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In pictures: Texans assess tornado damage after spate of storms

04/04/12 1,604 Views 4 Comments

The National Weather Service says that up to a dozen tornadoes may have struck the Dallas-Fort Worth area yesterday.

# rick-perry - Saturday 21 January, 2012

US 2012

Explainer: What happens now in the US Republican primaries?

21/01/12 2,327 Views 13 Comments

So we’ve been through Iowa and New Hampshire, with three dropouts. So what’s next on the road to the Road to the White House?

# rick-perry - Thursday 19 January, 2012

Take 5

The 5 at 5: Thursday

19/01/12 3,478 Views 6 Comments

5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock…

US 2012

Rick Perry drops out of presidential race ahead of Carolina primary

19/01/12 2,174 Views 10 Comments

The Texas governor is the latest to drop out of the race for the White House, giving his backing to Newt Gingrich.

# rick-perry - Wednesday 18 January, 2012

Santorum Surge

US 2012: Did Rick Santorum actually beat Mitt Romney in the Iowa caucus?

18/01/12 2,591 Views 4 Comments

The pair were separated by just eight votes after an initial count earlier this month.

# rick-perry - Monday 16 January, 2012

US 2012

Jon Huntsman backs Romney for Republican nod after suspending campaign

16/01/12 1,130 Views 2 Comments

The former diplomat blames in-party mudslinging as he backs Romney – less than a week after calling him “unelectable”.

# rick-perry - Tuesday 10 January, 2012

US 2012

First votes of New Hampshire primary see Romney under pressure

10/01/12 1,034 Views 9 Comments

Voters are heading to the polls in the first presidential primary of the campaign to win the Republican nomination.

# rick-perry - Wednesday 4 January, 2012

US 2012

Romney wins Iowa (just), what now in race to be the Republican nominee?

04/01/12 1,391 Views 7 Comments

Neck-and-neck with Rick Santorum in Iowa, what now for the former governor of Massachusetts and the other candidates hoping to face Barack Obama in the autumn?

# rick-perry - Tuesday 3 January, 2012

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5 things you should know about the Republicans running for US president

03/01/12 3,683 Views 44 Comments

Our quick-and-easy guide to the six men and one woman hoping to be the candidate to face Barack Obama in the autumn…

# rick-perry - Sunday 25 December, 2011

US Election

Republican candidate Newt Gingrich misses out on Super Tuesday ballot in own state

25/12/11 2,710 Views 2 Comments

Gingrich failed to qualify for his state’s Super Tuesday primary ballot.

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The 9 at 9: Christmas Day

25/12/11 4,280 Views 15 Comments

Nine things to know this Christmas morning…

# rick-perry - Friday 16 December, 2011

From The Score Haters Gonna Hate This post contains videos

Tebow Time: 6 great Tim Tebow stories you may have missed today

16/12/11 910 Views No Comments

Don’t worry, there’s plenty of Tebow-related weirdness to go around.

# rick-perry - Sunday 11 December, 2011

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Watch: US presidential hopeful Romney offers rival $10,000 bet

11/12/11 3,337 Views 6 Comments

Mitt Romney was challenged by Texan evangelist Rick Perry during last night’s Republican debate – and responded with a big-money offer…

# rick-perry - Friday 9 December, 2011

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US presidential hopeful Perry’s latest ad causes split in his own campaign

09/12/11 4,591 Views 15 Comments

In the campaign spot, Perry attacks Barack Obama’s repealing of a law outlawing open homosexuality in the military but it hasn’t gone down well even in his own campaign.

# rick-perry - Wednesday 7 December, 2011

Human Rights

US could make gay rights a condition of foreign aid

07/12/11 1,651 Views 36 Comments

“Gay rights are human rights,” says Hillary Clinton, announcing that the US will use diplomatic tools to promote LGBT rights.

# rick-perry - Monday 21 November, 2011

From The Daily Edge Emotional Times This post contains videos

I’ve just got something in my eye: GOP contenders get teary-eyed at debate

21/11/11 1,907 Views 2 Comments

It was emotional times as half of the candidates looking to be the next US president shed tears at a debate held over the weekend…

# rick-perry - Friday 11 November, 2011

From The Daily Edge Rick Perry This post contains videos

If you can’t laugh at yourself… Perry goes on Letterman after debate gaffe

11/11/11 885 Views 8 Comments

He couldn’t remember his policies but he could remember all ten of these funny excuses…

# rick-perry - Thursday 10 November, 2011

9 At 9

The 9 at 9: Thursday

10/11/11 2,618 Views 7 Comments

Nine things to know this morning…

Oh Dear This post contains videos

Watch: Rick Perry forgets which agencies he wants to abolish in debate gaffe

10/11/11 2,067 Views 18 Comments

The governor of Texas is facing a campaign meltdown after one of the most humiliating gaffes in US presidential election debate history.

# rick-perry - Wednesday 19 October, 2011

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Romney and Perry clash in fiercest Republican presidential debate so far

19/10/11 543 Views 5 Comments

There were fiery exchanges over big conservative issues like immigration and one candidate’s tax overhaul plan.

