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David S. Broder / Washington Post:
Jesse Helms, White Racist — This column appeared in The Post Aug. 29, 2001 — one week after Jesse Helms, who died Friday, announced his retirement from the Senate. — (Have an idea for RePosted? Send it to reposted@washingtonpost.com.) — Those who believe that the “liberal press” …
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Marc Thiessen / Washington Post:
The Jesse Helms You Should Remember — With the passing of Sen. Jesse Helms, the media have demonstrated one final time that they never fully understood the power or impact of this great man. Consider, for example, The Post's obituary of Helms; here are some things you would not learn about his life and legacy by reading it:
Gateway Pundit:
DEM SHOCKER!!... Speaker Pelosi Was Sending Messages to FARC Terrorists While Undermining Colombian Government! — New information reveals that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was indirectly sending messages to the FARC. The Marxist Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) is designated as a terrorist group by the US government.
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Mary Anastasia O'Grady / Wall Street Journal:
FARC's ‘Human Rights’ Friends — As we learn more about the Colombian military's daring hostage rescue last week, one detail stands out: In tricking FARC rebels into putting the hostages aboard a helicopter, undercover special forces simply told the comandantes that the aircraft was being loaned …
CBN.com:
Christian Group Launches “Abortion President” Campaign against Barack Obama — Oh my. The fight against Barack Obama on abortion has officially begun. The Christian Defense Coalition, who are known to shock folks from time to time, have come up with a new campaign called: “Barack Obama: The Abortion President”.
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Rosa Prince / Telegraph:
Toddlers who dislike spicy food ‘racist’ — Toddlers who turn their noses up at spicy food from overseas could be branded racists by a Government-sponsored agency. — The National Children's Bureau, which receives £12 million a year, mainly from Government funded organisations …
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2008 Democratic National Convention News:
Democrats Throw Open Doors Of Convention, Obama To Accept Presidential Nomination On Closing Night Of 2008 Democratic National Convention In Front Of A Crowd Of More Than 75,000 — Final Day of Convention Program to Move to Denver's INVESCO Field at Mile High
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BBC:
Female bomber kills nine in Iraq — The aftermath of the suicide attack on the market — A female suicide bomber has killed nine people and wounded 12 others in an attack on an Iraqi market, police said. — The attack took place in the al-Mafraq area west of Baquba in Diyala province …
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The Politico:
Obama's apple pie campaign — On June 19, Barack Obama released his first television advertisement, a multi-million dollar, 18-state production that conveyed the core of his campaign's goal this summer: To establish his American cultural normalcy. — Obama offered a clear new version …
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Dean Yates / Reuters:
Iraq says may agree timetable for U.S. withdrawal — BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki raised the prospect on Monday of setting a timetable for the withdrawal of U.S. troops as part of negotiations over a new security agreement with Washington.
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William Kristol / New York Times:
So Where's Murphy? — From the gun clubs of Northern Virginia to the sports bars of Capitol Hill — wherever D.C.-area Republicans gather — you hear the question: — “Where's Murphy?” — “Murphy” is Mike Murphy, the 46-year-old G.O.P. strategist who masterminded John McCain's 2000 primary race …
Zogby:
Zogby Poll: Building Mo-bama! Democrat Leads McCain in Electoral College Tally, 273-158... The Democrat also leads 44% to 38% in the nationwide horserace test as Libertarian Bob Barr wins 6% — UTICA, New York - As the race for President passes the Independence Day holiday and heads toward …
John Brummett / Arkansas News Bureau:
Huckabee extols our tough politics — In 1993 I found it necessary to defend the meanness of our state's politics. — “I must stand up for Arkansas here,” I wrote then. “My home state can be a hateful, hateful place.” — Our former governor, Bill Clinton, had become president …
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Ben / Think Progress:
Lieberman: After Iran wipes out Israel and ‘Arab countries’ in the Middle East, 'we're next!' — Yesterday on ABC's This Week, Sen. Joe Lieberman (I- CT), chief surrogate for Sen. John McCain's (R-AZ) presidential campaign, complained that the “Iranians have consistently” refused to suspend its uranium enrichment.
Josh Marshall / Talking Points Memo:
WE'LL GET BACK TO YOU ON THAT — I think we may have come to that moment, that quick turn of events, that encapsulates the fact that there is apparently no limit to the howlers and nonsense that John McCain can throw out and still not generate collective guffaws or even scrutiny from the national political press.
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