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Manchester’s New GOP Mayor Hears from 2012 Hopefuls
ABC News’ Teddy Davis reports on which Republicans are already working Granite State phones:
If you want to know who is well organized when it comes to 2012, it’s sometimes useful to look at who stays in close touch with powerbrokers in the early nominating states.
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November 4, 2009 | Permalink | User Comments (2)
AARP To Endorse House Health Care Bill
Democratic sources tell me that AARP – easily the most influential seniors lobby – will endorse the health reform legislation put together by Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House Democrats.
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November 4, 2009 in Capitol Hill, Health Care | Permalink | User Comments (83)
A Debate That Never Was, or Never Will Be?
Earlier today we were surprised to see promotion for a ‘debate’ between former presidents George W. Bush and Bill Clinton at Radio City Music Hall in February.
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November 4, 2009 | Permalink | User Comments (23)
Graham Joins Dems, WH to Write New Climate Change Bill
With Republicans on the Environment Committee boycotting drafting sessions for a climate change bill, a bipartisan group announced today they would work with Senate leaders and the White House outside of the committee process to draft a separate bill.
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November 4, 2009 | Permalink | User Comments (21)
Steele Throws Elbow to Palin, Pawlenty on NY-23
RNC Chair Michael Steele was in a feisty mood this morning, but the Democrats weren't his only target. How intentional was that message to the Palin wing of the GOP?
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November 4, 2009 in Republicans | Permalink | User Comments (76)
My Fearless Wife
Ali skydives, skinny dips and plays roller derby today on Oprah. Check it out.
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November 4, 2009 in George Personal | Permalink | User Comments (3)
Winners/Losers in NY-23
Winners: Rahm Emanuel – for opening seat up with McHugh pick for Army Secretary. Losers: Sarah Palin and Tim Pawlenty – if you go for the kill, you gotta win.
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November 4, 2009 in Democrats, Health Care, Republicans, Sarah Palin, Washington | Permalink | User Comments (40)
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