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Denver Post:
Haggard steps down amid gay affair inquiry — Ted Haggard, one of the most prominent evangelical pastors in the nation, resigned today as president of the National Association of Evangelicals amid allegations that he carried on a three-year sexual relationship with a male prostitute.
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Charlie Brennan / Rocky Mountain News:
Gay escort claims sex tryst with preacher — A former gay male escort is going public on the eve of Colorado voting on two ballot issues relating to gay marriage, claiming a three-year sexual relationship with a prominent Colorado Springs pastor who has been an outspoken opponent of same-sex unions.
Paula Woodward / KUSA-TV:
Man claims 3-year sexual relationship with pastor — and Nicole Vap Executive Producer Investigative — DENVER - A gay man and admitted male escort claims he has had an ongoing sexual relationship with a well-known Evangelical pastor from Colorado Springs.
John / AMERICAblog:
President of National Association of Evangelicals accused of 3-year sexual relationship with gay hooker, and of taking drugs — UPDATE: This guy is reportedly as important as James Dobson: … UPDATE: Here is how big this story is. … He also claims to have direct access to George Bush:
Democracy Project:
Penn President Poses with "Suicide Bomber" — University of Pennsylvania president Amy Gutmann threw her annual Halloween costume party at her home Tuesday night. Among the guests was Saad Saadi, who came dressed as a suicide bomber, complete with plastic dynamite strapped to his chest and a toy automatic rifle.
Aaron Klein / WorldNetDaily:
Mideast terror leaders to U.S.: Vote Democrat — Withdrawal from Iraq would embolden jihadists to destroy Israel, America — JERUSALEM - Everybody has an opinion about next Tuesday's midterm congressional election in the U.S. - including senior terrorist leaders interviewed by WND …
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Ralph Peters / USA Today:
Last gasps in Iraq — I supported this war, but the deteriorating situation is starting to convince me that we can't win. Those of us who hoped that the Iraqis could achieve democracy were wrong — and their failure has implications for the entire region.
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Ben Smith / The Daily Politics:
Exclusive: NRCC's Foley "Damage Control" — Two senior aides to National Republican Campaign Committee Chairman Tom Reynolds participated in "damage control" conference calls concerning correspondence between Congressman Mark Foley and a former congressional page — two days before the scandal became public …
Sabato's Crystal Ball:
Crystal Ball 2006: THE PREDICTIONS — Campaigns Clamor for Last-Minute Midterm "Mo" — Just how Democratic a year is 2006? — Five days out, let's rephrase the question this way: when's the last time a major political party has failed to capture a single House seat, Senate seat …
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Michael Rubinkam / Associated Press:
Rep. Paying Ex-Mistress About $500K — ALLENTOWN, Pa. (AP) — A Republican congressman accused of abusing his ex-mistress agreed to pay her about $500,000 in a settlement last year that contained a powerful incentive for her to keep quiet until after Election Day, a person familiar with the terms of the deal told The Associated Press.
Leila Hatoum / Lebanon Daily Star:
Washington warns of 'mounting evidence' of bid to bring down Siniora Cabinet — White house says it supports a 'sovereign, democratic' lebanon — BEIRUT: Washington warned of "mounting evidence" Wednesday that Iran, Syria and Hizbullah are "preparing plans to topple" the Lebanese government.
Tennessean.com:
Truth in Kerry's remark — Hard facts about Iraq from senator are run through GOP spin cycle — The sharks — or are they Swift Boats? — are circling. — Republicans are feverishly seizing on Sen. John Kerry's remark about President Bush's Iraq policies and trying to distort it into a slap …
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Richard Black / BBC:
'Only 50 years left' for sea fish — Environment correspondent, BBC News website — There will be virtually nothing left to fish from the seas by the middle of the century if current trends continue, according to a major scientific study. — Stocks have collapsed in nearly one-third of sea fisheries …
Allahpundit / Hot Air:
Blogwars: Me vs. Ace on Kerrygate — You are dead to me. — Just kidding. I thought Ace's response deserved a link after I accused him of being in "nutroots territory" last night, which was in turn a response to him implying that I was "crazy" for thinking Kerry's remark might have been aimed at Bush and not the military.
Paul J. Gough / Hollywood Reporter:
MSNBC makes double-digit viewer gains — NEW YORK — Things are looking up at MSNBC, with the channel registering double-digit gains in viewers and adults 25-54 for October while Fox News Channel led all news networks for the 250th straight week. — Leading the charge was …
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