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Richard Miniter / National Security:
Cain Says Perry Camp Behind Sex Harassment Leak — Was the recent attack on Herman Cain's presidential campaign a professional hit job? Absolutely, says Herman Cain. And he says he knows just where to look for the guy who did it: At 815 Slaters Lane in Alexandria, Virginia …
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Erick Erickson / RedState:
The Herman Cain Campaign Is Stuck on Stupid — If I were allowed to use the word retarded these days, I'd use it to describe the Herman Cain campaign these days. But it is another word we've axed on the list for some legitimate reasons. Truth be told, I sometimes still use it and I think it might fit here.
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Kerry Picket / Washington Times:
Source - Rahm Emanuel involved in Cain sexual harassment accuser attacks — Herman Cain's campaign is revealing suspicions about who is behind the story regarding the former unidentified employees who accused Mr. Cain of sexual harassment in the late 1990's.
Bernie Goldberg / Fox News:
Cain Harassment Issue: Who Said What to Whom? — As questions multiply over the nature of sexual harassment claims made against Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain, finger-pointing and denials among top rivals are widening. — Meanwhile, one of the accuser's attorneys is seeking …
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William A. Jacobson / Le·gal In·sur·rec· tion:
Embarrassed and disgusted — by the behavior of numerous “conservatives” and “libertarians” on Twitter dancing on Herman Cain's (presumed) political grave. — Let's sum up the “facts” as they are known right now. Mostly unnamed people accused Herman Cain of unspecified conduct …
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Daily Caller Productions / The Daily Caller:
TheDC exclusive interview with Herman Cain: ‘Guilty until proven innocent’ [VIDEO]
TheDC exclusive interview with Herman Cain: ‘Guilty until proven innocent’ [VIDEO]
New York Times:
Cain Says Perry Is Orchestrating a Smear Campaign
Cain Says Perry Is Orchestrating a Smear Campaign
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David Frum / FrumForum:
The Coming Herman Cain Culture War
The Coming Herman Cain Culture War
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Brian Montopoli / CBS News:
Perry camp denies leaking explosive Cain story
Perry camp denies leaking explosive Cain story
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Nicholas Confessore / New York Times:
Cain to Review Links to a Nonprofit
Cain to Review Links to a Nonprofit
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Ed Morrissey / Hot Air:
Cain campaign: Time for a moneybomb?
San Francisco Chronicle:
Mercedes hits 2 Occupy Oakland protesters — (11-02) 21:35 PDT OAKLAND — A car struck two Occupy Oakland protesters tonight as they marched with a crowd along Broadway, and an angry mob surrounded the car as emergency workers tended to the injured. — The driver, who was not identified …
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Kevinliptak / CNN:
More Americans supporting Occupy Wall Street — (CNN) - As Americans learn more about Occupy Wall Street, they are becoming more supportive of the movement's positions, according to a new poll from ORC International. — The survey, taken Oct. 28-31, shows more adult Americans saying …
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Josh Kraushaar / 2012 Decoded:
Poll: Voters Viewing Occupy Wall St. Unfavorably — A sign that the Occupy Wall Street movement isn't the best long-term vehicle for Democrats to connect themselves with: A new Quinnipiac poll, showing a plurality of voters viewing the group unfavorably. — The poll, released today …
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Andrew Grossman / Metropolis:
Man Arrested in Sex Assaults at Occupy Wall Street
Man Arrested in Sex Assaults at Occupy Wall Street
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Chris Good / The Atlantic Online:
Picture of the Day: Men's Wearhouse Stands With Occupy Wall Street
Picture of the Day: Men's Wearhouse Stands With Occupy Wall Street
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Nate Silver / New York Times:
Is Obama Toast? Handicapping the 2012 Election — Americans are usually forgiving when they vote a man into the White House and he wants a second term. Of the last eight elected presidents, all but two — George H. W. Bush and Jimmy Carter — got their four more years.
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BBC:
Greek crisis: Papandreou ‘to offer to resign’ — Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou is expected to offer his resignation within the next half-hour, sources in Athens have told the BBC. — Mr Papandreou will meet Greek President Karolos Papoulias immediately after an emergency cabinet meeting has finished.
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New York Times:
Splits Deepen in Greece Over Referendum on Euro Debt Deal — CANNES, France — Hours after Prime Minister George A. Papandreou of Greece emerged from a meeting with Europe's leaders here, pledging to hold a referendum on a new European debt deal, key ministers in his government rebelled …
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Nick Hopkins / Guardian:
British military steps up plans for Iran attack amid fresh nuclear fears — British officials consider contingency options to back up a possible US action as fears mount over Tehran's capability — Britain's armed forces are stepping up their contingency planning for potential military action …
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The Hill:
Obama administration mulled Solyndra bailout days before company's demise — As California solar panel maker Solyndra teetered on the brink of financial collapse, Obama administration officials weighed and rejected a last-ditch plan to keep the ccompany afloat.
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Sam Youngman / The Hill:
Obama rips Republicans for House vote on ‘In God We Trust’ motto
Obama rips Republicans for House vote on ‘In God We Trust’ motto
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Larry J. Sabato / Sabato's Crystal Ball:
Lessons From History: Don't Be Too Quick to Pull Down the Curtain — Larry J. Sabato, Director, U.Va. Center for Politics — Over the decades, in every fourth year, we have noticed a tendency to close out the presidential nominating contest before the voting has even begun.
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Peter Wallsten / Washington Post:
As governor, Romney worked to reassure liberals — Mitt Romney was firm and direct with the abortion rights advocates sitting in his office nine years ago, assuring the group that if elected Massachusetts governor, he would protect the state's abortion laws.
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Rosalind S. Helderman / Washington Post:
House Republicans make cross-party pitch to embolden debt ‘supercommittee’ — A group of 40 House Republicans for the first time encouraged Congress's deficit reduction committee to explore new revenue as part of a broad deal that would make a major dent in the nation's debt Wednesday …
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Micah Zenko:
Airpower Turns 100 — A replica of the Taube airplane similar to the model that Lieutenant Gavotti piloted in 1911. — Before humans were capable of heavier-than-air-powered flight, thinkers were already conceiving of ways that airpower could be used in warfare.
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