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Headlines from August 29th, 2008
Conservatives Praise Palin Choice
--Brody: Conservatives "giddy." Richard Land: "Governor Palin will delight the Republican base." --Scherer with more on evangelical response. --Mark Levin: "Count me in with both feet... Palin would knock the legs out from under Obama's monopoly hold on 'change.'" --Republican strategist Greg Mueller: "Governor Palin is a down-the-line mainstream conservative...." Permalink
Obama Statement on Third Anniversary of Katrina
The Democratic nominee issues missive praising New Orleans and criticizing the Bush administration on the anniversary of the hurricane. "Today is a day to celebrate [New Orleans'] resilience and pledge to help them finish the job. It is also a day to remember the disastrously inadequate response from the federal government..." Read full statement here. Permalink
Who Is Sarah Palin?
McCain's veep choice a total newcomer to national life. Read a selection of biographies and interviews with the surprise running mate-- click here. Permalink
Democrats Quick to Criticize McCain's Choice
Rep. Emanuel: "Is this really who the Republican Party wants to be one heartbeat away from the Presidency? Given Sarah Palin's lack of experience on every front and on nearly every issue, this Vice Presidential pick doesn't show judgement: it shows political panic." Read full response. Also: Rep. Clyburn calls the Palin choice "very risky," and equates the choice to Dan Quayle. "I just think that it is very risky for McCain to do this, but it may be all he has left.” Plus: Read first pass of DNC opposition research here. And: Palin adds three houses to the Republican ticket's running total. Permalink
McCain Team Welcomes Palin
The Arizonan's campaign sends out statement laying out the strengths they see in the Alaka Governor: “Governor Palin is a tough executive who has demonstrated during her time in office that she is ready to be president. She has brought Republicans and Democrats together within her Administration and has a record of delivering on the change and reform that we need in Washington.” Read it here. Permalink
GOP Considers Delaying Convention Cause of Gustav
WashPost: GOP officials say they're mulling pushing back the start of the convention in Minneapolis-St. Paul because of the tropical storm on track to hit the Gulf Coast full force next week. White House officials are also debating whether Bush should cancel his Monday convention appearance due to the hurricane threat. Permalink
Final Night Speech Report Cards
Mark Halperin gives Barack Obama an 'A+': "Obama appeared to achieve every goal the pundits and political backseat drivers had set out for him in advance: he showed his heart, emphasized the economy, and, most of all, looked like a president." Read what he has to say about Tim Kaine and the night's other speakers here. Plus: TIME's political columnist Joe Klein says Obama was wise to drop the dreamy rhetoric — because he's in for the brawl of his life. And: Watch highlights from the week's speeches here. Permalink
THE VEEP TOUR
Barack Obama, Joe Biden and their wives kick off a battleground state bus tour Friday. They plan to leave together from Denver, heading to Beaver, Pennsylvania for their first stop. Permalink
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