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Paterson TV Ad: 'Some Say I Shouldn't Be Running for Governor'

Back in September, two Obama administration officials and a New York Democratic operative told the New York Times that Obama and his advisers sent the message to Paterson out of concern that “Mr. Paterson cannot recover from his dismal political standing.” Rep. Gregory Meeks, D-N.Y., conveyed the message to the governor on behalf of the White House.

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November 5, 2009 | Permalink | User Comments (3)

Steele to ‘Tea Partiers’ -- ‘We’re Walking This Walk with Them’

With a fresh round of anti-government protests in Washington today, the challenge for Republicans will be to channel that energy into support for GOP candidates, among activists who aren’t necessarily enamored with any political party, Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele said today.

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November 5, 2009 in Top Line | Permalink | User Comments (7)

Dueling Protests Converge at Pelosi's Office - 'Health Care for All!' or 'Kill the Bill!'

ABC News' Z. Byron Wolf reports: Capping off protest day here at the Capitol are the competing protests that have converged on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's district office on Capitol Hill, leading to several more arrests and littering the hallway with torn copies of House Democrats healthcare bill.

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Florida's Crist Hammered for Backpedalling on Obama's Stimulus

Florida Gov. Charlie Crist's (R) embrace of President Obama's economic stimulus package is continuing to dog the moderate Republican's bid for the U.S. Senate.

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Steele to Republicans Who Support Obama: ‘We’ll Come After You’

RNC Chairman Michael Steele has been endorsing a “big tent” approach to recruiting candidates for 2010, emphasizing the need to find candidates who fit the needs of individual districts.

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November 5, 2009 in Top Line | Permalink | User Comments (58)

Protesters Arrested at Lieberman's Office

It is protest day, for the Left and the Right, on Capitol Hill.

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November 5, 2009 in Democratic party, Health Care, Republican Party | Permalink | User Comments (319)

Tea Service: Energy served in unequal portions, as health care vote approaches

Another day, another public display of disaffection with your government: As the House stands on the verge of approving a sweeping health care reform measure, the biggest show in town has the distinct scent of tea.

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November 5, 2009 in The Note | Permalink | User Comments (82)

The Note's Must-Reads for Thursday, November 5, 2009

The Note's Must-Reads are a round-up of today's political headlines and stories from ABC News and the top U.S. newspapers. Posted Monday through Friday right here at www.abcnews.com Compiled by ABC News Desk Assistants KRISTEN RED-HORSE, PETER MARTINEZ, JAYCE HENDERSON,...

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