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Farewell to Stephanie Tubbs Jones

Sens. Clinton and Obama sit side-by-side at the Cleveland memorial service for the Congresswoman. Obama and Bill Clinton speak at the service. Read Obama's remarks, and read pool report. P hoto gallery here. Permalink

Gustav Moves In

The storm could reach Louisiana on Tuesday-- a mandatory evacuation could be ordered Sunday. Obama says Saturday he is "deeply concerned" about the storm. TV networks prepare to cover the storm and the GOP convention. Permalink

Obama Ad Responds to McCain Running Mate

New Obama ad avoids criticizing Palin, and doesn't mention her by name. "He's made his choice, but for the rest of us, there's still no change." Says despite choosing a running mate, George Bush remains "his agenda." Click above to watch, and read script here. Campaign says ad will air on national cable Permalink

McCain Official: There Goes Our "Experience" Argument

After selecting Palin, a top campaign official tells Politico: “I think we’re going to have to examine our tag line, 'dangerously inexperienced.'" But another official calls her "the antidote to boring white men." Permalink

Palin Profiling

A closer look at the surprise running mate from the NY Times, Chicago Trib and WashPost. Plus: the marathoner tells the WSJ about her midnight runs and her diet pitfall. For more profiles-- and reaction-- click here. , 7:15 AM

Next, the Republicans

The GOP convention kicks off Monday at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul. --Security ramps up in the Twin Cities. --Authorities raid protester center, handcuffing and photographing several dozen. --Protest group wins right to erect 20 by 30 foot TV screen nearby. --Full convention schedule here. , 6:50 AM

Ohio Stumping

The Obamas and Bidens end Saturday with a rally in Dublin, as part of their "On the Road to Change" bus tour. The group also heads to Michigan and Indiana over the next several days. , 6:20 AM

New GOP Ticket Heads to the Keystone State

McCain and Palin attend a GOP rally in Washington, Pennsylvania Saturday evening, before heading to Missouri. Permalink

McCains, Palin Going to Region Threatened by Storm

The new GOP ticket heads to Mississippi Sunday to check on preparations for Hurricane Gustav. They're traveling to Jackson at the invitation of Gov. Barbour. Plus: Obama spoke with New Orleans Mayor Nagin, FEMA chief Paulison, Louisiana Sen. Landrieu and Lt. Gov. Landrieu, and placed a call to Gov. Jindal Saturday, reports TIME's Jay Newton-Small. Obama and Biden discuss Gustav and more in a Saturday evening press availability. Listen to it here. Permalink