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CNN:
McCain camp to propose postponing VP debate — (CNN) — McCain supporter Sen. Lindsey Graham tells CNN the McCain campaign is proposing to the Presidential Debate Commission and the Obama camp that if there's no bailout deal by Friday, the first presidential debate should take the place of the VP debate …
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Ben Smith / Ben Smith's Blogs:
Palin and Couric — Full transcript after the jump. This is a rough bit:
A.L. / The Anonymous Liberal:
Was McCain's Stunt an Attempt at Palin Damage Control? — I'm serious. The more I look at what happened today, the more I think it was all an elaborate attempt to stem the fallout from the truly disastrous interview Sarah Palin taped this morning with Katie Couric.
Jonathan Martin / Jonathan Martin's Blogs:
It's a good thing McCain's move is dominating the news — Sarah Palin's interview with Katie Couric, the first portion of which airs tonight, won't give Republicans any reassurance that she's ready for prime time. — It will, however, reassure McCain aides that they're ollowing the right course of action by keeping her shielded.
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The Reaction, Buck Naked Politics, Newshoggers.com, The Moderate Voice, Riehl World View and The Swamp
Jane Hamsher / Campaign Silo:
LEAKED VIDEO: McCain Blows Off Letterman For Katie Couric
LEAKED VIDEO: McCain Blows Off Letterman For Katie Couric
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Balloon Juice, The Moderate Voice, I Am TRex, Comments from Left Field, MyDD, Think Progress and Tennessee Guerilla Women
CBS News:
One-On-One With Sarah Palin
One-On-One With Sarah Palin
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Firedoglake, The Opinionator, Hot Air, Marc Ambinder, NewsBusters.org, American Spectator, alicublog, Hullabaloo, Gawker, Crooks and Liars, TIME.com, The Caucus and Shakesville
Tahman Bradley / Political Radar:
Ole Miss Official Says Debate Cancellation Would be ‘Devastating’
Ole Miss Official Says Debate Cancellation Would be ‘Devastating’
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Crooks and Liars
Drudge Report:
EXCLUSIVE: LETTERMAN MOCKS MCCAIN CANCELLATION — David Letterman tells audience that McCain called him today to tell him he had to rush back to DC to deal with the economy. — Then in the middle of the taping Dave got word that McCain was, in fact just down the street being interviewed by Katie Couric.
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J. Taylor Rushing / The Hill:
Paulson, Senate Dems reach tentative bailout deal — Senate Democrats emerged from a meeting Wednesday with Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson to report a general, conceptual — but fragile — agreement on a $700 billion plan to rescue the U.S. financial markets.
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FP Passport, New York Times, Hullabaloo, Buck Naked Politics, Betsy's Page, Commentary, Firedoglake, Open Left, Jules Crittenden, CFO.com, Hot Air and The Other McCain
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Frank Ahrens / Washington Post:
Bailout Could Deepen Crisis, CBO Chief Says
Bailout Could Deepen Crisis, CBO Chief Says
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DownWithTyranny!
Tahman Bradley / Political Punch:
Bush Invites Obama to DC to Work on Bailout Bill; Obama Accepts
Bush Invites Obama to DC to Work on Bailout Bill; Obama Accepts
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Associated Press, Political Radar, Michelle Malkin, Gateway Pundit and Political Machine
Moe / Gawker:
Sarah Palin's Other Man Brad Hanson: The (Plausible) Details At Last! — The National Enquirer has the details of what the tabloid dubs its “exhaustive” and “extensive” probe of Sarah Palin's extramarital dalliance this week. It was not with that guy who had his divorce papers sealed …
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Riehl World View
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National Enquirer:
SARAH PALIN LOVER REVEALED! — In a world exclusive The NATIONAL ENQUIRER names GOP VP Candidate Sarah Palin's secret lover! — No less than three members of the man's family including one by sworn affidavit have claimed that Sarah Palin engaged in an extramarital affair with husband Todd's former business partner, Brad Hanson.
Dan Balz / Washington Post:
Selfless or Reckless? McCain Gambles On Voters' Verdict — John McCain is a gambler by nature, and the bet he placed Wednesday may be among the biggest of his political life. — The Republican presidential nominee is hoping that his abrupt decision to suspend campaigning …
Mark Mazzetti / New York Times:
Bush Aides Linked to Talks on Interrogations — WASHINGTON — Senior White House officials played a central role in deliberations in the spring of 2002 about whether the Central Intelligence Agency could legally use harsh interrogation techniques while questioning an operative of Al Qaeda …
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CNN:
Pakistan's president tells Palin she is ‘gorgeous’ — NEW YORK (CNN) - Sarah Palin and the foreign leaders she has met with in New York have said very little to reporters over the last two days, but the press happened to be in the room on Wednesday for one eyebrow-raising exchange …
Hillary Rodham Clinton / Wall Street Journal:
Let's Keep People In Their Homes — There is a broad consensus that Congress must act to stave off deeper turmoil on Wall Street. Irrespective of the final agreement yet to be reached, there are several principles that must be part of a broader reform effort that begins this week and continues in the coming months.
SurveyUSA:
America's First Reaction: Friday's McCain-Obama Debate Should Still Be Held On Friday, But Perhaps With New Focus — Immediately after John McCain's announcement 3 pm ET today, Wednesday 09/24/08, that he was suspending his campaign and seeking to postpone Friday's schedule presidential debate …
Jean / PINKtank:
Official release: CODEPINK activists and other peace organizations meet with Iranian president in New York — Leading CODEPINK activists and other peace organizations meet with Iranian president in New York — NEW YORK — Calling it a “major step forward” in relations between Iran and the United States …
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Michael D. Shear / Washington Post:
McCain's Aides Give the Tick Tock — NEW YORK — McCain senior adviser Steve Schmidt said the GOP presidential nominee had begun to take his television ads down unilaterally and said the Arizona senator is hoping that Sen. Barack Obama will do the same. — “Senator McCain made a decision today …
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Ben Smith / Ben Smith's Blogs:
Johnson to lead Obama briefing — Former Fannie Mae chairman Jim Johnson was dumped from Obama's vice presidential search team, but he's still playing a behind-the-scenes role on the campaign. — Former Senator Tom Daschle, a top Obama backer, emailed a select list this afternoon …
Forbes:
Bad News For The Bailout — Lawmakers on Capitol Hill seem determined to work together to pass a bill that will get the credit markets churning again. But will they do it this week, as some had hoped just a few days ago? Don't count on it. — “Do I expect to pass something this week?”
The Big Trunk / Power Line:
DEEP SECRETS OF CAMPAIGN 2008, PART 5 — In “Founding brothers,” Stanley Kurtz continues his investigation of Barack Obama's relationship with Bill Ayers in connection with Obama's selection to serve as chairman of the Chicago Annenberg Challenge in 1995. The question of how a young …