# rick-perry - Sunday 2 October, 2011

Rick Perry

US presidential hopeful Perry under fire for offensively-named family ranch

02/10/11 1,238 Views 22 Comments

A hunting camp leased by Rick Perry’s family used to go by the name N*****head.

# rick-perry - Thursday 29 September, 2011

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GOP favourite Chris Christie said to be considering presidential run

29/09/11 250 Views 5 Comments

The popular New Jersey governor faces increasing calls to enter the race although he has previously been categorical in his stance that he won’t be running.

# rick-perry - Monday 26 September, 2011

Take 5

Take 5: Monday

26/09/11 1,398 Views 2 Comments

5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock…

From The Daily Edge Hustler

Porn publisher offers $1m for dirt on White House candidate

26/09/11 1,159 Views 28 Comments

Larry Flynt, publisher of Hustler, will pay $1m to anyone who can prove an illicit sexual encounter with Texas governor Rick Perry.

# rick-perry - Friday 16 September, 2011

Texas

Texas execution halted, questions about role of race in sentencing

16/09/11 436 Views 1 Comment

The execution of a man in Texas has been halted after his legal team produced the testimony of a psychologist from the original trial – in which it was said that black people were “more likely” to commit violence.

# rick-perry - Tuesday 13 September, 2011

Republicans This post contains videos

Watch: The key moments as Republican presidential hopefuls debate in Florida

13/09/11 240 Views 3 Comments

The latest frontrunner, Texas governor Rick Perry, came under attack from rivals wary of his healthy poll numbers.

# rick-perry - Friday 26 August, 2011

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Conservative pundit accused of racism over Obama-Perry picture

26/08/11 1,686 Views 22 Comments

David Limbaugh, author of a book savaging Barack Obama’s record, tweets a photograph apparently attacking his lack of military service.

# rick-perry - Tuesday 16 August, 2011

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Perry accused of murder threats against US Federal Reserve chair

16/08/11 338 Views 9 Comments

US presidential candidate Rick Perry reckons that if Ben Bernanke goes for another round of quantitative easing, it would be treasonous.

# rick-perry - Monday 15 August, 2011

Tea Party

Michele Bachmann: The Tea Party is good for America

15/08/11 412 Views 16 Comments

The US presidential candidate said the right-wing group are “the best antidote” to Obama’s policies – but her lighting setup sparked controversy.

# rick-perry - Sunday 14 August, 2011

Election 2012 This post contains videos

Tea Party favourite Bachmann wins Election 2012 test vote in Iowa

14/08/11 434 Views 44 Comments

Michele Bachman has taken the top spot in the Iowa popularity contest, with Ron Paul in second place. Meanwhile Texas Governor Rick Perry has declared his intention to run.

# rick-perry - Wednesday 10 August, 2011

Election 2012

New US Republican presidential hopeful used to be on Al Gore’s team

10/08/11 194 Views 4 Comments

Rick Perry has previously campaigned for Democrat Al Gore, but is now the ‘rightwing’ governor of Texas. He’s thought to be an ideal Tea Party candidate.

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Poll: Are you satisfied with your quality of life?

Poll: Are you satisfied with your quality of life?

A NEW REPORT from the OECD has suggested people living in Ireland have some of the best lives in the world, with Ireland among the top countries in its Better Life Index.

The index finds that life expectancy, low pollution, positive experiences and a healthy work-life balance are among the factors that contribute to happy lives in Ireland.

It did note, however, that the gap between the rich and poor is wider in Ireland than elsewhere, while the gender gap in educational performance is also larger than average.

Today we’re simply wondering whether (assuming you live in Ireland) you’re satisfied with your quality of life.


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Aggressive banks are making mortgage resolution impossible, writes David Hall of New Beginning – and suggests a way to restore trust between lenders and borrowers.

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Children mine for gold in home-made pits, while parents risk their lives for food – Jim Clarken describes the harrowing scenes as a crisis unfolds in west Africa.

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Confidence and stability will be the last things to emerge from this dangerous experiment, writes Michael Taft.

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Vote Yes: EU funds are like our credit union. Let’s not go to the loan sharks.
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A Yes to the Stability Treaty will give Ireland access to the ESM, writes Naoise Nunn – and keep us out of a potentially lethal game of chicken.

Seamus Breslin
Column: Parents bringing their children to be kneecapped. Yes, this is Ireland.
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Self-styled republican vigilantes are terrorising a city, writes Seamus Breslin – and perceived neglect by authorities is fuelling the fire.

Mike Morris
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Phil Hogan is planning to introduce new regulations which are meant to make for better buildings. He’s making a major mistake, writes Mike Morris.

Jane Suiter
Column: Who are the winners and losers in the referendum campaign right now?
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With nine days to go before referendum day, Dr Jane Suiter of UCC analyses the parties and the latest polls to see how the campaign is playing out.

Micheál Martin
Column: Job creation is too important for party politics. Let’s work together.
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Writing for TheJournal.ie, Micheál Martin explains why Fianna Fáil’s new plan to tackle youth unemployment should be seriously considered.

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Column: National pride or bald-faced bigotry? Maybe neither, or both.
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Being proud to be Irish is sometime looked on as a social gaffe, writes Lisa McInerney, but that’s not always fair… and it’s not always the best way to figure out who really is racist…

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