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Gabriel Sherman / The New Republic:
The Long Run-Up — Behind the Bombshell in ‘The New York Times.’ — RELATED CONTENT — 'Charlie's Horse,' by S.V. Date (2/6/08) — Last night, around dinnertime, The New York Times posted on its website a 3,000-word investigation detailing Senator John McCain's connections to a telecommunications lobbyist named Vicki Iseman.
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The Politico:
Rush, right rally to McCain — Rush Limbaugh, who has been critical of Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.), embraced him today now that they have a common enemy: The New York Times. — Limbaugh and other conservative commentators rushed to defend McCain on Thursday against a potentially damaging article …
Ed OKeefe / Political Radar:
Romney Camp Laments — ABC News' John Berman Reports: The remnants of the Romney campaign are shaking their heads this morning. — For months they were whispering about a New York Times investigation into John McCain's ties to a certain lobbyist. — They would poke and prod reporters …
Matthew Yglesias:
A Real Story — Mark Kleiman points out that the AP's version of the of the Vicky Iseman story has less innuendo, but a clearer explanation of actual misconduct: … Basically, in exchange for money and freebies, McCain sought to intervene in a federal regulatory process in favor of a company …
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Greg Sargent / Horses Mouth:
About That Times Story On McCain's Relationship — Let's try a little experiment. Let's take the meat of the big New York Times story and substitute the words “Dem Presidential Hopeful” for “John McCain”: … If these words had appeared on the front page of The New York Times …
Chris Cillizza / The Fix:
John Weaver Speaks — John Weaver, a former senior aide to Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) and the man in the middle of maelstrom surrounding the Arizona senator's relationship (or lack thereof) with lobbyist Vicki Iseman, just spoke to The Fix in an attempt to clarify his role in all of this.
The Politico:
Right rallies to McCain's side — Conservative media outlets rushed with surprising vehemence to defend Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) on Thursday against a critical article in The New York Times, embracing a maverick they have often attacked. — Rush Limbaugh calls it “the drive-by media ... trying to take him out.”
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THE ‘NEW YORK TIMES’ AND THE JOHN MCCAIN SEX SCANDAL STORY — The New York Times began reporting its story about John McCain's relationship with Vicki Iseman after two sources told its reporters that McCain had had an affair with the lobbyist for many months, and that McCain's wife had become aware of the relationship.
Greg Mitchell / Pressing Issues:
‘NYT’ Editor Keller defends story — and its timing — In the wake of denials by Sen. John McCain of certain claims in The New York Times' bombshell story on his links to a female lobbyist, the paper's Executive Editor Bill Keller released this statement today received by E&P: “On the substance, we think the story speaks for itself.
Drew Clark / The Technology Liberation Front:Is John McCain Uncomfortably Close to Lowell ‘Bud’ Paxson?
Christy Hardin Smith / Firedoglake:McVain In Bed With Lobbyists? Frequently.
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Ed Morrissey / Captain's Quarters:McCain: No Romance, No Influence, No Meetings (Update: Gray Lady …
Ed Morrissey / Captain's Quarters:Slimes At The Times — The New York Times launches …
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Stephen Ohlemacher / Associated Press:
Obama Wins Democrats Abroad Primary — WASHINGTON (AP) — Barack Obama won the Democrats Abroad global primary in results announced Thursday, giving him 11 straight victories in the race for the Democratic presidential nomination. — The Illinois senator won the primary in which Democrats living …
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Karl Rove / Wall Street Journal:
Obama's New Vulnerability — In campaigns, there are sometimes moments when candidates shift ground, causing the race to change dramatically. Tuesday night was one of those moments. — Hammered for the 10th contest in a row, Hillary Clinton toughened her attacks on Barack Obama …
Peter Nicholas / Los Angeles Times:
Clinton camp splits on message — A strategist who favors emphasizing strength and experience prevails over advisors who think she should show warmth and empathy. — WASHINGTON — Before the Iowa caucuses, senior aides to Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton fell into a heated argument during …
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Dana Blanton / Fox News:
FOX News Poll: Obama Has Slim Edge Over McCain, Half Would Never Vote for Clinton — If American voters were casting their ballot today, Democrat Barack Obama would have a slight advantage over Republican John McCain in the race for the White House, while McCain would narrowly edge out Hillary Clinton …
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Robert Winnett / Telegraph:
Biggest brain drain from UK in 50 years — Britain is experiencing the worst “brain drain” of any country as highly qualified professionals settle abroad, an authoritative international study showed yesterday. — Record numbers of Britons are leaving - many of them doctors …
John McCormick / The Swamp:
Union group: Clinton may need to exit soon — AUSTIN, Texas — Major organized labor endorsements continue to be delivered to Sen. Barack Obama, with union leaders increasingly sending signals that they believe the time is rapidly approaching for Sen. Hillary Clinton to exit the Democratic nomination race.
Slobodan Lekic / Associated Press:
Belgrade's US Embassy set on fire — BELGRADE, Serbia - Serb rioters broke into the U.S. Embassy Thursday and set fire to an office after a large protest against Kosovo's independence that drew an estimated 150,000 people. — Masked attackers broke into the building, which has been closed this week …
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