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Headlines from July 20th, 2008
Giuliani Takes McCain Out to the Ballgame
The presumptive GOP nominee visits Yankee Stadium with the former NYC mayor Sunday. Before the game, McCain, Giuliani and his wife went onto the field, chatted with Yankees manager Joe Girardi and Oakland A's manager Bob Geren. When asked what it's like to run for president, McCain said: "It's like being in AA (minor league baseball) and all of a sudden you're playing in Yankee Stadium." Permalink
Maliki Aide's Statement Came After U.S. Call
A White House spokesman says U.S. officials at the embassy in Baghdad contacted Maliki's office to express concern and seek clarification on his remarks seemingly supporting Obama's withdrawal plan. Following the call, an Iraqi government spokesman sent out a statement saying the comments were not "conveyed accurately," and they "should not be understood as support to any U.S. presidential candidate." Adds comments printed in German magazine Der Spiegel Saturday were "misunderstood" and "mistranslated." Der Spiegel stands by its version of the conversation. Read their transcript here. Permalink
BEING VETTED
NY Times says New York's junior Senator is getting a long(-shot) look from Obama's Veep search team. And the Paper of Record also reveals that Clinton lent her campaign another $1 million at the end of June. Permalink
Obama: "The Situation Is Precarious and Urgent Here in Afghanistan"
CBS chief foreign affairs correspondent Lara Logan nabs the first overseas interview with Obama, portions air on Sunday's "Face the Nation." Obama reiterates his call for additional brigades to Afghanistan, says the U.S. should start planning for that now instead of waiting for the next administration. Watch video above. CBS' Couric will interview Obama Tuesday, ABC's Gibson goes Wednesday and NBC's Williams follows Thursday. CNN, Fox News also set to get interviews. McCain camp responds. Read it here. Permalink
Obama Lunches With Afghanistan's Karzai
The Illinois Senator holds talks, enjoys some chow with the Afghan President at the presidential palace in Kabul Sunday. They made no public comment. But an Afghan official said Obama pledged steadfast aid to Afghanistan and vowed to pursue the war on terror "with vigor" if elected. Obama has criticized Karzai in the past for not doing enough to rebuild his war-torn country. Earlier: Obama ate breakfast with soldiers at Camp Eggers in the city, praised the U.S. troops. Watch video here. Shortly after his Karzai meeting, Obama left Afghanistan for the next stop on his overseas trip. Permalink
Rice: Obama's Candidacy Great for Blacks
The Secretary of State tells CNN's "Late Edition Sunday" that Obama's pending nomination shows that the U.S. has come a long way in race relations. Also insists she has told "everybody who will listen" she's not interested in the Veep slot. Permalink
Battleground Blitz
--Detroit Free Press analyzes how Michigan has jumped back into the spotlight. Permalink
ON THE SUNDAY SHOWS
Taped Obama interview airs on "Face the Nation," Gore talks energy on "Meet the Press," Sens. Bayh, Lieberman act as surrogates on "Fox News Sunday" and more. Read The Page's full coverage here. Permalink
Obama Camp Fills in Details on Berlin Speech
The campaign confirms Sunday morning that he'll deliver the major speech of his overseas trip Thursday afternoon in Tiergarten Park at the Siegessäule, or the Berlin Victory Column. He intends to discuss the need to strengthen Transatlantic relations to meet 21st century challenges. The event is open to the public, raising the possibility of a huge crowd. Permalink
America's Biographer
Obama to get the Full Maraniss from fabled Washington Post fortune teller/sage. Permalink
Boston Globe: Obama 50-State Strategy Costly
The paper looks into the Obama operation, says "his campaign will need every penny of its $300 million goal to bankroll" a 50-state campaign with a massive army on the ground. Deputy campaign manager Hildebrand says there will be "large-scale operations in 22 states, medium operations in many others, and small staffs in only a handful of states." Permalink
McCain Burning Funds Ahead of Cap
Associated Press: FEC reports show McCain spent nearly $26 million on June, eroding his cash on hand from $31.6 million to $27 million. Because McCain is accepting public financing for the general, he has to spend all the money he raises between now and September's Republican convention. Permalink
Halperin: Obama's Trip Matters
Appearing on MSNBC's Morning Joe, Mark Halperin says the images and storyline flowing from Obama's overseas trip is reaching voters. Click above to watch. Permalink
The Fight for Kansas
Boston Globe: Despite the odds, Obama's Kansas netroots are gathering to strategize, holding voter registration drives and in some places campaigning door to door. Permalink
Republicans Hoping for a Grand Old Party
Associated Press: The GOP is counting on a glitch-free convention to help lift morale and boost McCain's presidential prospects when it takes place six weeks from now. Permalink
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