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More tests coming for Palin

That's when we'll see how the other part of her speech - the attacks on Barack Obama -- played outside the convention hall, especially with independents and conservative Democrats. Palin jumped into the traditional No. ...

Lieberman to Remain a Democrat

The brain box behind this effort appears to be a Democratic state representative named Jason Bartlett from Bethel, who is evidently the embodiment of the arrogant liberal Democrat who believes that they can dictate who can and cannot ...

Thursday Open Thread 2

Regarding my earlier post on the Palin speech, some interesting focus group findings from Greenberg Quinlan:. Based on focus groups conducted live last night and new polling data from an oversample of married and unmarried women, ...

Book banning incident shows Palin's extremism

Is the United States ready for a vice president who believes in banning books? TIME Magazine uncovered this disturbing incident from Palin's past:. [A]s mayor, Palin continued to inject religious beliefs into her policy at times. ...

Democrat reader email of the day (so far)

Blog: Democrat reader email of the day (so far)

Statewide Democrat Candidates Not Working So Well Together Says ...

Juxtapose that with this classic quote from Democrat Candidate for Supt. of Public Instruction Dick Wood in today's Louisville Courier-Journal responding to Jill Long's education proposals she released yesterday of which she ignored ...

Not Taking A Page From Hillary: Why Palin's Speech Erred

Instead she gave a sort of Republican version of Ann Richards 1988 Democratic Convention keynote speech. Of course Republicans loved their red meat, but it was a missed opportunity for Palin (and for the MCCain campaign that decided ...

"Several moderate-Democrat friends of mine have been emailing--few ...

Writes TNR's Michael Crowley, adding that "[t]he more liberal among them are a little panicked." Crowley also talks about how "negative" she was, which he "completely misjudged," which makes me wonder why he made the judgment he did. ...

Sinking Yahoo: Shares drop to nearly 5-year low (Las Vegas Sun)

Thu, Sep 4, 2008 (12:42 p.m.) Yahoo Inc.'s stock sunk to its lowest level in nearly five years Thursday, magnifying the challenge facing the Internet company as its management tries to justify their rebuff of Mi crosoft Corp.'s $47.5 billion takeover bid.

Yahoo shares drop to nearly 5-year low (INO News)

(AP:SAN FRANCISCO) Yahoo Inc.'s stock sank to its lowest level in nearly five years Thursday, magnifying the challenge facing the Internet company as its management tries to justify their rebuff of Microsoft Corp.'s $47.5 billion takeover bid.

Buchanan the Democrat or reflexive spin by Adam Hasner?

The Republican majority leader of the Florida House of Representatives on Monday dismissed Democrats' criticism of John McCain's vice presidential nominee's prior support for the controversial television pundit and presidential ...

Sinking Yahoo: Shares drop to nearly 5-year low (The State)

Yahoo Inc.'s stock sunk to its lowest level in nearly five years Thursday, magnifying the challenge facing the Internet company as its management tries to justify their rebuff of Microsoft Corp.'s $47.5 billion takeover bid. Shares fell as low as $17.81 - a price unseen since October 2003 - before bouncing back to $17.92, still down 84 cents, or 4.5 percent, in early afternoon trading. The ...

Sinking Yahoo: Shares drop to nearly 5-year low (San Francisco Chronicle)

Yahoo Inc.'s stock sunk to its lowest level in nearly f ive years Thursday, magnifying the challenge facing the Internet company as its management tries to justify their rebuff of Microsoft Corp.'s $47.5 billion takeover bid. Shares fell as low as $17.81 _ a...

Detroit Mayor Pleads Guilty, Will Resign - Washington Post

Washington Post

Detroit Mayor Pleads Guilty, Will ResignWashington Post - 31 minutes agoBy Peter Slevin CHICAGO--Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick (D) pleaded guilty this morning to two felony perjury charges and agreed to resign from office, a stunning fall for a politician who was once considered one of Michigan's most promising leaders.Video: Raw Video: Detroit Mayor Pleads Guilty, Resigns AssociatedPressIn dispirited Detroit, mayor pleads guilty Christian Science Monitor Detroit Free Press - Reuters - International Herald Tribune - The Associated Pressall 5,341 news articles

black democrat politician with funny name jailed... is it Obama?

