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2009 August

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McCain's Decision Confirms a Partisan Trend on Sotomayor - Wall Street Journal Blogs

August 3rd, 2009 · No Comments


MiamiHerald.com
McCain's Decision Confirms a Partisan Trend on Sotomayor
Wall Street Journal Blogs
John McCain that he'll vote against confirming Judge Sonia Sotomayor as a Supreme Court Justice–coming as it did just one day after he called her “a great
McCain Will Vote Against SotomayorNew York Times Blogs


AP News in Brief at 5:58 pm EDTThe Associated Press
McCain says he'll oppose Sotomayor nominationUSA Today
msnbc.com -Politico -Wall Street Journal Blogs
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President Obama Delivers Remarks on The Post-9/11 GI Bill - Washington Post

August 3rd, 2009 · No Comments


New York Times
President Obama Delivers Remarks on The Post-9/11 GI Bill
Washington Post
OBAMA: It is wonderful to see all of you and wonderful to have one of the best partners that anybody could have in elected office, our vice president, Joe Biden. Thrilled to have him here. I want to thank Staff Sergeant Miller (ph) for the gracious
Obama touts new GI bill for those who sacrificedUSA Today


Obama celebrates enactment post-9/11 GI BillThe Associated Press
Obama promotes new GI BillBoston Globe
ABC News -New York Daily News -New York Times
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Analysis: Some health care numbers don't tally - The Associated Press

August 3rd, 2009 · No Comments


CTV.ca
Analysis: Some health care numbers don't tally
The Associated Press
WASHINGTON — Some of President Barack Obama's health care numbers don't seem to add up. And that's complicating his efforts to pass his top domestic priority. Obama could be falling into the same trap that snagged George W. Bush when he was pushing
Government Distrust Impacts Health ReformCBS News


Health Reform Demands That Lawmakers Read the BillsU.S. News & World Report
Democratic group targets insurerBoston Globe
Washington Post -Minneapolis Star Tribune -msnbc.com
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McCain Shot for 'High Risk, High Reward' - Washington Post

August 3rd, 2009 · No Comments

McCain Shot for 'High Risk, High Reward'
Washington Post
Looking for a Way to Shake Up His Campaign, Candidate Took a Surprising Gamble on a Relative Unknown. Comments that include profanity or personal attacks or other inappropriate comments or material will be removed from the site.
How Palin beat Crist for the GOP Republican nominationPalm Beach Post


Picking Palin: John McCain's Risky GambleThe Awl
mccain's VP finalistsWorld Magazine
Juice -Business Exchange
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McCain Shot for 'High Risk, High Reward' - Washington Post

August 3rd, 2009 · No Comments


DigitalJournal.com
McCain Shot for 'High Risk, High Reward'
Washington Post
Twenty minutes into the flight, she was handed a phone-book-sized packet of materials by Davis White, John McCain's director of advance, who had slipped
McCain saddened by Palin attacks but predicts resurrectionChristian Science Monitor


mccain gives Obama credit on economySeattle Post Intelligencer
John McCain says Barack Obama flunks bipartisanshipPolitico
Los Angeles Times -The Associated Press -Washington Post
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Picking Palin: John McCain's Risky Gamble - The Awl

August 3rd, 2009 · No Comments


The Awl
Picking Palin: John McCain's Risky Gamble
The Awl
At McCain headquarters in Virginia, the communications team was caught off guard. No one had given members the advance word that they needed to prepare
mccain's VP finalistsWorld Magazine


Charlie Crist was among six finalists for mccain's VP slotJuice
How Palin beat Crist for the GOP Republican nominationPalm Beach Post

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Big Papi's Steroid Revelation Has John McCain Quoting Simon … - Comcast SportsNet New England

August 3rd, 2009 · No Comments


Comcast SportsNet New England
Big Papi's Steroid Revelation Has John McCain Quoting Simon
Comcast SportsNet New England
John McCain, who seemed to vanish like a fart in the wind after losing to Barack Obama in last fall's presidential election, chimed in about David Ortiz on

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Douthat's 'Blue-State Blues' - New York Times

August 3rd, 2009 · No Comments

Douthat's 'Blue-State Blues'
New York Times
Fourteen states are facing 2010 budget gaps that exceed 20 percent of their GDP; only two went for John McCain. (Strikingly, they're Mr. McCain's own

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'High Risk, High Reward': John McCain Was Looking for a Way to … - Business Exchange

August 3rd, 2009 · No Comments

'High Risk, High Reward': John McCain Was Looking for a Way to
Business Exchange
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'High Risk, High Reward': John McCain Was Looking for a Way to … - Business Exchange

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'High Risk, High Reward': John McCain Was Looking for a Way to
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'High Risk, High Reward': John McCain Was Looking for a Way to … - Business Exchange

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'High Risk, High Reward': John McCain Was Looking for a Way to
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'High Risk, High Reward': John McCain Was Looking for a Way to … - Business Exchange

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'High Risk, High Reward': John McCain Was Looking for a Way to
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'High Risk, High Reward': John McCain Was Looking for a Way to … - Business Exchange

