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11:45 AM ET, November 3, 2011

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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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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 …
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 …
Discussion: The Reaction
Daily Caller Productions / The Daily Caller:
TheDC exclusive interview with Herman Cain: ‘Guilty until proven innocent’ [VIDEO]  —  In an exclusive interview Wednesday evening with The Daily Caller's Ginni Thomas, GOP presidential front-runner Herman Cain talked about the political press corps' rush to judgment.  “That is the D.C. culture,” Cain said.
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.
William A. Jacobson / Le·gal In·sur·rec· tion:
Embarrassed and disgusted
Discussion: Riehl World View
New York Times:
Cain Says Perry Is Orchestrating a Smear Campaign
Philly.com:   Inquirer Editorial: Up to Cain to clear the air
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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Malia Wollan / New York Times:
Protest in Oakland Turns Violent
Discussion: National Review
BBC:
California protesters shut down Oakland port
Discussion: naked capitalism and Truthdig
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.
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 …
Discussion: The Politico and Scared Monkeys
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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 …
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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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.
Erik Wasson / The Hill:
Lew: Don't write off supercommittee yet  —  White House budget director Jack Lew said Thursday that it would be premature to write the obituary of the deficit supercommittee which is struggling to find a debt deal by Nov. 23.  —  “I think we have a habit in this town of writing obituaries …
Discussion: The Politico
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Ben Smith / Reuters:
Barack Obama's campaign style: Go negative, stay clean
Discussion: The Politico and The Hill
The Hill:
Obama administration mulled Solyndra bailout days before company's demise
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.
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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Ian Drury / Daily Mail:
UK and U.S. ‘draw up joint plan to attack Iran’: Evidence of nuclear programme raises tension in Middle East
Discussion: Jihad Watch and Israel Matzav
Joseph Berger / New York Times:
Suit Against Photographer Seeks Re-creation of Wedding After Divorce  —  Of all the many things that make up a wedding, few are more important than the photographs.  —  Long after the last of the cake has grown stale and the tossed bouquet has wilted, the photos endure …
Jonathan Easley / Ballot Box:
Ron Paul: Fed is finally ‘on the defensive’  —  GOP presidential candidate Rep. Ron Paul (R-Tex.) believes his criticisms of the Federal Reserve are finally resonating with voters.  —  Speaking on MSNBC's “Morning Joe” on Thursday, Paul argued that the American people might finally be ready …
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CNN:
Texas judge confirms video of him beating daughter, says ‘I lost my temper’  —  Dallas (CNN) — A Texas judge faces a police investigation and judicial probe after a video showing him beating his then-16-year-old disabled daughter was posted on the Internet.
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.
James McWilliams / The Atlantic Online:
McFib: The Awful Conditions at McDonald's McRib Pork Supplier  —  The Humane Society has filed a complaint alleging that Smithfield Foods, McDonald's pork supplier, stuffs its pigs in tiny gestation crates  —  Perhaps you've heard the news: The McRib is back!
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.
Discussion: Balloon Juice
Karoli / Crooks and Liars:
Michele Bachmann Owes President Obama An Apology  —  This little gem was dropped last Friday during Michele Bachmann's interview with Wolf Blitzer.  I understand that politics involves a war of words, but Bachmann went too far on this.  Way too far.  —  Here's the snippet …
 
 
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Jaime Lutz / Boston Globe:
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