Forum: Die In a Crossfire Posted By: AVengeance Post Time: 09-04-2008 at 02:25 PM...

FDA orders stronger warnings for 4 arthritis drugs - The Associated Press

WNCT

FDA orders stronger warnings for 4 arthritis drugsThe Associated Press - 40 minutes agoWASHINGTON ( AP) - The Food and Drug Administration ordered stronger warnings Thursday on four medications widely used to treat rheumatoid arthritis and other serious illnesses, saying they can raise the risk of possibly fatal fungal infections.FDA Demands Tougher Warnings on Immunosuppressive Drugs U.S. News & World ReportFDA urges more caution over TNF blocker infections Reuters Bloomberg - CNNMoney.com - Wall Street Journal - Wall Street Journal Blogsall 263 news articles

Watch this week's episode of PowerPlay with host Ron Sachs and...

...of PowerPlay with host Ron Sachs and guests Bill Cotterell, Political Editor of the Tallahassee Democrat, and Mike Vasilinda, Bureau Chief of...

Can Dems Deal with the 'Republican Obama'? - Newsweek

Can Dems Deal with the 'Republican Obama'?Newsweek - 42 minutes agoST. PAUL, Minn.--One of the most entertaining aspects of "Palinsanity"--the Republican Party's long-awaited response to Obamania--is how it's forcing both conservatives and liberals to contort themselves into pretzels of irra tionality to justify their ...Video: Inside the Tent: Reactions to Sarah Palin's speech Part 4 ReutersVideoPalin swings at Obama The Associated Press Los Angeles Times - Huffington Post - CNN - Washin gton Postall 552 news articles

Fed officials differ on inflation outlook - MarketWatch

Fed officials differ on inflation outlookMarketWatch - 44 minutes agoBy Greg Robb, MarketWatch WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) - Two senior Fed officials differed sharply Thursday on whether the Fed could afford to hold interest rates at 2% given the inflation outlook.Fed's Yellen Sees `Substantial' Growth Risks, Inflation Slowing BloombergFed's Yellen says US economy faces subpar growth Reuters Houston Chronicle - Forbes - RTT News - CEP Newsall 119 news articles

Why blogging matters to Lib Dems more than most : Liberal Democrat...

This is the fortnight of lists and awards in the political blogopshere.

Autism and measles vaccine: no link found -- again - Los Angeles Times

Washington Post

Autism and measles vaccine: no link found -- againLos Angeles Times - 46 minutes agoSuspicion that autism is triggered by childhood vaccinations -- notably the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine -- lingers on, even though studies repeatedly fail to find such a link.Study Dispels Link Between Autism and Measles Vaccine Washington PostHealth Buzz: MMR Vaccine and Autism, and Other Health News U.S. News & World Report CNN - AFP - Reuters - WebMDall 247 news articles

Sarah Palin seen as a unifying force for Republicans - guardian.co .uk

Boston Globe

Sarah Palin seen as a unifying force for Republicansguardian.co.uk - 47 minutes agoA day after her prime time television debut, Sarah Palin today was hailed as the single most important unifying force behind the Republican, John McCain.Video: Vice Presidential Candidate Gov. Sarah Palin (AK) at the RNC CSPANJohn McCain in the spotlight: Can he outshine Sarah Palin? Los Angeles Times Huffington Post - CNN Political Ticker - BBC News - Monsters and Critics.comall 2,296 news articles

Comment on A Democrat in a Sea of Republicans at the RNC,...

Nice job leahpeah!

McCain Seeks Town-Hall Feel for Acceptance Speech - New York Times

San Diego Union Tribune

McCain Seeks Town-Hall Feel for Acceptance SpeechNew York Times - 48 minutes agoBy CARL HULSE ST. PAUL - Senator John McCain will explain "where, how and why" he wants to lead America when he accepts his party's presidential nomination at the Republican National Convention Thursday night, addressing delegates and the nation from a ...Biden Says He Will Be 'Unrelenting' With Palin, But Avoid Personal ... FOX NewsMcCain to give acceptance speech on rebuilt stage The Associated Press Newsday - CNN Political Ticker - Huffington Post - Boston Globeall 622 news articles

Sinking Yahoo: Shares drop to nearly 5-y ear low (AP via Yahoo! News)

Yahoo Inc.'s stock sunk to its lowest level in nearly five years Thursday, magnifying the challenge facing the Internet company as its management tries to justify their rebuff of Microsoft Corp.'s $47.5 billion takeover bid.

