Report: Morgan Freeman did not give DNC permission to use voice on Hillary intro video

Hillary camp claims video narration done by Frank Caliendo. Comedian denies allowing Dems to use Freeman impression.

Christie officials claim pics of Gov. physically blocking eight lanes of GW Bridge traffic 'probably, no, definitely Photoshopped'

Court rules New Jersey must release slogans to public that were not 'Stronger than the Storm'

The Garden State received $25 million in federal money for the marketing campaign. The government wants to know the slogans that did not make the cut. The state said "Stronger than the Store" and "Stronger than the Storn" were cut simply because they did not make much sense. "Ain't Nobody got Time for That" was reportedly among the ten final choices. "Hungrier than the Storm," "Hey, Sandy, they're called Jetties," and "Powerfuler than the Storm" were voted out early on in the selection process. Officials in Trenton said a full list of eliminated slogans will be posted on the state website by late next week.

Romney blaming loss on extensive campaigning in Canada

Above: The Canada delegation poses at the Republican National Convention in Tampa, FL, in August. Though not part of the United States, the maple leaf nation attends both the Democratic and Republican conventions every four years. Canada's appearance at the RNC grossly misled the Romney camp, who then reshaped their entire strategy on winning the electoral votes from north of the border. The former Massachusetts governor spent nearly all of October traveling between Toronto, Montreal, Winnipeg, Vancouver, Quebec City, Ottawa, Calgary, Saskatoon, and many small towns in between. "It was a population thing," said a very frustrated Romney. "Canada has 34 million people and California has almost 38 million people. The Sunshine state has fifty-five electoral votes, so, though we never totally researched it, we assumed Canada would have a similar number of votes, somewhere in the neighborhood of fifty. They don't. In fact, they don't have any electoral votes, despite their presence at the Convention. It was very, very misleading, I don't get it. It's not right."

Election 2012: Local resident very disappointed after forgetting free donuts not part of voting process

"I pushed aside the blue curtains of the voting booth, mouth watering, trying to decide in my mind between powdered sugar or glazed, looked at all the tables, looked again, and saw no donuts. Anywhere! I mean, there wasn't even a box of munchkins. Really, no munchkins? C'mon now."

Debate: Romney: 'Would I use Doan's in Pakistan? Absolutely, if I had severe back pain while traveling there. Hell, I would use it here.'

Debate: Obama apologizes for odd 'David Hassel-Hofstra University' comment, but declines to elaborate

Political analysts feel Obama was attempting a lighthearted joke to sway undecided German-American voters. However, the quip only confused the town-hall audience and home viewers, as there is no connection between the actor and the university.

Romney addresses 'binders full of women' comment made during debate: 'I misspoke. They were not regular three-ring binders, but were custom-designed business Trapper Keepers'

The former Massachusetts governor was very embarrassed over the strange comment. "I think I gave the impression that I used normal 3-ring binders to hold the lists and lists of women I have. That sounds really creepy. Gives me the shivers. No, I meant to say Trapper Keepers full of women. No way do I use regular 3-ring binders. Please, believe me when I say that I keep my lists and lists of women in Trapper Keepers."

Double 'party' hot tubs on stage dramatically boost Biden-Ryan television debate ratings

Above: Two "party" (bi-party-san?) hot tubs placed stage right and stage left during the Biden-Ryan Vice Presidential debate on Thursday night at Centre College in Danville, KY, provided a huge boost in television ratings. Biden, during his introduction to the audience, stopped and dipped his hand in the steaming water, smiled, and could be seen mouthing, "hot in the hot tub." Ryan, not to be outdone by his opponent, made a pit stop to take a quick sip of champagne that each of the hot tub's female occupants on his side of the stage were holding. After returning the glass, Ryan appeared to say, "gonna make you sweat."

Denver Presidential Debate: Political analysts unsure of altitude effect on moderator, candidates

Above: Governor Romney and President Obama agree on at least one thing, as they show the number five following the University of Denver Presidential Debate last night. They were  answering the question: What did debate moderator Jim Lehrer really mean when he said you had two minutes to respond to a question? "Jim meant five minutes when he said two minutes," said Romney and Obama at the same exact time. One political analysts said this: "There was a moderator?"

Local furniture designer/maker unknowingly provided chair for Eastwood speech

Chester County, PA--When Clint Eastwood did a Google search for "cool chairs" about a month ago from his home computer in Los Angeles, Greg's Cool Handmade Furniture Co. came up as the first result of millions in just under .03 nanoseconds. Eastwood was in need of a "democrat-type" chair for his imaginary President Barack Obama to sit in during his eccentric speech at the Republican National Convention in Tampa, FL, on August 30, 2012. "I got this call from a guy who claimed to be Clint Eastwood," said Greg Hanson, owner of Greg's Cool Handmade Furniture Co. "The guy sounded just like Clint, but I wanted him to prove he was actually Eastwood." Hanson, mostly because he is a movie buff, asked the Hollywood legend three questions: 1.) Where did Gran Torino take place? 2.) What year did Pale Rider debut? and 3.) Who played the trainer in Million Dollar Baby? Eastwood easily answered all three, then quickly ordered a "cool" chair, but never mentioned that it would play a key role and appear before the country at the RNC. "I was flipping channels and came across the convention where I saw Clint and the chair. I went nuts, called all my friends, and then got this pit in my stomach after I realized that I'm a registered democrat. Thank God he didn't mention the company," said Hanson.

