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Nate Silver / FiveThirtyEight:
The Democrats' New Normal — I don't usually like to comment on individual polls. Most of the time, when a poll produces an “unusual” result, it simply reflects random noise and the best advice is to wait for the next edition of the poll to come along, when more often than not it will revert to its previous position.
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Jay Cost / HorseRaceBlog:
Health Care Reform Has Endangered the Democratic Majority — This Politico piece by Jim VandeHei, Alex Isenstadt, and Mike Allen got a lot of play last week: … There is no mention of health care reform in this piece. The economy is referenced several times. So is the President's inability to control the narrative.
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The Hill, The Atlantic Online, TalkLeft, Hot Air, The New Republic, National Review, Beltway Confidential and NewsBusters.org
Jennifer Haberkorn / The Politico:
Public sours on health care reform as midterms loom — A new poll shows that public support for health care reform dropped sharply in August - a dagger in Democrats' hopes that their landmark legislation will help them in November's midterm. — The Kaiser Health Tracking Poll has support …
The Politico:
Democrats seek separation from Nancy Pelosi — Some of the Democratic Party's most endangered lawmakers are taking steps to distance themselves from Speaker Nancy Pelosi in an attempt to inoculate themselves from charges that they are beholden to the unpopular House leader and supportive of the ambitious national Democratic agenda.
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The Politico:
Tidal wave? 10-point poll edge for GOP — Democrats thought things couldn't get much worse on the electoral front — and then they went home to campaign. — A new Gallup poll released Monday shows Republicans with a record 10-point edge over Democrats on the “generic ballot” test …
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CNN, NRSC, The Moderate Voice and Hotline On Call
Chris Cillizza / The Fix:
Republicans take 10-point generic ballot lead (and what it means)
Republicans take 10-point generic ballot lead (and what it means)
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kff.org:
Kaiser Health Tracking Poll — August 2010
Kaiser Health Tracking Poll — August 2010
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Healthwatch, Hit & Run, TPMDC, The New Republic, The Reid Report and Pollster.com All Content
Alan Fram / Associated Press:
AP-GfK Poll: Most attuned voters tilt toward GOP
AP-GfK Poll: Most attuned voters tilt toward GOP
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Taegan Goddard's … and Wake up America
Frank Newport / Gallup:
GOP Takes Unprecedented 10-Point Lead on Generic Ballot
GOP Takes Unprecedented 10-Point Lead on Generic Ballot
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Steve Benen / Washington Monthly:
THE GREAT GALLUP FREAK-OUT.... Two national generic-ballot polls …
THE GREAT GALLUP FREAK-OUT.... Two national generic-ballot polls …
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Crooks and Liars, Washington Post and Guardian
Michael Memoli / The Swamp:
Oval Office gets a makeover — While President Obama was on vacation, his West Wing office got a bit of a face lift, complete with a new rug, fresh wallpaper and paint, and new furniture — all done at no taxpayer expense, the White House says. — Details of the renovation were released to the pool reporter this morning.
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Runnin' Scared, Althouse and D.C. Now
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Gerry Mullany / The Caucus:
Boehner Assails Obama on Iraq — In advance of President Obama's Tuesday night speech on Iraq, Representative John A. Boehner of Ohio, the House Republican leader, was set to remind thousands of veterans attending the national convention of the American Legion that Mr. Obama and other Democrats …
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Jamelle Bouie / American Prospect:
The Impending Democratic Bloodbath. — If this new Gallup poll is any indication, liberals will soon be able to complain about Speaker John Boehner, and possibly Majority Leader Mitch McConnell: — According to Gallup, this Republican lead is greater than any previous midterm advantage …
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Hullabaloo, Corrente and Firedoglake
Sheryl Gay Stolberg / The Caucus:
A New Look for the Oval Office — The Oval Office has gotten a makeover. — When President Obama addresses the nation on Iraq on Tuesday night, he will do so from newly redecorated digs. The look, which includes new and reupholstered furniture and new paint and wallpaper …
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New York Magazine, Freedom's Lighthouse and Weasel Zippers
CNN:
Obama to tip his hat to Bush?
Obama to tip his hat to Bush?
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Ben Smith's Blog, Mediaite, The Caucus and Washington Post
Jared A. Favole / Dow Jones Newswires:
White House: More Economic Stimulus Measures Coming
White House: More Economic Stimulus Measures Coming
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In Session and Michelle Malkin
Michael O'Brien / The Hill:
White House pressures GOP leaders for stance on troop withdrawal
White House pressures GOP leaders for stance on troop withdrawal
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Washington Monthly
Michelle Boorstein / Washington Post:
Glenn Beck may be unlikely leader for conservative Christians — A few weeks before organizing a massive rally on the Mall that had the feel of a religious revival, Glenn Beck sought the blessing of some of the country's most prominent conservative Christian leaders.
