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Mike Flynn / Big Government:
Long Hot Summer Begins: Congressman Attacks Student — Maybe it is my Catholic upbringing, but I've always been cursed with a bit too much empathy. It is often difficult to witness people bearing the full weight of the consequences of their decisions, even when it is richly deserved.
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Rep. Bob Etheridge / Etheridge:
Etheridge Statement on Viral Video — Washington, DC, Jun 14 - U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) released the following statement on the viral video which appeared on the internet today: — “I have seen the video posted on several blogs. I deeply and profoundly regret my reaction and I apologize to all involved.
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Ben Smith / Ben Smith's Blog:
Dems defend Etheridge, attack Breitbart — Bob Etheridge's abject apology for roughing up an anonymous conservative videographer is being accompanied by a defense of the congressman from national Democrats. — “Motives matter, and I think you can see who was behind this,” said DNC spokesman Brad Woodhouse just now.
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David Weigel / Right Now:
Who TMZ'd Rep. Bob Etheridge? — Last week Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-N.C.), who's seen as a safe bet for re-election this year despite representing a somewhat conservative (Cook R+2) district, ran into two self-described students with video cameras outside of a fundraiser.
Colby Hall / Mediaite:
Congressman Loses Cool To Students With A Flip Cam, But Comes Out The Hero? — No he's not a hero. He's a jerk. But...as is always the case, there is more to the story. — The democratization of communications technology (flip cams, home editing suites and YouTube) …
WTVD-TV:
Etheridge apologizes for on-camera confrontation — RALEIGH (WTVD) — North Carolina Congressman Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) apologized Monday after a conservative blogger posted video on YouTube showing him in a confrontation with men carrying cameras on a Washington D.C. street.
Ed Morrissey / Hot Air:
Video: Rep. Etheridge assaults student on street; Update: Video restored; Update: YouTube didn't pull video — Meet Congressman Bob Etheridge, Democrat from North Carolina's Second CD. Rep. Etheridge doesn't much like people asking him whether he supports Barack Obama's agenda …
James Risen / New York Times:
U.S. Identifies Vast Mineral Riches in Afghanistan — WASHINGTON — The United States has discovered nearly $1 trillion in untapped mineral deposits in Afghanistan, far beyond any previously known reserves and enough to fundamentally alter the Afghan economy and perhaps the Afghan war itself …
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The Atlantic Online:
The Mineral Miracle? Or A Massive Information Operation? — Were it not for the byline of James Risen, a New York Times reporter currently in a legal battle with the Obama administration over the identity of his sources, a second read of his blockbuster A1 story this morning …
Blake Hounshell / FP Passport:
Say what? Afghanistan has $1 trillion in untapped mineral resources? — I'll get to the main point in a little bit, but bear with me for a second ... A series of recent news stories has deeply damaged the Obama administration's case for continued patience with U.S.-led counterinsurgency campaign …
Dave Zirin / NPR:
The Nation: Why the Far Right Hates Soccer — Every World Cup, it arrives like clockwork. As sure as the ultimate soccer spectacle brings guaranteed adrenaline and agony to fans across the United States, it also drives the right-wing noise machine utterly insane.
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James Fallows / The Atlantic Online:
The Best Picture to Come From the World Cup — I am no big fan of soccer, but the whole World Cup extravaganza, angry-bee-swarm horns and all, will be worth it for having produced this photo: — Of course it is Barack Obama's instantaneous reaction, to David Beckham's instantaneous reaction …
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Carol E. Lee / The Politico:
Obama kicks off Gulf tour — THEODORE, Ala. - President Barack Obama began the eighth week of oil gushing into the Gulf of Mexico by ramping up his efforts to show he's on top of the environmental calamity that's consuming his presidency. — He flew to Mississippi on Monday morning for a two-day …
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Jason R. Latham / Las Vegas News …:
Hosts Mangle Angle's ‘FOX & Friends’ Debut — Inaccuracies Tar GOP Nominee's National Debut — LAS VEGAS — Harry Reid may not need to spend millions of dollars to marginalize his opponent in the U.S. Senate race. — He can just let “FOX & Friends” handle it.
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Chris Stirewalt / Washington Examiner:
Harry Reid dares Nevadans to vote against him
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Rasmussen Reports:
Election 2010: South Carolina Governor — South Carolina Governor: Haley (R) 55% Sheheen (D) 34% — State Representative Nikki Haley is running stronger than her Republican Primary runoff opponent in the general election for South Carolina's first open gubernatorial race since 1994.
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Jeffrey M. Jones / Gallup:
Near-Record 49% Say Democratic Party “Too Liberal” — More Americans than in 2009 say Republican Party's views are about right — PRINCETON, NJ — In the past two years, Americans have become increasingly likely to describe the Democratic Party's views as “too liberal” (49%), and less likely to say its views are “about right” (38%).
John Bresnahan / The Politico:
Dems tout breakthrough on bill — House Democrats have reached an agreement with the National Rifle Association on campaign-finance legislation that would roll back the Citizens United Supreme Court decision, removing a major obstacle on the bill, according to House sources.
Mitch Moxley / The Atlantic Online:
Rent a White Guy — Confessions of a fake businessman from Beijing — NOT LONG AGO I was offered work as a quality-control expert with an American company in China I'd never heard of. No experience necessary—which was good, because I had none. I'd be paid $1,000 for a week …
David Catanese / The Politico:
Rawl to protest Greene victory — South Carolina Democratic candidate Vic Rawl announced Monday he'll lodge a protest against the June 8 primary vote that handed the little-known Alvin Greene the Democratic nomination for Senate. — Citing a “cloud” hanging over the result …
Washington Post:
Lawmakers' committee assignments and industry investments overlap — Rep. Ron Paul is captivated by gold. Over the past two decades, he has written books about the virtues of gold-backed currency. He has made uncounted speeches about the precious metal.
Robert Barnes / Washington Post:
Olson surprises many conservatives by seeking to overturn gay-marriage ban — Cocktails had been served on the terrace, the ubiquitous Washington buffet of tenderloin and salmon consumed, and the gay law students settled in to hear from the famed legal mind who is leading the battle to make sure …
Scott Gottlieb / New York Post:
You're losing your plan — Late last week saw the first leaks of the administration's draft regulations for imple menting the ObamaCare law — and everything is playing out just as the critics warned. — The 3,000-odd pages of legislation left most of the really important (and controversial) …
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