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Prospective First Ladies - Michelle Obama and Cindy McCain - Will They Help Or Hinder?

By panther223 133 days ago from http://toptopstories.blogspot.com

Politics are not only about politics but are also about personalities. Barack Obama and John McCain have got their nominations, but in their race to the White House, what part will their wives, Michelle Obama and Cindy McCain play?

Their roles may not be critical, but the public perceptions of them will surely impact on th

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Political Renegade and Chess Genius Bobby Fischer

By panther223 306 days ago from http://toptopstories.blogspot.com

Bobby Fischer was a legend in and outside the chess world. A chess genius, he was also well-known eccentric and became a political renegade. He won the title of world chess champion by beating the reigning Soviet Boris Spassky in 1972, which was a great symbolic triumph for the US during the height of the cold war.

The first

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