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Brian Maass / CBS4Denver:
Plot to Kill Obama: Shoot From High Vantage Point — DENVER (CBS4) ― CBS4 has now learned at least four people are under arrest in connection with a possible plot to kill Barack Obama at his Thursday night acceptance speech in Denver. All are being held on either drug or weapons charges.
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New York Times:
Michelle Obama's Remarks at the Democratic Convention — The following is the text of the remarks by Michelle Obama, the wife of Senator Barack Obama, on Monday night at the Democratic National Convention in Denver, as transcribed by CQ Transcriptions. — As you might imagine, for Barack …
Rocky Mountain News:
Police investigate possible plot to kill Obama — Authorities are investigating a possible threat against presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama. — Aurora police arrested a longtime drug user Sunday afternoon during a routine traffic stop where the man was seen “weaving,” sources said.
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Felisa Cardona / Denver Post:
Possible Obama connection in gun arrest — Federal authorities have scheduled a press conference for Tuesday afternoon amid reports that a fortunate traffic stop by Aurora Police may have disrupted an assassination attempt against Barack Obama. — KUSA-TV is reporting that two men …
Ernest Luning / The Colorado Independent:
Police probe possible plot to kill Obama; two arrested, one with sniper rifle — CBS4's Brian Maas reports police are holding two men who could be involved in a plot to assassinate Barack Obama : — Mug shot of Tharin Gartrell, one of two men suspected of an assassination plot against Sen. Barack Obama.
Ben Smith / The Politico:
Obama to DOJ: Block terrorist ad — Sen. Barack Obama has launched an all-out effort to block a Republican billionaire's efforts to tie him to domestic and foreign terrorists in a wave of negative television ads. — Obama's campaign has written the Department of Justice demanding …
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Tom Maguire / JustOneMinute:
Obama Responds On Ayers — Obama has an ad up “responding” to the criticism of his relationship with Bill Ayers. Left unanswered: — 1. Why has he been covering this up before now? — Obama's campaign manager David Axelrod told The Politico in February that
Elpresidente / Peoples Press Collective:
Video Exclusive: Michelle Malkin Attacked at DNC; “Kill Michelle Malkin” — Michelle Malkin was attacked by protesters and conspiracy nut Alex Jones during the “Shake Your Money Maker” event while Recreate68 attempted to levitate the Denver Mint. Another protester began shouting “Kill Michelle Malkin.”
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Zombie Update: Riot in Denver City Center — Just received via text from Zombie: … UPDATE at 8/25/08 6:54:17 pm: — Received at 6:50 pm PST: … UPDATE at 8/25/08 7:01:15 pm: — A web camera at the Civic Center: Livecam - The Denver Post. — UPDATE at 8/25/08 7:21:33 pm:
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Andrew Sullivan / The Daily Dish:
The Carville Critique — The notion that tonight should have been about ripping the bark off the president seems to me misplaced. No one needs to be persuaded that the country is on the wrong track. We have endured one of the worst presidencies in American history, a stalling economy …
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Josh Marshall / Talking Points Memo:
ATTACK, ATTACK, ATTACK II — Thought we had some great speeches tonight. But I did not hear much about President Bush or John McCain. Maybe this wasn't the night for it. Maybe this was Kennedy and Michelle Obama. But they need to go there. See what Begala said in the interview David did with him earlier this evening.
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Fox News:
Sources: McCain May Announce VP Choice Before Friday — Presumptive Republican presidential nominee John McCain may announce his choice for a running mate earlier than expected, sources told FOX News on Monday. — McCain had previously said he would announce his vice presidential pick …
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Michael Scherer / Swampland:From the RNC Podium: McCain Does Not Want to Overturn Roe—What?
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CNN:
Carville: Dems wasting first night — (CNN) — Have the Democrats wasted the first night of the convention? — Yes, says Democratic Strategist and CNN contributor James Carville. — Speaking on CNN, Carville said the party was too soft in its attacks on John McCain Monday night …
Joe Gandelman / The Moderate Voice:
Ted Kennedy's Likely Last Big Hurrah — Massachusetts Sen. Ted Kennedy, the last of the legendary Kennedy brothers and keeper of the torch of legacy who is battling a brain tumor, surprised 'em and wowed 'em at the Democratic convention — appearing after a day of speculative reports …
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CNN:
Transcript: Michelle Obama's ‘One Nation’ — DENVER, Colorado (CNN) — Michelle Obama appeared before the Democratic National Convention in Denver, Colorado, on Monday with a clear message: “One Nation.” — Barack Obama's wife of nearly 16 years described what the Illinois senator is like as a husband and father.
Dave McKinney / Chicago Sun Times:
Biden has deep ties to Rezko accomplice — DENVER — No matter what help Barack Obama might get from Sen. Joseph Biden, his newly named vice presidential running mate won't give Obama much cover on the Tony Rezko front. — Biden has described himself as a 30-year friend of a key figure …
Jim Lindgren / The Volokh Conspiracy:
HOW BARACK OBAMA MIGHT REACH 50% IN THE POLLS.— Many pundits on the right are underestimating the ease with which Barack Obama has it within his power to get a 3-8% bump in support in the polls. — Remember, Obama got enormous mileage in his 2004 convention speech from some modest statements …
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