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Election Day 2012: Country Stars Push Fans to Exercise Their Right to Vote

Billy Dukes — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 18:00:17 +0000

It’s Election Day, and country music’s biggest stars are joining the push to make sure every eligible voter takes time to get to the polls before they close tonight. The importance of the election is clear to every concerned American. While most singers are only providing reminders to their fans, others are using social media [...]

Despite Bristol's Claim, Sarah Palin Says She's Undecided on Presidential Run

Stephanie Berning — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 18:21:39 +0000

Despite a claim by daughter Bristol Palin that her mind had been made up, Sarah Palin said Tuesday that she has not decided whether she’ll run for president in 2012. The former Alaska governor, speaking to reporters in Pella, Iowa, said, “We’re still thinking about that,” when asked whether she would run, CNN reported. Bristol [...]

Michele Bachmann Officially Announces Presidential Bid

Stephanie Berning — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 16:02:42 +0000

Minnesota Rep. and Tea Party favorite Michele Bachmann officially announced her candidacy for the 2012 presidential election on Monday. Bachmann kicked off her campaign in Waterloo, Iowa, where she was born. “I know what it means to be from Iowa — I know what we value here and I know what’s important,” Bachmann said during [...]

Donald Trump Not Running for President in 2012

XL Country — Mon, 16 May 2011 18:23:24 +0000

'Celebrity Apprentice' host Donald Trump announced Monday that, despite previous intentions, he will not be running for President in 2012.

"I maintain the strong conviction that if I were to run, I would be able to win the primary and ultimately, the general election," Trump said in a statement, according to ABC News. "I have spent the past several months unofficially campaigning and recognize that running for public office cannot be done half heartedly. Ultimately, however, business is my greatest passion and I am not ready to leave the private sector."