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William Kristol / New York Times:
A Joe of His Own? — The anguished cries of Hillary supporters pierced the midday calm here on Saturday, as Barack Obama confirmed that his vice presidential choice was not Clinton, who got about 18 million votes this year running against him, but rather Joe Biden, who gained the support …
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The Politico:
Exclusive: Obama- Clinton feud reignites — DENVER — As Democrats arrived here Sunday for a convention intended to promote party unity, mistrust and resentments continued to boil among top associates of presumptive nominee Barack Obama and his defeated rival, Hillary Rodham Clinton.
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New York Times:
Delegates for Clinton Back Obama, but Show Concerns — Delegates to the Democratic National Convention arrive in Denver having largely put aside the deep divisions of the primary fight between Senators Barack Obama and Hillary Rodham Clinton, although some hold lingering concerns …
Marc Ambinder:
A Flare-Up Between Hillaryland and Denver — Politico's editor in chief and a colleague report on tension between the Clinton and Obama camps over Bill Clinton's speech. I've downplayed reports of tensions in the past. But sources back up the Politico to a point: things are getting …
Chicago Sun Times:
Delegate says Jones called her ‘Uncle Tom’ — ‘WHAT DID YOU CALL ME?’ Aldermen heard remark but believe Senate president ‘said it in jest’ — DENVER — A black Hillary Clinton delegate on Sunday accused state Senate President Emil Jones of calling her an “Uncle Tom.”
Howard Wolfson / The New Republic:
Smothering the Hatchet — Hillary's former communications director on how to close the Clinton-Obama rift. — The New Republic has asked me what advice I would give to Senator Obama to improve relations with the Clintons during this convention week. — To be clear, I believe …
CNN:
Bill Clinton not happy with convention role — DENVER, Colorado (CNN) - Bill Clinton is perplexed and, frankly, not happy that he was asked to speak about national security Wednesday night at the Democratic National Convention and not about the economy, the issue that he rode to the White House …
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Big Tent Democrat / TalkLeft:
Entitled To Your Support — I am the type of Democrat that will vote straight party ticket, from top to bottom, in a general election. They have my vote and usually my support. But I am not all Democratic voters. No politician is entitled to anyone's support or vote.
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CNN:CNN poll: Post-Biden poll shows dead heat
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Fred Barnes / Wall Street Journal:The Democrats Field a Liberal Dream Team
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Monica Langley / Wall Street Journal:Biden Camp Pressed Hard For a Slot on the Ticket
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Kenneth P. Vogel / The Politico:Praise of McCain could haunt Biden
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Jonathan Martin / Jonathan Martin's Blogs:Pushing Dem division, McCain up with new ad featuring Clinton backer
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MSNBC:Aug. 24: Caroline Kennedy, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi …
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Jonathan Weisman / Washington Post:Experience Is Double-Edged Sword for The Ticket
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Paul Krugman / New York Times:
Accentuate the Negative — So the Obama campaign has turned to the politics of personal destruction, attempting to make a campaign issue out of John McCain's inability to remember how many houses he has. And the turn comes not a moment too soon. — Over the past month or so many Democrats …
Myglesias / Matthew Yglesias:
I'm a Brilliant, Original, and Idiosyncratic Thinker But Don't Ever Disagree With Me — Much like Washington Post columnist Richard Cohen, I write for a living. Primarily about U.S. politics and public policy. I write about these things because I think they're important.
The New Republic:
McCain Campaign Tries the Chicken Prank — I almost feel like a dupe writing about the second pro-Hillary ad McCain released today at 6am: It's a stunt, a trick meant to keep him in the press during the Democratic convention and gin up more Hillary-Obama-tension media storylines. Message: neener neener neener.
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Little Green Footballs:
Zombie: The Denver Games — Opening Ceremony — Although the Democratic National Convention doesn't start until today, Monday, August 25, the protests against the convention started the day before on Sunday. — The PJM/LGF/zombietime photo team had not yet arrived in Denver …
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Sean Wilentz / Newsweek:
A Liberal's Lament — To win, Obama must convince the country that he is a man of substance, not just style. History suggests this won't be easy. — A Bold Agenda: Kennedy, at the Los Angeles Coliseum in 1960, outlined the framework of his New Deal update, the New Frontier, to a standing ovation
Marc Ambinder:
Here's A Way To Make Sure VP Cheney Doesn't Distract From The RNC Proceedings — His office announced a trip to central Asia. He'll leave right after he speaks to the Republican National Convention next Monday evening.
New York Times:
Obama Aides Defend Bank's Pay to Biden Son — During the years that Senator Joseph R. Biden Jr. was helping the credit card industry win passage of a law making it harder for consumers to file for bankruptcy protection, his son had a consulting agreement that lasted five years …
Faiz / Think Progress:
80 percent says United States is on the wrong track. — A new USA Today/Gallup poll finds, “Eight in 10 say they are dissatisfied with the way things are going in the USA, and even more rate the economy as ‘only fair’ or poor. Seven in 10 say it's getting worse.”
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Cernig / Newshoggers.com:
“John McCain as President would be like a flamethrower in a fireworks factory” — The Glasgow Herald's veteran political correspondent Iain McWhirter has an article today in which he wonders wtf is wrong with America, that John McCain is actually level with Obama in the polls.
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