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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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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
Tidal wave? 10-point poll edge for GOP
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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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Firedoglake, Gallup 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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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 …
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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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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CNN:
Obama to tip his hat to Bush?
Obama to tip his hat to Bush?
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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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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 …
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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Andy Barr / The Politico:
Sarah Palin confirms Iowa visit
Sarah Palin confirms Iowa visit
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Jordan Fabian / The Hill:
GOP's Hatch backs N.Y. mosque — In a local television interview over the weekend, Hatch said developers have the right to build the proposed Park51 Islamic center, which includes a mosque, two blocks from the site of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. — “If the Muslims own that property …
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Alex Seitz-Wald / Think Progress:
Sen. Orrin Hatch: 'I'd Be The First To Stand Up For Their Rights …
Sen. Orrin Hatch: 'I'd Be The First To Stand Up For Their Rights …
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Derek Hunter / Big Government:
You're a Bigot, Now Vote for Me! The Progressive's Plan for November.
You're a Bigot, Now Vote for Me! The Progressive's Plan for November.
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Steve / stevenschale.com:
Sorry Charlie — 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, with his victory went Charlie Crist's chances. Democrats who want to beat Marco Rubio should jump on the Meek train.
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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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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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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.
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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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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Donna Bowater / Daily Express:
CLIMATE CHANGE LIES ARE EXPOSED
CLIMATE CHANGE LIES ARE EXPOSED
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Alan Fram / Associated Press:
AP-GfK Poll: Most attuned voters tilt toward GOP — WASHINGTON — Americans with the strongest opinions about the country's most divisive issues are largely unhappy with how President Barack Obama is handling them, an ominous sign for Democrats hoping to retain control of Congress in the fall elections.
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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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Jerusalem Post:
Four killed as terrorists open fire near Kiryat Arba — Victims, shot while driving, include 2 men, 2 women, one reportedly pregnant; attack comes before Netanyahu and Abbas set to meet in Washington for peace talks. — Talkbacks (1) — Iranian Threat — Jewish World — Local Israel
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