Coakley Takes Slap Shot At Fenway Fans  —  The Massachusetts special election continues to amaze.  Democratic candidate Martha Coakley has taken a swipe at Fenway Park fans: … Well yes, politicians go out to meet the voters even if it means standing out in the cold.

Reid, Lieberman clash over letter  —  For the second time in a week, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) finds himself at the center of a political imbroglio stemming from something that he said in private that was subsequently broadcast to the outside world by unnamed sources.

Palin, Beck rail against ‘system’  —  Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin portrayed herself as a reluctant warrior for freedom on Tuesday during an hour-long interview with Fox News host Glenn Beck.  —  Despite having just signed a multi-year deal with Fox that will require her to spend time in New York …

American Red Cross Pledges Initial $1 Million to Haiti Relief  —  Send a $10 Donation by Texting ‘Haiti’ to 90999  —  Editorial note: You can make a donation by calling 1-800-REDCROSS or 1-800-257-7575 (Spanish) or click on the Donate Now button.  —  The American Red Cross is sending money …

Robertson: Haiti ‘cursed’ since Satanic pact  —  The Rev. Pat Robertson, on his CBN broadcast today, offered his own explanation of the earthquake in Haiti:  —  “Something happened a long time ago in Haiti, and people might not want to talk about it,” he said.

Gillibrand Responds to Ford's Challenge, Calling Him Out of Touch With New York  —  Senator Kirsten E. Gillibrand, after days of ignoring the political threat posed by Harold E. Ford Jr., on Wednesday forcefully took him on, suggesting that his views “may be right for Tennessee,” but are out of step with the voters of New York.

Nelson tries to repair damage at home  —  Nebraska Sen. Ben Nelson and his wife were leaving dinner at a new pizza joint near their home in Omaha one night last week when a patron began complaining about Nelson's decisive vote in favor of the Senate's health care bill.  —  Other customers started booing.

Why is Haiti so poor?  —  I'm not interested in talking about Greg Clark or making comparisons to the West; if need be compare it to other black Caribbean nations, such as Jamaica or Barbados.  It's much worse and in terms of social indicators it is also worse than many places in Africa.  Why?

Gingrich considers self among top 2012 prospects  —  Buzz up!  —  CARY, N.C. - Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich said Wednesday he considers himself among the top Republican prospects for the 2012 presidential election, adding that he believes there will be plenty of GOP options for voters to consider.

Meet Mikey, 8: U.S. Has Him on Watch List  —  The Transportation Security Administration, under scrutiny after last month's bombing attempt, has on its Web site a “mythbuster” that tries to reassure the public. … “Meet Mikey Hicks,” said Najlah Feanny Hicks, introducing her 8-year-old son …

U.S. responds swiftly to help Haiti  —  The Obama administration scrambled to face its first overwhelming international disaster Wednesday — the devastating earthquake in Haiti — and emergency relief experts gave the White House high marks for its initial steps.

Mistakes a High School Newspaper Wouldn't Make  —  The New York Times—described by a reader earlier today as “the junk-bond issuing, Mexican-controlled New York Times”—continues to decline.  The paper's grasp of history is illustrated by these corrections, just a few days apart.

Doomsday clock to be moved by world's top scientists tomorrow  —  The minute hand of the famous Doomsday Clock will be moved at 3pm this afternoon, for the first time in two years.  —  The timepiece in New York conveys how close humanity is to catastrophic destruction, which is represented by midnight.

Limbaugh claims Dems' interest in Darfur is securing black “voting bloc”  —  EXPAND ALL EXPAND 1ST LEVEL COLLAPSE ALL

Five Reasons Why Libertarians Shouldn't Hate Government  —  Plus, Five Big Projects That Went Well and Five That Were Disasters  —  When we tell our limited-government friends that we have written a book titled If We Can Put a Man on the Moon: Getting Big Things Done in Government …