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Scozzafava Dropping Out

Watertown Times reports that the Republican candidate in NY-23 is suspending her campaign.

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October 31, 2009 in Republicans | Permalink | User Comments (136)

Read It Here First

The Bottom Line has obtained a copy of the new book by Obama campaign manager David Plouffe. It won’t hit book stores until November 3rd, but here are ten revealing nuggets from “The Audacity to Win”: 1) Biggest mea culpa:...

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October 30, 2009 in Barack Obama, Books | Permalink | User Comments (46)

SF Mayor Gavin Newsom Dropping Out of CA Governor's Race

Gavin Newsom, the San Francisco mayor best known nationally as an outspoken advocate of same-sex marriage, is pulling the plug on his run for governor of California.

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October 30, 2009 in Democrats | Permalink | User Comments (7)

In NY-23 Debate, Dem Fires at 3rd Party Conservative as Republican Fades

If you want to know who is the candidate to beat in a three-way race, look at who is taking the incoming fire. By this measure, Doug Hoffman of the Conservative Party appears to be the candidate that Democrats are most worried about as he has gone from possible spoiler to contender.

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October 29, 2009 | Permalink | User Comments (31)

Coming Up a "This Week" Exclusive: Valerie Jarrett and a Powerhouse Roundtable

Almost one year after Americans voted for change, President Obama is facing enormous challenges on his ambitious health care agenda, Afghanistan and the economy. Is the President delivering on his campaign promises?

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October 29, 2009 in This Week with George Stephanopoulos, White House | Permalink | User Comments (39)

Plouffe Book: Bill Sunk Hillary’s V.P. Chances

David Plouffe seems to confirm what a lot of us suspected during last summer's VP deliberations: that Barack Obama wouldn't pick Hillary Clinton because he couldn't figure out how to make a former President named Bill part of his White...

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October 29, 2009 | Permalink | User Comments (81)

Shutting Down Schools To Save Them?

The Obama administration is aiming to turn around 5,000 failing public schools over the next five years.

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October 28, 2009 | Permalink | User Comments (17)

Drum Roll ... House Health Care Bill To Be Unveiled Tomorrow

Speaker Nancy Pelosi couldn't get the votes for the "robust" public option she prefers, but she is ready to rollout a health care bill.

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October 28, 2009 in Capitol Hill, Democrats, Health Care | Permalink | User Comments (104)

Michelle Obama's Dating Tips

Michelle Obama appears on the cover of Glamour magazine next month and she offers Glamour’s readers advice on how to pick a guy. Her bottom line? Don’t settle for cute.

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October 28, 2009 in White House | Permalink | User Comments (30)

Maine's Governor Downplays National Angle Ahead of Tuesday's Gay Marriage Vote

The state of Maine could make national headlines if gay marriage is upheld on Tuesday. But don’t look for Gov. John Baldacci (D) on a “pedestal” anytime soon.

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October 28, 2009 | Permalink | User Comments (6)