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By Azi Paybarah 3/22/11 5:30pm

Ads

Radio Ads Press GOP to Pass Millionaire's Tax

From the Strong Economy for All Coaltion comes this ad, targeting five Republican State Senators, urging them to pass a “millionaire’s tax.” The ad sounds like two rich guys happy that they can spend boatloads of extra money, thanks to opposition to this tax.

The ad does not make any mention of the Read More

By Azi Paybarah 3/09/11 7:38pm

Same-Sex Marriage

GOP Lawmaker on Same-Sex Marriage: 'Like Calling a Cat, a Dog'

Republican State Senator Mark Grisanti is being criticized for referring to animals in explaining his objection to same-sex marriage.

During a radio interview yesterday, Grisanti – a freshman from Buffalo whom Lady Gaga is targeting - said he’d support civil unions, but was uncomfortable with applying the term “marriage” to the relationship formed between Read More

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