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May 2009

31 May 2009

Bill Clinton Is Still A Little Upset About 2008 - Newsweek


Politico
Bill Clinton Is Still A Little Upset About 2008
Newsweek
The New York Times is out this afternoon with a preview of a profile of Bill Clinton running in its Sunday magazine this weekend. Written by Peter Baker, who covered Clinton's final years in the White House for the Washington Post and who now covers …
Bill Clinton still hasn't forgiven Bill Richardson The New Mexico Independent
NYT: Bill Clinton holding grudge against Ted, Caroline Kennedy CNN Political Ticker
Arkansas Times - Politico - New Republic - National Journal
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30 May 2009

Straus seeks second term as speaker - Houston Chronicle


News 8 Austin
Straus seeks second term as speaker
Houston Chronicle
© 2009 AP AUSTIN, Texas - Republican Speaker Joe Straus wants another two years in charge of the rowdy Texas House. Straus, R-San Antonio, filed the necessary paperwork Wednesday with the Texas Ethics Commission to seek his second term as speaker.
Democrats did well to stop Voter ID bill Marshall News Messenger
Governor, speaker meet on key legislation Dallas Morning News
The Chattanoogan - WZTV - East County Magazine - CBS 42
all 306 news articles
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Posted by Greg on Saturday, May 30th, 2009, at 7:00 pm, and filed under Page3.

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30 May 2009

Could a Dick Cheney- Rush Limbaugh ticket keep us safe? - Politico


Washington Post
Could a Dick Cheney- Rush Limbaugh ticket keep us safe?
Politico
By ROGER SIMON | 5/26/09 11:51 AM EDT Simon says the North Korea crisis could be the first real test of the potential Dick Cheney-Rush Limbaugh pairing in 2012.
Powell cautions against a GOP slide to the right Los Angeles Times
Powell urges Republicans to broaden their appeal Washington Post
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Posted by Greg on Saturday, May 30th, 2009, at 6:20 pm, and filed under Page3.

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30 May 2009

Marco Rubio Gets a Bush's Backing; Huckabee Endorsement Reportedly … - Miami New Times


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Marco Rubio Gets a Bush's Backing; Huckabee Endorsement Reportedly …
Miami New Times
By Kyle Munzenrieder in Politicks While Jeb Bush excused himself from the Senate race after a few days of speculation, his endorsement could be a potential game changer in the Republican race for the nomination.
CNN: Huckabee to endorse Rubio Central Florida Political Pulse
Jeb Bush Jr. backs Rubio Sarasota Herald-Tribune
all 25 news articles
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Posted by Greg on Saturday, May 30th, 2009, at 6:00 pm, and filed under Page3.

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30 May 2009

Moran pushes credentials - Martinsville Bulletin


Washington Post
Moran pushes credentials
Martinsville Bulletin
By GINNY WRAY - Bulletin Staff Writer Brian Moran says he is the Democrat most likely to defeat Republican Bob McDonnell in the November election.
McAuliffe ad touts pre-K; crime claim a stretch Daily Press
McAuliffe up on TV, again Virginian Pilot
The Virginian-Pilot - IdahoStatesman.com - Charlottesville Daily Progress
all 197 news articles
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Posted by Greg on Saturday, May 30th, 2009, at 5:20 pm, and filed under Page3.

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30 May 2009

Political odds and ends - The Virginian-Pilot


Washington Post
Political odds and ends
The Virginian-Pilot
While Terry McAuliffe continues to hold a lead in much of the polling that has been done on the June 9 Democratic gubernatorial primary, state Sen. Creigh Deeds, D-Bath, has gained ground in some recent surveys of likely voters.
Down in polls, Deeds not taking back seat Charlottesville Daily Progress
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Posted by Greg on Saturday, May 30th, 2009, at 4:20 pm, and filed under Page3.

