Politics & Government

Politics at Thanksgiving: Appetizing or Annoying?

Does political talk go well with turkey, dressing and pumpkin pie? Or does it just make for a dyspeptic holiday?

The Supercommittee super failed. The GOP trudges through its debate schedule. The Occupy movement won't go away. And you have to wonder whether Virginia Democrats who are saying they're stickin' with the president really are.

Lots of politics to talk about over the Thanksgiving dinner table. 

Or is that a good idea?

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Stories of political arguments ruining holiday gatherings are the stuff of many family legends.

Whether you are host or guest, do you favor or dread political conversation over Thanksgiving dinner?

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