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Obama on Republican Attacks: "We'll Keep Going Right Back at 'Em"

The Illinois Senator tells supporters at a fundraiser in Portland Saturday night that he'll stand strong against attacks from the GOP, pointing to Bush's "appeasement" remarks. Also tells the crowd that to win in November there needs to be a unified party, adding: “That means all of you have to be nice to Clinton supporters.” Read pool report here. Permalink

Clinton: "You Don't Quit Until You Finish What You Started"

The Senator again targets the "punditry" on Saturday, says she's not giving up her fight. At the Maker's Mark Distillery in Kentucky: "They keep telling me to quit. I don't know, maybe I was just raised with the kind of values you were raised [with]. You don't quit on people and you don't quit until you finish what you started. And you don't quit on America." Click above for more of the Senator at Maker's Mark. At earlier event, calls Bush's "appeasement" comments "way out of line and really outrageous." Permalink

Kennedy Watching Baseball and Joking Around in Hospital

Relatives optimistic after the 76-year-old suffers a seizure at his family's Massachusetts compound. Recuperating at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston-- the Boston Globe is on the scene, with amazing color (dinner from Legal Seafood) and full details. Local TV report here. TIME: Word of Kennedy's hospitalization struck Washington like an earthquake. Permalink

More Tough Talk Against Obama at NRA Confab

NRA lobbyist Cox unloads on the Land of Lincolner on the final day of the convention: "We should be bitter that Obama’s pastor hates America and that his wife is ashamed of our country." Obama spokesman Vietor fires back against the "hateful attack from John McCain's newfound friends at the NRA." Read full response. Permalink

Clinton Lances McCain Over Economy

Says the Republican's economic plan offers: "Nothing but four more years of George Bush economics: corporate special interests first, middle class families last, borrow from China and stick our children and grandchildren with the bill.” Lays out her own proposal to boost Kentucky's economy-- read it here. Statement and plan repeatedly mention McCain; make no mention of Obama. Permalink

Pelosi in Iraq: "The War Must Be Brought to An End"

On surprise trip to Baghdad, House speaker reiterates call for U.S. withdrawal. Read her statement. TIME: Pelosi visit causes little stir. Permalink

Reid Throws Nevada Kitchen Sink at McCain

At Silver State's Democratic Convention, Senate Leader hits Republican on his temperament, Yucca Mountain and more. Read it here. Permalink

Sunday NY Times on Obama the Author

Paper of Record examines the Senator as a "mega-best-selling, two-time Grammy-winning millionaire front-runner." Says his story, more than his track record, has powered his rise. Permalink

Saturday's Super Battle

Obama snags support of Maryland superdel Greg Pecoraro. Read release. Tally: Obama 1, Clinton 0 Permalink

Republican to Obama: "How Do I Know I Can Trust You?"

Candidate met with pointed question while touring Oregon medical center Saturday. Responds: "We’re going to have four more months, five more months of active campaigning where I think you can watch and see, am I consistent? Do I stay honest?” Read more in Saturday pool report. Permalink

Thousands Gather for Nevada Democratic Convetion

Reno gathering selects the Silver State's 26 delegates. Permalink

Huckabee Apologizes for Obama Joke

Former candidate expresses regret for joke before NRA conference about someone aiming a gun at Obama. "I made an offhand remark that was in no way intended to offend or disparage Sen. Obama," he says in a statement. "I apologize that my comments were offensive, that was never my intention." Permalink