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Could Homer actually be more informed on the candidates than many Americans?  Yikes!  Watch Homer vote in the 2012 Election in a video full of 'The Simpsons' humor.

The first debate of the 2012 presidential election campaign between Barack Obama and Mitt Romney got started a little after 9 p.m. ET from the University of Denver’s Magness Arena. Jim Lehrer, host of ‘Newshour’ on PBS, moderated the event, which covered domestic policy.

The much talked about amendment will go to the public polls in November, but St. Louis Country commissioners made an early stand and voted 4-3 to oppose the marriage amendment.

Some are saying this may be the biggest election of our lifetimes, with an economy teetering on the edge and problems around the globe, who ever wins is going to have their hands full, no to mention Minnesota residents have some big ballot decisions to make on November 6th, so are you regestered to vote yet? If the answer is no, read more.

Jill Biden was on the campaign trail Friday with her husband, Vice President Joe Biden, when she went to introduce him and made an accidental reference.

You've probably already seen the photo of Big Apple Pizza owner Scott Van Duzer giving Barack Obama a mighty bear hug hug during a campaign stop the President made in Fort Pierce, FL over the weekend. The picture started to go viral on Sunday, and suddenly Van Duzer became an instant-celebrity who is currently making the media rounds. But when the muscular 46-year-old, a self-proclaimed Republican

After the Thompson Hill incident, Kerry Gauthier originally wanted to stay in the District 7B House race and let the voters decide his fate.  However, he has since had a change of heart.

The Republican National Convention is in for a real treat this year. On August 26, politicians will step off their platforms to give Rodney Atkins the stage. The singer will headline the RNC welcoming party, which will take place at Tropicana Stadium in St. Petersburg, Fla.

When FEMA originally denied individual flood-disaster aid for Northland residents, Governor Mark Dayton formally appealed their decision.  It appears the appeal was in vain as it has been officially denied.

Recently FEMA denied individual aid to flood victims in our area.  Obviously this was not a popular decision and created hardship for many of our neighbors.  Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton does not support this decision at all and he's trying to get FEMA to reconsider with his appeal.

Hats off to Samuel Williams who was a conceal and carry permit holder who shot two robbers after they became violent.  He may be the poster child for standing your ground and having a permit to carry.

“That was back in my drinking days,” Tim McGraw says about past comments concerning a future in politics (quote via the Star Tribune). “Who knows? I feel like I’ve been very fortunate. If one of these days I’m in a position where I can give back and feel like I’m smart enough to help and not just doing it for the hell of doing it, then it would be something I’d consider. But certainly it w