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Isaac and a Republican blow out

28 August 2012 | 8:22 - By Matthew Hall

If there is a God and that God has an interest in American politics then Republicans, apparently so entwined with the Christian God, will be hoping this week is not a message from the heavens.

The start of the Republican Convention had to be delayed due to Hurricane Isaac. (AAP)

The start of the Republican Convention had to be delayed due to Hurricane Isaac. (AAP)

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Mitt Romney's tax firewall

21 August 2012 | 11:10 - By Matthew Hall

“It is clear that President Obama wants nothing more than to talk about Governor Romney’s tax returns instead of the issues that matter to voters, like putting Americans back to work, fixing the economy and reining in spending,” wrote Mitt Romney’s campaign manager Matt Rhoades in a note to reporters last week. 

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Meet Paul Ryan

15 August 2012 | 7:18 - By Matthew Hall

Mitt Romney announced his Vice Presidential running mate on Saturday morning on the deck of the USS Wisconsin, a retired World War II battleship that is now a museum.

Mitt Romney's running mate Paul Ryan. (Getty)

Mitt Romney's running mate Paul Ryan. (Getty)

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Australian link to US Sikh temple shooting

07 August 2012 | 8:06 - By Matthew Hall

Police didn’t take very long to declare the Wisconsin Sikh temple shooting on Sunday as 'domestic terrorism'.

Suspect Wade Michael Page (AP)

Suspect Wade Michael Page (AP)

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