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August 2008

31 Aug 2008

Republican National Convention Cancels Program for First Day - Wall Street Journal


Wall Street Journal
Republican National Convention Cancels Program for First Day
Wall Street Journal - 9 hours ago
By ELIZABETH HOLMES IN ST. LOUIS, LAURA MECKLER IN MINNEAPOLIS The program for the first day of the Republican National Convention has been canceled in the wake of Hurricane Gustav, the first dramatic change as planners scrambled to cope with political …
Hurricane Gustav causes GOP to tone down convention Christian Science Monitor
Boehner: Convention Plans Will Be Made "day By Day" CBS News
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31 Aug 2008

This idea takes the cake for absurdity - Dallas Morning News


Think Progress
This idea takes the cake for absurdity
Dallas Morning News - 14 hours ago
Dallas' own John Goodman now takes the cake for callous insult to those in need. Bad as her food plan was, at least Ms. Antoinette recognized the problem of hunger in the land.
Emergency doctors dispute McCain advisor's take on healthcare Los Angeles Times
The Republican ER Plan CBS News
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31 Aug 2008

McCain Defends Sarah Palin as Some Alaskans Question His Choice - Bloomberg


BBC News
McCain Defends Sarah Palin as Some Alaskans Question His Choice
Bloomberg - 10 hours ago
By Tony Hopfinger and Ken Fireman Aug. 31 (Bloomberg) — Senator John McCain defended Sarah Palin, his vice presidential choice, as a “soul mate'' who will take on corruption in Washington, even as a growing chorus in the Alaska governor's home state …
A Star Is Born? New York Times
Sarah Palin's baby Examiner.com
Lawrence Journal World - Arizona Republic - NPR - Huffington Post
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31 Aug 2008

CONVENTION NOTEBOOK Fish and VP talk at GOP reception in Minnesota - Detroit Free Press

CONVENTION NOTEBOOK Fish and VP talk at GOP reception in Minnesota
Detroit Free Press - 8 hours ago
By KATHLEEN GRAY • FREE PRESS STAFF WRITER • August 31, 2008 The walleye - Minnesota's state fish - were pan-fried and jumping out of the heated metal serving trays.
Lots of no-shows expected at Republican National Convention Los Angeles Times
Mich. Republicans ready for national convention Chicago Tribune
MLive.com - Bemidji Pioneer - Sun-Sentinel.com - Topeka Capital Journal
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31 Aug 2008

Bush, Cheney to skip GOP convention due to Gustav - The Associated Press


The Associated Press
Bush, Cheney to skip GOP convention due to Gustav
The Associated Press - 12 hours ago
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney will skip the Republican National Convention because of mounting concerns about Hurricane Gustav, the White House said Sunday.
Bush, Cheney to skip GOP convention, because of Gustav Los Angeles Times
Bush Unlikely to Go to St. Paul Washington Post
Washington Times - Free Internet Press - Gwinnett Net Daily - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
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31 Aug 2008

Lots of no-shows expected at Republican National Convention - Los Angeles Times


Los Angeles Times
Lots of no-shows expected at Republican National Convention
Los Angeles Times - 17 hours ago
NOT IN MINNESOTA: From left, Sen. Chuck Hagel of Nebraska, who is about to retire, will be in Europe. Alaska's Sen. Ted Stevens is awaiting trial; his aides say he's too busy campaigning to attend.
Convention Schedule CBS News
GOP convection: major events San Francisco Chronicle
Minneapolis Star Tribune - Wall Street Journal - Bemidji Pioneer - The Associated Press
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31 Aug 2008

Obama Gives McCain a Pass on Gustav Trip - FOXNews

Obama Gives McCain a Pass on Gustav Trip
FOXNews - 8 hours ago
by Bonney Kapp Yesterday Barack Obama told reporters that he would not go to the hurricane zone to avoid taking away resources needed to evacuate the region facing Gustav’s threat.
Candidates vow not to exploit Gustav for gain Washington Times
Obama to Deploy E-Mail List for Gustav Aid Washington Post
The Associated Press - Reuters - CNN Political Ticker - Battle Creek Enquirer
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31 Aug 2008

“Gorgeous” Joe Biden Praises “Good Looking” GOP VP - FOXNews


Daily Mail
“Gorgeous” Joe Biden Praises “Good Looking” GOP VP
FOXNews - 6 hours ago
by Aaron Bruns TOLEDO, OH - Barack Obama brought up John McCain’s new Vice Presidential nominee Sarah Palin for the first time in a regular campaign speech at an economic town hall in this rust belt city, criticizing her for opposing equal pay.
Rudy Giuliani comes to VP pick Sarah Palin's defense New York Daily News
Barack Obama's no-bounce bounce: CNN The Swamp - Tribune’s Washington Bureau
San Jose Mercury News - MSNBC - CBS News - Washington Post
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31 Aug 2008

