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Dem Convention As Psychodrama

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:51:53 -0500

So the Democratic convention has been about catharsis. We've been told that this was what Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, her husband, former President Bill Clinton...
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Nick Antosca: John McCain is Not Your Friend. Smash Him Up.

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:20:48 -0500

The Democrats have had some lovely speeches at their convention. I was especially impressed by the Clintons--Bill was awesome, and Hillary, whether she truly wanted...
Nick Antosca http://www.huffingtonpost.com/nick-antosca/

THE EDGE: Dems' best and worst (AP)

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:10:26 -0500

AP - Four days, hundreds of speakers, thousands of delegates, endless pontificating. So much that is memorable from the Democratic National Convention, so much that is forgettable. Seven AP reporters help sort it all out, by identifying in their humble opinions some of the week's best and worst: speakers, put-downs, seats, and more.

SC GOP Ad For McCain Nothing But POW

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:08:27 -0500

To our knowledge, this new ad from the South Carolina Republican Party is the first ad to focus exclusively on McCain's POW captivity. The spot...
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Bart Motes: Americans Have Never Made Fun of Former Prisoners of War

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:41:56 -0500

John McCain has used his status as a former prisoner of war to bolster his resume and to deflect any and all attacks on his...
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Obama plays some hoops, works on speech (AP)

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:36:38 -0500

AP - Barack Obama aims to weave the personal with the political Thursday night as he tells 75,000 supporters in a football stadium and millions more at home how as president he would make a difference in their lives.

Hillary Backers' Refusal to Aid Obama Helps Senate Democrats (Bloomberg)

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:17:49 -0500

Bloomberg - Aug. 28 (Bloomberg) -- Senate Democrats are profiting from the reluctance of some Hillary Clinton fundraisers to help Barack Obama.

Erik Ose: Obama-Biden Trumps McCain-Rove

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:11:00 -0500

Biden's acceptance speech proved what the citizens of Delaware have known for a long time: Biden is a regular Joe with all-American family values who also happens to be a Senator.
Erik Ose http://www.huffingtonpost.com/erik-ose/

Robert Koehler: State of Denial

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 12:58:08 -0500

Talk about naive. The Union of Concerned Scientists apparently thought the Democratic and Republican national conventions would be appropriate events at which to bring up...
Robert Koehler http://www.huffingtonpost.com/robert-koehler/

Biden: Obama cannot win without Pennsylvania (AP)

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 12:05:54 -0500

AP - Vice presidential candidate Joe Biden told Pennsylvania delegates Thursday that running mate Barack Obama can't win the White House without the Keystone State.

Chez Pazienza: The Speed of Lies

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 11:50:29 -0500

Philip Berg filed his lawsuit claiming Obama isn't a citizen knowing full-well that most of its claims are bogus -- that they already had been or easily could be debunked.
Chez Pazienza http://www.huffingtonpost.com/chez-pazienza/

Dick Meyer: Eyes on the Pride

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 11:17:38 -0500

The Democratic Party, as assembled and packaged at its national convention, does not seem especially proud that it is about to become the first major...
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DNC '08: Reviewing the big show (AP)

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 11:16:32 -0500

AP - A pivotal moment in the 1998 movie "Pleasantville" comes when an unusual remote control pulls a brother and sister into their television set. They emerge on the other side, inside the world of the show they are watching.

Democrats: Don't Make Afghanistan Your War

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 11:00:01 -0500

Biden, Obama, and the Dems are rallying to escalate the war in Afghanistan. But trading one war for another would be catastrophic.

Democrats: Don't Make Afghanistan Your War

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 11:00:01 -0500

Biden, Obama, and the Dems are rallying to escalate the war in Afghanistan. But trading one war for another would be catastrophic.

McCain On VP: I Haven't Decided Yet

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 10:54:39 -0500

DENVER — Looking toward his turn in the spotlight, Republican presidential nominee-in-waiting John McCain said Thursday he had yet to decide on a running mate....
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CT Delegates Want To Make Lieberman Pay

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 10:51:15 -0500

Connecticut delegates are demanding that party leaders punish Sen. Joe Lieberman, the Democrat-turned-Independent, because of his support of Sen. John McCain (Ariz.), the Republican...
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Greg Mitchell: Preview of Tomorrow's Time Magazine 'GOP' Issue--and 'Prickly' McCain Interview

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 10:25:23 -0500

As it did last week with the Democrats, Time magazine turns over much of its new issue -- arriving tomorrow -- to the Republican and...
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Hillary Clinton Caught In Elevator

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 10:09:49 -0500

Sen. Hillary Clinton, D-N.Y., was already not having the Democratic National Convention that she'd been hoping for, her and her husband's well-received speeches notwithstanding. Then...
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Bill Scher: After Biden, The Economic Debate Takes Shape

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 09:33:18 -0500

The least wealthy member of the Senate took the stage of the Democratic convention hall Wednesday night to accept the vice-presidential nomination, and sharpened the...
Bill Scher http://www.huffingtonpost.com/bill-scher/