RNC: Disheveled, confused Eastwood tells viewers to 'look for Bridges of Madison County 2 in theaters soon'

RNC: Gov. Christie uses almost entire keynote speech to promote A.C.'s struggling new Revel casino

The N.J. governor is desperate (and nervous) to see the disappointing $2 billion boardwalk casino, which received plenty of state funding, meet its expected numbers. Actual revenue is well below projected revenue.

Below is an excerpt from New Jersey governor Chris Christie's keynote speech at the Republican National Convention in Tampa, FL, on August 28, 2012:

One word America: Revel. Yes, Romney, but right now, Revel. What is Revel? America, Revel is the newest casino along the Jersey shore in bustling, exciting Atlantic City. Romney. It has great restaurants, entertainment, shopping, and, not least, gaming. The building is forty-eight stories tall. Forty-eight stories, America! That's pretty tall, you have to admit. Romney. Let's look at the shopping options for a minute. You got Hugo Boss and Denim Habit, do I really need to say anymore? I mean, who doesn't love Hugo Boss? It reminds me of the Boss, Bruce Springsteen and I love, love that guy. Ryan. Let's look at dining for a second, you got the top notch Spanish place Amada, mmm mmm good. If you want something quick hit up Luke's Kitchen and Marketplace--excellent hoagies. Romney. How about the upcoming entertainment schedule? I mean, wow! The Eagles and Barry Manilow ARE COMING TO REVEL. I repeat, The Eagles and Barry Manilow are coming. So, America, stand with me ... at a slot machine on the A.C. boardwalk in the beautiful new Revel casino. Romney. I mean, Revel.

Should thunderstorms be permitted to cross state borders?

One legislator says no way. Feels if storms continue to cross borders than states where the storm developed should pay for damages caused by the same storm in neighboring states.

Nearly one quarter of the lower forty-eight is currently experiencing severe drought conditions. One quarter! The record drought has rendered acres of crops--corn, soy beans, wheat, and corn soy, mostly in the heartland--virtually useless. At the same time, parts of the country have been battered, almost daily, by harsh, unforgiving thunderstorms. Purple, red, and yellow, like moving bruises on a map, have been familiar colors on local doppler radars indicating heavy rain, wind, and strong storms.

A storm popping up in Michigan may move south into Ohio, nip southwest Pennsylvania and northern West Virginia, before moving into Virginia and Maryland. The storms can quickly cover hundreds of miles before petering out far from its origin at what meteorologists refer to as the cul-de-sac of destruction.

One senator, whose state has seen its fair share of dark clouds and lightning asked: "Why do we let thunderstorms cross state borders?" It's a fair question, perhaps, one that should have been asked long ago.

"Severe thunderstorms cross state borders every day," says Senator Janice Trout, a republican from Indiana. "They inflict incalculable amounts of damage and in some cases can prove deadly. Let's prevent thunderstorms from crossing state borders."

The infuriated official made it clear that she did not want to be responsible for clean up by storms entering her home state from Illinois or Iowa or Wisconsin. Senate Bill 1209B-19, which Trout recently proposed, calls on states to close their borders to thunderstorms.

"Janice is frustrated," said Sen. Mike McCannon of Ohio, "and I don't blame her. Indiana has been hard hit. I think the country needs to rally around this bill. Prevent thunderstorm damage by closing your borders to these ... these ... these things. Hey, listen, I don't mind state money helping Ohioans--or is it Ohioites?--affected by storms that started in Ohio. But, it pains me to use state money for aid from damage caused by storms forming in another locale."

Mitt Romney and President Obama are set to square off on the controversial bill during the first presidential debate set for October 3, 2012. "It's a topic neither of us can avoid talking about. I have made my position clear," explained Romney. "Thunderstorms should not be able to run willy nilly all over the country over state lines, simple as that." Obama, on the other hand, has not taken a firm stance on the subject, but the President must do so by early October.

Going against his advisors, Romney spending billions on campaign in Utah

Santorum attack ad in New Hampshire blaming Romney for collapse of Old Man of the Mountain proves too little, too late

Concord, N.H.--The smear factor on the road to the GOP presidential nomination just reached a new level in the Granite State. An attack ad by the Santorum camp on Mit Romney is being described as "beyond low" by political analysts across the country.

In the ad, a voice, which appears to be Santorum's, vaguely accuses Romney of destroying the Old Man of the Mountain, the iconic rock formation (shown on the state quarter series) that when viewed from the side appeared to be a withered, leathery man's face. The formation was located in the famous, rugged White Mountains.

Sadly, the Old Man of the Mountain came tumbling down the cliff face on an early May day in 2003 at the hand of Mother Nature, an emotionally difficult day for the residents of the New England state.

Santorum did his homework.

The advertisement, showing Photoshopped pictures of a hiking Romney, declared: "Can we trust a man who may or may not have had a hand in taking down one of New Hampshire's most treasured natural wonders? That's right, the crumbling of the Old Man of the Mountain may not have been by force of nature. Romney says he never hiked near the White Mountains, but I say show us proof. I say where were you on May 3, 2003? I say ... do you like to hike Mr. Romney? Mr. Romney, do you like to hike? [A different, more cheerful voice] This ad was approved by Rick Santorum."

Despite the ads, Romney prevailed in the New Hampshire primary and the candidates now prepare for South Carolina. "We're currently shooting an ad that focuses on Romney and the Gamecock, but I can't get into details," said one GOP contender.