Obama borrows Bush's Brooks & Dunn tune - Chicago Sun-Times


Entertainment Weekly
Obama borrows Bush's Brooks & Dunn tune
Chicago Sun-Times - Aug 30, 2008
The first song played after Sen. Barack Obama's historic speech on Thursday at the Democratic National Convention in Denver was Brooks & Dunn's ''Only in America.
Brooks & Dunn, songwriter flattered Obama speech ended with their song Dailyrecord.com
'Only in America' could Obama borrow the GOP's favorite Brooks … Entertainment Weekly
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31 Aug 2008

Can You Cross Out ‘Hillary’ and Write ‘Sarah’? - New York Times


BBC News
Can You Cross Out ‘Hillary’ and Write ‘Sarah’?
New York Times - 22 hours ago
By KATE ZERNIKE ONE WEEK, THREE WOMEN Michelle Obama owned Monday night, and Hillary Clinton grabbed Tuesday. By Friday, there was a party crasher.
Video: Dems Choose Obama in Thunderous Acclamation AssociatedPress
Obama campaign buoyed by convention Los Angeles Times
New York Daily News - Washington Post - Examiner.com - Los Angeles Times
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31 Aug 2008

Obama turns to Greek columns for support - Los Angeles Times


CNET News
Obama turns to Greek columns for support
Los Angeles Times - Aug 29, 2008
SOLID: A workman puts the finishing touches on the Democrats’ set at Invesco Field. The imposing Doric columns were not made of marble, but their connotations of stability or even martial strength may not have been lost on television viewers.
Video: Obama Accepts Nomination Before Crowd of 84,000 AssociatedPress
Ex-LI woman thrust into DNC spotlight Newsday
Newsweek - Fulton Sun - Financial Times - New York Times
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31 Aug 2008

Obama's cash slam 'offends' me, says Cindy McCain - New York Daily News


New York Daily News
Obama's cash slam 'offends' me, says Cindy McCain
New York Daily News - 12 hours ago
BY CELESTE KATZ ST. PAUL - Cindy McCain to Barack Obama: Stop picking on us because we're rich. Republican John McCain's beer-heiress wife says Obama went too far in mocking her husband as out of touch with average voters' economic concerns in his …
Six things Obama must do between now and Nov. 4 USA Today
Worldview: McCain helps Obama's experience argument Philadelphia Inquirer
San Jose Mercury News - New York Times - The Oregonian - OregonLive.com - San Francisco Chronicle
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31 Aug 2008

Best and worst of the Democratic National Convention - Los Angeles Times


Telegraph.co.uk
Best and worst of the Democratic National Convention
Los Angeles Times - Aug 30, 2008
By Los Angeles Times Staff Writers "If John McCain wants to follow George Bush with more tough talk and bad strategy, that is his choice, but it is not the change we need.
The Bush-Cheney factor: How will McCain use them? (Feature) Monsters and Critics.com
Some worry he is now running the type of campaign he used to avoid Houston Chronicle
Kansas City Star - Bloomberg - Politico - Voice of America
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31 Aug 2008

It’s Your Turn, John McCain - New York Times


Times Online
It’s Your Turn, John McCain
New York Times - 16 hours ago
By Mark J. Penn In the end, the 2008 Democratic National Convention was about as flawless as Democratic conventions get and avoided the most common pitfalls of the past.
Frank Rich: Last call for change we can believe in Dallas Morning News
Guest commentary: Why the next president will disappoint you Daily Camera
Seguin Gazette-Enterprise - Jackson Sun - Houston Chronicle - Washington Post
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31 Aug 2008

Political conventions' infomercial era over - San Francisco Chronicle


Wall Street Journal
Political conventions' infomercial era over
San Francisco Chronicle - 16 hours ago
Not long ago, it seemed that major political parties had perfected the staging of their conventions to the brink of irrelevancy. The news media were losing interest, the public was tuning out, and even the parties themselves seemed to snooze through …
Cheeky takes on McCain Dallas Morning News
State GOP acknowledges Obama factor but sees upside in governor's … Chicago Sun-Times
ABC News - Honolulu Advertiser - The Star-Ledger - NJ.com - The Hill
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31 Aug 2008

Bush family continues to have clout within the GOP - Houston Chronicle


Houston Chronicle
Bush family continues to have clout within the GOP
Houston Chronicle - 12 hours ago
Although the president will stop briefly in St. Paul, his relatives will be in the spotlight By JULIE MASON CHARLES DHARAPAK ASSOCIATED PRESS President Bush, right, and Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz.
Best and worst of the Democratic National Convention Los Angeles Times
The Bush-Cheney factor: How will McCain use them? (Feature) Monsters and Critics.com
Wall Street Journal - Voice of America - Honolulu Advertiser - Politico
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31 Aug 2008

