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Foreign Policy Hands Voice Disbelief At Romney Cairo Statement — “Bungle... utter disaster...not ready for prime time... not presidential... Lehman moment.” And that's just the Republicans. — Image by Jim Young / Reuters — Mitt Romney's sharply-worded attack on President Obama …
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The Right Scoop:
EXCLUSIVE: Open mic captures press coordinating questions for Romney “no matter who he calls on we're covered” — Before Romney issued his statement today, an open mic capture the press coordinating questions to ask Romney, with one saying “no matter who he calls on we're covered on the one question”.
Brian Montopoli / CBS News:
Obama: Romney shoots first, aims later — (CBS News) In response to Mitt Romney's criticism of the Obama administration for its handling of recent violence in Egypt and Libya, President Obama told CBS News on Wednesday that Romney “seems to have a tendency to shoot first and aim later.”
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CNN:
FIRST ON CNN: Romney camp tries to manage fallout from Libya response — De Pere, Wisconsin (CNN) - Facing criticism for its aggressive and politically-charged response to Tuesday's violent attacks on the American embassies in Egypt and Libya, Mitt Romney's presidential campaign …
Katrina Trinko / National Review:
The Insane MSM Questions Romney Faced at Presser — So if a presidential candidate gives remarks about a foreign policy crisis, you'd be forgiven for thinking that in the q & a held immediately afterward, reporters would ask him about ... foreign policy. But when Mitt Romney took questions today …
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Wonkette, JOSHUAPUNDIT, NewsBusters.org blogs, Weasel Zippers, US Politics and Hot Air
Walter Russell Mead / Via Meadia:
The Day The Roof Fell In — Sometimes trouble blows up out of a clear blue sky. That's what happened to the White House yesterday. — Coming out of the Democratic Convention, despite an uninspiring speech, President Obama had a united party and a comfortable bounce.
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Power Line, Hot Air and CNSNews
ABCNEWS:
Putin Thanks Romney for Calling Russia No. 1 Foe
Putin Thanks Romney for Calling Russia No. 1 Foe
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Crooks and Liars, Campaign Stops, Daily Kos and Angry Black Lady Chronicles
Josh Marshall / Talking Points Memo:
When You Learn They're Not Ready
When You Learn They're Not Ready
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William Kristol / Weekly Standard:
Romney Is Right — One can question the timing and tone …
Romney Is Right — One can question the timing and tone …
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ABCNEWS, msnbc.com, The Daily Caller, The Page, The Daily Dish and Daily Kos
Justin Sink / The Hill:
Obama slams Romney, says GOP rival 'didn't have his facts right'
Obama slams Romney, says GOP rival 'didn't have his facts right'
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Ballot Box and Politico
BuzzFeed:
Obama On Romney: He Has “A Tendency To Shoot First And Aim Later”
Obama On Romney: He Has “A Tendency To Shoot First And Aim Later”
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The Political Carnival and Alan Colmes' Liberaland
Jennifer Rubin / Washington Post:
Conservatives rally on embassy attacks
Conservatives rally on embassy attacks
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WTOP.com, Washington Monthly, Pat Dollard, Wizbang and Wonkette
Benjy Sarlin / Talking Points Memo:
Romney Camp's New Explanation Of Libya Reaction: W.H. Actions Prove We're Right
Romney Camp's New Explanation Of Libya Reaction: W.H. Actions Prove We're Right
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First Read, National Review, The Atlantic Online and Daily Kos
William A. Jacobson / Le·gal In·sur·rec· tion:
Dead Ambassador dragged through streets, MSM furious at Romney criticism of Obama
Dead Ambassador dragged through streets, MSM furious at Romney criticism of Obama
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Washington Post, Power Line, Lawyers, Guns & Money and Althouse
Steve Holland / Reuters:
Romney criticizes Obama response to Libya, Egypt attacks
Romney criticizes Obama response to Libya, Egypt attacks
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Washington Wire and Wall Street Journal
Politico:
Ambassador Stevens killed at site with no Marines — The consulate where the American ambassador to Libya was killed on Tuesday is an “interim facility” not protected by the contingent of Marines that safeguards embassies, POLITICO has learned. — Ambassador Chris Stevens was killed …
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Hot Air, The Right Scoop, Wired, Weekly Standard and neo-neocon
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Jeffrey Goldberg / The Atlantic Online:
Muhammad-Film Consultant: ‘Sam Bacile’ Is Not Israeli, and Not a Real Name — Revelations about the alleged producer of the now-infamous trailer for “The Innocence of Muslims.” — Actors portray the Prophet Mohammed and other historial figures in the controversial film, Innocence of Muslims.
New York Times:
Deadly Embassy Assault May Have Been Planned, U.S. Suspects — WASHINGTON —The Obama administration suspects that the fiery attack in Libya that killed the American ambassador and three other diplomats may have been planned rather than a spontaneous mob getting out of control, American officials said Wednesday.