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30 May 2009

Ancient Greece's 'global warming' - American Thinker

Ancient Greece's 'global warming'
American Thinker, WA
In Chapter 2: History, Plimer travels back in time, thousands of years, in fact, to debunk Gore's catastrophic global warming myths. I particularly like his research on the ancient Greeks. For Plato (427-347 BC) advanced the position that global …
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Posted by Greg on Saturday, May 30th, 2009, at 3:40 pm, and filed under Page3.

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30 May 2009

Texas lawmakers try to save bills as session nears end - CBS 42


News 8 Austin
Texas lawmakers try to save bills as session nears end
CBS 42
After days of delays in the Texas House, lawmakers are now getting creative to find ways to keep their legislation alive, with the end of the 81st legislative session quickly approaching.
Straus: TWIA is a Top Priority Dallas Morning News
Republican Majority on Election Commission Approved Knoxville News Sentinel
Fort Worth Star Telegram - Dallas Morning News - Dallas Morning News - Dallas Morning News
all 306 news articles
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Posted by Greg on Saturday, May 30th, 2009, at 12:00 pm, and filed under Page3.

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30 May 2009

Caesars Palace declares victory: Pres. Obama sleeps there again - USA Today


Washington Post
Caesars Palace declares victory: Pres. Obama sleeps there again
USA Today
Within hours of Pres. Obama's departure from Las Vegas for a sold-out fundraiser for Democrat Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, Caesars Palace boasted that the president spent the night there.
President Obama touts early progress Los Angeles Times
For Obama, a Few Words and a Fund-Raising Focus New York Times
CNN - Las Vegas Sun - KLAS-TV - The Associated Press
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Posted by Greg on Saturday, May 30th, 2009, at 9:20 am, and filed under Page3.

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29 May 2009

Tony Awards Should Honor Foote, 'Hair,' 3 Billys: John Simon - Bloomberg

Tony Awards Should Honor Foote, 'Hair,' 3 Billys: John Simon
Bloomberg
May 28 (Bloomberg) — This year, a richer-than-usual field (in some, but not all categories) confronts those of us who vote for the Tony Awards.
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Posted by Greg on Friday, May 29th, 2009, at 5:20 pm, and filed under Page3.

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29 May 2009

Governor, speaker meet on key legislation - Dallas Morning News


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Governor, speaker meet on key legislation
Dallas Morning News
By KELLEY SHANNON / AP Gov. Rick Perry met privately with Speaker Joe Straus on Wednesday to try to salvage major legislation after partisan fighting slowed down work in the House.
GOP unites, takes control of state Election Commission Knoxville News Sentinel
Bill Passes On Control Of State Election Commission The Chattanoogan
Fort Worth Star Telegram - Texas Watchdog - KGNS - Dallas Morning News
all 306 news articles
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Posted by Greg on Friday, May 29th, 2009, at 2:20 pm, and filed under Page3.

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29 May 2009

Paradegoers encourage Sestak to seek Senate seat - Philadelphia Inquirer


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Paradegoers encourage Sestak to seek Senate seat
Philadelphia Inquirer
By Thomas Fitzgerald US Rep. Joe Sestak, dodging through the marchers in the Springfield Memorial Day Parade, sprinted from one side of Powell Road to the other yesterday to shake hands, pass out his business cards - and feel the love.
Poll: Specter's lead over GOP challenger narrows Pittsburgh Post Gazette
Sestak 'close' to run against Specter Washington Times
Allentown Morning Call - New York Times Blogs - Bizjournals.com - FOXNews
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Posted by Greg on Friday, May 29th, 2009, at 1:20 pm, and filed under Page3.

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29 May 2009

Strategy Memo: Coast To Coast - RealClearPolitics

Strategy Memo: Coast To Coast
RealClearPolitics
Good morning, Washington. After waking up in Los Angeles, President Obama will board Air Force One and return to the District, where he's set to meet with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas in the Oval Office.
TPMDC Morning Roundup TPMDC
Biden Blanks On Supreme Court Pick Crystal Air Productions (satire)
FOXNews
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Posted by Greg on Friday, May 29th, 2009, at 12:20 pm, and filed under Page3.

