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Video: A crash course in etiquette

Posted 07/31/2012

After Mitt Romney’s overseas trip, Rev. Al Sharpton says Mr. Romney could use a refresher course in manners. Rev. Al presents his etiquette tips to help him out. (PoliticsNation)

 

Video: Centrist Republicans frustrated by extreme GOP agenda

Posted 07/31/2012

At a time when many Americans are struggling to find work, the GOP continues to push an ideological agenda. Congressman Steve LaTourette of Ohio announced he will not seek another term after 18 years, in part because “people are more interested in fi…

 

Video: Check out the pipes on that bus!

Posted 07/31/2012

Rev. Al Sharpton takes a look at the lighter side of news in the PoliticsNation “Summer Break”, including a double-decker bus that puts in a tough workout. (PoliticsNation)

 

Video: Florida a central battleground in fight for voting rights

Posted 07/31/2012

Florida is among 19 states to pass restrictive voting laws since 2010. A former official has alleged that at a GOP meeting, “consultants and staff were talking about voter suppression and keeping blacks from voting”. What’s being done about the a…

 

Video: Reid ads to speculation over Romney’s tax returns

Posted 07/31/2012

In an interview with the Huffington Post, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid recounted a discussion he had with a Bain Capital investor who said Romney “didn’t pay any taxes for 10 years”. Democratic Strategist Bob Shrum and Nia-Malika Henderson o…

 

Video: House GOP to launch bill restricting abortion

Posted 07/31/2012

A bill that would ban abortion after 20 weeks in Washington, D.C. is being launched by House Republicans.  The GOP claims to prioritize job creation, yet they’ve pushed 14 anti-abortion measures.  Terry O’Neill, President of the National Organiza…

 

Funeral For Slain 4-Year-Old Lloyd Morgan Wednesday

Posted 07/31/2012

Four-year-old Lloyd Morgan (pictured) will be laid to rest on Wednesday following funeral services at a church in Harlem. Morgan was struck in the head…

 


Video: Medicare turns 47

Posted 07/30/2012

47 years ago, President Johnson signed Medicare into law, and the program has faced attacks ever since. Rep. Paul Ryan is pushing a budget that would turn Medicare into a voucher program, and force seniors to pay more for coverage. Mitt Romney supports…

 

Video: Sharpton: Gun violence out of control

Posted 07/30/2012

Rev. Al Sharpton looks at the growing problem of gun violence in the U.S., and shares the stories of young children who have been victims of gun violence. (PoliticsNation)

 

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