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Dan, New York, NY — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 13:28:37 GMT

Hey guys, it's time to start ending some of the press corps myths about this election that have found their ways into your news rooms:

http://strategy08.wordpress.com/2008/08/12/confronting-press-corps-myths-vol-1/

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camie — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 13:31:54 GMT

this is going to be exciting, I want to keynote now. mark warner? I hope this doesn't mean that hes vp and they are saying that hes keynote to throw off the press. Still GO BAYH.

Devastating McCain Video
http://sensico.wordpress.com/2008/08/12/devastating-mccain-video/
or
http://sensico2.blogspot.com/2008/07/my-blogs.html

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McCain Supporter — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 13:32:36 GMT

McCain could win Michigan by tell the voters their that their votes will count just as much as anyones elses if they elect him president.

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Transplanted Texan — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 13:33:40 GMT

Biden published an OpEd about Georgia and Russia in the Financial Times yesterday.

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Rick, NC — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 13:33:51 GMT

This is just too easy....once the bushleague adopted the Israeli foreign policy approach it was ordained that lieberman and the rest of the put Israel first lobby would jump in bed with the likes of McSame...

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Nashville_fan — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 13:36:47 GMT

"We haven’t heard much from Biden lately. Has he passed the "can you keep it quiet for a few weeks" test?"
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

lol

I sure hope so!

Obama/Biden '08/'12

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Pat, Boston, MA — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 13:36:48 GMT

Also add Mark Penn to the list - just one more in a long long line of sell outs in the Democratic Party -do anything, say anything, to win an election. Let's face it. Penn was going to go after the race card. Senator Clinton went a different route - sexism. Blame everyone but themselves. Just like President Clinton did during the Lewinsky debacle. And because of that, we had to endure 8 years of Bush/Cheney.

Polls:

GWB-30% favorable
GWB-70% unfavorable

I don't know what to make of the polls. I've read that Senator McCain is at 42%.

Does this mean Senator McCain gets GWB's 30% favorable, and only 12% of GWB's unfavorable? Doesn't he need 20% of GWB's unfavorable? How is he going to do that, if all polls show pretty consistently that he can't get out of the low mid-40% range?

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denise, Tampa, FL — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 13:37:21 GMT

"other wars" http://andrewsullivan.theatlantic.com/the_daily_dish/2008/08/taking-back-t-5.html ..... watch the video ...

"country first"? ..... http://www.jedreport.com/2008/08/country-first.html ... and finally WHICH country first: .. http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc348/eclecticbrotha/Whichcountryfirst01.jpg

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laughaday — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 13:37:40 GMT

Why oh Why

does McCain keep insisting on calling himself

an unbranded calf which has strayed away from its mother?

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Paul Miller, Woodbridge, VA — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 13:37:56 GMT

I'm holding out hope the security theme for that day means Zinni is back in the running.

But anyone - anyone! - would seem to have more security credentials than a candidate dumb enough to actually say "We are Georgians."

For those who haven't thought about what that means, McCain (stepping way beyond where he should as a presidential candidate, but that's another complaint) basically is saying that he views Russia's actions in Georgia as an attack on the United States.

Once you accept that mental framework, its pretty hard to avoid war. And who knows? Some of those Russian nuclear missiles may still work.

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Baby Daddy — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 13:38:38 GMT

The Edwards's going to make the convention? I'd bet John E. would have an interesting story to tell the Democrats. Maybe he could pair up with Jesse Jackson and they could do a stand-up comedy act?

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Nashville_fan — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 13:41:07 GMT

Joe Lieberman is irrelevant.

The sight of him literally licking John McCain's boots is getting harder and harder to watch.

Have some dignity Joe - you're looking like a lap dog.

P.S. Why no talk of John McCain's presumptuos and ridiculous display vis a vis Georgia yesterday? Who authorized him to speak for all Americans? Did I sleep through the election?

How does John McCain plan to finance World War III?

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BL, Cincinnati OH — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 13:41:10 GMT

John McCain’s answer to everything:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PdJUCU1UH2w

Can't believe I supported this guy in 2000, and just last December I told someone at work "my best case scenario would be a McCain vs Obama ticket, I'd be happy with either that way". I didn't think it would happen... now I wish it hadn't. McCain as president would be a huge mistake in so many ways.

