Palin family heads home to Alaska

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Republicans put faith in "John Frum" McCain

Trailing by large margins in US national polls, Republicans are hoping for the miraculous return of a presidential candidate known to them as "John Frum" McCain. Activists say Frum-McCain, who bears striking similarities to saviour figures in 20th century Pacific Island cargo cults, will return one day bringing winning vote margins and financial aid. "John Frum 'im go come wi' lotsa cargo," says North Carolina Republican party chairman Linda Daves. Frum-McCain supporters are known for fanaticism, often scarring their faces, or spending huge amounts of money on ceremonial vestments to prove their devotion. Critics say there have been very few sightings of John Frum-McCain in states the Republicans need to win, and that party officials are being unrealistic about their election hopes. But avid Republicans refuse to accept the evidence of the polls. "'E tall man. 'E live 'long South America," says Daves.

Republicans begin to think about 2012 election

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Anti-Americans: 'We weren't going to vote for you anyway'

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"Lipstick on a pig" comment provokes fury

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Karen Walker leaves Will & Grace to run for Vice President

Permanently drunk, pill-popping, sharp-tongued floozy Karen Walker appears to be running for US Vice President. Electors are expecting tax breaks on uppers, downers and vodka. Her opinion on the South Ossetia conflict is not known.

Six thousand years ago, in a galaxy far, far away....

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McCain/Palin ticket - Latest picture

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McCain's Vice President short-list - details

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