Politics
Congress Has a New Ratings Guide….Put Out by Poker Community
The Poker Players Alliance (PPA), the leading poker grassroots advocacy group with more than one million members nationwide, today announced the creation of the PPA Congressional Ratings Guide, ava
Sarah Palin to Appear on SNL With Tina Fey
Tina Fey has played Sarah Palin to perfection and now it's time she met her match....well sort of.
Sarah Palin Abused Her Power: Did Not Break Any Law
Republican vice presidential running mate Sarah Palin may have abused her power as Governor of Alaska in having someone's employment terminator, but she did not break any law according to findings
Report: McCain Exploded With Rage During Gambling Outing
Writing for the Daily Beast, Michael Kinsley relays a disturbing story about John McCain from Jeff Dearth, former publisher of the New Republic, when Dearth and McCain attended a magazine industry
Barack Obama at All Time High to Win 2008 Presidential Election
The folks at BetUS.com have made Democratic nominee, Barack Obama, a -350 favorite to become the next President of the United States ahead of Tuesday night's Presidential debate.
A Sarah Palin Inspired Porn? Hustler Explains Nailin’ Paylin
You knew it was coming sooner or later. Republican running mate and Alaska Governor, Sarah Palin, has been described as everything from a M.I.L.F.
At least the Wooden Arrow “Bailout” Was Bi-Partisan
The final Bailout plan to save Wall Street - and perhaps the nation - included a substantial amount of fat.
Obama’s Value Diminishes Slightly Following VP Debate
How did the prediction markets react to Thursday night's highly anticipated Vice Presidential debate?
Sarah Palin Will Help Obama’s Numbers After Debate Says Prediction Market
Barack Obama's Intrade value will increase more than John McCain's following the VP debate by 64 percent.
Sarah Palin vs. Hillary Clinton: Woo on Politics
On August 29th 2008, Senator John McCain made an announcement that seemed to have shocked everyone. "My friends and fellow Americans, I am very pleased and very privileged to introduce to you the next vice president of the United States, Governor Sarah Palin of the great state of Alaska." After that announcement was made it seemed there was a feeding frenzy of media wanting to know everything about this unknown woman who is Alaska's Governor. How quickly we forgot who Britney Spears was!
New Online Poker Bill to be Introduced by Controversial Senator
New Jersey Democratic Senator Robert Menendez intends to introduce a new bill that would regulate online poker and other "games of skill".
The Senate bill's introduction follows a 30-16 vote on Sept. 16 by the House Financial Services Committee that would require federal agencies to define unlawful Internet gambling before completing regulations to enforce a current ban on the activity.
Odds on Sarah Palin Withdrawing as Republican Vice Presidential Nominee
The odds of Sarah Palin withdrawing as the Republican Vice Presidential nominee were especially strong immediately following candidate John McCain picking the Alaska Governor.
Obama Sets New High: Odds Have Him Better Than 2/1
Just weeks ago, Democratic US Presidential candidate Barack Obama was at even odds with Republican candidate John McCain. Prior to this time Obama had peaked at just over 2/1 odds (-210).
Can John McCain Win in Nevada?
In terms of Nevada issues, McCain unsuccessfully tried to ban college sports betting in Nevada, an unpopular move in a state where gambling is an economic engine, writes Dave Toplikar of the Las Ve
John McCain’s Gambling Problem: Team May Have Ties to Gambling Industry
As the online gambling industry fights to gain its legal stature in the United States through a challenge waged by the The Interactive Media Entertainment & Gaming Association, the New York Tim
AOL Crowd Turns on Sarah Palin
When Alaska Governor Sarah Palin was first selected to be Republican US Presidential candidate John McCain's running mate, readers overwhelmingly approved.
Focus Group Line Drops When McCain Mentions Sarah Palin
One of the most interesting elements of the Friday night Presidential debate was the focus group lines that were colored for Republican, Democrat and Independents.
Martial Law in the United States? Military Starts Mission Oct 1
The commonwealth of Kentucky seizing domain names, the state of California banning home schooling, our banking sector in crisis as the US Government is about to embark on a $700 billion bailout of
Free Sarah Palin: Campbell Brown Calls Campaign Actions “Sexists”
"Tonight, I call on the McCain campaign to stop treating Sarah Palin like she is a delicate flower that will wilt at any moment . . .
Presidential Debate Betting Odds Announced by BetUS.com
Despite news that Friday's first US Presidential debate between John McCain and Barack Obama could be cancelled, BetUS.com is set to go ahead wit
Prediction Market Traders Optimistic Following Bush Bailout Speech
The DOW closing higher Thursday than the previous day had a 62 percent chance of occurring overnight with minimal betting volume taking place at intrade.com
John McCain Suspends Presidential Campaign
The nation's economic crisis took center stage in the presidential race today.
Obama Gets Lead Back With Prediction Markets
Following two weeks of a sharp decline, Democratic Presidential candidate Barack Obama has nearly gotten his entire lead back in just a matter of days with the prediction markets.
Sarah Palin’s Own State of Alaska Votes Her a “Pathological Liar”
To be sure, most of the US does not believe that Republican Presidential running mate Sarah Palin is a "pathological liar", but oddly it is her own home state of Alaska that is one of the
Obama had Bigger Advantage in Pennsylvania at Prediction Markets
In Pennsylvania, Obama's 45 percent to 42 percent advantage is within the 3.5 percent margin of error, according to the Poughkeepsie, New York, based institution. At online prediction market, Sportsbook.com, which just happens to be the largest US facing online sports book in terms of overall customer volume, Obama and the Democrats are -300 favorites to win the state.
Top 10 Sexiest Politicians of 2008 - Courtesy of Jenny Woo
Who are Jenny Woo’s Top 10 Sexiest Politicians of 200
John McCain’s Long Lost Brazilian Love Lost it All Playing Poker
A report filed by the Earth Times claims that the 77-year-
Iranian Leader Wants to Debate Obama, McCain
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has offered to debate both Republican Presidential candidate John McCain and Democratic candidate Barack Obama when he arrives in the United States next week f
Obama’s Lead Grows as Economy Falters
This week's Wall Street meltdown could have been just what the doctor ordered for an ailing Barack Obama campaign.
After losing serious ground to Republican John McCain, Obama is now listed back up to -152 odds at Bookmaker.com. Heading into this week, the two candidates were dead even while prediction markets and polls gave McCain a slight edge.
McCain took a hit along with Wall Street it seems.
Poker Legend Doyle Brunson Appears to be Leaning Towards John McCain
Just when it seemed Democratic Presidential candidate Barack Obama appeared to be getting up from two weeks of knock downs from Republican tag team John McCain and his running mate Sarah Palin, one