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29 May 2009

Biden Teases Obama Over Teleprompter - FOXNews


Seattle Post Intelligencer
Biden Teases Obama Over Teleprompter
FOXNews
The vice president razzed his boss Wednesday while speaking at the Air Force Academy commencement ceremony in Colorado. Vice President Biden is about to find out how well his boss can take a joke.
Biden pokes fun at Obama (Is that really such a good idea?) Kansas City Star
Biden makes fun of Obama after teleprompter falls over Christian Science Monitor
Denver Post - Newsweek - KXRM - eMilitary.org
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Posted by Greg on Friday, May 29th, 2009, at 11:20 am, and filed under Page3.

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28 May 2009

A Call For Universal Voter Registration - The Nation.

A Call For Universal Voter Registration
The Nation.
This is the third in a series of posts concerned with just democracy. The first was an overview of the current state of our electoral system; the second a look at the prospects for a national popular vote for president.
How to expand voter participation: Nearly 80 million eligible … Anniston Star (subscription)
Engaging the Future of America: Preregistration Measures Gain … Daily Kos
PolitickerNJ
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Posted by Greg on Thursday, May 28th, 2009, at 11:20 pm, and filed under Page3.

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28 May 2009

Step Away From The Teleprompter - WBAL Radio

Step Away From The Teleprompter
WBAL Radio
In the East Room of the White House, the only thing that stood between Judge Sonia Sotomayor and a seat on the Supreme Court was President Obama's teleprompter.
The First Draft: the Supreme Court and the Spelling Bee Reuters Blogs
Strategy Memo: Coast To Coast RealClearPolitics
TPMDC - FOXNews
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Posted by Greg on Thursday, May 28th, 2009, at 4:40 pm, and filed under Page3.

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28 May 2009

Magazine Preview The Mellowing of William Jefferson Clinton - New York Times


Politico
Magazine Preview The Mellowing of William Jefferson Clinton
New York Times
Book Club Clinton has now spent more time as a former president than as president. More Photos > BY PETER BAKER Bill Clinton loves to shop.
Bill Clinton still hasn't forgiven Bill Richardson The New Mexico Independent
NYT: Bill Clinton holding grudge against Ted, Caroline Kennedy CNN Political Ticker
Women on the Web - The Business Insider - Newsweek - New York Magazine
all 14 news articles
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Posted by Greg on Thursday, May 28th, 2009, at 2:20 pm, and filed under Page3.

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28 May 2009

Obama raises money for Democrats out West - WLOS


Washington Post
Obama raises money for Democrats out West
WLOS
LAS VEGAS (AP) — President Barack Obama is wrapping up a three-stop Western fundraising trip today as he tries to raise money for embattled lawmakers.
The making of a presidential suite Los Angeles Times
The Obama Presidency Washington Post
KLAS-TV - New York Times - U.S. News & World Report - CNN
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Posted by Greg on Thursday, May 28th, 2009, at 1:20 pm, and filed under Page3.

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28 May 2009

A Mix of Showmanship and Savvy - Washington Post


Washington Post
A Mix of Showmanship and Savvy
Washington Post
Va. gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe has always talked louder, moved quicker and thought bigger than most of his peers. Terry McAuliffe grew up in Syracuse, NY, where he first showed off his knack for showmanship.
Investment questions dog mcauliffe in Va. gov race The Associated Press
Macker's contrast Politico
Martinsville Bulletin - Chatham Star Tribune - Seattle Post Intelligencer - Loudoun Times
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Posted by Greg on Thursday, May 28th, 2009, at 12:40 pm, and filed under Page3.