BL, Cincinnati OH
http://my.barackobama.com/page/outreach/view/main/BLinCinti

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MIA in Miami — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 13:43:41 GMT

FR: The stories are nice but I don't see anything about the Chicago Catholic Archdioces paying off the children they abused. If it were Rev. Wright, no matter what the subject, there would be a 24-48 hr news holiday on it, political or not. It's not even on the front page of MSNBC. Why and what's up?

Rev. Wright has to hide and leave the country because you guys stalked and made a mockery of his 30+ years as a pastor and he was actually quoting a "white" congressman. Yes, I heard the whole sermon on YOUTUBE, check it out if you don't believe me.

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banko — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 13:44:39 GMT

"In the coming days it’s going to be interesting to watch this debate between John McCain and John McCain," by Barack Obama.
Republicans and miltary men on John McCain
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PdJUCU1UH2w&eurl

R-Ariz, appearing "dazed and confused" on the stump -- though it's what Brit Hume called a "senior moment," not cannabis, that Democrats suggest is at play. Watch
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iWX5u69hmzY&eurl

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Clara Kansas City, MO — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 13:45:33 GMT

"Talk about an odd couple..."
McCain has shown a complete willingness to pimp out whatever principles he had for the shot at the crown. What a disingenuous snake.
Lieberman is a pea in the snake's pod, also unprincipled.
"McCain (will be)...touring Beaver Aerospace & Defense in Livonia..." - Will he offer up a photo op with Cindy as mascot here, as well? hmmm...

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Jamie, Elmwood Park, IL — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 13:45:56 GMT

Ralph Reed - more proof that John McCain has no moral ground; and the dems should get rid of LIEbermann now.

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Houston — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 13:46:53 GMT

Yesterday, campaigning for McCain in Pennsylvania, the Connecticut senator suggested that Obama doesn’t put his country first.
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Lieberman and McCain are both proof of the addage that "patriotism is the last refuge of a scoundrel."

Dishonest John promised he wouldn't attack his opponent's patriotism, but it's no big surprise that he's flip-flopped on this, like he has on almost every other position he's ever taken.

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sotiredofignorance — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 13:47:32 GMT

Joe Lieberman should face a recall from the people that elected him. He lied to them about what he believes.

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Nashville_fan — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 13:47:56 GMT

About John McCain and Ralph Reed?

Nothing shocking there.

John McCain has already demonstrated that he will lie, pander, smear, bundle money from foreigners, accuse his opponent of treason, pimp out the troops and cuddle up with Karl Rove and Swift Boaters to be President.

And you're shocked about Ralph Reed? Seriously?

The only thing shocking is that 40% of America still can't see through the "straight talking maverick" BS they are being fed daily by the media.

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Pat, Boston, MA — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 13:49:27 GMT

I did laugh out loud at two comments I saw yesterday on another website, in which the article talked about the Republican Convention and how NO.ONE.CARES.

Both statements were from Senator Obama supporters:

1. “Well if I were a speaker at the Republican Convention, I would get up and say **** you to all the republicans in the audience. It’s not like the media or anyone is going to be covering it.”

2. “When John McCain gets up to speak, he should start his speech with: Good evening, my friend.

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NO LIEberman (Elkins WV) — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 13:50:02 GMT

"one candidate puts the country first and one doesn't"

I think this is a dig at McSame. He can't mean the repubs put country first.

Did McSame put the county first when he voted to go into Iraq and sacrifice young lives to perpetuate a war on terror?

Or when he stumps that we should destroy our country’s natural beauty at ANWR so that the oil companies can have that last 20% of land with oil on it, even though they haven't even started drilling on the other 80% that has oil where they are ALREADY allowed to drill.

Does he put country first when he misleads the very people that will suffer under his economy by telling them Obama will RAISE their taxes. Bold faces lies and underhanded comments in the name of self interest.
THE LIST GOES ON AND ON.

If that’s putting country first, give me something on down the list.

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Smelters — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 13:50:03 GMT

Is it true that the Democrats are setting the theme for Denver as being the "Raw Sewage" convention?

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Jen, Mi — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 13:50:35 GMT

I am still all about Biden!

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Madden Express — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 13:51:40 GMT

[[Also add Mark Penn to the list - just one more in a long long line of sell outs in the Democratic Party ]]

Obama is throwing more people under the bus. Maybe it's time he gets a bigger bus.

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Gbenga — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 13:51:49 GMT

A new poll has Obama up in PA despite huge influx of negative Ad from McCain.