Some East Bay school districts struggle to meet state, federal ... - San Jose Mercury News

Some East Bay school districts struggle to meet state, federal ...San Jose Mercury News - 54 minutes agoBy Kimberly S. Wetzel Some East Bay schools and school districts met state and federal achievement standards in 2008, while others stumbled, according to accountability data released today by the state Department of Education.Only 48% of California high schools meet federal standards, even ... Los Angeles TimesCounty schools scoring better, but many still not meeting targets San Diego Union Tribune Contra Costa Times - Victorville Daily Press - Sacramento Bee - Press-Enterpriseall 13 news articles

Beanie's injury tests Buckeyes' depth, creativity - ESPN

Los Angeles Times

Beanie's injury tests Buckeyes' depth, creativityESPN - 54 minutes agoOhio State coach Jim Tressel officially confirmed what was plainly obvious several days ago: star running back Beanie Wells will sit out Saturday against Ohio because of a right foot/toe injury.Ohio State football: One Wells out, another Wells in The Plain Dealer - cleveland.comTressel: No. 3 Ohio State's Wells out for Ohio The Associated Press Bucknuts.com - Detroit Free Press - Marcolian - NewsRadio 610 WTVNall 1,837 news articles

Tropical Storm Hanna aiming for Eastern Massachusetts - Boston Globe

ABC News

Tropical Storm Hanna aiming for Eastern MassachusettsBoston Globe - 57 minutes agoBy Andrew Ryan, Globe Staff Tropical Storm Hanna is expected to churn up the Atlantic coast and lash Eastern Massachusetts this weekend with 40-mile-per-hour winds and up to 3 inches of rain.Video: Hanna, Ike and Josephine: Triple Storm Threat AssociatedPress Tropical storm Hanna heading our way; city preps for wet, windy ... New York Daily News Bloomberg - WAVY-TV - WNCT - Winston-Salem Journalall 4,523 news articles

Cubs ace Zambrano has shot for tendinitis - The Associated Press

Washington Post

Cubs ace Zambrano has shot for tendinitisThe Associated Press - 1 hour agoCHICAGO (AP) - Cubs ace Carlos Zambrano has right rotator cuff tendinitis and inflammation, an MRI confirmed Thursday, a blow to Chicago's chances of winning the World Series for the first time in a century.VENUE: Coors Field CBSSports.comWolf leads 'Stros to eighth straight and sweep of Cubs Sports Network WTHI - Houston Chronicle - New York Times - MLB.comall 927 news articles

Yahoo's Stock Price Continues to Plummet (AnandTech)

Yahoo stock trading for $17.81 Thursday morning...

Stocks plummet after retail, unemployment data - The Associated Press

HispanicBusiness.com

Stocks plummet after retail, unemployment dataThe Associated Press - 1 hour agoNEW YORK (AP) - Wall Street dived sharply lower Thursday, sending the Dow Jones industrials down over 300 points as retailers and the Labor Department added to the mountain of dismal economic news that has all but dashed investors' hopes for a ...Bonds rise on job market weakness CNNMoney.comA Market Decline in Search of a Reason New York Times ABC News - Pioneer Press - WFMJ - KXMCall 341 news articles

Pro-Life Democrats at the Democrat Convention

The Family Research Council represented pro-family policy at the Democrat Convention last week. They gave a couple of updates via their daily...

Obama Camp Responds to Rudy and Sarah - Wall Street Journal

Canada.com

Obama Camp Responds to Rudy and SarahWall Street Journal - 1 hour agoTeam Obama apparently wasn't amused by last night's digs at "community organizing" during the GOP convention. In the early hours of this morning, campaign manager David Plouffe sent an email to Obama supporters with the subject line: "What You Just Saw ...THE EDGE: GOP's good, bad, ugly The Associated Press Sarah Palin, aspiring book banner? Los Angeles Times New York Daily News - Reuters - New York Times - WNBCall 742 news articles