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28 May 2009

Obama's changes may not be what voters bargained for - Lawrence Journal World


Washington Post
Obama's changes may not be what voters bargained for
Lawrence Journal World
By Dolph C. Simons, Jr. During the past few months, there have been an abundance of distractions in Washington, DC, and elsewhere that have diverted the public's attention away from many far more serious events taking place in our nation's capital.
Why Obama was Elected. Gather.com
Latest jobless figures in states Obama won bode ill for administration WND.com
Daily Kos - RealClearPolitics - North Country Public Radio - Washington Post
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Posted by Greg on Thursday, May 28th, 2009, at 11:40 am, and filed under Page3.

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28 May 2009

Dodd Gains Ground Against Challenger, But Trust Still a Problem - FOXNews


msnbc.com
Dodd Gains Ground Against Challenger, But Trust Still a Problem
FOXNews
The incumbent Democrat is still outside the margin of error against former Rep. Simmons, and his unfavorable rating is high, but it's an improvement from April, according to Quinnipiac.
Video: Poll shows Dodd gaining on Simmons WTNH
Dodd's Numbers Up In Latest Quinnipiac Poll Hartford Courant
Philadelphia Bulletin - msnbc.com - USA Today - The Washington Independent
all 37 news articles
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Posted by Greg on Thursday, May 28th, 2009, at 11:20 am, and filed under Page3.

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27 May 2009

Weekend Opinionator: Obama's Daisy Chain - New York Times

Weekend Opinionator: Obama's Daisy Chain
New York Times
By Tobin Harshaw Of course, most of us have seen the LBJ ad a zillion times, as it became a news event, and thus has been replayed endlessly.
Apocalypse Soon, Say Republicans TPMCafé
RNC revives LBJ's “Daisy” ad ToTheCenter.com
Kansas City Star - Tapped - Daily Kos - Wall Street Journal Blogs
all 12 news articles
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Posted by Greg on Wednesday, May 27th, 2009, at 8:00 pm, and filed under Page3.

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27 May 2009

Harrisburg mayoral write-in numbers announced - The Patriot-News - PennLive.com


PennLive.com
Harrisburg mayoral write-in numbers announced
The Patriot-News - PennLive.com
by DAN MILLER, Of The Patriot-News Harrisburg Mayor Stephen R. Reed received 335 write-in votes on the Republican ballot in Tuesday's primary, according to results released from today's write-in count by the Dauphin County Office of Voter Registration …
19-Year-Old Harrisburg Man Shot In Arm WGAL
Harrisburg mayor falls short in write-in canvass Philadelphia Inquirer
PennLive.com - The Patriot-News - PennLive.com - The Patriot-News - PennLive.com
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Posted by Greg on Wednesday, May 27th, 2009, at 3:40 pm, and filed under Page3.

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27 May 2009

Aide to Israel denies Emanuel threatened congressman - Newsday


New York Magazine
Aide to Israel denies Emanuel threatened congressman
Newsday
BY TOM BRUNE | tom.brune@newsday.com WASHINGTON - An aide to Rep. Steve Israel denied Friday that White House chief of staff Rahm Emanuel threatened adverse political consequences if the Huntington Democrat went forward with a 2010 primary challenge to …
Israel aide: 'It wasn't the heavy-handed Rahm' Politico
Was Rep. Israel bullied? Long Island Business News
New York Daily News - WatertownDailyTimes.com - Newsday - Politico
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Posted by Greg on Wednesday, May 27th, 2009, at 1:20 pm, and filed under Page3.

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27 May 2009

Obama nominates Cleland to oversee military memorials - CNN Political Ticker


Examiner.com
Obama nominates Cleland to oversee military memorials
CNN Political Ticker
(CNN) - President Obama has tapped former Georgia Sen. Max Cleland to serve as Secretary of the American Battle Monuments Commission.
Obama nominates Georgia's Max Cleland to serve in his administration Examiner.com
Cleland slated for battle monuments post WALB-TV
Atlanta Journal Constitution - FOXNews
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Posted by Greg on Wednesday, May 27th, 2009, at 12:20 pm, and filed under Page3.

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