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Midweek Diary Rescue

Early rescue today, as I have to catch a flight to some blogger something or other in Pittsburgh.  If any of you regulars are in attendance, look me up.  For… Read more »

Christie Talked Gov Bid with Rove While US Atty

This isn't necessarily a game-changer, but with New Jersey's Democratic Governor Jon Corzine already narrowing his deficit against Republican Chris Christie, this news isn't likely to make the GOP too… Read more »

Óscar Arias Contracts H1N1 Flu

Óscar Arias, the President of Costa Rica, a Nobel Peace Prize winner and the recent mediator of the Honduran political crisis, has contracted the H1N1 swine flu. Not to worry… Read more »

Rick Santorum Tests the Waters

Former Pennsylvania Senator and darling of the pro-life movement Rick Santorum is headed to Iowa in early October as he mulls a Presidential run. The story from Politico: The Pennsylvanian… Read more »

Staycation Open Thread

For those of us who aren't lucky enough to be joining Jerome at Netroots Nation, here's an open thread to talk about the day's events. On a personal note, you… Read more »

Netroots Nation

Bound for Netroots Nation tomorrow. Looks like I'll be driving over to Pittsburgh tomorrow night. On Thursday morning, I'm on a "Global Netroots" panel and then Markos and I are… Read more »

Specter Town Hall

Are people watching this? He's getting yelled at by right-wingers, and it's live on all three cable networks. Thoughts? Update [2009-8-11 13:48:53 by Charles Lemos]: Here's some raw video from… Read more »

Marist Poll: 55% Obama Approval

A new Marist national poll finds 55% approving of the job President Obama is doing. This number has been consistent in the four national polls Marist has conducted since April… Read more »

Quote of the Day: Chain Gang Charlie?

“I'm as conservative as any governor. I'm chain gang Charlie. I'm pro-gun. I'm pro life,” - Florida Republican Governor (and Senate candidate) Charlie Crist, quoted by Brevard County Republican...... Read more »

Ruh-Roh: UK Edition

Unemployment at highest level since 1995 - Daily Telegraph... Read more »