POLITICAL POINTS 9.20 8:32 AM New Week, Same Big Issue
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xcept for occasional detours into issues such as health care costs and the running story over the military service of the two candidates, the war in Iraq continues to dominate the presidential
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Huckabee bags a pheasant in Iowa ... Some South Carolina ministers on Obama's list say they didn't endorse him ... Giuliani begins Florida swing by meeting with veterans ... Edwards shores up NH support, says he sounds like a Democratic president ... Poll says George W. Bush, Hillary Rodham Clinton are the man and woman most admired by Americans
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Clinton, Obama trade accusations after rancorous debate ... Republican Fred Thompson quits race ... Huckabee aides forgoing paychecks or leaving campaign ... McCain takes aim on New York, rival Rudy Giuliani's turf ... Clinton to begin advertising in Oklahoma ... Romney uses "Economic Turnaround" for campaign backdrop ... Rep. Bennie Thompson backs Obama's ... Edwards earns union support, discusses details of economic plan
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Electrial problems. Unexpected stops. And a suicide bomber's strike. Inside Cheney's troubled Asia trip.
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More and more bloggers are waking to the news:  Lessig :   ...  "Bush has won the popular vote. And it would take a freak of nature to imagine the 220,000 provisional ballots would fall strongly enough to shift Ohio. He will win the College. He is our President - legitimately, and credibly."  "Our criticism of this administration must now focus narrowly and sharply: on the policies, not on the credibility of the man."  Joi Ito :  "As Larry says, "It's over. Let it go." Jon is saying, "Don't complain - organize!" Although the previous post about the wacky voting system is interesting, it's unlikely that any sort of recount or technicality will change the fact that today, the people of the Uni ...
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German Chancellor pushes Green agenda at the European Union Summit. Plus: Congress proposes a pricey Great Lakes cleanup plan and TiVo steadies its losses.
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Opponents criticize Huckabee for agreeing to reduce sentences for meth offenders ... McCain says he has never done favors for lobbyists, interest groups ... Clinton says candidates without international experience might be no better than Bush ... Obama looks to NH independents for support ... Giuliani heading home Thursday after hospital checkup for flu-like symptoms ... Bush offers guidance to '08 candidates, says GOP will hold the White House.
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People focus on candidates' personalities and their views keep changing, AP-Yahoo poll shows ... CNN announces plans for 2 Feb. presidential debates in Ohio ... Obama races to trim Clinton's lead among Latinos as multistate primary day approaches ... Mormon leader's death renews focus on Romney's faith; candidate less reticent
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Romney says economic focus that won in Michigan can play in the South ... Obama says he'd change approach to drug war ... Huckabee backs away from hiatus on immigration ... Clinton says preparation for president should be more than inspirational speeches ... With Southern contest looming, Thompson goes on the attack ... Edwards tells Nevada to start 'sea wave of change' by supporting him ... Florida rallies for Rudy ... McCain looks to appeal to South Carolina's reservists, retired military
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This is my official election eve post, and I'll try to sum up a lot of big thoughts in a few modest paragraphs.Comment
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Political wisdom this week runs smack into economic reality. It is not yet clear which force will prove more powerful.
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A look at the top stories this week.
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Cut federal spending, GOP presidential rivals say in final pre-Iowa debate ... Romney says 'attacking religion' going too far after Huckabee questions ... Clinton official:
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Cheney disagrees with Bush. Log Cabin fights for âUnity Platformâ. These are pebbles in the ocean. The Republicans swarming into Manhattan this week are bringing a cynical message.
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Wonktoberfest continues! With three days to go till the third presidential debate, those in need of a political TV fix can revisit the early days of the campaign with Diary of a Political Tourist
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EU adopts green energy plan.Plus: Robotic salamander sides with evolution.... President Bush says go solar? And more.
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Rice slams Huckabee criticism of Bush 'bunker mentality' foreign policy ... Tancredo aide backs Thompson's candidacy ... Judge tosses out part of suit against Huckabee over Arkansas hard drives