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Maureen Dowd / New York Times:
Keeping It Rielle — John Edwards's confession was a little bit breathtaking. — Not the sex stuff. That happens here all the time. — And certainly not covering up the sex stuff. That happens here all the time, too. First people uncover; then they cover up.
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Jonathan Darman / Newsweek:
What Rielle Hunter Told Me — A seeker and a New Age spiritualist, John Edwards's other woman believed she could help him make history. — The Missing Webisodes — These 2006 promotional videos of John Edwards were produced by a company run by Rielle Hunter, who Edwards admitted to having an affair with in August 2008.
Ed Hornick / CNN:
Edwards' affair could mean political free fall — WASHINGTON (CNN) — John Edwards, who made his marriage a central part of his overall message during the 2008 Democratic primaries — was dealt a political blow Friday after admitting to having an extramarital affair.
Bonnie Fuller / The Huffington Post:
Elizabeth Edwards Drank Her Husband's Kool-Aid And Became His “Ambition Enabler” — Here's why Elizabeth was willing to believe her husband could cheat and STILL run for president — It's easy to understand why John Edwards first felt he was entitled to cheat on his wife and family …
Gromer Jeffers Jr / Dallas Morning News:
Dallas lawyer Fred Baron paid for Edwards' mistress to relocate
Dallas lawyer Fred Baron paid for Edwards' mistress to relocate
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Marisa Guthrie / Broadcasting & Cable:
Edwards furious with ABC News
Edwards furious with ABC News
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New York Times:
Russian Troops Tighten Hold on Georgia — GORI, Georgia — Russian troops that had poured into the disputed territory of South Ossetia moved up to the border with Georgia on Sunday, as the conflict appeared to be developing into the worst clashes between Russia and a foreign military since the invasion of Afghanistan in 1979.
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Hindrocket / Power Line:
“MEANINGLESS STATEMENTS” — Barack Obama has been criticized for acting as though he is already President. That's natural, since the actions in question have been presumptuous: the pseudo-Presidential seal, the speech in Germany, and so on. Today, one might say that John McCain is acting …
Elisabeth Bumiller / New York Times:
Candidates' Reactions to Georgia Conflict Offer Hints at Style on Foreign Affairs
Candidates' Reactions to Georgia Conflict Offer Hints at Style on Foreign Affairs
Agence France Presse:
Georgia to withdraw all of its troops from Iraq
Georgia to withdraw all of its troops from Iraq
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Los Angeles Times, Sic Semper Tyrannis 2008, Lawyers, Guns and Money, Associated Press and Danger Room
New York Times:
Anthrax Case Had Costs for Suspects — When Perry Mikesell, a microbiologist in Ohio, came under suspicion as the anthrax attacker, he began drinking heavily, family members say, and soon died. After a doctor in New York drew the interest of the F.B.I., his marriage fell apart and his practice suffered, his lawyer says.
ABCNEWS:
Are Democrats Now Pro-Life? — As Convention Draws Near, New Talk of a Pro-Life Presence — The Democratic Party is engaged in a political high-wire act — trying to bring in pro-life supporters without offending its pro-choice base. — This is a tight rope Democrats have been walking since 1992 …
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Gateway Pundit:
Barack Obama Is a Citizen of Kenya... Apparently, The One has two... Obama has Kenyan citizenship as well as US citizenship. — THE OBAMA FAMILY— back row from left: Unknown, Barack Obama, half-brother Malik (Obongo or Roy), unknown, half-brother Abo, Bernard.
Mike Allen / Yahoo! News:
McCain mocks Obama oratory — Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) is mocking the oratorical gifts of Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.), recommending that he “should consider someone with a knack for brevity and directness, to balance the ticket.” — “Taking in my opponent's performances is a little …
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Gallup:
Gallup Daily: Obama 47%, McCain 42% — Preferences have been stable last few days — PRINCETON, NJ — The latest Gallup Poll Daily tracking update finds Barack Obama with a 47% to 42% lead over John McCain, when registered voters are asked for whom they would vote if the presidential election were held today.
Peter Mansoor / Washington Post:
How The Surge Worked — Given the divisive debate over the Iraq war, perhaps it was inevitable that the accomplishments of the recently concluded “surge” would become shrouded in the fog of 30-second sound bites. Too often we hear that the dramatic security improvement in Iraq is due …