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12:20 PM ET, September 1, 2008

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William Kristol / New York Times:
A Star Is Born?  —  Thursday night, after Barack Obama's well-orchestrated, well-conceived and well-delivered acceptance speech in Denver, Republicans were demoralized.  Twenty-four hours later, they were energized — even exuberant.  It's amazing what a bold vice-presidential pick who gives …
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Alexander Marquardt / CNN:
Biden: Palin's good-looking  —  TOLEDO, Ohio (CNN) - Joe Biden says there are obvious differences between himself and fellow vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin, but they're not just on policy.  She's good-looking.  —  “There's a gigantic difference between John McCain and Barack …
Michael Kinsley / Washington Post:
Experience?  Never Mind  —  In a famous example of ideological flexibility, the American Communist Party changed its mind completely about Adolph Hitler in 1939, when he signed a deal with Joseph Stalin.  Previously, they hadn't cared for him much.  Suddenly, he looked pretty good.
Andrew Malcolm / Top of the Ticket:
The Sarah Palin arrives at a GOP convention, eager to meet the new star
Discussion: TIME.com and Washington Post
Ken Dilanian / USA Today:
Palin backed ‘bridge to nowhere’ in 2006
E. J. Dionne Jr / Washington Post:
Northern Underexposure  —  ST. PAUL, Minn. — By all rights …
Discussion: National Review
The Red Pen / Daily Kos:
Sarah Palin Baby Story Ender  —  Here it is:  —  OK, there is a visibly-pregnant Sarah Palin talking with a CBS 11 ( Juneau) reporter at the end of the Alaska legislative session.  She clearly appears to be pregnant.  —  Unless someone has counter evidence, we can drop this crap now.
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Ed Morrissey / Hot Air:
A picture refutes a thousand nutcase conspiracies  —  I'd like to share a picture of Governor Sarah Palin's lovely young family, a photo that some may have already seen in connection to a despicable Internet smear against the Palins.  Here we have Sarah and Todd with their daughters Piper, Willow, and Bristol.
Patrick Healy / New York Times:
McCain's Pick May Foster Bigger Campaign Role for Clinton  —  ST. PAUL — Advisers to Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton said on Sunday that Senator John McCain's selection of Gov. Sarah Palin of Alaska as his running mate would lead to a greater role for Mrs. Clinton as she campaigned this fall …
CNN:
Hurricane Gustav begins to pound Louisiana  —  (CNN) — Hurricane Gustav began to lash the southern Louisiana coastline early Monday as it moved closer to an expected midday landfall, according to the National Hurricane Center in Miami, Florida.  —  The U.S. Geological Survey says Gustav …
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Peter Baker / New York Times:
Storm Politics Present Risks and Rewards
Discussion: MSNBC and Washington Post
Haaretz:
Biden quoted as saying that Israel will have to reconcile itself to a nuclear Iran  —  Democratic vice-presidential candidate Joe Biden was quoted Monday as telling senior Israeli officials behind closed doors that the Jewish state will have to reconcile itself to a nuclear Iran.
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Jerusalem Post:
'J'lem worried over Biden's Iran stance'  —  Security officials expressed concern Monday over statements reportedly made by US Democratic vice presidential candidate Joseph Biden regarding Iran's nuclear program.  —  Army Radio reported that the Delaware senator was heard saying …
Ed Morrissey / Hot Air:
Biden: Obama will surrender on nukes to Iran
Discussion: The Strata-Sphere
Howard Wolfson / Washington Post:
A Clintonite in Denver  —  For many of us who were part of the Clinton campaign, Sen. Barack Obama's appeal was something we understood only in the abstract — data in polls, faces at a televised rally.  —  Most of us never heard him speak in person.  At work 14 hours a day in the war room …
John Dickerson / Slate:
THE HURRICANE UPSETS THE GOP CONVENTION BUT MAY BE GOOD FOR THE GOP.  —  Gustav is now the third name on John McCain's ticket.  Depending on how McCain responds, he may actually benefit from its presence—and those in the hurricane's path could also benefit from the politicization of the response.
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ABCNEWS:
Money Trail: What Hurricane? Lobbyists, GOP Party On
Geoff Earle / New York Post:
REV. STRIKES AGAIN  —  WRIGHT'S CRUDE MICHELLE OBAMA CRACK  —  TOLEDO, Ohio - The Rev. Jeremiah Wright, Barack Obama's fiery ex-pastor, re-emerged yesterday with a crude reference about race and sex in the White House.  —  “This ordinary boy [Obama] just might be the first president …
Discussion: THE ASTUTE BLOGGERS
Minneapolis Star Tribune:
Police raids enrage activists, alarm others  —  St. Paul police officers attempted to enter a house on Iglehart Ave.  Saturday.  Sara Coffey of the National Lawyers Guild was stopped outside the house, handcuffed and detained.  She helped police negotiate with those inside.
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Christopher Hitchens / Slate:
CAN'T WE ESCAPE THIS TIRESOME DEMAGOGUERY ABOUT CANDIDATES' INCOME AND PROPERTY?  —  Sen. John McCain's now-notorious answer to the question of how many houses he and his wife, Cindy, own was first repeated to me as if he had been deliberately joking.  And I must say that I thought his reported response …
David Kurtz / Talking Points Memo:
LAURA BUSH AND CINDY MCCAIN ADDED TO MONDAY RNCC AGENDA  —  In a conference call with reporters just now, RNC officials announced some additions to today's abbreviated convention schedule.  —  First Lady Laura Bush will introduce a video of the various Gulf Coast state governors (all Republicans …
 
 
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The Times-Picayune / New Orleans Times-Picayune:
On the scene: Water coming over Industrial Canal floodwall
Discussion: On Deadline
Lynn Sweet:
What would have been-The Monday GOP convention sked now suspended.
Marc Ambinder:
A Thought: Why Clinton Will Work Even Harder For Obama Now
Discussion: Salon
Noam Cohen / New York Times:
Link by Link: Don't Like Palin's Wikipedia Story? Change It
Discussion: The Reaction
Associated Press:
U.S. Military Hands Over Control of Anbar to Iraqis
Sheila Grissett / New Orleans Times-Picayune:
Corps chiefs: No major storm surge flooding expected
Gallup:
Gallup Daily: Obama-Biden Ticket Leads by 6 Points
 Earlier Items: 
The Times-Picayune / New Orleans Times-Picayune:
4 a.m. advisory: Gustav, still with 115 mph winds, now 65 miles from La. coast
Discussion: American Street
Harper's:
Palin and Her Pastors: “Those that die without Christ have a …
Discussion: TalkLeft
CNN:
Dem apologizes for joking about hurricane
New York Post:
TRICKY CHARLIE'S CARIB ‘HIDEAWAY’
Josh Marshall / Talking Points Memo:
SADLY NUTS  —  When asked about criticisms of Sarah Palin's readiness …
New York Times:
G.O.P. Rallies in Support of McCain, Poll Shows
 

 
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