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Posts on Thursday, September 4, 2008

Noonan aplogizes for Palin remarks -- sort of

The conservative columnist says part of what she said about the Republican vice-presidential nominee was taken out of context.

Quote of the day

Roger Simon explains why we in the media are so, so sorry for -- having done our jobs.

Those liberal elitists

Thank God for real populists, like small-town mayor Rudy Giuliani and Cindy McCain, who wore an outfit this week that's estimated to have cost $300,000.

Sarah Palin, decider

She has been talked up as commander in chief of her state's National Guard, but Palin hasn't personally issued any orders as governor.

Ex-NFLer Gibbs: Hail to John McCain

The longtime coach of the Washington Redskins will appear at the Republican convention Thursday night, while his former team kicks off the football season

Obama responds to the Republican convention

"You wouldn't know that this is such a critical election by watching the convention last night," the Democratic nominee says.

The Sarah Palin money bomb

Palin's speech has apparently energized donors, on both sides of the aisle.

McCain: "Change is coming"

In his speech tonight, John McCain will hit some familiar themes.

Karl Rove, flip-flopper

Like some of his fellow Republicans, Karl Rove seems to have experienced a miraculous change in parts of his worldview when Sarah Palin joined the ticket.

Palin camp claims Dems attacking her family, can't name any

A fundraising solicitation accuses "Obama/Biden Democrats" of "vicious" attacks against the Palins, but her campaign hasn't been able to produce any evidence.

Protesters disrupt McCain speech

Antiwar demonstrators heckle John McCain and disrupt his big moment at the Republican Convention.

McCain and Palin party down

Balloons, confetti and rather literal music help bring the Republican convention to an end.

Clinton: "No way, no how, no McCain-Palin"

Hillary Clinton was tapped to provide the first official Democratic response to John McCain's speech, and she came out swinging.

No home run for McCain

On his big night, John McCain gave at best an uneven speech; even a moving segment about his time as a prisoner of war may not have saved it for him.

Currently in War Room

Mukasey checks out of hospital

The attorney general, who collapsed while giving a speech on Thursday night, says he's feeling fine and that tests came back with good results.

Friday, Nov 21, 2008 20:55 EST

Happy Thanksgiving, from Sarah Palin

Alaska's governor probably could have chosen a better backdrop for the press conference she gave after "pardoning" one turkey.

Friday, Nov 21, 2008 20:30 EST

Obama looking at retired four-stars for key posts

Retired Marine Corps Gen. James L. Jones and Navy Adm. Dennis C. Blair are rumored to be Obama's top choices for top national security positions.

Friday, Nov 21, 2008 19:40 EST

Franken keeps gaining on Coleman

With the recount in their race entering its third day, the gap between Minnesota Republican Sen. Norm Coleman and challenger Al Franken is now even smaller.

Friday, Nov 21, 2008 18:50 EST