Jeff Jacoby McCain's maverick pick - Boston Globe


Progressive.org
Jeff Jacoby McCain's maverick pick
Boston Globe - 10 hours ago
By Jeff Jacoby IF NOTHING else, John McCain's choice of Governor Sarah Palin of Alaska as his running mate instantly changed the subject from Barack Obama's dramatic acceptance speech in Denver the night before.
Poll: Voters uncertain on Palin USA Today
Obama Explains His Choice, Reacts To Palin CBS News
Log Cabin Democrat - Chicago Tribune - Christian Science Monitor - Huffington Post
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31 Aug 2008

Diner Poll Finds a Need For More Than a Speech - New York Times


Telegraph.co.uk
Diner Poll Finds a Need For More Than a Speech
New York Times - 16 hours ago
By PETER APPLEBOME “I think the guy’s amazing,” Ms. Drury, a registered nurse from nearby Beacon Falls, said on Friday over the low buzz at the Valley Diner in Connecticut’s blue-collar Naugatuck Valley.
Richard Danzig: How Obama Would Handle Putin Newsweek
Republicans Keep an Eye on Gustav: Campaign Notebook (Update1) Bloomberg
Fort Worth Star Telegram - Chicago Tribune - Democracy Now - Bay Net
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31 Aug 2008

Obama campaign buoyed by convention - Los Angeles Times


Times Online
Obama campaign buoyed by convention
Los Angeles Times - 23 hours ago
He sees an unusually strong jump in support after the carefully choreographed event in Denver. By Peter Nicholas, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer DENVER — Amy Pearl is the sort of Democrat who made the Barack Obama campaign nervous.
Hillary delivers Salt Lake Tribune
Look out, Palin The Hillary factor . . . Chicago Sun-Times
New York Daily News - Boston Globe - Kansas City Star - FOXNews
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31 Aug 2008

Obama welcomes Palin, kind of - Christian Science Monitor


Washington Times
Obama welcomes Palin, kind of
Christian Science Monitor - 12 hours ago
By Jimmy Orr | 08.30.08 Just like the McCain folks welcomed Joe Biden to the contest with a new commercial, the Obama people have brought out the welcome wagon for Sarah Palin.
McCain's choice of Palin is a risk Los Angeles Times
McCain's Faith in the Surge Washington Post
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30 Aug 2008

'Full Circle' - Newsweek


The Gazette (Montreal)
'Full Circle'
Newsweek - Aug 29, 2008
The Clintons inspired my political career, but when Barack Obama accepted the Democratic nomination, I cried tears of joy. By Jennifer McClellan | Newsweek Web Exclusive Please fill in the following information and we'll email this link.
Obama shows us he's a leader — all that matters Houston Chronicle
A Shooting Liberal Star Wall Street Journal
Washington Post - New York Times - Los Angeles Times - CNN
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30 Aug 2008

Ticket Notice: Sunday guests–Giuliani, Dodd, both McCains - Los Angeles Times


Boston Globe
Ticket Notice: Sunday guests–Giuliani, Dodd, both McCains
Los Angeles Times - 10 hours ago
ABC This Week: Cindy McCain; Sens. Lindsey Graham (R-SC/McCain supporter) and John Kerry (D-Mass./Obama supporter); round table with Sam Donaldson, Cokie Roberts, George Will and Matthew Dowd of ABC News.
Video: AP Exclusive: Pawlenty Talks VP Job AssociatedPress
Minnesota governor told he isn't McCain's VP pick, sources say CNN
Reuters - Washington Post - BBC News - The Associated Press
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30 Aug 2008

Misleading Web addresses lead to anti-Obama site - Los Angeles Times


Xinhua
Misleading Web addresses lead to anti-Obama site
Los Angeles Times - 17 hours ago
Obama-Biden.org and Obama-Biden.com divert people to the website of the American Issues Project, the group behind TV ads decrying the Democratic nominee's link to a onetime radical.
Americans say: I'm all right but the country isn't Times Online
Simons: Democratic Convention tough act for GOP to follow Lawrence Journal World
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30 Aug 2008

Analysts weigh credit card impact of Biden VP bid - Reuters


BBC News
Analysts weigh credit card impact of Biden VP bid
Reuters - Aug 29, 2008
By Kevin Drawbaugh DENVER, Aug 29 (Reuters) - Credit card industry analysts are wary of the sector's regulatory outlook if Barack Obama, a harsh critic of their business, becomes US president with their longtime ally Joe Biden as vice president.
Editors' Roundtable: Democratic Convention Galesburg Register-Mail
Obama, Biden campaign in Heartland The Swamp - Tribune’s Washington Bureau
The Star-Ledger - NJ.com - Bloomberg - Lawrence Journal World - Boston Globe
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30 Aug 2008

The Clinton Welcome: The Genius of Flags - Washington Post


USA Today
The Clinton Welcome: The Genius of Flags
Washington Post - Aug 28, 2008
Whoever thought of having delegates and alternates wave American flags in welcoming Bill Clinton deserves a big raise. A sea of flags is a great, patriotic sight.
'Full Circle' Newsweek
Democrats nominate Obama by acclamation San Jose Mercury News
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