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Much is being made about Sarah Palin’s rock star-like contract demands, as documented in a copy of her contract, which California students conveniently found in a dumpster. Since mindless, gullible Obamabot-like Palinbot’s turned this clueless vessel into a big star, I can’t begrudge her demands for First-Class airfare and unopened bottles of water. Who wants to drink water from “pre-opened” bottles? I wouldn’t. It’s the part of her contract that’s not getting attention, though, that should. Since the woman has trouble uttering complete sentences and answering even the most basic questions, like, “what magazines and newspapers do you read,” or...

Stabenow to become third-ranking Democrat in U.S. Senate 11/8/2004, 5:19 p.m. ET By DEE-ANN DURBIN The Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. Senate Democrats are planning to elect Michigan Sen. Debbie Stabenow to a leadership post next week, Stabenow said Monday. Stabenow said she has enough votes from her colleagues to become the caucus secretary, the third-ranking position among Senate Democrats. As secretary, Stabenow said she will help set the Democrats' agenda and be a more visible spokeswoman for the party. "I've worked hard and played a leadership role on prescription drugs and health care and I appreciate being recognized...

October 5, 2004 Thank you . . . . . for contacting me to express your disappointment with my recent vote regarding the assault weapons ban. I appreciate you taking the time to share your views with me. I share your support for Second Amendment rights. However, law enforcement agents across the state have made it clear to me that keeping guns such as uzis and semi-automatic machine guns off our streets will help make our communities safer. Organizations such as the Police Officers Association of Michigan, which represents over 10,000 law enforcement officers, have asked that the assault weapons...