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2:45 PM ET, September 4, 2007

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Jeffrey Rosen / New York Times:
Conscience of a Conservative  —  In the fall of 2003, Jack L. Goldsmith was widely considered one of the brightest stars in the conservative legal firmament.  A 40-year-old law professor at the University of Chicago, Goldsmith had established himself, with his friend and fellow law professor John Yoo …
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Spencer Ackerman / TPMmuckraker:
Goldsmith: Legal Memos Were "Advance Pardons" for Lawbreaking
Discussion: The Next Hurrah
Josh Marshall / Talking Points Memo:
TOO MANY LIES TO COUNT  —  You may have noticed a that few days ago it was revealed that President Bush, in a surreal turn, denied knowing how exactly the pre-war Iraqi military came to be disbanded.  Paul Bremer gave the New York Times some letters and documents to help remind him.
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Matt / Think Progress:
Draper: Laura Bush Considers Rove 'A Necessary Evil,' 'Self-Aggrandizing'  —  In a new book on the Bush presidency, entitled "Dead Certain," former Texas Monthly senior editor Robert Draper reveals that First Lady Laura Bush refers to her husband's longtime political adviser, Karl Rove, as …
Discussion: Shakespeare's Sister
Edmund L. Andrews / New York Times:
Envoy's Letter Counters Bush on Iraq Army  —  A previously undisclosed exchange of letters shows that President Bush was told in advance by his top Iraq envoy in May 2003 of a plan to "dissolve Saddam's military and intelligence structures," a plan that the envoy, L. Paul Bremer, said referred to dismantling the Iraqi Army.
Jose Antonio Vargas / Washington Post:
The Most Feared Man on the Hill?  —  For Gay Blogger, Craig's Resignation Is Just the Latest on His List  —  Soon, a new name will pop up on Mike Rogers's hit list.  —  Larry Craig wasn't "the first on my list," the gay blogger says.  And the Idaho senator, who announced his resignation Saturday, "won't be the last."
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Patterico's Pontifications:
Mike Rogers: The Most Feared Thug on the Hill?
Discussion: NewsBusters.org and Sister Toldjah
Tina Susman / Los Angeles Times:
Troop buildup fails to reconcile Iraq  —  POSITIVE NOTE: "There are if you will, mini-benchmarks where things are happening," said U.S. Ambassador Ryan Crocker, pictured with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri Maliki, right.  Crocker cited Anbar province, where violence has decreased substantially.
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Des Moines Register:
Richardson: Keeping Iowa first is God's will  —  Sioux City, Ia.  — God's will is for Iowa to have the first-in-the-nation caucus, Democratic presidential candidate Bill Richardson told a crowd here today.  —  "Iowa, for good reason, for constitutional reasons, for reasons related to the Lord …
Ed Morrissey / Captain's Quarters:
Denmark — The Next Target  —  Police in Denmark have arrested eight suspected al-Qaeda terrorists in Copenhagen as they have apparently foiled a terrorist attack.  The men, ages 18 to 29, were found in raids at eleven addresses — and authorities found more than just the men:
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Yeas & Nays:
Book says Souter mulled resignation after Bush v. Gore  —  'The Nine'  —  According to Jeffrey Toobin's new book on the Supreme Court, Justice David Souter nearly resigned in the wake of Bush v. Gore, so distraught was he over the decision that effectively ended the Florida recount and installed George W. Bush as president.
ABCNEWS:
Craig's Children Say He Was 'a Victim of Circumstance'  —  After a highly publicized arrest in a bathroom sex sting and a week spent defending his sexuality, Idaho Sen. Larry Craig announced his resignation from the Senate this weekend.  He maintains his innocence, however, despite having pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct.
Jeffrey M. Jones / Gallup Poll:
Democrats Express Decided Preference for Change Over Experience  —  Seventy-three percent favor presidential candidate who strongly desires to change Washington  —  PRINCETON, NJ — The Democratic presidential nomination could well be decided on the basis of whether Democratic primary …
Gypsy / politics from the heart:
IS CHENEY ABOUT TO BLOW UP THE BAY BRIDGE?  —  Having been a 911 truth activist for 5 years, I have serious suspicions about  —  the Bay Bridge being closed for entire 4 days.  —  There has been a lot of threats of terrorist attacks coming form the government.  —  Looks like they are preparing the public.
The Politico:
Congress set for showdown over ending war  —  As Congress returns Tuesday, the main arena in the domestic battle over the Iraq war will switch from living rooms to hearing rooms.  —  All through the August break, anti-war groups spent millions of dollars on television ads and mobilized activists across …
Denis MacShane / Washington Post:
The New Anti-Semitism  —  Hatred of Jews has reached new heights in Europe and many points south and east of the old continent.  Last year I chaired a blue-ribbon committee of British parliamentarians, including former ministers and a party leader, that examined the problem of anti-Semitism in Britain.
Discussion: Blue Crab Boulevard
This Is London:
'NHS SHOULD NOT TREAT THOSE WITH UNHEALTHY LIFESTYLES' SAY TORIES  —  • Patients who improve their health to be given 'Health Miles' cards to claim free fruit and veg  —  Patients who refuse to change their unhealthy lifestyles should not be treated by the NHS, the Conservatives said today.
Discussion: GINA COBB and Althouse
CNN:
Residents: Nooses spark school violence, divide town  —  JENA, Louisiana (CNN) — Mychal Bell was like a lot of boys his age, his mother says.  —  The always-smiling 16-year-old often spent weekends on the couch, munching Little Debbie snack cakes, watching football and dreaming of the day he would join his heroes in the NFL.
Discussion: The Agitator
 
 
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CREW:
White House changes website.  Now claims Office of Administration exempt from FOIA.
Chris Cillizza / The Fix:
Edwards and Schweitzer: Perfect Together?
Bruce Raynor / DMI Blog:
Let's Put the Labor Back in Labor Day
Discussion: Open Left and WorkingForChange
CNN:
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Calvin Woodward / Associated Press:
Candidates See Sarkozy As Beacon of Change
Michael Yon:
A Marine. A Mentor. A Model Approach.
Mmstewart / CNN Political Ticker:
Michigan officially leapfrogs New Hampshire, for now
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Steve Clemons / The Huffington Post:
Hillary Clinton's Personal Touch
Slate:
Dead Certain  —  Maliki  —  This week, Slate is publishing …
Horses Mouth:
So the editors of The New York Times have given the Brookings …
Alex Fryer / Seattle Times:
Blogs about politics on radar of state elections officials
Shankar Vedantam / Washington Post:
Persistence of Myths Could Alter Public Policy Approach
Discussion: Flopping Aces and EconLog
Jonathan Martin / The Politico:
Romney: Iraq 'is a mess'
Signorile / The Gist:
After the Purge of Larry Craig: Who's Next?  —  The speed …
Robert Novak / Chicago Sun Times:
Bad news just keeps on coming for the Grim Old Party
 

 
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Ben Jacobs / Slate:
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