Likely Voters
Obama 46
McCain 41
Margin of error +/- 3.9%

Registered Voters
Obama 44
McCain 36
Marging of error +/- 3.9%

If you're looking for internals, look here

http://www.philly.com/dailynews/local/20080813_Poll__Obama_leads_in_Pa

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Beverly in Chicago — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 13:53:38 GMT

LIE--berman just repeats what others are saying. He is a turn coat, lair and coward. Repeat in Duel Personality early Alzheimer’s (possibly undiagnosed) candidate, your chum McCain’s,ear... Bomb Bomb Bomb Russia and Iran.

nobody, but Obama

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Ron Indiana — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 13:55:08 GMT

How many clues do you need: National Securitytheme on Wednesday night. Biden has been very quiet for about 2 weeks. Yes, he has passed the "I can be quiet test." I have been saying it for weeks. Not Hillary, Not Bayh, Not Warner. It will be Biden as Barack's VP choice. No, Obama has not sent out his text message yet. But the tea leaves are clear.

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Sherri Hussein, Charleston WV — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 13:55:31 GMT

Good post Nashville_fan

Over in exotic Unamerican Hawaii, they call it Poi Dog.

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Rodney Hopper, Waxahachie, TX — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 13:55:37 GMT

"How shocking is it that Ralph Reed ...is helping to raise money for McCain for a fundraiser next week in Atlanta?"
Um... not at all. I'll believe anything in this trainwreck of a campaign. More proof that the John McCain of the past would be ashamed of the John McCain of the present.

Also, nobody likes Lieberman in either party, so who cares what he thinks?

http://www.rodneyhopper.com

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Judy Arizona — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 13:55:49 GMT

Joe Lieberman's comments are nausious. I would pick someone with good judgement and intelligence over experience any day. It is clear to me that someone who graduates 5th from the bottom of his class of 899 is not a mental wizard, nor it would seem, cares about getting an education! THAT ISN'T PRESIDENTIAL!

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MI Chick — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 13:56:12 GMT

I am the key(note) master - are you the gatekeeper?

LOL.

RE: Reed. Surprising? NO.

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Transplanted Texan — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 13:57:17 GMT

Baby Daddy - no, it has been announced that neither John nor Elizabeth Edwards will be at the convention.

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matt — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 13:58:12 GMT

McCain is feeling very bold (overconfident) to renege on both his promise not to run a negative campaign and to stay away from lobbyist support within a month of each other. Where is the backlash?

http://www.political-buzz.com/

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MSierra, SF — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 13:59:26 GMT

Why doesn't Al Gore get any grief for choosing Joe Lieberman ?
THAT was the biggest decision of his Presidential campaign
Can you say: 'Lying Al BLEW IT' ??
Lieberman has beccme McCain's Ed McMahon

We can do o much better
'... We haven’t heard much from Biden lately. Has he passed the "can you keep it quiet for a few weeks" test?...'

Joe would be the best campaigner
Wesley Clarke might also do well
He's NOT AFRAID of McCain's military experience

Bill richardson is too soft and unfocused
Bayh is the son of a political family
unvetted, uninspiring, conservative
Sam Nunn is Joe Lieberman without te spotlight

As for Hillary......
Uncompetent, crooked, unethical, cold calculating.....

Make it Biden or Clark

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Wed, 13 Aug 2008 14:01:28 GMT

Biden published a column on the Russian invasion of Georgia in the Financial Times, so we have heard from him. Of course, we may have heard from Biden in the exact manner Obama wants us to hear from him.

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A Charles, LA, CA — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 14:01:40 GMT

Lieberman knows his time is up. He's praying the republicans win. Would independents be impressed by Benedict Arnold? Dems don't listen to him & conversatives certainly wont.

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Jennifer, Michigan — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 14:02:03 GMT

Let's talk McCain's Georgia stance.
I know I'm not neutral here but he went way off the rails with his saber rattling and war rhetoric...as we are now beginning to see.. the US knew Georgia wanted to start this conflict, warned them not to and told them we would offer no military help (why? because we can't).
The US is holding back and letting Europe take the lead..as it should be. It's their backyard and they have some influence over Russia that we do not. We'll have their back if they need it.
It makes McCain look like the political opportunist that he is; the presumptuous candidate who already thinks he's President..War, War, War.
OBAMA 08

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MSierra, SF — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 14:04:10 GMT

Are the Russians 'water boarding' their prisoners ?
Are thy torturing their prisoners ?

