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Glenn Greenwald / Salon:
One of Instapundit's favorite blogs speaks on race — Glenn “Instapundit” Reynolds today linked to what he called “EASTER THOUGHTS” from one of his favorite right-wing blogs [gers], his namesake, “Instapunk.” That Easter post has a large picture of a crucified Christ along with a lovely religious poem.
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Carpetbagger / The Carpetbagger Report:
Let's define ‘national controversy’ — I have a feeling Kevin Drum might tease me again for writing this, but I can't help myself. It's just too annoying. — The New York Times' Deborah Solomon chatted with notorious televangelist John Hagee this week for an interview that ran in today's NYT Sunday magazine.
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Glenn Reynolds / Instapundit.com:
EASTER THOUGHTS, from InstaPunk. — UPDATE: Jeez, get a clue, Greenwald. I don't know why you felt you had to bring me into this — well, actually, I think I do — but the post you're bitching about is by a different blogger than the post linked above. I know it's hard to get your mind around …
Doug Kmiec / Convictions:
Endorsing Obama — Today I endorse Barack Obama for president of the United States. I believe him to be a person of integrity, intelligence and genuine good will. I take him at his word that he wants to move the nation beyond its religious and racial divides and to return United States …
The Day, New London, CT:
We Don't Know This Sen. Joe — Sen. Lieberman has been too busy burning bridges to build any. — When The Day endorsed Sen. Joseph I. Lieberman for re-election in November 2006 it was supporting a candidate who demonstrated a history of pragmatic leadership and a willingness to seek bipartisan solutions.
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CNN:
Richardson: ‘I am very loyal to the Clintons’ — (CNN) — Facing fire from some fellow Democrats for his decision to endorse Sen. Barack Obama, Gov. Bill Richardson said Sunday he still considers himself loyal to the family that helped make his political career. — “I am very loyal to the Clintons.
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Ben Smith / Ben Smith's Blogs:
Obama: ‘This is not a crackpot church’ — Carrie Budoff Brown sends over the transcript from Obama's appearance, airing tomorrow, on the Michael Smerconish Show on 1210 AM WPHT in Philadelphia, from audio the show provided. — In the interview, Obama says he's talked to Wright in the past about …
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Jonathan Ellis / Argus Leader:
Poll may gauge Obama fallout — Some say Clinton could win state — Supporters of Sen. Barack Obama in South Dakota say their movement remains strong, even after Obama was forced this week to address comments made by his former pastor. — Others aren't so sure.
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Judson Berger / Fox News:
In Easter Sermon, New Obama Pastor Charges Rev. Wright Victim of ‘Lynching’ — CHICAGO — The new pastor of Barack Obama's church delivered a defiant defense of its retiring reverend Sunday, comparing media coverage of Rev. Jeremiah Wright Jr. to a modern-day lynching that resembles Jesus' death at the hands of the Romans.
Erica Goode / New York Times:
At Least 51 Die in Attacks Across Iraq — BAGHDAD — The shelling started just before 6 a.m., mortar fire shaking buildings and sending early risers in the Green Zone here running for shelter. Sirens went off, and loudspeakers blared, “Duck and cover! Duck and cover!”
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Matthew Yglesias:
So You Say You Want a Revolution? — I find it striking that, as presented in episode two of John Adams, the case for independence is distinctly underwhelming. In particular, the point that a rebellion which can only succeed with foreign assistance is as likely to result in domination …
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Elisabeth Bumiller / New York Times:
2 Divergent McCain Moments, Rarely Mentioned — WASHINGTON — Senator John McCain never fails to call himself a conservative Republican as he campaigns as his party's presumptive presidential nominee. He often adds that he was a “foot soldier” in the Reagan revolution …
Nicole Belle / Crooks and Liars:
FOXNews Sunday: Brit Hume Dismisses McCain's Iran/al Qaeda Confusion As A “Senior Moment” — Brit Hume tries to dismiss McCain's misstatements on the Iran/al Qaeda connections as a “senior moment” for McCain. … Once again, ONCE might have been a senior moment. Repeated transgressions does not a senior “moment” make.
Philip Pullella / Reuters:
Muslim baptized by pope says life in danger — VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - A Muslim author and critic of Islamic fundamentalism who was baptized a Catholic by Pope Benedict said on Sunday Islam is “physiologically violent” and he is now in great danger because of his conversion.
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