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BuzzFeed:
15 Photos Of Libyans Apologizing To Americans — A peaceful demonstration from Benghazi, the Libyan city where a U.S. ambassador was killed in a consulate attack Tuesday. “Chris Stevens was a friend to all Libyans.” (via facebook.com) — Jessica Testa — a half hour ago — 49 responses
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New York Times and ABCNEWS
Washington Post:
Mr. Romney's rhetoric on embassy attacks is a discredit to his campaign — J.CHRISTOPHER STEVENS, the U.S. ambassador to Libya, was a skilled and courageous diplomat who repeatedly placed himself at risk in order to support the cause of a democratic Libya. His death, along with those of three …
Adrian Chen / Gawker:
‘It Makes Me Sick’: Actress in Muhammed Movie Says She Was Deceived, Had No Idea It Was About Islam — The story of the Muhammed movie which sparked deadly protests in Libya and Egypt gets weirder. The actors who appeared in it had no idea they were starring in anti-Islam propaganda …
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BuzzFeed, Alan Colmes' Liberaland, Talking Points Memo, Pat Dollard, Mediaite and Guardian, more at Mediagazer »
Associated Press:
Nakoula Basseley Nakoula Claims Role In ‘Innocence Of Muslims’ … FOLLOW: — Nakoula Basseley Nakoula, Nakoula Basseley Nakoula Anti Islam Film, Nakoula Basseley Nakoula Libya, Nakoula Basseley Nakoula Prophet Muhammad, Prophet Muhammad, Anti Islam Film, Libya Attacks, Libya Attacks Film, Libya Film, World News
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Associated Press:
Filmmaker Sam Bacile in hiding after anti-Muslim film sparks violence in which American diplomat was killed — An Israeli filmmaker based in California went into hiding Tuesday after his movie attacking Islam's Prophet Muhammad sparked angry assaults by ultra-conservative Muslims on U.S. missions …
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BuzzFeed:
Inflammatory Anti-Muslim “Movie” May Not Be A Real Movie — The clumsy dubbing suggests that the footage comes from different films entirely. And there's no way that it cost $5 million to make. — View Video › — Image by — The anti-Muslim “movie” that served as the spark …
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Guardian, Religion Dispatches and The Daily Beast
Jim Hoft / The Gateway Pundit:
ISLAMISTS DRAG DEAD BODY OF US AMBASSADOR THROUGH THE STREETS OF BENGHAZI! (Updated) ...Another Photo!
ISLAMISTS DRAG DEAD BODY OF US AMBASSADOR THROUGH THE STREETS OF BENGHAZI! (Updated) ...Another Photo!
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National Review, The White House, Riehl World News, American Power, Israel Matzav and Fox News Insider
Twitchy:
UPenn professor Anthea Butler calls for imprisonment of filmmaker Sam Bacile; Update: Butler locks her Twitter account
UPenn professor Anthea Butler calls for imprisonment of filmmaker Sam Bacile; Update: Butler locks her Twitter account
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Belmont Club and Pat Dollard
Brian Beutler / Talking Points Memo:
A Timeline Of The Attacks In Libya And Egypt — And The Responses
A Timeline Of The Attacks In Libya And Egypt — And The Responses
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rightwingwatch.org, CBS News, Bob Cesca's Awesome Blog! and Politico
John Aravosis / US Politics:
Romney gets capital of Libya wrong in press conf criticizing Obama on foreign policy
Romney gets capital of Libya wrong in press conf criticizing Obama on foreign policy
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DownWithTyranny!, The Political Carnival and PoliticusUSA
Meredith Shiner / TwitLonger:
TwitLonger — The difference between the Jon Kyl and John McCain gaggles just now on Egypt/Libya: — Jon Kyl: It's like the judge telling the woman who got raped, ‘You asked for it because of the way you dressed.’ OK? That's the same thing. 'Well America, you should be the ones to apologize …
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Balloon Juice and New York Magazine
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Scott Wong / Politico:
Kyl: Embassy statement like blaming rape victim [Updated]
Kyl: Embassy statement like blaming rape victim [Updated]
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Julian Pecquet / The Hill:
Violence in Middle East irrupts into tight 2012 race for White House
Sam Baker / The Hill:
Probe: HHS's Sebelius illegally campaigned for Obama on the job — Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius violated federal law by using her Cabinet position to campaign for President Obama, federal investigators said Wednesday. — The Office of Special Counsel (OSC) …
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Jake Tapper / ABCNEWS:
Office of Special Counsel Says HHS Secretary Violated Hatch Act
Office of Special Counsel Says HHS Secretary Violated Hatch Act
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Dana Blanton / Fox News:
Fox News poll: Obama has lead over Romney in post-convention poll — An increase in support from women as well as independents gives Barack Obama a post-convention advantage over challenger Mitt Romney. The president receives a five percentage-point bounce among women and a 12-point bounce …
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Politico, The Political Carnival and Taegan Goddard's …
Rebecca Schoenkopf / Wonkette:
Sarah Palin Wishes Barack Obama Had A Bigger Penis — There seems to have been a small amount of tsuris in the Middle East yesterday, as a large lot of Libyans decided to kill some Americans. This makes most people show proper somberness and gravity. But not Sarah Palin!
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Kevin Robillard / Politico:
Sarah Palin to Mitt Romney: Make attacks ‘personal’
Sarah Palin to Mitt Romney: Make attacks ‘personal’
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Washington Monthly
Sam Fellman / Navy Times:
DNC apology for backdrop of Russian ships — Democratic officials apologized Wednesday for mistakenly displaying an image of the Russian Navy during a tribute to America's veterans at last week's Democratic National Convention. But they also used their response to take a swipe at Republican rival Mitt Romney.