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'High Risk, High Reward': John McCain Was Looking for a Way to
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Absentee voters to play a key role in Detroit primary - Detroit Free Press

August 3rd, 2009 · No Comments


MLive.com
Absentee voters to play a key role in Detroit primary
Detroit Free Press
Detroit elections officials expect absentee ballots to account for about 30% to 35% of voter turnout for Tuesday's citywide primary. Daniel Baxter, director of elections for the city,
Low turnout expected for Detroit primary electionThe Detroit News


KEITH CRAIN: Voting in city election no easy task this weekCrain’s Detroit Business
Clerk to discuss Detroit's election preparationsChicago Tribune
The Detroit News -The Detroit News -Detroit Free Press
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Democrats Find Rallying Points on Health Reform, but Splinters Remain - Washington Post

August 2nd, 2009 · No Comments


Voice of America
Democrats Find Rallying Points on Health Reform, but Splinters Remain
Washington Post
John McCain (R-Ariz.), who on Sunday compared insurance co-ops to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the government-backed mortgage giants that played prominent
Seniors Sour on Health Care Reform, Just Like Social Security ChangesAtlantic Online



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Deeds Kicks off Statewide Tour - Washington Post

August 2nd, 2009 · No Comments


Family Security Matters
Deeds Kicks off Statewide Tour
Washington Post
Today, Democrat Creigh Deeds kicked off a 21-stop "Deeds Country" tour that will take him to the state's largely Republican-leaning areas — the Shenandoah Valley, Southside and Southwest — over the next week. "Because of my rural background,
Deeds visits mall, focuses on economyCharlottesville Daily Progress


Daily Virginia RoundupWashington Post Blogs
NBC29Deeds Rallies Rural Support in CharlottesvilleNBC 29 News
The Free Lance-Star -WCAV -Examiner.com
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'High Risk, High Reward' - Washington Post

August 2nd, 2009 · No Comments


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'High Risk, High Reward'
Washington Post
John McCain Was Looking for a Way to Shake Up His Campaign. He Took a Suprising Gamble on a Relative Unknown. Comments that include profanity or personal
McCain saddened by Palin attacks but predicts resurrectionChristian Science Monitor


mccain gives Obama credit on economySeattle Post Intelligencer
John McCain says Barack Obama flunks bipartisanshipPolitico
The Associated Press -CNN Political Ticker -CNN Political Ticker
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'High Risk, High Reward' - Washington Post

August 2nd, 2009 · No Comments


PRESS TV
'High Risk, High Reward'
Washington Post
John McCain Was Looking for a Way to Shake Up His Campaign. He Took a Suprising Gamble on a Relative Unknown. Comments that include profanity or personal attacks or other inappropriate comments or material will be removed from the site.
McCain saddened by Palin attacks but predicts resurrectionChristian Science Monitor


mccain gives Obama credit on economySeattle Post Intelligencer
McCain skeptical of health compromisesUnited Press International
Wall Street Journal -Politico -CNN Political Ticker
all 178 news articles »

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Geithner, Summers hedge on tax hikes - Washington Times

August 2nd, 2009 · No Comments


Chippewa Herald
Geithner, Summers hedge on tax hikes
Washington Times
Wavering on an emphatic promise he made in the spring, top White House economic adviser Lawrence H. Summers would not rule out middle-class tax increases Sunday as a way for the Obama administration to
Obama's 'no new taxes' pledge is waveringKansas City Star


Obama returns after Camp David visitNECN
White House Team Takes Stock, Obama Touts Economic ProgressABC News
Examiner.com -The Associated Press -Politico
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Special election to replace former Congresswoman Ellen Tauscher… - Contra Costa Times

August 2nd, 2009 · No Comments

Special election to replace former Congresswoman Ellen Tauscher…
Contra Costa Times
Residents of the 10th Congressional District have a rare chance next month to select a new representative. The district has been without a vote in the Capitol since June 26, when former Democratic Rep. Ellen Tauscher resigned to
Meet the candidatesDanville Weekly


Feds intervene in Calif. congressional campaignSan Jose Mercury News
desaulnier enjoys break from party ordersTri-Valley Herald
San Jose Mercury News
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AP News in Brief at 5:58 pm EDT - The Associated Press

August 2nd, 2009 · No Comments


Seattle Post Intelligencer
AP News in Brief at 5:58 pm EDT
The Associated Press
McCain says he remains undecided on whether to vote to confirm Sotomayor for Supreme Court WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. John McCain says he is still on the fence
mccain undecided on vote for SotomayorThe Associated Press



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Health Bill May Advance Without Bipartisan Deal - New York Times

August 2nd, 2009 · No Comments


MiamiHerald.com
Health Bill May Advance Without Bipartisan Deal
New York Times
President Obama speaking on health care reform in Bristol, Va., on Wednesday. Mr. Obama will be traveling to Elkhart, Ind., partly to sell health care to the public. By BRIAN KNOWLTON, ROBERT PEAR and DAVID M. HERSZENHORN WASHINGTON — As White House
Obama returns after Camp David visitNECN


