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Matthew Jaffe / ABCNEWS:
Emanuel: I'm Getting Death Threats Over Blagojevich Scandal — Obama's Chief of Staff Refuses to Go to Work Because of Media Stakeout — The President-elect's chief of staff, Rahm Emanuel, said today he won't go to the Chicago Presidential transition offices in order to avoid reporters seeking …
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Chicago Tribune:
Blagojevich fundraiser held by Jackson allies Saturday — As Gov. Rod Blagojevich was trying to pick Illinois' next U.S. senator, businessmen with ties to both the governor and U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. discussed raising at least $1 million for Blagojevich's campaign as a way to encourage …
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Ed Morrissey / Hot Air:
Contact: Emanuel spoke with Blago “on multiple occasions” about Senate seat — The attempt by President-elect Barack Obama to distance himself from the scandal erupting in Illinois took a big hit last night with this exclusive report from Chicago's Fox affiliate.
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Eric Kleefeld / TPM Election Central:
Franken Gets Big Win At Canvass Board — Al Franken's chances of winning the Minnesota recount may have just gone up astronomically. — The state canvassing board just voted unanimously that absentee ballots that were initially rejected because of clerical errors — and the current estimate …
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Minneapolis Star Tribune:
Absentee vote issue headed for state Supreme Court — Minneapolis election director Cindy Reichert addressed members of the state Canvassing Board at the State Capitol on Friday morning. Members (l to r) are: Kathleen R. Gearin, Chief Judge, Second Judicial District; Eric J. Magnuson …
Eric Kleefeld / TPM Election Central:
In Boost To Franken, Minnesota Restores Missing Ballots To The Count
In Boost To Franken, Minnesota Restores Missing Ballots To The Count
Jason Hoppin / TwinCities.com:
Senate recount update: Franken prevails over Coleman on missing …
Senate recount update: Franken prevails over Coleman on missing …
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Joseph Stiglitz / Financial Times:
Chapter 11 is the right road for US carmakers — The debate about whether or not to bail out the Big Three carmakers has been mischaracterised. It has been described as a package to help the undeserving dinosaurs of Detroit. In fact, a plan to bail out the carmakers would benefit shareholders …
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Ali Frick / Think Progress:
Conservatives Use Auto Rescue To Engage In Union Busting Campaign
Conservatives Use Auto Rescue To Engage In Union Busting Campaign
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myfoxdc.com:
McCain Campaign Sells Info-Loaded Blackberry to FOX 5 Reporter — Exclusive FOX 5 Investigation — ARLINGTON, Va. - Private information at bargain prices. It was a high-tech flub at the McCain-Palin campaign headquarters in Arlington when Fox 5's Investigative Reporter Tisha Thompson bought …
Carrie Budoff Brown / The Politico:
Rendell slams Obama over Blago — Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell today criticized Barack Obama for not being more upfront about the Illinois corruption scandal. — Now, he said, the story will continue to dominate the media's attention. — “They have never been in an executive position before …
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Eli Saslow / Washington Post:
Obama Worked to Distance Self From Blagojevich Early On — Like every other politician in Illinois, Gov. Rod Blagojevich waited for Barack Obama's call this summer. He told colleagues that he expected a speaking role at the 2008 Democratic National Convention, a nice bit of payback …
Eugene Robinson / Washington Post:
A Playbook to Change — In handling questions about the arrest …
A Playbook to Change — In handling questions about the arrest …
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Ta-Nehisi Coates:
Pragmatism and evil — Chris Hayes offers up a must-read analysis of the Obama apparatchiks, the media stenographers, and acolytes of perceived wisdom who claim pragmatism has won out over ideology: … It's funny how that works. I can remember in 2003 when the anti-war nutty left …
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The Huffington Post:
Hale “Bonddad” Stewart: The Republicans Want A Depression — From the WSJ: … This is without a doubt one of the most insane gambits possible. In case the Republicans have forgotten the general economic backdrop, let's rehash the facts. According to the BLS:
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Helene Cooper / The Caucus:
Sorry, We're Booked, White House Tells Obamas — Michelle, Malia and Sasha Obama met Barack Obama's campaign plane in Colorado on Nov. 1. (Photo: Damon Winter/The New York Times) — Updated | 3:12 p.m. CHICAGO—The White House has turned down a request from the family …
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Todd S. Purdum / New York Times:
Robin Toner, Times Reporter, Is Dead — Robin Toner, who was the first woman to be the national political correspondent of The New York Times and who had a significant hand in the coverage of five presidential elections, innumerable Congressional and gubernatorial campaigns …
Jacqueline L. Salmon / Washington Post:
Evangelical Leader Quits Over Gay Union Remark — A prominent evangelical lobbyist resigned yesterday over his remarks in a National Public Radio interview, in which he said he supports permitting same-sex civil unions. — The Rev. Richard Cizik, vice president for governmental affairs …
Chicago Breaking News:
Blagojevich chief of staff Harris resigns — John Harris resigned this morning as Gov. Rod Blagojevich's chief of staff, his lawyer said. — Harris dropped off his letter of resignation today in person and will not be going back to the office, according to his lawyer, Terry Ekl.
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Kos / Daily Kos:
PA-Sen: Specter shows weakness in primary and general — Research 2000 for Daily Kos. 12/8-10. Likely voters. MoE 4% for general election matchups, 5% for primary matchups (No trend lines) … Toomey is itching to go after Specter again after falling just short in 2004 …
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Josh Marshall / Talking Points Memo:
THOUGHTS ON THE BAILOUT FLAMEOUT — A few thoughts on this morning's news. — Not surprisingly, with this morning's news, we're getting more than a few emails arguing that the Democrats, in their new position of strength, should weaken or entirely do away with the filibuster — i.e. …
Alexander Mooney / CNN:
GOP warned to embrace technology or face ‘suicide’ — (CNN) — When Michigan GOP Chairman Saul Anuzis decided to throw his hat in the ring to head the Republican Party, he announced his intentions on an unlikely forum: Twitter. — Not too long ago, the social networking Web site …
Ann Scott Tyson / MSNBC:
Ten Silver Stars for Afghan battle — 10 Special Forces soldiers honored for seven-hour firefight with insurgents — WASHINGTON - After jumping out of helicopters at daybreak onto jagged, ice-covered rocks and into water at an altitude of 10,000 feet, the 12-man Special Forces team scrambled …
J. Justin Wilson / LaborPains.org:
22 Pounds of UAW Rules and Regulations — Ever wondered what a UAW contract looks like? Here is all 22 pounds of it (in this case, Ford's 2,215 page 2007 master contract; Coke can is for scale and because I was thirsty). — I'll tell you this much, those 2,215 pages don't include much regarding efficiency and competitiveness.