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"My friends, we've got them just where we want them"
In a speech delivered Monday, John McCain assessed the state of the race, and sounded optimistic -- Bill Kristol isn't so sure, though.
Levi Johnston speaks
In an AP interview, Bristol Palin's fiancé says the two "were planning on getting married a long time ago with or without the kid."
Economic illiteracy from the WSJ
The paper's latest editorial tries to debunk Barack Obama's claims about his tax plans, but makes a laughable assertion in doing so.
Foley's successor has scandal of his own
Florida Democratic Rep. Tim Mahoney apparently paid more than $120,000 to a former mistress on his staff whom he fired after she broke off the affair.
McCain advisor: Obama crowds just as ugly
Confronted about the rage at recent McCain rallies, Steve Schmidt cites vicious cries at Obama events — but no one seems to have heard about them.
John McCain's own ACORN connection
McCain's campaign has been attacking Barack Obama for his ties to the organization, but in 2006 the Republican attended an ACORN-sponsored event.
Palin confuses supporters for protesters
When people at a Virginia rally began chanting "Louder, louder," Sarah Palin responded with a comeback intended for hecklers.
"McCain-Palin Tradition"
Hank Williams Jr. records a new song on behalf of John McCain and Sarah Palin, and gets in a slam on the "left-wing liberal media."
McCain: Lewis' comments "stopped me in my tracks"
John McCain says he was shocked by John Lewis' criticism of his campaign, but so far his response is just to attack the civil rights leader.
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.
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.
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.
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.

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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.
Georgia gears up for Senate run-off
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Clinton not resigning just yet
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