Summers: Situation 'much worse that we thought'Politico
Summers: Economy has bottomed outUnited Press International
Telegraph.co.uk -The Associated Press -Boston Herald
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Senate should kill 'Cash for Clunkers' extension - Kansas City Star

August 2nd, 2009 · No Comments


BBC News
Senate should kill 'Cash for Clunkers' extension
Kansas City Star
Among the opponents: Republican senators Jim DeMint from South Carolina and John McCain from Arizona. It makes no sense for US taxpayers to try to entice
White House Keeps Pushing Depleted 'Clunkers' Program as Senate FOXNews


$2B boost for clunkers now awaits Senate voteDetroit Free Press
House OKs $2 billion more for 'cash for clunkers'Los Angeles Times
Christian Science Monitor -Hybrid Cars News
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McCain saddened by Palin attacks but predicts resurrection - Christian Science Monitor

August 2nd, 2009 · No Comments


DigitalJournal.com
McCain saddened by Palin attacks but predicts resurrection
Christian Science Monitor
Because hearing John McCain this morning sticking up for Sarah Palin makes it feel like the 2008 campaign season again. It's like McCain has morphed into
John McCain says Barack Obama flunks bipartisanshipPolitico


mccain: Palin to be `force' in Republican PartyThe Associated Press
McCain faults how Dems have approached health care reformCNN Political Ticker
Wall Street Journal Blogs -CNN Political Ticker -CNN Political Ticker
all 162 news articles »

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mccain is 'sick' over steroid scandal in baseball - The Associated Press

August 2nd, 2009 · No Comments


CBC.ca
mccain is 'sick' over steroid scandal in baseball
The Associated Press
John mccain is lamenting the latest report of a baseball player linked to performance-enhancing drugs. Last week the players' union confirmed that Boston
mccain 'sick' over Red Sox steroid revelationsPolitico



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I'm 'saddened' by 'vicious attacks' on Palin, McCain says - CNN Political Ticker

August 2nd, 2009 · No Comments


Seattle Times
I'm 'saddened' by 'vicious attacks' on Palin, McCain says
CNN Political Ticker
John McCain is expressing support for his former White House running mate. “I respect Sarah Palin,” McCain said in an interview that aired Sunday on CNN's
McCain: Palin to be `force' in Republican PartyThe Associated Press


Sarah Palin bites the media that sustain herPennLive.com
Sarah Palin not seeking divorce from Todd PalinKhabrein.info
OCRegister -The Swamp - Tribune’s Washington Bureau -Khabrein.info
all 534 news articles »

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mccain will lead GOP opposition to 'cash-for-clunkers' - The Hill

August 2nd, 2009 · No Comments


Chicago Tribune
mccain will lead GOP opposition to 'cash-for-clunkers'
The Hill
John mccain (R-Ariz.) will lead Republican opposition to the popular cash-for-clunkers program in an attempt to block additional funding when it comes up
'Clunkers' $2 Billion Infusion Depends on Senate VoteBloomberg


McCain to filibuster “Cash for Clunkers” bill; Trouble for Reid FOXNews
$2B boost for clunkers now awaits Senate voteDetroit Free Press
The Washington Independent -FOXNews -The Hill
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McCain: Palin to be `force' in Republican Party - The Associated Press

August 2nd, 2009 · No Comments


Times Online
McCain: Palin to be `force' in Republican Party
The Associated Press
John McCain says he sees Sarah Palin continuing to play a major role in the future of the Republican Party. McCain says he respects the decision that his
After exit, most Alaskans view Palin negativelyGaea Times


Sarah Palin bites the media that sustain herPennLive.com
Sarah Palin not seeking divorce from Todd PalinKhabrein.info
OCRegister -The Swamp - Tribune’s Washington Bureau -Khabrein.info
all 500 news articles »

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John McCain says Barack Obama flunks bipartisanship - Politico

August 2nd, 2009 · No Comments


DigitalJournal.com
John McCain says Barack Obama flunks bipartisanship
Politico
John McCain (R-Ariz.) says in an interview aired Sunday on CNN's “State of the Union” that President Barack Obama needs to “be more specific” about his
Pulling No PunchesWall Street Journal


mccain: Obama has not changed WashingtonCNN Political Ticker
McCain: Obama has not Changed WashingtonDigitalJournal.com

all 4 news articles »

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Party ties aside, bill unites two senators - Atlanta Journal Constitution

August 2nd, 2009 · No Comments


CTV.ca
Party ties aside, bill unites two senators
Atlanta Journal Constitution
One is a wealthy Republican, a genteel Georgian who has spent more than three decades in politics at almost every level. Kimberly Smith/staff / ksmith@ajc.com Sen. Johnny Isakson, left, announces he'll run for a second term in the US
Franken to speak in Duluth on Sunday nightFOX 21 Online


Franken proclaimed a starGrand Forks Herald
Franken speech in Duluth open to the publicDuluth News Tribune
Post-Bulletin -The Associated Press
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