memeorandum: Behind N.Y. Gay Marriage, an Unlikely Mix of Forces (Michael Barbaro/New York Times)

2:38 AM ET, June 26, 2011

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Argument between state Supreme Court justices got physical — By Crocker Stephenson, Cary Spivak and Sharif Durhams of the Journal Sentinel — An argument between state Supreme Court Justices David Prosser and Ann Walsh Bradley became physical earlier this month, according to sources …

Discussion: Althouse and The Volokh Conspiracy

Bill Lueders / host.madison.com:

Prosser allegedly grabbed fellow justice by the neck — Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice David Prosser allegedly grabbed fellow Justice Ann Walsh Bradley around the neck in an argument in her chambers last week, according to at least three knowledgeable sources.

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Ian Millhiser / ThinkProgress:

Four Ways Justice David Prosser Can Be Removed From Office — Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice David Prosser — Earlier today, news broke that Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice David Prosser allegedly grabbed fellow Justice Ann Walsh Bradley around the neck during argument in her chambers last week.

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www.WisconsinWatch.org / WisconsinWatch.org:
Supreme Court spat got physical

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Adrian Carrasquillo / Fox News:

Report: Hugo Chávez in Critical Condition In Cuban Hospital — Hugo Chávez extended stay in a Cuban hospital is because he is in critical condition, according to a report in El Nuevo Herald. — The Venezuelan president, who was last seen in public June 9 and last heard from on June 12 …

Discussion: Scared Monkeys, The Lonely Conservative, No Left Turns, FP Passport and Fausta's Blog

Jennifer Jacobs / Iowa Caucuses:

Iowa Poll: Romney, Bachmann in lead; Cain third; others find little traction — Illustration by Mark Marturello/The Register — Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney and Minnesota congresswoman Michele Bachmann sit atop the standings in the year's first Des Moines Register Iowa Poll on the Republican presidential field.

Discussion: Top of the Ticket, Taegan Goddard's …, msnbc.com, Conservatives4Palin, National Review and HotAirPundit

Juana Summers / The Politico:

Des Moines Register poll shows Romney, Bachmann in the lead — Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney and Minnesota congresswoman Michele Bachmann topped Iowa's Des Moines Register poll out Saturday night. — The poll shows Romney receiving 23 percent support from likely Republican caucus-goers …

Maggie Gallagher / National Review:

The GOP Will Pay a Grave Price — New York Republicans are responsible for passing gay marriage. The party will pay a grave price. — Here is what we know. In state after state, Democrats who control a chamber in support of their base have prevented votes favorable to marriage: Iowa, West Virginia, North Carolina, Pennsylvania.

Discussion: The Moderate Voice, Back2Stonewall.com, The Reality-Based Community and Balloon Juice

Michael Barbaro / New York Times:

Behind N.Y. Gay Marriage, an Unlikely Mix of Forces — In the 35th-floor conference room of a Manhattan high-rise, two of Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo's most trusted advisers held a secret meeting a few weeks ago with a group of super-rich Republican donors. — Over tuna and turkey sandwiches …

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Jacob Gershman / Wall Street Journal:
Gay Marriage Voted In

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Darren Samuelsohn / The Politico:

Al Gore: He's baaack — Democrats may not exactly be thrilled with the idea, but Al Gore has thrust himself back into the spotlight as President Barack Obama's green conscience. — With a frontal attack Wednesday on Obama's environmental record, the former vice president …

Alexander Bolton / The Hill:

Pelosi demands a seat at the table in final talks on the debt-ceiling — House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) will demand a seat in the table for the final talks on the national debt limit, putting a strong liberal voice in the room. — Pelosi and House Democrats were left …

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Jordy Yager / The Hill:

Bill would freeze Obama administration's power to grant amnesty to illegal immigrants — The Republican chairman of the House Judiciary Committee is crafting a bill that would temporarily freeze the Obama administration's power to grant amnesty to illegal immigrants.

Discussion: Weasel Zippers

Dianeclohesy / Victory Film Group:

GOVERNOR SARAH PALIN TO ATTEND PREMIERE OF THE UNDEFEATED AT PELLA OPERA HOUSE IN PELLA, IOWA — SANTA MONICA, Calif. (June 25, 2011)- Victory Film Group VictoryFilmGroup.com and ARC Entertainment announced today that Governor Sarah Palin and her husband Todd will attend the premiere …

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