RTFA: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dmitry_Medvedev

the President of Russia, inaugurated on May 7, 2008. He won the presidential election held on March 2, 2008 with about 70% of the vote.

Medvedev was appointed first deputy prime minister of the Russian government on November 14, 2005. Formerly Vladimir Putin’s chief of staff, he was also the Chairman of Gazprom’s board of directors, a post he has held (for the second time) since 2000. On December 10, 2007, he was informally endorsed as a candidate for the forthcoming presidential elections by the largest Russian political party, United Russia, and officially endorsed on December 17, 2007. Medvedev’s candidacy was supported by former President Vladimir Putin and pro-presidential parties.[3] A technocrat and political appointee, Medvedev had never held elective office before 2008.

Meet the new Russian president. Don’t worry. Putin is still overlord.

RTFA: http://www.centredaily.com/business/story/376478.h…

According to newly released FEC reports, Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul has received more military donations than the other three remaining Republican candidates combined.
“The latest numbers make it clear: the troops support Ron Paul,” said Ron Paul campaign chairman Kent Snyder. “Dr. Paul has worked his entire career working for veterans, and has many awards and endorsements due to his dedication to their cause.”
A search of the FEC database by employer reveals that Dr. Paul has received 1160 donations from military donors, nearly triple that of John McCain, and more than McCain, Mitt Romney, and Mike Huckabee combined.
Dr. Paul’s total military donations of $249 thousand are almost as much as the $260 thousand of combined donations received by the other five remaining candidates.

WOW

RTFA: http://youtube.com/watch?v=PxAyJsccgnQ

Stephen Colbert announced his candidacy for president on “The Colbert Report” on Tuesday night, tossing his satirical hat into the ring of an already crowded race.

Hmmm… this is really wild. I am not quite sure what to make of it all.

RTFA: http://youtube.com/watch?v=G2_fZDuUUhY

Rudy Giuliani answers a call from his wife during his speech to the NRA.

Just so you know, Rudy is totally fine with THIS wife. They’re great! They have a completely healthy relationship, except for this bizarre and rude behavior of making strange cellphone exchanges in public.