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Lisa Gartner / Washington Examiner:
Education secretary urged his employees to attend Sharpton's rally — President Obama's top education official urged government employees to attend a rally that the Rev. Al Sharpton organized to counter a larger conservative event on the Mall. — “ED staff are invited to join Secretary Arne Duncan …
ABCNEWS:
Exclusive: Meghan McCain Writes that Palin Brought ‘Drama, Stress ... Panic’ to Campaign — Sen. John McCain's Daughter: Sarah Palin's Rise Was ‘Too Fast,’ ‘Too Easy’ — For the first time since the end of her father's 2008 presidential bid, Meghan McCain, Sen. John McCain's daughter …
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ABCNEWS:
EXCERPT: Meghan McCain's ‘Dirty Sexy Politics’
EXCERPT: Meghan McCain's ‘Dirty Sexy Politics’
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Politics Daily and Taegan Goddard's …
Andy Barr / The Politico:
Sarah Palin confirms Iowa visit
Sarah Palin confirms Iowa visit
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CNN, The Iowa Republican, Towleroad News #gay and Ben Smith's Blog
steveschale.squarespace.com:
steve schale — Observations on the Land of 27 from one of its leading political strategists. — Charlie Crist will not be Florida's next United States Senator. — In a year where most predictions are downright silly, I am very confident in that one. When Kendrick Meek won last Tuesday …
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Weekly Standard and Ben Smith's Blog
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William Kristol / Weekly Standard:
What Palin Did Friday Night — She celebrated the Jewish Sabbath. — Where was Sarah Palin last Friday night, before coming to Washington to speak at the Glenn Beck gathering Saturday? — She was a guest speaker at a Jewish “Shabbaton”—a Sabbath gathering for prayer, meals, songs …
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Commentary and Sister Toldjah
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Benyamin Korn / New York Sun:
Sarah Palin Celebrates Shabbat And Offers Echoes of Esther
Sarah Palin Celebrates Shabbat And Offers Echoes of Esther
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Commentary, Power Line and Conservatives4Palin.com
Andrew Ross Sorkin / New York Times:
Why Wall St. Is Deserting Obama — Daniel S. Loeb, the hedge fund manager, was one of Barack Obama's biggest backers in the 2008 presidential campaign. — A registered Democrat, Mr. Loeb has given and raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for Democrats.
Juliette Jowit / Guardian:
Lomborg wants $100bn climate fund — Exclusive ‘Sceptical environmentalist’ and critic of climate scientists to declare global warming a chief concern facing world — • Climate change voice who changed his tune — • Rajendra Pachauri under pressure to stand aside
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Grist, Telegraph, The Volokh Conspiracy, EU Referendum, Firedoglake and The New Republic
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Donna Bowater / Daily Express:
CLIMATE CHANGE LIES ARE EXPOSED
CLIMATE CHANGE LIES ARE EXPOSED
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Fox News, Right Wing News and JammieWearingFool
The Hill:
Wealthy lawmakers increased their riches as economy sputtered in '09 — The wealthiest members of Congress grew richer in 2009 even as the economy struggled to recover from a deep recession. — The 50 wealthiest lawmakers were worth almost $1.4 billion in 2009, about $85.1 million …
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JammieWearingFool, USA Today, FoxNews.com and Prairie Weather
ABCNEWS:
ABC NEWS EXCLUSIVE: Two Men on United Flight from Chicago Arrested on ‘Preparation of a Terrorist Attack’ in Amsterdam — Suspects Had Been Cleared Sunday by TSA in Chicago, Birmingham Despite Security Concerns — Two men taken off a Chicago-to-Amsterdam United Airlines flight in the Netherlands …
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Fox News:
CBO: Eight Years of Iraq War Cost Less Than Stimulus Act — As President Obama prepares to tie a bow on U.S. combat operations in Iraq, Congressional Budget Office numbers show that the total cost of the eight-year war was less than the stimulus bill passed by the Democratic-led Congress in 2009.
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Left Coast Rebel, Weigel, Villainous Company, Brain Rage and Gateway Pundit
David Dayen / Firedoglake:
Lawrence O'Donnell is Dangerously Wrong About Social Security — Lawrence O'Donnell drank the Kool-Aid on Social Security a long time ago, probably from back when he worked for Daniel Patrick Moynihan in the 1990s. Last night he showed a consistent ability to swallow myths about the most successful social program in American history.
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CNN:
Miller sees prospect of bad blood with fellow Republicans — Miller says he sees the prospect of bad blood with fellow Republicans. — Anchorage, Alaska (CNN) - As Republican Joe Miller eyes what could be a major victory in the Alaska Senate GOP primary, the upstart candidate believes it's possible …
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The Politico, Washington Monthly, Hotline On Call and Outside the Beltway
Rachel Slajda / TPMMuckraker:
Tennessee Mosque Received Threats Before Fire — The Islamic Center of Murfreesboro reportedly received threats in the week before the fire on its property, according to a local TV station, including one that was recorded on voicemail. — News Channel 5 reports that someone called …
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