U.S. Contractor KBR Sued For Human Trafficking

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 09:26:24 -0500

A Washington law firm filed a lawsuit yesterday against KBR, one of the largest U.S. contractors in Iraq, alleging that the company and its Jordanian...
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Bob Burnett: Democrats Fight Back

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 09:19:26 -0500

Wednesday - So far, all of the Democrats' Denver convention objectives have been met: the convention logistics have been flawless; Michelle Obama's speech argued effectively...
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William Bradley: Obama Needs Bill Clinton

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 09:09:44 -0500

I'm told by Clinton associates that the former president does not have any foreign travel planned between now and the election. I think that, if Obama is to win, Clinton needs to play a very crucial role.
William Bradley http://www.huffingtonpost.com/william-bradley/

Celebrities At The DNC Talk Politics: Zooey, Lucas, Modine, Burstyn & More

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 09:04:36 -0500

DENVER — Screenwriter and actor Danny Strong is interviewing colleagues at the Democratic National Convention for an Associated Press video diary. He spoke this week...
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Tony Sachs: Mike Dukakis & John Kerry: The Day The Losers Redeemed Themselves

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 07:49:11 -0500

As excellent as Bill Clinton and Joe Biden were last night at the Democratic convention, I have to reserve my greatest praise for two of...
Tony Sachs http://www.huffingtonpost.com/tony-sachs/

Obama makes unscripted appearance at the DNC (AP)

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 07:02:25 -0500

AP - Sen. Barack Obama dropped in on his own party at the Democratic convention a day early Wednesday to praise his wife, his former rival, and former President Bill Clinton for going to bat for him.

Some Palestinian refugees in Iraq to get special IDs

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 06:49:12 -0500

BAGHDAD (IRIN) - The Iraqi government has launched a registration process for Palestinian refugees who arrived between 1948 and 1967 -- and their descendants -- to help ensure they benefit from government aid programs. Those registered will be issued with ID cards which identify them as refugees, the Ministry of Displacement and Migration said on 26 August.

Joe Lauria: Stop Dreaming Joe Biden and Democrats and Do the Right Thing

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 06:31:06 -0500

Europe has had public health care, free universities and a greener economy for decades now. But in America we still dream of such things. Joe Biden couldn't stay away from the word.
Joe Lauria http://www.huffingtonpost.com/joe-lauria/

Arianna Huffington: On National Security Night, Clinton Keeps His Gun Holstered and Biden Fires Away

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 03:15:23 -0500

Bill Clinton let it be known beforehand that he wasn't happy making his speech on national security night -- preferring to talk about the economy and, hence, his legacy. You could tell. National security rated only passing mentions -- broad generalities when specifics were called for. This despite the fact that the Bush years have given us so many tragic specifics to remind the American people of. In contrast, Biden repeatedly, effectively, and with great detail made the case that on the key national security issues of our time -- including Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, and Pakistan -- "McCain was wrong and Obama was right." It was a powerful indictment -- and effectively made the case that national security is actually John McCain's weakness.
Arianna Huffington http://www.huffingtonpost.com/arianna-huffington/

Madeleine M. Kunin: democratic convention, Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton, Joe Biden, Tammy Duckworth, unity, Barack Obama

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 03:15:08 -0500

Aug. 27, 2008 The difference between being there, at the Democratic convention in Denver, with thousands of cheering, sign waving delegates, and watching the convention...
Madeleine M. Kunin http://www.huffingtonpost.com/madeleine-m-kunin/

Aaron Belkin: A Brilliant Democratic Sucker-Punch?

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 02:17:11 -0500

Sure, hindsight is 20-20. But after watching Hillary and Bill Clinton's speeches over the past two nights, you have to believe that their rousing endorsements...
Aaron Belkin http://www.huffingtonpost.com/aaron-belkin/

What a McCain Victory Could Mean: No Money for Health Care and the End of Our Volunteer Army

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 02:00:01 -0500

The price tag for John McCain's war lust would mean virtually every other national priority would be short-changed or neglected.

What a McCain Victory Could Mean: No Money for Health Care and the End of Our Volunteer Army

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 02:00:01 -0500

The price tag for John McCain's war lust would mean virtually every other national priority would be short-changed or neglected.

Schwarzenegger may skip GOP convention

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 02:00:00 -0500

Even though the governor is slated to appear Monday, he says he won't go if the state budget deadlock continues.

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger was slated for a high-profile role on the opening night of the Republican convention in St. Paul, Minn., on Monday, but there's a good chance he will forgo the spotlight.

Israel Pushes Ahead with Settlement Expansion

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 02:00:00 -0500

Excerpt: JERUSALEM -- Israel has published tenders for the construction of 1,761 illegal housing units for Israeli settlers in occupied east Jerusalem alone, according to the Israeli rights group Peace Now.