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Washington Post:
Skepticism of Palin Growing, Poll Finds — With the vice presidential candidates set to square off today in their only scheduled debate, public assessments of Sarah Palin's readiness have plummeted, and she may now be a drag on the Republican ticket among key voter groups, according to a new Washington Post-ABC News poll.
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CBS News:
Palin, Biden Trade Views On Abortion — CBS Evening News: Biden And Palin Answer Katie Couric's Vice-Presidential Questions … Katie Couric: Why do you think Roe v. Wade was a good decision? — Joe Biden: Because it's as close to a consensus that can exist in a society as heterogeneous as ours.
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New York Times:
Questions for the Next Vice President — Tonight, Senator Joe Biden of Delaware and Gov. Sarah Palin of Alaska will meet in the one and only vice presidential debate of the 2008 campaign. The Op-Ed editors asked people with knowledge of the vice presidency, the candidates and their records …
Sally Jenkins / Washington Post:
Palin's Strengths Rooted in Alaska — Family and Friends Hope She'll Show Trademark Confidence During Debate — WASILLA, Alaska — The valley where Sarah Palin was raised is vast and tree-packed, and so quiet that once, when Palin's parents left a door open in their antler-festooned house, a moose poked its nose into their den.
Jonathan Martin / Jonathan Martin's Blogs:
The Palin Supreme Court stumble — Tonight's installment of Katie Couric playing Roger Mudd to Sarah Palin's Ted Kennedy features the much-anticipated Supreme Court non-answer. — The bad news for McCain: This offers yet more evidence that Palin has thought little about many policy issues facing the country and world.
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David Nather / Beyond the Dome:
Obama Makes McCain Very Uncomfortable — Let the record reflect that Barack Obama made the approach to John McCain tonight. — As the two shared the Senate floor tonight for the first time since they won their party nominations, Obama stood chatting with Democrats on his side of the aisle …
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Tom Curry / MSNBC:
Let's do the numbers on the House re-vote — Overwhelming Senate vote for financial rescue bill signals likely House OK — WASHINGTON - — An overwhelming Senate vote Wednesday night to pass the financial sector rescue bill set the stage for likely House passage of the measure on Friday.
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The Caucus:
Not-So-Secret Handshake — It was Senator Barack Obama who crossed the aisle. — On Wednesday evening, as the senators gathered to vote on the $700 billion bailout package, Mr. Obama walked over to the Republican side of the chamber to extend a greeting to Senator John McCain.
Wall Street Journal:
Senate Vote Gives Bailout Plan New Life — Passage Gets Boost From Tax Breaks; Back to the House — WASHINGTON — The Senate handily passed a controversial financial rescue package Wednesday, giving the bill its first legislative victory but adding provisions that could complicate efforts …
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Krooney / TIME.com:
More Data Shows Obama Battleground Strength — From latest TIME/CNN state polls: — FLORIDA: Obama 51, McCain 47 — MINNESOTA: Obama 54, McCain 43 — MISSOURI: Obama 49, McCain 48 — NEVADA: Obama 51, McCain 47 — VIRGINIA: Obama 53, McCain 44 … Get The Page delivered to your inbox.
Face the State:
DEMOCRACY ALLIANCE MEMO DETAILS DEM PLAN TO “EDUCATE THE IDIOTS” AND TARGET MINORITIES — In a confidential internal memorandum obtained by Face The State (PDF), the Colorado Democracy Alliance outlines a roster of “operatives” who worked for Democratic victory in the 2006 general election.
Jim Treacher / Mother, May I Sleep with Treacher?:
A PARTIAL LIST OF GWEN IFILL'S QUESTIONS FOR THE VP DEBATE — Mayor Palin, Barack Obama is a handsome, charismatic demigod. How many boxes of Kleenex will you need after your crushing loss? — Senator Biden, what is your favorite color? And if you have time for a follow-up question: Why?
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Ed Morrissey / Hot Air:Ifill: I never told the Commission about the book
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Ryan J. Donmoyer / Bloomberg:
Bailout Bull's-Eye for Kids' Arrow-Makers' Tax Break — Oct. 1 (Bloomberg) — Rose City Archery Inc., an Oregon company that makes arrows used by children, hit a bull's-eye with Senate legislation that would rescue Wall Street banks. — Senators attached a provision repealing a 39-cent excise tax …
Glenn Kessler / Washington Post:
Senate Backs Far-Reaching Nuclear Trade Deal With India — Measure Goes to Bush, Giving The President a Rare Victory — The Senate last night approved a historic agreement that opens up nuclear trade with India for the first time since New Delhi conducted a nuclear test three decades ago …
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New York Times:
Suicide Bombers Kill at Least 20 in Baghdad — BAGHDAD — As Muslims celebrated the close of the fasting month of Ramadan, suicide bombers killed at least 20 people in attacks on two Shi'ite mosques during early morning prayers in different areas of Baghdad early Thursday, the Interior Ministry said.
Ben Smith / Ben Smith's Blogs:
The Obama channel — ChanNenel 73 on the Dish Network is now The Obama Channel. — Obama's media buying strategy has been marked by a willingness to work the angles, and to try to pick up a few votes at the margins. The decision to go to everything from extensive radio buys …
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David B. Caruso / Associated Press:
Lawsuits likely over NYC mayor's bid for 3rd term — AP - In this Thursday, Sept 25, 2008 file photo, New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg participates in a panel ... - Slideshow: N.Y. Mayor Michael Bloomberg — NEW YORK - Mayor Michael Bloomberg is almost certain to face a legal challenge …
Firedoglake:
9 Grand Loan At Less than Prime from WaMu = Credit Crisis? — So Monday morning my PC laptop crapped out right as I'm about to delve into the Oxdown Gazette for some mmm-good read'n and maybe some write'n. Being as naturally superstitious as John McCain trying to roll a 4 …
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Ed Morrissey / Hot Air:
McKinney: DoD shot 5,000 prisoners during Katrina — It wouldn't be an election cycle without Cynthia McKinney's lunacy, and fortunately she hasn't shied away from providing it. Here, we watch as the Green Party's endorsed presidential candidate accuses National Guard soldiers …
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