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Posts on Thursday, July 10, 2008

Was Obama's FISA vote "calculated"?
If Barack Obama's vote for FISA amendments was truly a political "calculation," he needs to check his math.
A GOP plan for reclaiming the burbs
Two young conservatives famous for arguing that Republicans must consolidate their appeal to "Sam's Club" voters now offer a prescription for winning the Starbucks crowd.
McCain surrogate says Americans are "whiners"
Phil Gramm exposes the conservative id by denouncing economic concerns as "a mental recession" embraced by "a nation of whiners."
Republicans fear black voter surge in the South
Rep. Adam Putnam worries that black turnout could "swamp" Republicans in down-ballot races in the South. Is he right?
Conservatives worry about McCain backslide on immigration
Obama's not the only presidential candidate with "base issues" this week. Conservatives are getty antsy about McCain's renewed talk of comprehensive immigration reform.
Obama's easy "Sister Souljah moment"
Poor Jesse Jackson once again serves up an opportunity for a Democratic presidential candidate to run against type.
McCain's unfortunate schedule today
John McCain was unlucky enough to be campainging in Michigan today when he had to deal with Phil Gramm's "mental recession" remarks.
More timetable talk from Iraq
The evidence is growing that the talk in Iraqi leadership circles about a timetable for U.S. withdrawal is real, not "just politics."
Southern states in play?
My "Whistling Past Dixie" thesis could be in jeopardy.
Tuesday, Sep 30, 2008 23:10 EDT
Obama asserts himself on bailout
If Obama can broker a real deal with the necessary votes, will he be hero or goat?
Tuesday, Sep 30, 2008 22:23 EDT
McCain, the missing moderate
His record confirms that he does defect from his party -- if he's around to vote at all.
Tuesday, Sep 30, 2008 21:41 EDT
Debate tips from Mike Murphy
With Palin's big debut two days away, the former McCain advisor talks debate preparation.
Tuesday, Sep 30, 2008 20:47 EDT

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Obama asserts himself on bailout
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With Palin's big debut two days away, the former McCain advisor talks debate preparation.
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