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Posts on Monday, August 18, 2008

Saddleback up
It's not clear who won the Rick Warren evangelical grilling Saturday night, and maybe McCain cheated.
De-"(br)othering" Obama in Denver
The New York Times has the key piece Monday about how the Obama camp will use the Democratic National Convention to recast its nominee in eyes of wary voters.
Musharraf steps down
The Pakistani president, yielding to growing presssure, resigns as jubilation breaks out in many quarters of the country.
Macaca-versary
A pioneering political videographer reminds us that two years ago the Internet politics era changed forever.
The attention-driven Warren
The power play we saw at Saddleback proves that when it comes to self-regard the difference between preachers and politicians is a matter of style, but not degree.
McCain's McMansions
There's a new video about the real elitist running for president. But don't count on McCain ever being subjected to John Edwards-level personal scrutiny.
The attention-driven Warren, Book II
Warren gets defensive when pressed again about the "cone of silence."
The attention-driven Warren, Book III
Fishers of men need the right bait, and Rick Warren's television show had two presidential nominees on the end of the line.
Chris Matthews on Senate rumors: "Absolutely not true"
The host of "Hardball" denies that he's staffing up for a campaign; former Clinton spokesman says Matthews should quit TV if he's planning to run.
Tuesday, Dec 2, 2008 02:20 EST
Conservatives band together against nonexistent threat
A prominent right-wing media watchdog announces the formation of a group dedicated to fighting against the Fairness Doctrine.
Tuesday, Dec 2, 2008 01:40 EST
Georgia gears up for Senate run-off
With celebrity campaigners working on both sides, incumbent Saxby Chambliss clings to a lead over his Democratic challenger.
Monday, Dec 1, 2008 23:55 EST
Clinton not resigning just yet
Hillary Clinton won't leave the Senate until she's confirmed as secretary of state; meanwhile, the man responsible for choosing her successor isn't talking.
Monday, Dec 1, 2008 22:25 EST

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