How low has America sunk when Russia treats their prisoners of war better than America does ?
How low have we sunk when we TORTURE OUR PRISONERS ?

Can we tell the Russians to stop invading a neighbor ?
After our unprovoked and unjust war in Iraq?

The Bush/Cheney team have led us to disgrace and ignominy

TURN THE PAGE !!

John McCain, More of the Same

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banko — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 14:04:36 GMT

Union Vets Speak Out Against McCain
by Tula Connell
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2008/7/10/152638/680/650/549557

http://www.vietnamveteransagainstjohnmccain.com/index.htm

Vietnam Veterans Against McCain
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFM1xqqTX_g

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Paddy, Philadelphia — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 14:04:55 GMT

Joe Lieberman is a straight up joke. I'll be glad when the Democrats take a larger lead in the Senate and expell him to political irrelevancy.

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MK,MO — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 14:07:06 GMT

Why no coverage on one of Mccain’s affairs, or maybe how he continues to surround himself with the shadiest lobbyists Washington has to offer, you couldn't swing a dead cat inside the beltway without hitting something repulsive about Mccain, and yet nothing.

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Mark T., Iowa — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 14:07:46 GMT

Matt - "Where is the backlash?"

There usually isn't any backlash when someone tells the truth.

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Paul Miller, Woodbridge, VA — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 14:08:23 GMT

"...one candidate puts the country first and one doesn't..."

What Lieberman doesn't say is that country is Georgia.

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Clara Kansas City, MO — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 14:10:14 GMT

"I am the key(note) master - are you the gatekeeper?"

Isn't that Ghostbusters? You absolutely crack me up GF!

Good one!

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BJ, CA — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 14:11:03 GMT

S.B.D. Joe...

a new mantra?

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Sherri Hussein, Charleston WV — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 14:11:43 GMT

camie

I just viewed the video
ttp://sensico.wordpress.com/2008/08/12/devastating-mccain-video/

People I truly tell you---we need to spread this message as far and wide as we possibly can. It IS devastating, it IS stark, It IS unvarnished truth. I just took my whole mailbox and loaded em with it. Somebody needs to tie Bush to a chair and make him watch that clip over and over and over...........

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Nj — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 14:13:06 GMT

http://thehill.com/leading-the-news/mccain-ignoring-calls-to-cancel-controversial-fundraiser-2008-08-12.html

McANYTHING

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mooo moooo — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 14:13:24 GMT

http://cbs4denver.com/denver2008/denver.protesters.arrested.2.793930.html

'Gitmo On The Platte' Set As Holding Cell For DNC

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Beverly in Chicago — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 14:14:03 GMT

does McCain keep insisting on calling himself

an unbranded calf which has strayed away from its mother?

laughaday (Sent Wednesday, August 13, 2008 9:37 AM)
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That's because his selective amnesia (lying) still functions. Or worse case scenario he’s an undiagnosed Alzheimer’s patient and forget he’s really a desperado (another bandit) wanting to occupy the Whitehouse.

Nobody, but Obama

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Paul Miller, Woodbridge, VA — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 14:17:51 GMT

McCain was itching for war in Iraq as early as October 18, 2001, when he appeared on the Letterman show, and he now seems itching for war in Iran and Russia, too.

Here's an excerpt from Letterman.

LETTERMAN: How are things going in Afghanistan now?

MCCAIN: "I think we're doing fine... I think we'll do fine. The second phase -- if I could just make one, very quickly -- the second phase is Iraq. There is some indication, and I don't have the conclusions, but some of this anthrax may -- and I emphasize may -- have come from Iraq."

LETTERMAN: "Oh is that right?"

MCCAIN: "If that should be the case, that's when some tough decisions are gonna have to be made."

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Juanita, TX — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 14:24:05 GMT

Which country is Lieberman saying McCain puts first?

McCain has been adamant about the Colombian trade deal. Colombians earn about $200 a month. Clearly, they will not be buying US goods. I guess McCain thinks it's good to betray US workers and send their jobs to Colombia and Mexico.

McCain's made special trips this year to Colombia and Mexico to talk about selling US jobs.

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maria, los angeles — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 14:25:32 GMT

The trolls in here don't care about the truth. The rethug party has never been about the truth. These people are slime

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banko — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 14:27:46 GMT

Finally Alan exposed McCain's marital infidelities on Fox news. Something is happeing.

Alan Colmes on McCain's adultery; Sean Hannity ties himself in knots
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2008/8/13/9107/67821/289/567191