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Headlines from October 23rd, 2008
Palin on Clothes: "That Is Not Who We Are"
The Alaska Gov. tells the Chicago Tribune in a rare newspaper interview that not all the facts were reported in the Politico story about the RNC buying her clothing, and insists it was not $150,000 worth. "That whole thing is just, bad! Oh, if people only knew how frugal we are... It's kind of painful to be criticized for something when all the facts are not out there and are not reported." Adds they will be given back, auctioned off or sent to charity. She says most of them haven't even left the belly of her campaign plane. Permalink
Obama en Espanol
The Land of Lincolner speaks Spanish to the camera in his first full Spanish-language ad. Watch it above. Permalink
Palin "Anxious" For Election Day
The Alaska Governor tells Fox News' Sean Hannity following her rally at a high school in Pennsylvania Thursday that she is anxiously anticipating November 4. Also touches on the RNC buying her wardrobe, ACORN and more. Read full transcript here. Permalink
Obama Maintaining Lead in New Poll
From CBS News/NY Times, among likely voters: Obama 52, McCain 39 Conducted Oct. 19-22. Error margin: 3 points. Last week: Obama 53, McCain 39. Get more on the poll here. Permalink
McCain Keeps Up His Assault on D.C. Neighborhood
In the second part of McCain's and Palin's interview with NBC News, the Arizonan defines "elitist" by pointing to New York City and D.C.'s Georgetown. "I know what a lot of these elitists are. The ones that she never went to a cocktail party with in Georgetown." "I'll be very frank with you. Who think that they can dictate what they believe to America rather than let Americans decide for themselves." Palin discusses definition of terrorism, defends her criticism of Obama and Ayers. Watch video above. Read more from the interview here. Permalink
McCain Memo: Obama Running "the Most Negative Campaign in Decades"
Memo from the McCain team asserts that the Illinois Senator is running a far more negative campaign than he, or the media, acknowledge. "It's important to set the record straight about Barack Obama's negative campaign, and the immense hypocrisy of his claims about our campaign when he's the real culprit in this race." Read it here. Permalink
FLORIDA POLL: OBAMA UP
St. Petersburg Times/Bay News 9/Miami Herald poll finds: Obama 49, McCain 42 Dates conducted: Oct. 20-22. Error margin: 3.5 points. For more -- including the biggest issue among Florida voters -- click here. Plus: ABC News/WashPost daily tracking poll finds Obama 54, McCain 43. Permalink
Black Voters Surging to Polls in the South
Preliminary figures from early-voting states show heavy African-American turnout, including more than a third of voters in Georgia. North Carolina official: "We're seeing historic numbers with a historic election year." See figures from North Carolina, Florida and more-- click here. Permalink
FOR BOOMERS ONLY
Essential viewing: For a delightful (and pro-Obama) romp in Happier Days in Mayberry, click here. It's a Ron Howard tour de force. Permalink
Palin's Lawyer Traveling With Her
Her personal attorney flew from Alaska to meet the governor on the trail Thursday afternoon to prep her for Friday's deposition. Palin and her husband will issue separate testimonies on Troopergate for the independent investigator working for the Alaska personnel board. Permalink
POLL: RACE CLOSE IN MONTANA
From Montana State University-Billings survey: Obama 44, McCain 40 Dates conducted: Oct. 17-20. Error margin: 5 points. See more poll data here. Plus: CBS News/NYT poll finds 64% think McCain is spending more time attacking than explaining his ideas. Permalink
Axelrod: Obama's Time Off "Not Optimal," But Necessary
The top Obama strategist tells the NY Times that there was "never any debate or discussion or anything" about his candidate traveling to Hawaii to spend time with his ill grandma. "Barack’s grandmother is one of the formidable people in his life. He wants to go see her on the advice of her doctors. He had to do it now. So we’ll just make do." He is not scheduled to have any public appearances in Hawaii, but aides say he'll still be in touch with advisers in Chicago. Permalink
Bloomberg Cleared for Potential Third Term
The New York City Council votes to raise the city's term limit restriction from two terms to three, clearing the way for another Bloomberg run next year. Bloomberg: "The majority of the City Council decided to give the people of New York a fuller choice in the November 2009 election. I believe that was the right choice...." Read full statement. Permalink
ELECTION ENTERTAINMENT
Entertainment Weekly poll finds 18-24 year-olds say they spend about one-third of their time in front of the TV watching election coverage. To find out what they think about the real vs. the fake Palin, and what their "Daily Show" habits may be after the election, click here. Permalink
Retailer Has “No Idea” About Palin Shopping Trip
Questions persist over the $150,000 in fashion purchases made by the RNC for Gov. Palin and her family. One retailer listed next to a $5,000 purchase: “We have no recollection of that sale and no idea what they are talking about.” Fashion experts say they’re puzzled where all the money has gone. Permalink
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