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Martha’s Vineyard
Spotify
White House
Bob Dylan
Joni Mitchell
Rolling Stones
van Morrison
al Green
Harlem
Okkervil River
Austin
Tex
Aoife O'Donovan
Prince
Joe Biden
The
Temptations
Isley Brothers
Talib Kweli
Hi Tek
Bob Marley
Coldplay
Mala Rodriguez Wang Dang Doodle
Stevie Wonder
Sly & the Family Stone
Connie
Brandi Carlile
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