http://www.tressugar.com Smart. Sexy. Fun. en http://www.tressugar.com/2469670 <a href="http://www.tressugar.com/2469670"><img width=160 height=105 src='http://media.onsugar.com/files/upl1/19/193328/45_2008/b9122e1f40b7feb0_83564556.large.jpg'></div></a><p><span class="inline left"></span></p> <p>Now that the election has ended, members of the campaigns aren't quite as tight lipped. It's like getting a retroactive backstage pass when happy, or disgruntled, aides start revealing happenings that didn't make the talking points or headlines. The <a href="http://www.newsweek.com/id/167582?tid=relatedcl" target="_blank">latest issue of Newsweek takes a look at the secret battles</a> waged on the path to the White House, and the private events are a doozy! Of these leaks featured in the expose, which one surprises you the most?</p> <p><a href="http://www.gettyimages.com" target="_blank">Source</a></p> <!-- no strip poll --><form action="/2469670" method="post" id="epoll_view_voting"> <div><div class="poll"> <div class="vote-form"> <div class="choices"><div class="form-item"> <label>Rumors Fly After Election: Which One Shocks You More? </label> <div class="form-item"> <label for="id-0-2469670" class="option"><input type="radio" id="id-0-2469670" name="edit[choice]" value="0-2469670" class="form-radio" /> Palin spent more than reported. An aide described it: "Hillbillies looting Neiman Marcus." </label> </div> <div class="form-item"> <label for="id-1-2469670" class="option"><input type="radio" id="id-1-2469670" name="edit[choice]" value="1-2469670" class="form-radio" /> A "foreign entity" hacked both camps' computers, likely seeking international policy info. </label> </div> <div class="form-item"> <label for="id-2-2469670" class="option"><input type="radio" id="id-2-2469670" name="edit[choice]" value="2-2469670" class="form-radio" /> McCain himself rarely spoke to Palin during the campaign. </label> </div> <div class="form-item"> <label for="id-3-2469670" class="option"><input type="radio" id="id-3-2469670" name="edit[choice]" value="3-2469670" class="form-radio" /> The Secret Service gave Obama reports showing increased threats in Sept. and Oct.</label> </div> <div class="form-item"> <label for="id-4-2469670" class="option"><input type="radio" id="id-4-2469670" name="edit[choice]" value="4-2469670" class="form-radio" /> Palin started the William Ayers attacks before the campaign had finalized a plan. </label> </div> <div class="form-item"> <label for="id-5-2469670" class="option"><input type="radio" id="id-5-2469670" name="edit[choice]" value="5-2469670" class="form-radio" /> Palin greeted top advisers wearing only a towel, during the RNC. </label> </div> <div class="form-item"> <label for="id-6-2469670" class="option"><input type="radio" id="id-6-2469670" name="edit[choice]" value="6-2469670" class="form-radio" /> Geographically challenged Palin did not know Africa was a continent, not a country.</label> </div> <div class="form-item"> <label for="id-7-2469670" class="option"><input type="radio" id="id-7-2469670" name="edit[choice]" value="7-2469670" class="form-radio" /> After losing, Hillary Clinton had a long and friendly phone chat with McCain. </label> </div> </div> </div><input type="hidden" name="edit[nid]" id="edit-nid" value="2469670" /> <span class='button'><span><input class='fancybutton' type='submit' name="op" value="Vote" class="form-submit" /></span></span> </div><input type="hidden" name="edit[form_id]" id="edit-form_id" value="epoll_view_voting" /> </div> </div></form> <!-- no strip poll --> http://www.tressugar.com/2469670#comment News Barack Obama Sarah Palin 2008 Presidentital Election John McCain On the Newsstand Citizen Poll Thu, 06 Nov 2008 03:00:00 -0800 LibertySugar http://www.tressugar.com/2469670 http://www.tressugar.com/2468834 <a href="http://www.tressugar.com/2468834"><img width=160 height=134 src='http://media.onsugar.com/files/upl1/19/193328/45_2008/b05d9e11ad0030a2_83566391.large.jpg'></div></a> <div class='gallery_thumbnail'> <a href='/2468834'></a> </div> I thought Nov. 5 would never come! But now that it has, we all have some time to reflect on this engaging journey that led America to an improbable end. I chose some of the most exceptional highlights of the 2008 Presidential Campaign (as well as some memorable low points) to share with you. What moment will define this election in your mind when you look back on it in years to come? <a href="http://www.gettyimages.com">Source</a> <div class='call_to_action'> <!-- gallery teaser --><a href="/2468834?page=0,0,0">View Slideshow ›</a><!-- /gallery teaser --> </div> <hr class=space> http://www.tressugar.com/2468834#comment News 2008 Presidentital Election Wed, 05 Nov 2008 14:30:00 -0800 LibertySugar http://www.tressugar.com/2468834